Reasons Why the Uplands are Important

REASONS WHY THE UPLANDS ARE IMPORTANT

by Antonio C. Antonio

December 28, 2014

There are several reasons why the uplands are important.  Please allow me to mention the more significant ones.  The uplands provide…

PRODUCTION – The uplands are suitable areas to grow agricultural crops, wood products, non-wood and other plant products.  It is also where fresh water source is stored.  The upland, because of the relatively cooler weather is a good place to raise livestock.  Mineral resources can also be found in abundance in the uplands.

PROTECTION – The uplands provide natural wind breaks for the many typhoons that visit our archipelago.  The forests in the upland protect the low-lying areas from floods.  Carbon sequestration functions most efficiently in the uplands… considered an intangible benefit but a most important function of the uplands.

EDUCATION AND SCIENCE – In the realm of science and education, the uplands provide the following functions: (1) Plant and animal habitats; (2) Research for a wide collection of plant and animal species;  (3) Can be an effective ecological monitoring zones; (4) Research on ecosystems and organisms; and, (5) Environmental education.

AESTHETIC AND RECREATION – Artists draw inspiration for their arts and craft in the uplands.  It is also a place for relaxation, outdoor recreation activities like camping, bird watching, and hunting.

SOURCE OF LAND – The upland is the traditional habitat of indigenous peoples, government resettlement areas and reserve area for migration.

Together with other reasons you know and I might have missed, these are the reasons why the uplands are important.

Just my little thoughts…

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