Extract from DAO 2017-11: National List of Threatened Philippine Plants
“Bari” – Local Name for Aquilaria malaccensis
Scientific Identification:
- Scientific Name: Aquilaria malaccensis
- Local/Vernacular Name: Bari
- Category: CR – Critically Endangered
Source:
- Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)
- DAO 2017-11 – “Updated National List of Threatened Philippine Plants and Their Categories”
Legal & Conservation Implications
As per DAO 2017-11:
- Aquilaria malaccensis (Bari) is CRITICALLY ENDANGERED in the Philippines.
- Collection, harvesting, or trading of Bari from the wild is prohibited without DENR clearance.
- Cultivation is allowed only through permitted propagation, such as:
- DENR-CENRO-registered plantations
- ECC/CNC-approved farm operations
- Nursery propagation with Certificate of Wildlife Registration (CWR)
Importance of “Bari” in Community Awareness
AGAP uses “Bari” in its materials to:
- Help farmers and local communities identify and relate to Aquilaria malaccensis.
- Bridge scientific knowledge with indigenous and rural terminology.
- Promote compliance with conservation laws by making plant identity clear.
Recommended Usage in AGAP Training:
- Refer to Aquilaria malaccensis as “Bari (CR)” in:
- Seedling labels
- Training slides
- Nursery documentation
- Farmer cooperative agreements
Visual Aid:
Create bilingual posters or flipcharts:
“Bari = Aquilaria malaccensis“
“Isang Punong Kritikal na Nanganganib sa Pilipinas (CR Category)”
Moving Forward
AGAP encourages legal cultivation, research, and inoculation of Bari under DENR-supervised and CITES-compliant frameworks, ensuring the protection of native biodiversity and economic livelihood of agarwood farmers.
For full text of DAO 2017-11, visit: [DENR official website] or request a copy from your nearest CENRO office.