A. Group the Natural Resources according to types.

Be able to introduce or give

full information about the natural resources.

Types Of Natural Resources

 Renewable Natural Resources

Bodies of water
Animals
Polypedates leucomystax is a species in the shrub frog family Rhacophoridae. It is
known under numerous common names, including common tree frog, four-lined tree
frog, golden tree frog[2] or striped tree frog. Many past authors have united it with
the common Indian tree frog in P. maculatus (or Rhacophorus maculatus, as was
common in older times), but today they are generally considered distinct species. In its
native range, it is also called "white-lipped tree frog", but this name is otherwise applied
to a species of true tree frogs (family Hylidae).

Polypedates leucomystax is not considered a threatened species by the IUCN.[1] It is in

fact a species complex containing various cryptic species within it.
The black-winged stilt (Himantopus himantopus) is a widely distributed very long-
legged wader in the avocet and stilt family (Recurvirostridae). The scientific name H.
himantopus was formerly applied to a single, almost cosmopolitan species. It is now
normally applied to the form that is widespread in Eurosiberia and Africa and which was
formerly regarded as the nominate subspecies of Himantopus himantopus sensu lato.
The scientific name Himantopus comes from the Greek meaning "strap foot" or "thong
foot".[2] Most sources today accept 2–4 species.[3][4][5][6][7][8] It is sometimes called pied stilt,
but that name is now reserved for the Australian species, Himantopus leucocephalus.

The purple heron (Ardea purpurea) is a wide-ranging species of wading bird in the

heron family, Ardeidae. The scientific name comes from Latin ardea "heron",
 and purpureus, "coloured purple".[2] It breeds in Africa, central and southern Europe,
and southern and eastern Asia. The Western Palearctic populations migrate between
breeding and wintering habitats whereas the African and tropical-Asian populations are
primarily sedentary, except for occasional dispersive movements.

It is similar in appearance to the more common grey heron but is slightly smaller, more

slender and has darker plumage. It is also a more evasive bird, favouring densely
vegetated habitats near water, particularly reed beds. It hunts for a range of prey
including fish, rodents, frogs and insects, either stalking them or standing waiting in
ambush.

Purple herons are colonial breeders and build a bulky nest out of dead reeds or sticks
close to the water' edge among reeds or in dense vegetation. About five bluish-green
eggs are laid and are incubated by both birds. The young hatch about four weeks later
and fledge six weeks after that. The International Union for Conservation of
Nature notes that the global population trend is downwards, largely because of the
drainage of wetlands, but assesses the purple heron's conservation status as being of
"least concern".
The long-tailed shrike or rufous-backed shrike (Lanius schach) is a member of
the bird family Laniidae, the shrikes. They are found widely distributed across Asia and
there are variations in plumage across the range. The species ranges across much
of Asia, both on the mainland and the eastern archipelagos. The eastern
or Himalayan subspecies, L. s. tricolor, is sometimes called the black-headed shrike.
Although there are considerable differences in plumage among the subspecies, they all
have a long and narrow black tail, have a black mask and forehead, rufous rump and
flanks and a small white patch on the shoulder. It is considered to form
a superspecies with the grey-backed shrike (Lanius tephronotus) which breeds on the
Tibetan Plateau.
The yellow-vented bulbul (Pycnonotus goiavier), or eastern yellow-vented bulbul, is
a member of the bulbul family of passerine birds. It is a resident breeder in southeastern
Asia from Indochina to the Philippines. It is found in a wide variety of open habitats but
not the deep forest. It is one of the most common birds in cultivated areas. They appear
to be nomadic and roam from place to place regularly.
The chestnut munia or black-headed munia (Lonchura atricapilla) is a
small passerine. It was formerly considered conspecific with the closely
related tricoloured munia, but is now widely recognized as a separate species.
This estrildid finch is a resident breeding bird
in Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Burma, Nep
al, the Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam and Hawaii. It also has been
introduced to all the Greater Antilles and Martinique in the Caribbean.

Before 1995, it was the national bird of the Philippines,[2] where it is known as mayang

pula ("red maya") because of its brick red patch on the lower back which is visible only
when it flies. (This distinguishes it from other birds locally called maya, notably the
predominantly brownish "mayang simbahan" (tree sparrow)[3] which is more common in
urban areas.)

