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Edwin Tee
Quezon City, Philippines114 contributions
Mahogany Forest
Feb 2020
This is a 1 Km man made Mahogany Forest. The mahogany trees were planted way back in 1972. After more than 48 years, the trees have grown tall and majestic. It is a nice place to enjoy and appreciate the beauty of nature. If Kyoto has its bamboo forest in Arashimaya, Bohol has its Mahogany forest.
Written February 23, 2020
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Lucelyn Calizo
Philippines216 contributions
Stop-over is a must.
Mar 2018 • Friends
One of the grandest man-made forests. It is a usual stop-over point for picture taking in Bohol. Just be careful when taking photos because cars are on and off due to location is situated in the highway.
Written June 13, 2018
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jblaza
Marikina, Philippines526 contributions
mahogany trees everywhere
Mar 2015 • Couples
The man-made forest is along the highway that leads to the Chocolate Hills Natural Park.

At first glance, the place looks great. It looks very green and uniform. However, when I reminisce all the other Philippine forests that I have been to, the Bilar man-made forest seems unnatural. There is a lack of biodiversity that makes the scene artificial.

Nevertheless, it was invigorating to breathe the air in that cool and fresh stretch of the highway.
Written November 17, 2015
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Roger W
Siebnen, Switzerland1,418 contributions
it’s just a forest
Apr 2019 • Couples
For me it was just a normal forrest, where we have in Switzerland hunderts of them, but for the Phillipinos it’s something special and a lot of people are standing/sitting in the middle of the street and make a picture of themselves. I have to say it’s a really nice fotomotiv and when you gonna see the tasiers and the chocolate hills you drive here through anyway.
Written May 4, 2019
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Raintree_Thailand
Bangkok, Thailand3,473 contributions
Cool, shady respite
Aug 2012 • Friends
Wonderfully cool and pleasant respite from the mostly hot, sunny and dusty ride up to the Chocolate Hills. Unfortunately, from other reviews it seems that there is a lot of mis-information being spread about the forest. In reality, it was planted more than 60 years ago, not the 20 years ago stated by many. And it was part of a Government reforestation program, not simply planted as a project of the Boy Scouts. In any case, it's a good testimony to the possibilities for badly needed reforestation in the country. Unfortunately, from a utilization standpoint, the forest is heavily overstocked and unmanaged, and no cutting/utilization is allowed whatsoever. So while the forest has considerable aesthetic appeal, it's not providing the useful range of forest products it might under active management.

It's well worth a short stop to fully appreciate the beauty of the trees and to enjoy the cool fresh air.
Written August 10, 2012
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Nomsy001
Mandaluyong, Philippines1 contribution
Mahogany tree isn't native to Philippines
Apr 2013 • Business
The first time I saw this, I thought great job. Someone has done some good, until I learned not all reforestation acts are necessarily good. Mahogany isn't native to the Philippines, thus it disrupts the ecological balance of Bohol and all other places here in the Philippines where this tree is planted including Gmelina, Acaia, etc. I don't know if the birds can even eat its fruit. I heard the leaves also has a chemical which is toxic to native plants, explains why the area below is so lifeless. It makes me so sad.

So next time you think of planting a tree, choose the native and endemic ones. The birds will love you for it.
Written October 2, 2013
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SamirArora
Dubai, United Arab Emirates135 contributions
Absolute Devine
Aug 2019 • Family
It’s one of the best man made forests I have ever seen. All mahogany trees are symmetrical and perfect. They provide absolutely necessary shade to the road which is like a roller coaster! Our driver told us was designed by a marine engineer 😀
Written August 17, 2019
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gmceieio
Rapid City, SD88 contributions
On the way to Chocolate hills
Feb 2019 • Family
We stopped and took some photo's in this amazing and protected forest. I've seen similar groves in other countries that must protect pristine woods from destruction. Some of our best photo's of the day were in this grove. Our tour driver gladly stopped.
Written June 23, 2019
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lothar_travel
27 contributions
Awesome ride through the forest
Aug 2016 • Solo
I rented a scooter and every time I traveled through that forest I was fascinated by the partly mystical stretches of forest, especially if the sun radiates through the branches. Lovely ride
Written October 23, 2016
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Danielz A
Miri sarawak14 contributions
The most dangerous photoshooting place
Apr 2015 • Friends
Very attractive location and view. Take as many pic as u can. Group photo not really recommended but if u do quick one should be ok. Why? Because its in the middle of the road LOL!!!
Written August 21, 2015
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