VEGETATION AND LAND COVER

Mango trees and other fruit-bearing trees make up 27.33% or 2,321.10 has. of land. Grass accounts for 22.11% or 1,878 has. while 16.76% or 1,423 has. are cogonal areas. Non-irrigated ricelands occupy 12.47% or 1,059.03 has. 

Primary growth forests in Sitio San Roque/ Mt. Susong Dalaga area and the Mt. Puruputo area cover 13.47% or 1,1143.96 has. 

Built-up areas occupy 7.79% or 662.20 has. The rest are irrigated rice paddies and bamboo groves. 

VEGETATION MAP - BARAS, RIZAL