Agusan Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary Protected Area Management Office

03/06/2026

In celebration of World Peatlands Day 2026, the Protected Area Management Office–Agusan Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary (PAMO-AMWS), successfully conducted a Peat Guided Walk at the Caimpugan Peat Swamp Forest, San Francisco, Agusan del Sur. Through five interactive learning stations featuring the sanctuary's birds, fishes, endemic reptiles, native trees, and peat soil sampling, participants gained a deeper appreciation of the ecological importance of peatlands and their vital role in biodiversity conservation, climate change mitigation, and ecosystem sustainability. The activity served as a meaningful platform for environmental education, community engagement, and strengthening collective efforts toward the protection and conservation of the Agusan Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary for future generations. 🌿🌏🦅

23/05/2026

MADUJOW NU PAG-ANDINI, PALARONG PAMBANSA DELEGATES!

22/05/2026

This International Day for Biological Diversity 2026, with the theme “Acting Locally for Global Impact,” we reaffirm that meaningful environmental action begins within our own communities and ecosystems. Through collective and place-based conservation initiatives, PAMO Agusan Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary continues to contribute to the global vision of living in harmony with nature by 2050.

This year’s activities highlighted the importance of local stewardship in safeguarding biodiversity and strengthening climate resilience. Tree planting activities in the Talacogon Peatland aimed to support ecosystem restoration and enhance carbon sequestration, while the inventory and assessment of drainage canals provided vital information for mitigating peatland degradation and sustaining local climate regulation functions. Simultaneously, conservation efforts for the flying fox populations in the Caimpugan Peatland emphasized the critical role of wildlife protection in maintaining ecological balance and biodiversity integrity.

These initiatives demonstrate that local actions—rooted in science, community participation, and shared responsibility—create ripple effects that extend far beyond our landscapes. By protecting wetlands, conserving wildlife, and restoring degraded ecosystems, we contribute not only to the resilience of Agusan Marsh but also to broader global biodiversity and climate goals. Together, our actions today help shape a future where people and nature thrive as one.

08/05/2026

DIFFERENT APPROACH, SAME CONSERVATION MOTIVE!

While one delivers formal ecological messaging and the other speaks in chaotic internet language (in a good way), both aim to highlight the importance of conserving the Large Flying Fox in Caimpugan Peat Swamp Forest, AMWS.

With an estimated population of more than 100,000 individuals, these flying foxes play a critical role in pollination, seed dispersal, and natural forest regeneration, making them one of the most valuable ecological icons of the peat swamp ecosystem. Whether through scientific communication or relatable social media content, one thing remains clear: the flying foxes of Caimpugan deserve the highlights, because protecting them means protecting the future of the forest itself.

03/05/2026

The Ecotourism Impact Monitoring undertaken on April 27–30, 2026 at Lake Panlabuhan—the sole ecotourism nucleus of the Agusan Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary, illuminates a nuanced interplay between biodiversity persistence and socio-economic advancement. A total of 46 avifaunal species comprising 2,436 individual birds were documented, serving as a compelling bioindicator of the site’s ecological integrity, notwithstanding the omission of other faunal assemblages from the present account. Concurrently, a perceptible recession in water levels across the marshland was observed, ostensibly attributable to a protracted spell of insolation and the absence of precipitation, thereby underscoring emerging hydrological sensitivities within the protected area.

Notwithstanding these environmental fluctuations, the assessment delineates a markedly affirmative result in local economic resilience. The Agusanon Manobo floating community has demonstrably diversified its livelihood portfolio, with ecotourism constituting a stable and progressively augmenting revenue stream. This upward trend is anticipated to further escalate in the advent of the forthcoming Palarong Pambansa 2026, which is poised to catalyze increased visitor influx.

Complementary findings from the TRAM evaluation further substantiate a salutary conservation outlook, as indigenous stakeholders exhibit an elevated degree of environmental stewardship and cognizance. The community’s burgeoning recognition of biodiversity as both an ecological endowment and an economic asset exemplifies a paradigmatic convergence wherein conservation imperatives and community development coalesce into a mutually reinforcing and sustainable continuum.

29/04/2026

BIODIVERSITY MONITORING SYSTEM (BMS) 2026 AT THE AGUSAN MARSH WILDLIFE SANCTUARY!

Recent monitoring recorded a remarkable snapshot of the area’s rich fauna. A total of 6,189 individual fauna were documented, representing 73 species. Of these, 1,640 individuals across 19 species were identified as BMS priority species, highlighting their ecological importance and conservation value.

Excitingly, new species were documented during this period, including the Oriental Pratincole (Glareola maldivarum) and the Red-necked Stint (Calidris ruficollis), further emphasizing the sanctuary’s role as a vital habitat for diverse and migratory wildlife.

Agusan Marsh remains a safe haven for countless wildlife, underscoring the importance of sustained monitoring and conservation efforts to protect this unique ecosystem.

26/04/2026

PAMO AMWS CONDUCTED THE BASIC WILDLIFE ENFORCEMENT TRAINING (BWET)

The BWET for the Agusan Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary successfully brought together key stakeholders, including Bantay Danao volunteers, Local Government Units (LGUs), PAMO-AMWS personnel, DENR Field Offices, and the PNP–Agusan del Sur, in a shared commitment to strengthen wildlife protection efforts.

