CONSERVATION AND
DEVELOPMENT: A Balancing Act
(Eastern Visayas Scenario)
By:
FORESTER CRISOSTOMO E. BADEO, JR, MPRM
DMO IV/Asst. Division Chief
DENR Regional Office-CDD
DENR’s Development Framework
DEVELOPMENT GOAL
Human well-being, and environmental quality and
sustainability ensured
ORGANIZATIONAL OUTCOMES
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Promote human well-being and ensure environmental
quality
Sustainably-managed environment and natural resources
Adaptive capacities of human communities and natural
systems ensured
DENR FRAMEWORK PLAN
Inclusive Growth and
Poverty Reduction
KEY RESULT AREAS
Integrity of the environment and climate change adaptation and mitigation
Poverty reduction and empowerment of the poor and vulnerable
Transparent, accountable and participatory governance
PDP Chapter 9
(Sector Outcome 1)
Adaptive capacities of
human communities
improved
PDP Chapter 9
(Sector Outcome 2)
Sustainably managed
natural resources
achieved
DENR’S MAJOR PROGRAMS
MAJOR FINAL OUTPUTS
PDP Chapter 9
(Sector Outcome 3)
Environmental quality
improved for healthier
and cleaner
environment
Area Management and Convergence
Approach
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Technical Assistance
Regulation/permits
Funding
Enabling policy
environment
PO/Associati
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Land (tenured; zoned accdng to
FLUP) watershed approach
Labor
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Seedling production
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Plantation establishment,
maintenance, protection
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Harvesting, processing
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Improved
Quality of Life
and
sustainable
environment
DENR
NGAs (Field
Offices)
LGUs
SUCs
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CSOs
Business
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Supplemental
Funding
Enabling policy
environment
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M&E
Community organizing
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Capability building (basic
bookeeping, inventory, quality
control, financial management,
organizational development
Management of agroenterprise cluster
Tech. assistance esp on
other livelihood
opportunities
(agroforestry,
processing, quality
control, marketing
M&E
Supplemental Funding
Market (branding, quality
control, scheduling of
production)
Managerial expertise
ENR Development Principles
 Good governance
 Accountability, transparency, participatory
 Streamlining of permitting system
 Social justice
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Equity and gross national happiness
 Ecosystems integrity
 Polluters pay
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Payment for ecosystems services
 Rule of law
 Harmonization with global commitments
Key Strategies
1. Adoption of the watershed/river basin framework in
planning
Prioritizing
areas within
the watershed
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Recharge zones for aquifers
(sources of water for irrigation,
domestic, industrial)
High Conservation Value
Forests/Protected Area
Hazard prone areas
(faultlines, landslides,
flooding, etc.)
Multiple use zone
Mountain
environmen
t
Lowland
environme
nt
Sea
environme
nt
Key Strategies
 Forest Land Use Planning
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The purpose of FLUP is to build consensus and development
recommendations in the best uses of forest lands, including the
important step of identifying open access areas and determining
appropriate management and best resource managers for these
open access areas.
