Integrated Forest Resources Management Planning

INTEGRATED FOREST RESOURCES
MANAGEMENT PLANNING
Malampaya Sound Protected Landscape and Seascape
Taytay, Palawan
ANALYSIS AND REPORT BY:
May 21, 2018
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Table of Contents
List of Figures and Tables
I. Preliminary Watershed Characterization
Elevation map
Contour map
Location map
Slope map
Slope categories of MSPLS
Land use map
Land use report
Land-use, soils, and other natural resource maps
Census reports and statistical yearbooks
Livelihood resources
Fishery/marine conservation and management
Infrastructure and utilities
Transportation system
Communication facilities
Land capability
II. Identification of Problems, Opportunities, Constraints
and Considerations
Problem Tree
Solution Tree
III. Comprehensive Biophysical Watershed Characterization
Land use requirements
Timber plantation
Agriculture
Bamboo plantation
Protection Forest/Wildlife Sanctuary
Reforestation
Ecotourism
Agroforestry
Agro-industrial areas
Land Suitability Analysis
Timber plantation
Agriculture
Agroforestry
Agro-industrial areas
Bamboo plantation
Ecotourism
Protection forest
Reforestation
Final project map for the development of
waste management in MSPLS
IV. Formulation of management goals, objectives, and strategies
V. Implementation of plans
VI. Monitoring and Evaluation
VII. References
PRELIMINARY WATERSHED CHARACTERIZATION
Agro-climatic Information
Malampaya Sound Protected Landscape and Seascape (MSPLS) is in the northwestern

part of Palawan which lies between 10°43’ to 11°1’ north latitude, and 119° 18° minutes to
119°26’ east longitude. Approximately 217 kilometers is the travel distance by road from the
provincial capital of Puerto Princesa City. It is also part of REGION IV-B (MIMAROPA) and is
situated within the political jurisdiction of Taytay and San Vicente. MSPLS consists of 22
barangays, 18 in Taytay and 4 in San Vicente.
The MSPLS is surrounded mainly of dipterocarp forests. Dipterocarp forests as

