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Ateneo Biodiversity Check: How green is the Blue and White?

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Published May 22, 2024 at 3:50 pm
Infographic by Mieka Laciste

THE ATENEO’S campus is a green oasis within the city center, abundant with diverse flora and fauna. However, recent tree-cutting activities have ignited debates about balancing progress and preservation.

Behind discussions of car-centrism and infra-developments are the ecological impact of native and invasive species in the University’s biodiversity. With some being endemic to the area, these campus inhabitants heavily rely on Ateneo’s green spaces for survival.

Data on Ateneo’s plants and wildlife

Endemicity describes the unique occurrence of a species being native and exclusive to a specific geographical area. Resident flora and fauna are the plant and animal species consistently present in a particular region, having adapted over time to its environment and conditions, thus forming a vital part of the ecosystem.

Ateneo Biowealth Initiative

Aside from its Campus Tree Inventory, the Ateneo has initiated other several measures to preserve its biodiversity.


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