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The FLUP provides the basis for allocating FFL under appropriate
management and tenure arrangement and its consequent
assignment to qualified and responsible stewards or managers
with established accountabilities
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Portfolio Planning Approach – pre-identified sites for development
by the government in consultation with key stakeholders
Key Strategies
2. Adopting soil and
water conservation
measures
3. Agroforestry systems
Agroforestry system
Gabion
Check dam
Key Strategies
4. Closing open access areas of forestlands by granting
appropriate tenure/management arrangement
Beneficiary
Tenurial Instrument
Individual
Certificate of Stewardship Contract (CSC)
Community
Community-Based Forest Management Agreement
(CBFMA)
Special Agreement for Protected Area (SAPA)
Integrated Forest Management Agreement (IFMA)
Private Business
Special Agreement for Protected Area (SAPA)
LGU
Co-management
Key Strategies
5. Area management approach – an integrated area
development where all basic societal and
economic services are delivered in an area for
more impact
6. Promoting social entrepreneurship – packaging
development projects with economic
empowerment (increasing incomes) of people is a
key component
Key Strategies
7. Capacity building of DENR
frontliners, LGUs, CSO
partners, POs and social
entrepreneurs
8. Convergence approach
among NGAs, LGUs, and
CSOs
9. IEC, advocacy and social
mobilization
2010 Land Cover viz a viz Conservation &
Development Programs/Projects
REGION VIII 2010 LAND COVER STATISTICS
BY PROVINCE
2010 Land Cover Statistics (NAMRIA)
Land Cover Types
N. Samar
Close Canopy Forest
Samar
E. Samar
N. Leyte
So. Leyte
4,825.65
20,754.61
52,272.13
3,325.12
Open Forest
34,149.99
155,384.62
150,410.38
Wooded Grassland
43,879.57
149,273.07
37,263.19
Mangrove
10,758.20
13,677.77
Marshland/Swamps
Fishpond
Biliran
Total
%
81,177.51
3.85
26,319.05
8,382.75
374,646.78
17.77
55,701.05
40,228.12
195.153
326,540.15
15.49
7,794.05
8,307.99
597.801
254.894
41,390.70
1.96
11.884
3,836.09
3,847.97
0.18
941.856
1,347.60
5.765
2,167.65
124.259
126.292
4,713.42
0.22
Shrubs
33,109.03
29,027.30
26,186.40
58,389.29
43,142.87
3,277.28
193,132.16
9.16
Grassland
2,500.14
3,727.33
4,610.69
2,476.21
6,423.90
1,991.16
21,729.44
1.03
Open/Barren Lands
212.118
100.505
1,647.34
166.267
23.139
12.142
2,161.51
0.10
Annual Crop
50,591.67
27,806.43
31,123.62
121,504.65
9,967.28
5,441.52
246,435.16
11.69
Perennial Crops
190,979.01
167,120.38
132,042.97
222,326.35
36,680.60
32,123.54
781,272.84
37.05
182.15
0.01
Follow
131.026
51.122
Inland Waters
2,672.45
3,306.64
2,901.53
2,872.44
346.865
120.14
12,220.06
0.58
Built-Up
2,066.18
2,973.31
3,352.62
7,416.94
1,956.05
1,206.82
18,971.92
0.90
558,570.60
418,236.07
537,437.04
169,186.17
Sub-Total
Overall Total
371,860.22
2,108,421.77
53,131.68
2,108,421.77
100.00
REGION VIII CONSERVATION & DEVELOPMENT
INTERVENTIONS
Legal
Basis
Area
1. Mahagnao Volcano Natural Park (MVNP)
PP 1157
635 Has.
2. Lake Danao Natural Park (LDNP)
PP 1155
2,193 Has.
3. Samar Island Natural Park (SINP)
PP 442
333,300Has.
4. Calbayog Pan-as Hayiban Protected
Landscape (CPHPL)
PP 1158
7,832 Has.
5. Cuatro Islas Protected Landscape and
Seascape (CIPLS)
PP 270
12,500 Has.
6. Guiuan Marine Reserve Protected Landscape
and Seascape (GMRPLS)
PP 469
60,408 Has.
7. Biri-Larosa Protected Landscape and
Seascape
PP 291
33,492 Has.
Name of PA
TOTAL
450,360 Has.
REGION VIII CONSERVATION & DEVELOPMENT
INTERVENTIONS
National Greening Program (NGP)
Year
Area
Planted/Developed
2011-2014
62,181.32 Has.
2015
15,694.00 Has.
2016
23,927.98 Has.
* 2017
13,270.00 Has.
TOTAL
115,073.30 Has.
REGION VIII CONSERVATION & DEVELOPMENT
INTERVENTIONS
Community-Based Forest
Management Agreement
(CBFMA) Issuance
107 CBFMAs
102,357.549 Has.
KBA STATUS IN REGION VIII
KBA No.
KEY BIODIVERSITY
AREA
AREA
129
Biri-Larosa Protected
Landscape and Seascape
33,492 Has.
130
Samar Island Natural Park
333,300 Has.
131
Andis Island
132
Divinubo Island
133
Matarinao Bay
134
Guian to Salcedo
135
Biliran and Maripipi Island
136
Anonang-Lobi Range
137
Mt. Nacolod
40,860.044 Has.