considered the country’s most valuable forests commercially; it is where most economically
important hardwood species can be found. To name a few, Pterocarpus indicus forma indicus
(Narra), Instia bijuga (Ipil), Dipterocarpus grandifloras (Apitong), Dracontomelon dao (Dao),
Diospyros blancoi (Kamagong) and Xanthostemon verdugonianus (Mancono).
Roughly 20% of the MSPLS are comprised of dipterocarp forests that are still not
subjected to logging operations referred to as old growth forests. On the other hand, greater
part of MSPLS is covered by residual forests at approximately 25.7%. Mangrove forests also
coexist covering about 3.9% of the MSPLS area.
MSPLS involves two pronounced seasons: (1) dry from November to May and (2) rainy
from June to October. Mean annual rainfall is 2,577 mm and heaviest rainfall occur through the
months of July, August, and September. Monthly temperatures were observed ranging
between 23°C and 33°C. Highest temperatures are experienced during March, April and May
with humidity that varies from 77-88%
Topographic and thematic maps
Figure 1. Elevation map of MSPLS
Malampaya Sound is composed of flat to rolling hills (Figure 4). Elevation ranges from 3
meters above sea level (masl) to 900 masl (Figure 1). The lowest elevation is located at
Abongan, Alacalian, Libertad, and Paglaum, while that of the highest is situated at Banbanan.
Figure 2. Land contour map of MSPLS
Figure 3. Location map of MSPLS
Figure 4. Slope map of MSPLS
Table 1. Shows the slope categories in Malampaya Sound Protected Landscape and Seascape
Slope % Description Area (ha)
0-8 Level to Undulating 40,327.38
8-18 Undulating to Rolling 39,977.47
18-30 Rolling to Moderately Steep 16,250.02
30-50 Steep 1,644.08
>50 Very Steep 47.38
total 98,246.33
Malampaya Sound Protected Landscape and Seascape has five (5) slope categories
(Table 1 and Figure 4). About 98% of the sound has a slope of less than or equal to 30%. The 8%
slope has the highest area of 40,327.38 hectares followed by the 8-18% slope with 39,977.47
hectares. The >50% slope occupies the smallest area of 47.38 ha.
On the vegetative cover and land use cover of the area, Table 2 and Figure 5 shows that
closed canopy mature trees covering >50% occupies the largest area of 48,132.44 ha, followed
by cultivated area mixed with brushland/grassland which has 24,419.55 ha, open canopy
mature trees covering <50%, arable land which crops are mainly cereals and sugar, and crop
land mixed with coconut plantation, while the mangrove vegetation has the smallest land area
of 2,334.94 ha.
Figure 5. Land use map of MSPLS
Table 2. Shows the land uses at Malampaya Sound Protected Landscape and Seascape.
Vegetation/Land Cover Area (ha)
Arable land, crops mainly cereals and sugar 3,266.26
Closed Canopy, mature trees covering >50% 48,132.44
Crop land mixed with coconut plantation 4,178.64
Cultivated Area mixed with brushland/grassland 24,419.55
Mangrove vegetation 2,334.94
Coral Reef 764.73
Lake 570.98
Open canopy, mature trees covering <50% 8,375.92
Total 92,043.46
Land-use, soils and other natural resource maps
Based on Figure 5, there are at least three (3) land uses within the watershed (Table 2).
The protection forest has the largest area of 58,843.30 ha followed by the production forest of
24,419.55 ha. Last is agricultural areas with only 7,444.90 ha.
The production forest includes cultivated areas mixed with bush land/grassland,
agricultural areas include arable land and crop land mixed with coconut plantation, while
protection forest on the other hand, includes the closed canopy, mangrove vegetation and
open canopy and occupies.
Figure 6. Soil Map of MSPLS
The soil at Taytay, Palawan is made up of six (7) series, namely; Aborlan loam, Babuyan
silty clay loam, Coron clay loam, hydrosol, Rough Mountainous land (undifferentiated), Tapul
clay loam and San Manuel clay loam (Figure 6). The Coron clay loam covers the largest area of
43,930.66 ha; followed by rough mountainous land (undifferentiated) of 30,307.07 ha, Tapul
clay loam of 8,311.54 ha, Babuyan silty clay loam of 5,497.44 ha, hydrosol of 2,207.36 ha and
Aborlan clay of 1,364.38 ha. The San Manuel clay loam occupies the smallest area of 469.45 ha.
Table 3. Different types of soil in Palawan with their corresponding land capability, dominant
features and limitations and hazards
Limitations and
Soil Type Land Capability Dominant Features
Hazards
Aborlan Clay, Good land (Lands Level to nearly level; Slight wetness;
Babuyan silty clay suitable for somewhat poorly drained; subject to occasional
loam cultivation) fine subsoil, deep soil slight overflow
Coron Clay Loam, Lands limited to Steep; well drained; Very severe erosion if
Tapul Clay Loam pasture or forest shallow soils cultivated
Lands limited to Very poorly drained;

