The award highlights the extraordinary work that the rangers do at the UNESCO World Heritage Site where they spend half the year away from their families
Filipino forest rangers from the Masungi Georeserve Foundation have bagged a global conservation award for their continuing efforts to protect the Upper Marikina Watershed from threats such as illegal encroachment and destruction - despite risks to their lives.
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The award presented by the International Union for Conservation of Nature and World Commission on Protected Areas aims to recognize the work of rangers globally and improve their abilities, and raise awareness of the vital role they play in taking care of protected landscapes.