138
Sugod Bay
No Area Estimate
139
Cuatro Islas Protected
Landscape and Seascape
No Area Estimate
No Area Estimate
No Area Estimate
60,408 Has.
No Area Estimate
47,056 Has.
12,500 Has.
REGION VIII CONSERVATION & DEVELOPMENT
INTERVENTIONS
PROPOSED CRITICAL HABITATS/LCA
Name
ALNA Critical
Habitat
Area
(hectares)
1129
Location
Mount Tres Marias of
Barangay Imelda, Naval
Visayan Tarictic
Hornbill
Caojagan Island
Critical Habitat
352.57
Catmon Critical
Habitat
700
Anonang Lobi
Mountain Range
1035.5
Brgy. Caridad,Baybay
City,Leyte
Visayan
hornbill(Penelopide
s Panini)
Anonang Lobi
Mountain Range
(Burauen Wildlife
Anonang-Lobi
Range Critical
Habitat)
836.35
Brgy. Dinaayan,Matin-ao,and
Malaihao ,Province of Leyte
talosi,kalaw,pigeon,
tanguile,while
lauan,red
lauan,apitong)
40,860.044
Mun. Silago, Libagon, St.
Bernard, Hinunangan, Sogod,
Abuyog & Mahaplag
Philippine Eagle
Mt. Nacolod
Local
Conservation
Area
Island of
Caojagan,Pambujan,Norther
n Samar
Flagship
species
Brgy.
Catmon,Silago,Southern
Leyte
Giant Flying
fox(Pteropus
vampyrus)
Tarsier(Tarsius
syrichta)
REGION VIII CONSERVATION & DEVELOPMENT
INTERVENTIONS
Watershed Characterization/Vulnerability
Assessment/Integrated Watershed Management Plan
Total Area = 523,298.10 Has. Or 24.82 %
Catbalogan Watershed
2,212.54 Has.
Basey Watershed
32,621.69 Has.
Catarman Watershed
58,101.12 Has.
Catubig Watershed
86,298.76 Has.
Jicontol Watershed
82,214.56 Has.
Maasin Watershed
4,639.93 Has.
Buac Watershed
10,333.07 Has.
Mainit Watershed
27,309.53 Has.
Mangon-Bucan Watershed
6,385.52 Has.
Higasaan Watershed
65,538.72 Has.
Pagsangahan Watershed
47,264.12 Has
Daguitan Watershed
28,952.65 Has.
Binahaan Watershed
34,377.58 Has.
Bito Watershed
20,945.57 Has.
Hinabian Watershed
10,738.94 Has.
Anas Watershed
5,363.83 Has.
BIODIVERSITY RESOURCES
IN REGION 8 based from BRA & FRA
Studies
BIODIVERSITY RESOURCES
IN REGION 8 based from BRA & FRA
Studies
• Lowland tropical
rainforests
• Forest over limestone
• Old growth
• Second growth
BIODIVERSITY RESOURCES
IN REGION 8 based from BRA & FRA
Studies
BIODIVERSITY RESOURCES
IN REGION 8 based from BRA & FRA
Studies
BIODIVERSITY RESOURCES
IN REGION 8 based from BRA & FRA
Studies
BIODIVERSITY RESOURCES
IN REGION 8 based from BRA & FRA
Studies
BIODIVERSITY RESOURCES
IN REGION 8 based from BRA & FRA Studies
Leyte
229 species belonging to 120
genera and 65 families
Samar
974 species belonging to 436
genera and 131 families
BIODIVERSITY RESOURCES
IN REGION 8 based from BRA & FRA
Studies
BIODIVERSITY RESOURCES
IN REGION 8 based from BRA & FRA
Studies
BIODIVERSITY RESOURCES
IN REGION 8 based from BRA & FRA Studies
Facts and Figures
BIODIVERSITY RESOURCES
IN REGION 8 based from BRA & FRA Studies
BIODIVERSITY RESOURCES
IN REGION 8 based from BRA & FRA Studies
BIODIVERSITY RESOURCES
IN REGION 8 based from BRA & FRA Studies
BIODIVERSITY RESOURCES
IN REGION 8 based from BRA & FRA Studies
Facts and Figures
BIODIVERSITY RESOURCES
IN REGION 8 based from BRA & FRA Studies
BIODIVERSITY RESOURCES
IN REGION 8 based from BRA & FRA Studies
BIODIVERSITY RESOURCES
IN REGION 8 based from BRA & FRA Studies
BIODIVERSITY RESOURCES
IN REGION 8 based from BRA & FRA Studies
BIODIVERSITY RESOURCES
IN REGION 8 based from BRA & FRA Studies
Facts and Figures
BIODIVERSITY RESOURCES
IN REGION 8 based from BRA & FRA Studies
BIODIVERSITY RESOURCES