Hydrosol Very severe wetness
wildlife marshy or swampy
Level to nearly
Very good land
San Miguel Clay level; well drained;
(Lands suitable for None to very slight
Loam medium texture, deep to
cultivation)
very deep soils
Rough mountain Very steep and rugged;
Lands limited to
land and barren, very shallow or no Extreme erosion
wildlife
unsurveyed area soil; stony or rocky
Source: NSO R4B website
Census reports and statistical yearbooks
SOCIO-ECONOMIC AND DEMOGRAPHY
Table 4. Population Density 2015 at Malampaya Sound Protected Landscape and Seascape.
TAYTAY POPULATION
Abongan 4,011
Banbanan 1,982
Bantulan 2,303
Batas 1,171
Bato 2,827
Calawag 4,947
Cataban 939
Liminangcong 5,533
New Guinlo 3,379
Old Guinlo 960
Pamantolon 1,847
Poblacion 11,097
San Jose 2,192
Silanga 1,288
Alacalian 2,637
Libertad 1,800
Minapla 641
Talog 1,021
Tumbod 1,489
Paglaum 2,056
SAN VICENTE
Binga 1,679
New Canipo 1,390
Santo Nino 1,217
Alimanguan 4,895
TOTAL 63,301
After being proclaimed in July 12, 2000, Malampaya Sound Protected Landscape nd
Seascape became the youngest of six proclaimed Protected Areas in the city of Palawan. It is
also one of the eight chosen sites in the Philippines under the National Integrated Protected
Areas Programme (NIPAP). Covering an area of about 200,155 hectares, this Protected Area is
rich in terrestrial and marine/coastal parts hence it is economically and ecologically essential as
a watershed and a fishing ground. MSPLS has even been coined as the “Fishbowl of the
Philippines”.
Based on the 2015 Census, the total population of MSPLS is 63,301. Table 4 shows that
Barangay Poblacion has the highest population at 11,097 which is about 17.53% of the total
population of MSPLS. This is followed by Barangay Liminangcong at 5,533. Meanwhile,
Barangay Minapla garnered the lowest population among the 24 barangays at 641.
Gender Distributi on
Male Female
48%
52%
Figure
7. Gender Distribution of Palawan based on 2015 Census
Based on the 2015 Census, Palawan has a population of 1,104,585 and 572,514 (52%) of
this are male while 532,071 (48%) are female. The male population is only 4% higher than of
female making the ratio almost balanced between the two genders.
Age Distributi on
300,000
250,000
200,000
150,000
100,000
50,000
0
0-9 years 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60-69 70-79 80+ years
years years years years years years years
Figure
8. Gender Distribution of Palawan based on 2015 Census
Ages 0-9 years old have 263,273 making it the age with the highest population in the
city of Palawan followed by 10-19 years old having 248,737 number of population. Meanwhile,
people with the age 80 and above have the lowest population of 6,761 followed by the ages 70-
79 years old at 19,111.
LIVELIHOOD SOURCES
Having mentioned that Malampaya Sound Protected Landscape and Seascape is rich in
marine, coastal, and terrestrial areas, the major sources of livelihood of both Taytay and San
Vicente are fishing and farming. While both are significant, fishing is ultimately the source of
income and livelihood of the people because 70% of the total population depends on it.
Moreover, 30% of the population is engaged in agriculture making it the second best source of
income in the municipalities planting major crops such as rice, corn, coconut, bananas, cashew,
and other fruits. In fact, the protected areas for agriculture have been grouped into three major
categories:
 The Highly Restricted areas for agriculture. These are lands considered prime for
agricultural activities, highly efficient and are traditional source of food and root crops.
These are highly provided with large investments in irrigation system, post-harvest facilities
and the like.
 The Moderately Restricted areas. These are relatively efficient agricultural lands planted to
crops that require high levels of farm management inputs.
 The Conditionally Restricted areas. These are the marginal lands for agricultural purposes.
FISHERY/MARINE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT
For a better management, protection, conservation, and utilization of marine resources,

the municipal Fishery Code was enacted in Taytay, Palawan to make the municipal waters in the
municipality under the management of Protected Area Management Board. In addition, the
marine waters of Taytay are divided into two marine biogeographic regions. The waters on the
western side of the municipality belong to the South China Sea Marine Biogeographic Region,
while the east side belongs to the Sulu Sea Marine Biogeographic Region. Taytay ranks among
top producer municipalities in the province with its catches of anchovies, coral trout, red-belly
yellow tailed caesio, and tuna.
INFRASTRACTURE AND UTILITIES
Power supply
The PALECO (Palawan Electric Cooperative) provides electricity to about 701 households
in the Poblacion for only 12 hours, a daily franchise from NAPOCOR while the electricity supply
of Barangay Liminangcong is being managed by People’s Association (Barangay Power
Association or BAPA) providing electricity for eight (8) hours. The Municipal Government has its
own generating set providing electricity from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. to different offices of the
municipal building and some government buildings/agencies within the complex.
Water Resources and Supply
Taytay, their source of potable water are the piped/tube Level III sources of which
90.01% of the 372 households have availed; the dug-wells used by 2.04% of the households in
the area and open dug-wells availed by the 7.05% of the barangay’s residents.
Taytay water resources
• Lake Danao – the only mainland lake in Palawan which is an important water resource
• San Vicente – waterfalls, navigable rivers, and lakes
In 2004, about 7,050 households of Taytay availed the Level I source of safe drinking water;
1394 availed the Level II; and 967 availed the Level III.
There are three Level III water systems
 Poblacion Water District

