LOCATION: LA MESA WATERSHED, QUEZON CITY, PHILIPPINES

The La Mesa Watershed is the only major water shed in Metro Manila and is the primary source of water for millions of residents in the Philippines’ capital city.

There is a delicate balance to be maintained in this protected area and plans were made to dedicate a five hectare parcel of the watershed focused on educating citizens about biodiversity.

According to the World Wildlife Fund, “Biodiversity is all the different kinds of life you’ll find in one area—the variety of animals, plants, fungi, and even microorganisms like bacteria that make up our natural world. Each of these species and organisms work together in ecosystems, like an intricate web, to maintain balance and support life.”

The plan left the site virtually untouched allowing nature to take its course. This is our commitment as landscape architects in being stewards and keepers of our planet.