FLORA SPECIES ASSESSMENT IN CENTRAL CEBU PROTECTED LANDSCAPE ‒ DANAO AREA: QUADRAT METHOD

The flora species assessment conducted in the Central Cebu Protected Landscape in the Danao Area utilized the quadrat method to investigate the living organisms in this ecologically significant region. This study aimed to provide information about species distribution, richness, and diversity to inform conservation strategies and management methods. Significant data were gathered by conducting systematic surveys of flora species and monitoring interactions among quadrats to improve the understanding of the area's flora species. The approach involved establishing ten square sampling sites at random locations in Barangay Licos, Danao city, within the CCPL, with each quadrat having a size of 2x2 meters. GPS-enabled smartphone apps were used to ensure a uniform sample across the study region. The researchers carried out a thorough assessment by prioritizing minimal invasiveness and acquiring relevant permits, which will guide future studies and conservation projects. The findings showed the wide range and complexity of the 3,120,000 estimated population of flora in the protected area, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and conservation efforts to preserve the ecosystem. Overall, the detailed findings and data gathered from this flora species assessment provide significant data on the inventory of species found in the Central Cebu Protected Landscape, helping to preserve the region's unique natural heritage.