 The New Guinlo Waterworks
 The Liminangcong Waterworks. With their respective sources, the Mamaken Creek in
Poblacion, Sitio Carlit in New Guinlo and Sitio New Guinea in Liminangcong, they serve a
population of 3,632 (726 HH) and 2,957 (59 HH), respectively.
The municipality has abundant sources of surface water due to its many branching
rivers, waterfalls and a lake. Taytay has 39 rivers and 15 waterfalls located in 9 barangays as
reported in its CLUP (1999-2009), (River map). These waterfalls can be tapped as sources of
water supply and tourist attraction.
On the other hand, the groundwater resources of Taytay are difficult to harness because
of the nature of overlying rocks which are characterized with very low permeability that
restricts water flow. There are only a few areas where shallow wells can be developed as a
source of water supply for the households. These areas include: northern part of Poblacion,
Calawag, and Bantulan.
Pularaquen Waterfalls and Lake Manguao are very useful and suited for tourist
attraction and a source of water. These areas are also facing treats such as timber pouching,
kaingin making, informal settlers, and other forest destruction.
Table 5. Rivers and Creeks of Taytay, Palawan
No. Name of River Type River Length (km)
1 Abongan River Main river 0.20
2 Bato River Main River 0.05
3 Meriba River Main river 0.02
4 Topit River Main river 0.01
5 Niayatean River Main river 0.02
6 Keneatan Creek Creek 0.01
7 Baong River Main River 0.03
8 Yabang River Main River 0.04
9 Alacalian River Main River 0.03
10 Tiayay River Main River 0.06
11 Abolan River Main River 0.02
12 Mabaog River Main River 0.10
13 Cayboan River Main River 0.05
14 Cayacayan River Main River 0.06
15 Malaya River Main River 0.02
16 Pinatan River Main River 0.02
17 Bulalakaw River Main River 0.03
18 Senyora River Main River 0.03
19 Cabanbanan River Main River 0.03
20 Bale River Main River 0.01
21 Calapa River Creek 0.01
22 Cataban River Main River 0.02
23 Binaluan River Main River 0.01
24 Dibalat River Main River 0.02
25 Inalugan River Main River 0.01
26 Saglalit River Main River 0.02
27 Maluton River Main River 0.02
28 Canangled River Main River 0.02
29 Madrobok River Main River 0.02
30 Maraway River Main River 0.04
31 Dogot River Main River 0.01
32 Mayabo River Main River 0.02
33 Tamisan River Main River 0.04
34 Enalwayan River Main River 0.04
35 Tulduan River Main River 0.02
36 Buluran River Main River 0.01
37 Igang River Main River 0.03
38 Ninunukan River Main River 0.05
39 Calabocay River Main river 0.06
Road Networks and Bridges
In the case of the Municipality of Taytay, the main thoroughfares in the municipality
include 220 kilometers national road, 75 kms. Provincial road and 46 kms. Municipal roads. A
total of 18 major roads link most of the 31 barangays. There are six (6) concrete and nine (9)
wooden bridges along the roads of Taytay that are sufficient enough to accommodate the
volume of traffic.
Table 6. Road Network in Taytay, Palawan
Classifications Meters Kilometers
Barangay Road 61,167.14 61.16
Municipal Road 93,310.033 93.33
National Highway 63,779.063 63.79
Provincial Road 130,424.727 130.44
Total 348,680.963 348.72
TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS
Table 7. Transport system in MSPLS
Type of transportation Transportation system/sites
Buses, shuttle, van, PUJs, motorcycles,
Road transportation
tricycles
Sea transportation Through creek and ocean (Boats)
Ports Taytay Port, Liminangcong port
The Cesar Lim Rodriguez Airport, San Vicente
Airports
Airport
COMMUNICATION FACILITIES
Just like other places, Globe and Smart Telecommunications have dominated the two
municipalities. When it comes to public calling systems, Bayantel is available in the area. Post
offices in Poblacion and Limangcong are available for mails and packages. Radio and televisions
are also utilized as sources of the communication system.
Figure 9. Land Capability of MSPLS.
Figure 10. Problem Tree
Figure 11. Solution Tree
II. COMPREHENSIVE BIOPHYSICAL WATERSHED
CHARACTERIZATION
A. LAND USE REQUIREMENTS
Timber Plantation
Timber plantations are significant when it comes to the economic and financial aspect
not only to the government but also to the community living within the area. One should
consider and determine the best sites for timber plantation through these criteria: land
use/cover, slope, soil type, elevation, and climatic condition of an area. According to Herrera
(2003), the slope of the area should have a flat or nearly level land in order lessen the
harvesting operations. Increasing slopes will only toughen the operation and may restrict the
use of machines. In addition, these plantations should be established in a slope less than or
equal to 25%.
For land cover, secondary forest areas are considered to be a good area for plantations
because there is less erosion and leaching in the area. Besides these, climatic condition like
rainfall is also a factor in determining the timber plantation. For Longstroth (1997), one of the
limiting factors in the growth of plants is water. There should be enough water supply and
rainfall in the area for the plants to survive. For the soil texture, the water holding capacity of
soil types and parent material should also be considered. The area should have a soil type of
clayey soil due to its water retention and permeability is just right for timber plantations. Lastly
parameters like pH, salinity, presence of limestone, etc. should be considered when it comes to
soil fertility.
Agriculture
Agricultural land is an important aspect in a watershed. It is the main source of food

