Restoring mined areas through the Marinduque Bioremediation Protocol—an innovative solution using indigenous mycorrhizal fungi to bring life back to barren, heavy metal-contaminated lands.
The Greening Mined Areas in the Philippines (GMAP) Program, managed by Dr. Bonifacio B. Tamparong Jr., tackles land made toxic by heavy metals where plants cannot grow. GMAP uses the Marinduque Bioremediation Protocol, a groundbreaking method using indigenous mycorrhizal fungi. This process revives barren, toxic mined-out lands—bringing back biodiversity, soil health, and community hope. Beyond land restoration, the protocol also enhances agricultural crop production by improving soil health and nutrient uptake.
To rehabilitate mined lands through nature-based, science-driven, and community-led rehabilitation using nature's own tools—indigenous mycorrhizal fungi.
To restore all mined-out lands in the Philippines and create a scalable model for ecological healing across Asia.
GMAP applies the MBP—a first-of-its-kind technique in the Philippines. This eco-approach uses indigenous mycorrhizal fungi to:
Fungi break down heavy metals, detoxifying the soil and making it fertile for new life.
It enhance soil fertility, boost nutrient absorption, and promotes healthier root development through indigenous mycorrhizal fungi..
Actively reduces harmful heavy metal contaminants in the land and surrounding water systems.
As plants return, so do insects, birds, and other wildlife, rebuilding the entire ecosystem.
From chromite to copper mines, see the real-world application and success of the Marinduque Bioremediation Protocol across the Philippines.
GMAP operates its own state-of-the-art Mycorrhizal Inoculum Center. This facility produces the native fungal inoculants essential to our work, ensuring a consistent, eco-friendly, and scalable solution for restoring mined areas nationwide.
We empower local communities, farmers, and LGUs through on-site training and environmental education, building a nationwide network of dedicated ecological stewards who are the true guardians of the restored lands.
Dr. Bonifacio B. Tamparong Jr. leads the GMAP program, bringing decades of scientific expertise and a passion for ecological restoration. His discovery and development of the Marinduque Bioremediation Protocol are at the heart of GMAP's success.
Whether you're a corporation, an LGU, or an individual, you can be part of the solution. Reach out to us via email or Facebook to learn more. Let's work together to heal our land for future generations.
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