The Philippine scops owl (Otus megalotis) is a common owl, endemic to

the Philippines, belonging to the family of the typical owls Strigidae. Other common
names include "Otus Whitehead", "Whitehead scops owl" and "Luzon lowland scops
owl".[2] Everett's scops owl (Otus megalotis everetti) and Negros scops owls (Otus
megalotis nigrorum) were formerly considered conspecific but are now classified as
subspecies of Otus megalotis.[3]

Distinguishing features of these birds include their large upright ears from which they
get their name megalotis which stands for "large ears" in Ancient Greek.[4] Philippine
scops owls are relatively small, sedentary birds who are naturally found in the forest
understory.[3] There are three subspecies which show variations in morphology and are
distributed among different islands of the Philippine Archipelago. They are
a monogamous species that offer parental care and construct their nest in tree cavities.
These owls are ferocious nocturnal carnivores that feed on insects and small
mammals. [2] The IUCN Red List considers this species as Least Concern but they may
be vulnerable to deforestation and fragmentation. [5]

Trimeresurus flavomaculatus (Philippine pit viper)[4] is a venomous pit

viper species endemic to the Philippines. Two subspecies are currently recognized,
including the nominate subspecies described here.[5]
The common house gecko (Hemidactylus frenatus) (not to be confused
with Hemidactylus turcicus, the Mediterranean house gecko), is a gecko native to South
and Southeast Asia. It is also known as the Asian house gecko, Pacific house
gecko, wall gecko, house lizard, Tayoto or moon lizard.

Most geckos are nocturnal, hiding during the day and foraging for insects at night. They
can be seen climbing walls of houses and other buildings in search of insects attracted
to porch lights, and are immediately recognisable by their characteristic chirping.

They grow to a length of between 7.5–15 cm (3–6 in), and live for about 5 years. These
small geckos are non-venomous and not harmful to humans. Most medium-sized to
large geckos are docile, but may bite if distressed, which can pierce skin. A tropical
gecko, Hemidactylus frenatus thrives in warm, humid areas where it can crawl around
on rotting wood in search of the insects it eats, as well as within urban landscapes. The
animal is very adaptable and may prey on insects and spiders, displacing other gecko
species which are less robust or behaviourally aggressive.
The king cobra (Ophiophagus hannah) is a venomous snake species
of elapids endemic to jungles in Southern and Southeast Asia. The sole member of the
genus Ophiophagus, it is distinguishable from other cobras, most noticeably by its size
and neck patterns. The king cobra is the world's longest venomous snake, with an
average length of 3.18 to 4 m (10.4 to 13.1 ft),[2] reaching a maximum of 5.85 m
(19.2 ft).[3] Its skin colour varies across the habitats, from black with white stripes to
unbroken brownish grey. It preys chiefly on other snakes, including its own species.
Unlike other snakes, it rarely hunts non-reptile vertebrates, such as rodents and lizards.

Like most cobras and mambas, the king cobra's threat display includes spreading its

neck-flap, raising its head upright, puffing, and hissing. Despite its fearsome reputation,
the king cobra avoids confrontation with humans whenever possible. When provoked,
however, it is capable of striking a target at long range and well above the ground.
Rather than biting and retreating, it may sustain its bite and inject a large quantity of
venom, which is a medical emergency.[4][5]

Regarded as the national reptile of India,[6] this species has an eminent position

in mythology and folk traditions of India, Sri Lanka and Myanmar.[7][8] Threatened
by habitat destruction, the king cobra has been listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red
List since 2010.[1]

The Philippine sailfin lizard,[2] crested lizard, sail-fin lizard, sailfin water

lizard, soa-soa water lizard[1] (Hydrosaurus pustulatus) or its native name ibid[3] is
an oviparous lizard endemic to the Philippines.
The marbled water monitor (Varanus marmoratus), also known commonly as
the Philippine water monitor, is a large species of monitor lizard in
the family Varanidae. The species is endemic to the Philippines.