within an area and it gives livelihood to the farmers. In addition, it provides a diverse array of
commodities for the markets. With that being said, it is essential to be knowledgeable about its
land use requirements to know the best suitable sites for agricultural use. One requirement is
the climatic condition that consists of temperature and rainfall in order for the plants to grow.
The second one is the soil’s depth, structure, and texture. Low rainfall and poor condition of the
soil might result to low crop yields. According to the FAO, nutrient and moisture availability is
correspondingly an important factor in choosing the best site for agriculture. In addition, the
land’s resistance to soil erosion and pests & diseases is also vital to avoid the loss of crops and
money.
When it comes to animal productivity, it must be ensured that the drinking water is
always available. The land must be resistant to the degradation of vegetation and soil erosion
under grazing conditions. The climatic hardships that would possibly affect the animal must be
considered and the productivity of grazing land.
Bamboo Plantation
The leading objective of bamboo plantations is to generate high profit by the

commercialization of bamboos. In order to attain this, certain land-use requirements must be
met by the selected site of establishment. For topography, bamboo plantations prefer flat to
gentle undulations which makes plowing feasible for easier planting, harvesting, and
transporting. However, flooding for very flat terrains must also be considered as it can influence
the production and costs of bamboos.
In terms of temperature, bamboo species can tolerate extreme varied temperatures

from as low as 8°C to 36°C at the average. Yet, the ideal temperature and rainfall for bamboo
plantations are 20°C to 38°C and 900 to 4000mm, respectively. For soil type requirements,
bamboo grows well in any type from rich alluvium to hard lateritic soils and coastal sandy saline
soils with suitable maintenance practices employed. Among these soil types, bamboo grows
best in alluvial and sandy loam type of soils which were observed to have good drainage
potential.
Lastly, bamboo plantations produce more good quality bamboo culms in open sites as
compared to areas under shade. However, bamboos can still tolerate shade but at a certain
extent only.
Protection Forest/Wildlife Sanctuary
In order to preserve the country’s ecological system, protection of forest or wildlife

sanctuary must be ensured. By this, the environmental, aesthetic, educational, cultural, and
historical significance will be preserved.
Land use requirements for protection land use (general):
 Reserved second growth forests above 1,000 meters in elevation and those 50% in slope
gradient
 Buffer zones or strips/ easements
 Salvage zones along foreshore areas, freshwater swamps and marshes, plazas and
heritage/historic sites
 Utility easement like transmission lines of power companies, oil and gas facilities, cell
sites, and domestic water lines;
 Amenity areas or those with high aesthetic values
 Natural and man-made areas/ sites of cultural, historical and anthropological
significance, which are declared as such by internationally recognized organizations and
concerned national agencies
Land use requirements for forest protection and conservation:
 present flow regime;

 estimated response (conditioned by rainfall characteristics, soil permeability, drainage
pattern, the unit hydrograph) of flow regime to vegetation changes (permanent
clearance, temporary harvesting, or afforestation)
 present state of erosion
 estimated response, in terms of catchment erosion and off-site sedimentation, to
vegetation changes
 water conservation must be based on the watershed catchment for the measurement
and prediction of river flow
Land use requirements for wildlife conservation
 areas which cover the daily movement patterns of animals, especially to and from
drinking water,
 migration patterns where present
 structure and composition of forests, grasslands and wetlands
 critical areas needed to maintain wild plant and animal communities
Reforestation
Reforestation refers to the establishment of a forest, either naturally or artificially, on a
piece of land which recently had tree cover. Although, some definitions emphasize a change in
land-cover or land-use designation – for example, "The establishment of a forest or stand in an
area where the preceding vegetation or land-use was not forest" (Helms, 1998). Reforestation
can be done for different purposes such as for timber and/or non-timber harvesting, climate
change mitigation, increasing biodiversity, et cetera, thus, the land-use requirements for
reforestation greatly varies depending on what specific purpose the reforested area is
determined to fulfill.
With regards to slope and elevation, there’s really no specific range where reforestation
can occur and, in fact, one of the factors contributing to the classification of forests aside from
its composition and geographic location is its elevation. For example, a subtropical pine forest
is found between 900 to 1,700 meters above sea level, while a Himalayan moist temperate
forest can be found at an even higher elevation range of between 1,500 and 3,000 meters
above sea level. As for land-use, reforestation is also sometimes defined as the conversion of
land-use back to a forest after a period of some other land-use. With this definition in mind, any
existing land-use can be converted back to a forest as long as the soil is fertile, and the
necessary silvicultural treatments are applied.
Ecotourism
In accordance DAO No. 2004-28 by DENR (2004), the required area for forestlands
suitable for ecotourism sites must be at most 24 hectares (has). This is to further monitor
activities within the designated area. Protected areas are highly suited for ecotourism but must
be properly managed (Bunruamkaew & Murayama, 2012). These protected areas give access to
minimum human intervention which includes natural parks, protected landscapes/seascapes,
wildlife sanctuary, and natural biotic areas (La Viña, et. al., 2004). Aside for ecotourism
purposes, these sites serve as conservation areas of biodiversity. Unlikely sites to be established
with ecotourism are degraded forest areas and areas with frequent human development and
activities. The known causes for the continuous degradation of forestlands is the its conversion
into agricultural lands and human settlements (Bunruamkaew & Murayama, 2012).
Agroforestry
Agroforestry is a modern system where the marriage between forest and agriculture
exists. This exists to cater the needs of the farmers specially those on the uplands as well as the
need for scientific researches about forests. According to The New Zealand Digital Library (n.d.),
agroforestry aims for increased productivity/income, improved equity in benefit-sharing, and
sustainable upland management.
Agroforestry systems could be further classified by its components into Agrosilviculture