The training featured a comprehensive series of lectures covering Republic Act 11038 (Expanded NIPAS Act), Republic Act 9147 (Wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection Act), and other enforcement protocols with a strong focus on wildlife conservation and law enforcement. Expert resource persons from the DENR Caraga Region Enforcement Division provided valuable insights, reinforcing participants’ knowledge and capacity to uphold environmental laws.

To complement the theoretical sessions, participants engaged in a hands-on field activity at Green Haven and Adventure Farm in Bayugan City. This practical component allowed them to experience actual wildlife release and gain essential skills in proper handling and rescue techniques—ensuring preparedness for real-life wildlife enforcement scenarios.

Overall, the BWET highlighted the importance of collaboration, capacity-building, and proactive enforcement in safeguarding the rich biodiversity of the Agusan Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary.

20/04/2026

ACTUAL AERIAL SURVEY OF PEAT FIRE DAMAGES IN TALACOGON, AGSUR.

SAN NICOLAS, TALACOGON, AGUSAN DEL SUR—Gipahigayon ang usa ka Aerial Survey niiadtong, Sabado, April 18, 2026, aron masuta ang gidak-on sa kadaut nga nahimo sa sunod sunod nga mga Peat Fire Incidents sulod sa Agusan Marsh, ilabina' sa Talacogon Peatland, sugod March 29, 2026 hangtud April 9, 2026.

Ang kalihokan gihimo pinaagi sa panag tambayayong sa 3rd Special Forces (Arrowhead) Battalion, Special Forces Regiment (Airborne) Philippine Army, DENR PENRO AGSUR., ug ni Sir Mike G. Sabacajan, Peatland Conservation Advocate.

Kini nga lakang kabahin sa padayon nga imbestigasyon nga gipangulohan sa Protected Area Management Office – Agusan Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary o PAMO AMWS.

Subay sa inisyal nga imbestigasyon, ang padayon nga pagkadaut sa Talacogon Peatland melambigit sa mga kalihokan sa pipila ka mga lumulupyo sa lugar doul sa Protected Area. Apan sa pagka karon, wala pay nadakpan o direktang napamatud-an nga responsable sa maong panghitabong mga sunog.

Lakip sa mga posibleng hinungdan ang dili sustenableng pagdumala sa umahan og ang pag balik sa guinadili nga pag gamit sa yuta sama sa walay kontrol nga pag palapad sa mga Basakan pinaagi sa "Kaingin", pagbuhat og mga Drainage nga naga gikan sa kasikbit nga mga agricultural nga kalihokan, ug ang pag Pangisda nga naglakip sa pagsunog sa mga sagbot o tanom ibabaw sa danao aron mapadali ang pag pangurente og isda.

Kini nga mga estilo, bisan ginabuhat alang sa panginabuhi, mahimong maka pahuyang sa natural nga kahimtang sa Peatland kung dili kini mapa higayon sa husto ug sustenableng paagi.

Dugang pa, gipakita sa mga Siyentipikong Assessments nga ang Peat Fires usab nga gaka hitabo' tungod sa kombinasyon sa grabe ka taas nga Heat Index og ubos nga Soil Moisture; ubanan sa pag kunhod sa Water Table elawum sa Peatland.

Kini nga mga kondisyon nagpa uga' sa Peat Soil. Ug tungod niini, mas dali gaka sunog ang Peatland Area, bisan sa gagmay nga mga Ignition Sources, sama sa pag labay og sigarilyo, labaw na ang pag buhat sa Kaingin Method sa pag panguma'.

Busa, sama sa naandan, gipa himangnoan ang tanan komunidad nga nagpuyo duol sa Talacogon Peatland nga likayan ang bisan unsang kalihokan nga mahimong hinungdan sa dakong Peat Fire; sama sa pagsunog sa mga uga nga sagbot, basura ug uban pa.

Gi awhag esab ang publiko nga mag Report dayon sa lokal nga mga awtoridad kung adunay makita nga A*o' o Kalayo' aron malikayan ang pagkadamay sa sunog ang mga Privadong Kabtangan og Kabalayan kasikbit sa Protected Areas.

Gi dasig esab ang katawhan sa lungsod og Probinsiya sa pag palig-on sa Community Vigilance ug aktibong pag pakabana' sa mga Programa sa Konserbasyon.

Ang Peatland o “Huyong-huyong” usa' ka halangdun og importante nga Ekosistema nga nagsilbe isip dakong storage o imbakan sa Carbon, nagtabang sa pag-Regulate sa Klima, talagsaong Puy-anan sa nagkalain-laing klase sa tanom ug hayop og labi na', sa pag kontrolar sa tinuig og kuyaw nga dagkong Baha' sa katibuk-ang probinsya sa Agusan del Sur og Agusan del Norte.

Para sa dugang impormasyon, palihug kontaka ang: Protected Area Management Office – Agusan Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary (PAMO-AMWS) gamit ang Hotline No: ☎️⚠️🔥 0930-804-4113.

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