IN REGION 8 based from BRA & FRA Studies
BIODIVERSITY RESOURCES
IN REGION 8 based from BRA & FRA Studies
Facts and Figures
BIODIVERSITY RESOURCES
IN REGION 8 based from BRA & FRA Studies
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Biodiversity Importance and Relevance
Other Ecological Services and Benefits
Sustainable Resource Uses and Opportunities
Conservation Awareness and Multi- Stakeholder Participation
Protected Areas Established and Operationalized
Critical Habitat Assessed & Recommended for DAO issuance
Watershed Areas Characterized & Conducted Vulnerability
Assessment and Management Plan Prepared
Forest Land Use Plan Formulated
Provided Technical Assistance to LGU’s in the drafting of
Integrated Coastal Management Plan
Habitat Restoration thru National Greening Program
Provided intervention on Key Biodiversity Areas
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Threatened Biodiversity
Deteriorating Ecological Functions and Resource Use Opportunities
Natural Hazard-Prone Areas
Extractive and Unsustainable Resource Exploitation/Absence
and/or Lack of Sustainable Livelihood Options
Conversion of Forestlands, Continuing Expansion of Agriculture
and Increasing Settlement Areas
Boundary Issues and Concerns
Low level of Conservation Awareness in the Uplands
Issues on Land Tenure and Basic Social Services
Untapped Ecotourism Potentials
Insufficient Conservation Compatible Livelihood Opportunities
Volatile Peace and Order Situation
Policy Issues and Concerns
☺ Watershed Characterization & Vulnerability
Assessment
☺ Preparation of Integrated Watershed Management
Plan
☺ Drafting of Forest Land Use Plan for LGU Adoption
☺ Formulation of Community Resource Management
Framework (CRMF)
☺ Re-location and re-measurement of Forest
Resource Assessment (FRA) tracks
☺ Forest Products Utilization and Price Monitoring
☺ Formulation of Provincial Foreshore Management
and Development Plan (FMDP)
☺ Enhanced National Greening Program
 Site Assessment = 22,823 Has.
 Plantation Maintenance & Protection = 63,611 Has.
 Seedling Production = 6,797,000
 Plantation Establishment = 13,270 Has.
☺ Ecotourism Development
 Land Distribution/Disposition
☺ Management of Protected Areas
 Ecotourism Development
 Updating of PA Management Plan
 Ecotourism Business Plan
 Promotion of Ecotourism
 Payment of Ecosystem Services (PES) Study with
Resource Valuation Study
☺ Mt. Nacolod Local Conservation Area
 Creation of LCA Mgt. Committee
 Forging of Inter-LGU Alliance
☺ Resource Assessment
 Establishment & Assessment of Permanent
Monitoring Plots
 Socio-Economic Assessment – SRPAO
☺ PA Habitat Protection Program
 Blue/Green Brigade/PA Patrolling
 Ecotourism Business Plan
 Promotion of Ecotourism
 Payment of Ecosystem Services (PES) Study with
Resource Valuation Study
☺ PA Management
 Preparation/Updating of PA Mgt. Plans
 PAMB Operations
☺ Biodiversity-Friendly Social Enterprises
(BDFE) Development
 Development of BDFE w/n SINP & CIPLS
☺ Management of Caves and Cave Resources
 Cave Assessment and Classification
☺ Conservation of Inland Wetlands
 Profiling of Inland Wetlands (lakes/swamps)
 Wetland Management Planning
☺ Forest Protection & Law Enforcement
☺ Forest Products Utilization and Land Use
Regulation
☺ Enforcement of PA, Wildlife and Cave Laws,
Coastal and Marine Rules and Regulations