(trees + crops), Silvipasture (trees + pasture), Agrosilvipasture (trees + crops + pasture), etc.; by
function of trees (production vs protection/conservation); by temporal association (temporary
vs permanent cropping); by pattern of trees (regular vs irregular); and by tenure (farm vs forest
based) (The New Zealand Digital Library, n.d.).
Agroforestry is also one of the solutions on degrading forest lands in the uplands as well
as impoverish upland communities. Agroforestry is a potential solution on soil erosion caused
by kaingin also known as slash and burn farming as well as improved the soil quality, vegetative
cover, land productivity and the livelihood of the upland farmers (Bugayong, 2003).
Woody perennials could be planted on higher slopes on about 25-30 degrees and grass
species that could serve as fallow could be planted middle slopes of about 10-15 degrees while
rice and vegetables could be planted at the lowest or flat terrain (0-10 degrees slope)
(Bugayong, 2003).
Agro-Industrial Areas
Agro industrial areas are areas developed for the research for the improvement of crops
and market establishments for the distribution of produced goods. In order for an area to go for
application on Philippine Economic Zone Authority and be approved as agro-industrial area,
there are minimum requirements that must be met. First is the location which should be
outside the National Capital Region (NCR), next is the proof that the area is under the name or
under the jurisdiction of the applicant and has a minimum of 5 hectares in size. Upon meeting
the initial requirements, series of application process must now be followed.
Agro-industrial parks, since it is concerned with facilities for the improvement of the
crops for production, it must possess accessibility. Road networks are essential element of it
because it will induce the transport of materials and crops from the plantation to the research
centers. Power sources, water and communication centers must also be established together
with drainage and sewerage for the full functioning of the area. Research facilities which
include controlled areas for new crops, laboratories and establishments for other research
facilities must be built in order to facilitate researches and experiments for the improvement of
crops. Lastly, the market places which must be accessible to the community where they can
easily transport crops or other agricultural products for the retailers or the homes of the
villagers directly.
Many agro-industrial facilities are now established locally and University of the
Philippines Los Baños provides huge help in providing improvements on their information
technology department for faster operations of different functions of the area. This is referred
to as IT special eco-zones which is an ongoing government project and will be first established
on a 70 hectares land at the university.
Table 8 shows the suitability scores for each land uses. The score was based from the
research findings for each land use requirements. A score of one (1) means not suitable, two (2)
means moderately suitable, and three (3) means highly suitable. While elevation, slope, and
land use are the parameters being used to generate the maps (Figures 10-17).
Table 8. Land suitability scores.

