Bakawan Lalake, Babae of Bangkaw (Rhizophora Apiculata, Mucronata)

This family of mangroves are the most popularyly used for  mangrove reforestation projects, although are often mistakenly planted monoculture (plantation style) or in sea grass areas. Ideal for planting in erosion-prone areas of muddy banks (as the network of roots make for excellent soil catchers) and in the deep, central muddy-bottom areas of reverted ponds since the mature tree is propped up by its network of exposed roots and can therefore take several feet of flooding at the high tide; propagules are easy to collect and are best planted directly. 

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Busain (Bruguiera Cylindrica)

These medium sized trees usually grow in the upper areas of riverbanks (not directly in the water, but which are occasionaly reached by very high tides). Can also be planted in the reverted ponds, in the peripheral areas which remain wet but not necessarily flooded.

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 Malatangal (Ceriops Decandra)

A shrub of medium height that grows to about 3 meters tall. These can be planted as a hedge on areas of more compact mud as in the inclined areas of reverted pond dikes.

Nipa (Nypa Fruticans)

These exotic palm fronds have no central trunk, and are easily identifiable in swampy or riverine areas; can be planted in dense clusters; they grow well at the water line of rivers or in areas that are regularly flooded (2-3 feet at high tide, possibly exposed or dry areas at low tide.)

Pipisik or Api-api (Avicennia Marina)

When full-grown, these are huge majestic trees with thick, light colored trunks (grey to light brown); With propagules germinating by the hundreds in rivers and ponds, this is the natural dominant specie in reverted ponds and may require thining when wildings mature. Ideal for planting at the shallow ends or portions of reverted ponds (between the edge or fringes of the ponds and the deep centers) or along riverbanks, in areas that are regularly flooded, but only with 1-2 feet of water at high tide and are exposed at low tide.

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Tagasa (Ceriops Tagal)

A small tree that reaches to about 6 meters tall; makes for a pleasant grove when planted in clusters or rows because of its lean, upright stance. Its redish bark has many uses (e.g. to color tuba or fishnets; to treat hemmorages and ulcers). These grow on firm sandy areas and can be planted at the fringes of drier portions of reverted ponds.

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