Author/Authors :
Tampus, Annielyn D. Department of Biological Sciences - MSU-Iligan Institute of Technology, Iligan City, Philippines , Ermelinda G. Tobias, Department of Biological Sciences - MSU-Iligan Institute of Technology, Iligan City, Philippines , Amparado, Ruben F. Department of Biological Sciences - MSU-Iligan Institute of Technology, Iligan City, Philippines , Bajo, Lydia M. Department of Chemistry - MSU-Iligan Institute of Technology, Iligan City, Philippines , Sinco, Astrid L. Department of Biology - Xavier University, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines
Abstract :
Riparian forests are forests which occur adjacent to streams, lakes and other surface waters.
Through the interaction of their soils, hydrology, and biotic communities, riparian forests protect and
improve water quality, provide habitat for plants and animals, support aquatic communities, and provide
many benefits to humans (Klapproth & Johnson 2009). A total of 32 species of plants belonging to 15
families were listed and identified along the riparian areas of Mandulog and Iligan City rivers.
Keywords :
Riparian , vegetation , Mandulog River , Iligan River , riverine system