Timber Bamboo Protection
agriculture reforestation ecotourism agroforestry Agro-industrial
plantation Plantation forest
Elevation
1 3 3 3 1 1 1 3 3
2 3 3 3 1 1 1 3 3
3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
4 1 1 1 3 3 3 1 1
5 1 1 1 3 3 3 1 1
Slope
1 3 3 3 1 1 1 3 3
2 3 3 3 1 1 1 3 3
3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
4 1 1 1 3 3 3 1 1
5 1 1 1 3 3 3 1 1
Land Use
Arable 2 3 3 1 2 1 3 3
Closed canopy 3 2 2 3 2 3 2 1
Coral Reef 1 1 1 1 1 3 1 1
Crop land 2 3 3 1 2 1 3 2
Cultivated land 2 3 3 1 2 1 3 2
Lake 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1
Mangrove vegetation 1 1 1 2 2 3 1 1
Open canopy 3 2 3 3 3 2 2 1
unclassified 1 1 1 1 3 1 1 3
Figure 12. Suitability map of MSPLS for timber plantation.
Figure 13. Suitability map of MSPLS for agriculture.
Figure 14. Suitability map of MSPLS for agroforestry.
Figure 15. Suitability map of MSPLS for agro-industrial.
Figure 16. Suitability map of MSPLS for bamboo plantation.
Figure 17. Suitability map of MSPLS for Ecotourism.
Figure 18. Suitability map of MSPLS for protection forest.
Figure 19. Suitability map of MSPLS for reforestation.
Figure 20. Final project map for the development of livelihood programs in MSPLS
FORMULATION OF MANAGEMENT GOALS AND
OBJECTIVES
Table 9. Logical Framework Matrix for Waste Management.
Table 10. Logical Framework Matrix for Land Productivity
Table 11. Logical Framework Matrix for Profiling
IMPLEMENTATION OF PLANS
Table 12. Financial Analysis for Project 1.
Project title Development of Waste Management Program in MSPLS
Proponents and Project

DENR, LGUs, Private sectors, Municipality of Palawan, local community
Partners
The project Development of Waste Management Program in MSPLS is a 5 year
Rationale project that aims to increase awareness of the community the importance of
waste management to the environment and to their health though the use of
modern and scientific solid waste management practices.
Project Assumptions DENR, LGUs, Private sectors, Municipality of Palawan, and the local community
will participate and cooperate to rehabilitate the area.
Elements Duration Costs (Php)
Information campaigns 1 year 100,000
Trainings and seminars 1 year 300,000

Project Components
Cleanup drives 2 year 2M
Waste segregation 2 years 2.5 M
Contingency Fund 6 years 500,000
Project Cost Php 5.4 M
Possible Financing Scheme Private sectors, DENR, Municipality of Palawan
Location of the Subject Taytay, Palawan
1. Awareness of the community with regards to proper waste management and

Success indicators its importance to the environment and health
2. Cleanliness of the area
52 | P e r f o r m O p e r a ti o n s w i t h E x c e l l e n c e a n d R e l i a b i l i t y I n c .
Development of livelihood projects for the community through Agroforestry,

Project title
timber, and bamboo plantations

DENR, LGUs, Private sectors, Municipality of Palawan, local community
Partners
By means of this project entitled, “Development of livelihood projects for the
community through agroforestry, timber, and bamboo plantations”, inhabitants
of MSPLS would be able to have more options for economic or livelihood source
Rationale
by (1) developing areas for agroforestry, timber and bamboo plantations which
are suitable in MSPLS and (2) sustainably managing, maintaining and enhancing
production of yields from agroforestry areas, timber and bamboo plantations.
DENR, with the support of private sectors and the local community of Palawan
will conduct extension projects for the residents to obtain sufficient and ample
Project Assumptions
knowledge and trainings with regards to the establishment, management and
maintenance of areas for agroforestry, timber and bamboo plantation.
Elements Duration Costs (Php)
Information campaigns 1 year 100,000
Forestry extension
2 years 500,000
(trainings and seminars)
Project Components
Technologies and
2 years 2.5 M
equipment
Activities for
2 years 3M
establishment of areas
Contingency Fund 7 years 610,000
Project Cost Php 6.1 M
Possible Financing Scheme Private sectors, DENR, Municipality of Palawan
1. Establishment of areas for agroforestry, timber and bamboo plantations

2. Increased understanding and knowledge of the residents about the particular
Success indicators
sources of livelihood to be practiced
3. Increased income of individuals/farmers in the area
Program for the Development of Accurate Boundaries of Different Barangays in

