One of the Shorea almon saplings (critically endangered Philippine endemic dipterocarp) in the Tree Conservatory was trampled (we are not sure by whom or what since the prints were washed out by a heavy rain). We found the sapling in bad shape- the entire stem was flat to the ground and the roots nearly sticking out. We supported the stem with straw rope and bamboo stakes. For the roots, we made a ‘soil brace’ from a sawed-off segment of a plastic bottle (in this case, a 1.5 mL Pepsi). We did not replant the sapling for fear of killing it outright. If anyone out there knows a better way, do let us know.
Tungtong River Conservation Project 