Gonocephalus sophiae, the Negros forest dragon is a species of lizards endemic to

the Philippines. It is found between 0 and 1200 m above sea level on the islands
of Negros, Mindanao and Panay, and possibly on Siargao, Luzon, Samar, Palawan and
the Calamian Islands. The species is oviparous, and lays eggs in small holes dug in the
banks of forest rivers. It is often confused with G. interruptus and G. semperi and
therefore remains poorly characterized.[1][2] Adults reach a total length of ca. 30 cm and
feed mostly on insects

The Philippine warty pig (Sus philippensis) is one of four known species in the pig

genus (Sus) endemic to the Philippines. The other three endemic species are
the Visayan warty pig (S. cebifrons), Mindoro warty pig (S. oliveri) and the Palawan
bearded pig (S. ahoenobarbus), also being rare members of the family Suidae.
Philippine warty pigs have two pairs of warts, with a tuft of hair extending outwards from
the warts closest to the jaw. It has multiple native common names, but it is most widely
known as baboy damo ("bush pig") in Tagalog.

Solar energy
SINDICATUM C SOLAR POWER (CAPAS)

The Bases Conversion Development Authority (BCDA) is a prime national developer

that transforms former military bases and properties into premier centers of economic
growth in partnership with the private sector. BCDA engages in public-private
partnerships to push forward vital public infrastructure such as toll-ways, airports,
seaports, and major real estate developments.  BCDA has developed successful
economic centers such as the Bonifacio Global City, the Newport City, the Subic-Clark-
Tarlac Expressway and the Diosdado Macapagal International (Clark) Airport. 

BCDA welcomed our initiative, jointly with our local Filipino partner, to finance and
develop solar power projects within the Clark Green City (“CGC”), a development
project located two hours north of Manila which extends over 9,500 hectares and
includes a smart-city utilizing sustainable high-rise buildings, its own water recycling
facility, a water catchment system, and efficient power and energy usage schemes. The
Clark Green City plan was unveiled on October 30, 2012, and an official groundbreaking
ceremony took place on April 11, 2016.

The Capas site is a  38-hectare parcel in the north section of the CGC, located in Tarlac
province.  Sindicatum and its local partner signed a 25-year lease agreement with
BCDA on September 10, 2015 for the purpose of building a solar power plant.

Sindicatum has also entered into a joint development and partnership agreement with
Climate Investors One, a fund established with private and development bank funding to
promote and accelerate the adoption of renewable energy and other projects to reduce
climate changing pollution in key emerging markets.  Sindicatum and Climate Investor
One, together with their local partner, will jointly develop, build and operate the Capas
project.

The project entered into a Solar Energy Service Contract with the Department of Energy
in December 2016, and is currently working through the necessary development
milestones and approvals.  Initial technical evaluations have set the project size at 27
MWp.  Construction is expected to commence during quarter 4, 2019.

 Non-Renewable Natural Resources

Mineral

 Biotic Natural Resources

Our Forests

In 2010, Tarlac had 75.9kha of natural forest, extending over 28% of its land area.

In 2020, it lost 132ha of natural forest, equivalent to 69.3kt of CO₂ of emissions.
Wild life seen around Capas, Tarlac
Eutropis multicarinata is a species of skink. it is found in the Philippines.in
kapampangan we called this 'TAREBALAK'. Photo taken in Tarlac.

Luzon flameback
(Chrysocolaptes haematribon)
Taken in tarlac

The Luzon flameback (Chrysocolaptes haematribon) is a species of bird in the family

Picidae. It is found on the northern islands of Luzon, Polillo, Catanduanes and
Marinduque, Philippines. It is sometimes considered a subspecies of the greater
flameback.

Besides being fun to watch, woodpeckers provide a key ecosystem service that is
essential for many waterfowl, songbirds, birds of prey, and even other woodpecker
species. Woodpeckers are what is known as “primary” cavity nesters. Meaning, they
excavate nesting cavities from scratch.

 Non-Biotic Natural Resources

Water
ts main tributary is the O'Donnel River in Santa Lucia, Capas, Tarlac.

Mineral resources

Manganese is a mineral that is found in several foods including nuts, legumes, seeds,

tea, whole grains, and leafy green vegetables. It is considered an essential nutrient,
because the body requires it to function properly. People use manganese as medicine.
Manganese is used for manganese deficiency.

Rocks
for sand and gravel;

Sand is a granular material derived from the erosion of rocks, ranging in size from
0.075 mm to 4.75 mm. ... Gravel is a granular material derived from the erosion of
rocks, ranging in size from 4.75 mm to 75 mm. Gravel particles are larger than sand but
smaller than boulders.

Lastly, write the significance/ importance of each natural to socio-

economic and political activities of the people living in your barangay/
municipality/province.