Project title
Malampaya Sound Protected Landscapes and Seascapes
Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Neighboring Local
Government Units, Land Management Bureau, Municipality of Palawan, Local
Partners
Engineers and GIS Experts
The program for the development of accurate boundaries of different barangays in
MSPLS is a 6 year project that aims to determine the precise boundaries of land
between barangays and municipalities by the use of GIS and remote sensing.
Rationale
Through this, the conflicts about the boundaries will be solved and a harmonious
relationship between communities will be achieved leading towards better
management of resources
The proponents and project partners of this program will actively participate for
Project Assumptions the development of boundaries between barangays and municipalities
Element Duration Costs (Php)
Coordination with
6 months 100 000
Stakeholders
Initial Research 1 year 300 000
Project Components Actual Fieldwork 2 years 4 000 000
Consolidation with
1 year and 6 months 2 600 000
Stakeholders
Drafting and Approval

1 year 500 000
Application
Contingency fund (10%) - 750 000
Project Cost Php 8 250 000
Possible Financing Scheme DENR, LMB, Private sectors, Municipality of Palawan

1. There is an accurate boundaries between Barangays and neighbouring
municipalities formulated
Success indicators 2. The resources per area will be used and managed properly without conflicts of
the community
Table 15. Financial Analysis
Cost (Php)
Project Taytay, Palawan
Development of Waste 5,400,000

Management Program in MSPLS
Development of livelihood
projects for the community 6,100,000
through Agroforestry, timber,
and bamboo plantations
Program for the Development of

Accurate Boundaries of Different
Barangays in Malampaya Sound 8,250,000
Protected Landscapes and
Seascapes
Total 19,750,000
Table 16. Gantt Chart
Monitoring and Evaluation
Project 1. Development of Waste Management Program in MSPLS will be monitored through different
factors:
1. Regular environmental monitoring at waste processing and disposal facilities.
2. Recovery of resources by segregation of recyclables and bio-degradable waste
3. Cleanliness of the area and health of the community
These can be verified through water quality testing, ocular observation of the area,
interviews/surveys, and hospital records indicating the reduced ailments such as cold, cough, etc.
Project 2. Development of livelihood projects for the community through Agroforestry, timber, and
bamboo plantations will be monitored through different factors:
1. Regular monitoring of the area being planted.
2.
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INTEGRATED FOREST RESOURCES

ANALYSIS AND REPORT BY:

May 21, 2018

Malampaya Sound Protected Landscape and Seascape (MSPLS) is in the northwestern

The MSPLS is surrounded mainly of dipterocarp forests. Dipterocarp forests as

Topographic and thematic maps

Slope % Description Area (ha)

0-8 Level to Undulating 40,327.38

8-18 Undulating to Rolling 39,977.47

18-30 Rolling to Moderately Steep 16,250.02

30-50 Steep 1,644.08

>50 Very Steep 47.38

Vegetation/Land Cover Area (ha)

Arable land, crops mainly cereals and sugar 3,266.26

Closed Canopy, mature trees covering >50% 48,132.44

Crop land mixed with coconut plantation 4,178.64

Cultivated Area mixed with brushland/grassland 24,419.55

Mangrove vegetation 2,334.94

Coral Reef 764.73

Open canopy, mature trees covering <50% 8,375.92

Land-use, soils and other natural resource maps

Lands limited to Very poorly drained;

Census reports and statistical yearbooks

SOCIO-ECONOMIC AND DEMOGRAPHY

New Guinlo 3,379

Old Guinlo 960

San Jose 2,192

Santo Nino 1,217

FISHERY/MARINE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT

For a better management, protection, conservation, and utilization of marine resources,

INFRASTRACTURE AND UTILITIES

Water Resources and Supply

Taytay water resources

• San Vicente – waterfalls, navigable rivers, and lakes

There are three Level III water systems

 Poblacion Water District

Table 5. Rivers and Creeks of Taytay, Palawan

No. Name of River Type River Length (km)

1 Abongan River Main river 0.20

2 Bato River Main River 0.05

3 Meriba River Main river 0.02

4 Topit River Main river 0.01

5 Niayatean River Main river 0.02

6 Keneatan Creek Creek 0.01

7 Baong River Main River 0.03

8 Yabang River Main River 0.04

9 Alacalian River Main River 0.03

10 Tiayay River Main River 0.06

11 Abolan River Main River 0.02

12 Mabaog River Main River 0.10

13 Cayboan River Main River 0.05

14 Cayacayan River Main River 0.06

15 Malaya River Main River 0.02

16 Pinatan River Main River 0.02

17 Bulalakaw River Main River 0.03

19 Cabanbanan River Main River 0.03

20 Bale River Main River 0.01

21 Calapa River Creek 0.01

22 Cataban River Main River 0.02

23 Binaluan River Main River 0.01