The IBMS Mangrove Nursery is a collaborative project of the Municipal Government of Nueva Valencia, Guimaras, under the Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Office (MENRO), in partnership with John B. Lacson Foundation- Community Extension Services. The initiative aims to support the sustainable operation and development of the Igang Bay Marine Sanctuary (IBMS) while providing alternative livelihoods for local fisherfolk through the propagation and sale of mangrove seedlings.
The nursery, located at JBLFMU Ecological Park, is funded by MENRO Nueva Valencia with a budget of Php50,000, supporting the construction, propagation, and planting activities.
On October 16, 2022, the project team began the layout, design, and preparation of the Mangrove Nursery Station. The station is expected to be ready by the second week of November for bagging, planting, and propagation of mangrove seedlings, contributing both to coastal ecosystem restoration and sustainable community livelihoods.
Through this project, JBLFMU CES and its partners advance resilient coastal ecosystems, sustainable livelihoods, and community-based environmental stewardship, aligning with the Sustainable Development Goals for marine and terrestrial conservation as well as inclusive economic growth.