Rapid urban expansion exposes assets and people to increasing flood hazards. Urban sprawl and the increase of built settlements can result in the loss of permeable surfaces, decreasing the ability of water to seep underground. As a result, runoff, discharge, and sedimentation increase the rate of urban flooding like those that affect the City this […]
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National Arbor Day – Building Greener Cities – ๐๐๐ป๐ฒ ๐ฎ๐ฑ, ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ญ
๐๐๐ถ๐น๐ฑ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ป๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐๐ถ๐๐ถ๐ฒ๐ The rapid expansion of cities takes place without any land use planning strategy and the resulting human pressure has highly damaging effects on forests, landscapes, as well as green areas in and around cities. Increasing pollution and the frequency of catastrophic climatic occurrences are all effects of urbanization that are frequently exacerbated […]
Christmas Gift Idea 3: Spend Time Outdoors!
While gifts may be nice, quality time this holiday may also be what our loved ones need. This Christmas why not try some outdoor activities that are not only good bonding activities with family or friends, they are also good for your health and for our environment. Check out public parks here in Davao that […]
Shrine Hills is Davaoโs Urban Center Bird Refuge
As many as 72 species of birds have been documented in Davao Cityโs Shrine Hills. Twenty of these recorded birds are found only in the Philippines. The area is seen as an urban forest, a much needed green space in the urban district and hailed as the cityโs last potential large-tier park based on the […]