1st UPLAND RESOURCES MANAGEMENT INTERACTIVE ASSEMBLY

PROCEEDINGS 1st UPLAND RESOURCES MANAGEMENT INTERACTIVE ASSEMBLY Ayala Resort Hotel, MSU Campus, Marawi City

April 16-18, 2002 “Peace and prosperity through environmental security” Produced by: Ecogovernance Program, Department of Environment and Natural Resources With technical assistance and production support from: Development Alternatives, Inc. In association with: Orient Integrated Development Consultants, Inc. Resources, Environment and Economics Center for Studies, Inc. Winrock International Abt Associates, Inc. Management Systems International Michigan State University

This Program Document was completed through the assistance of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The views expressed and opinions contained in this report are those of the authors’ and are not intended as statements of policy of either USAID or the authors’ parent company.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. Rationale....................................................................................................................... 1 II. Objectives .................................................................................................................... 1 III. Participants ................................................................................................................. 1 IV. Highlights of the Interactive Assembly........................................................................ 2

1.0 Preliminaries ..........................................................................................................2 2.0 Expectation Setting/Overview of the three-day Interactive Assembly ...................2 3.0 Presentations and Sharing of Local FRM Practices ..............................................3

3.1 EcoGov Program Presentations ...............................................................3 3.2 FRM Experiences......................................................................................4 3.3 Issues and Recommendations Arising From the Presentations

and Sharing...............................................................................................5 4.0 Workshops .............................................................................................................9

4.1 Workshop 1: Current Reality Dialogues....................................................9 4.2 Workshop 2: Action Planning....................................................................9

5.0 Closing Program ....................................................................................................9 V. Issues and Concerns derived from Discussions and Needing Immediate

Management Actions .......................................................................................... 10 The Issue on Governance Vs. Resource Management....................................................10 The need to define the participation of PENROs and CENROs.......................................10 Capability Building for DENR staff ....................................................................................10 Establishing a Resource Center .......................................................................................11 Defining the Role of Local Service Providers ...................................................................11 Conduct of Training Needs Assessment...........................................................................11 Improving the Program’s Response Mechanism ..............................................................11 The Need to Orient the Department of Budget and Management about EcoGov............11

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FIRST INTERACTIVE ASSEMBLY FOR LGUS ON GOOD GOVERNANCE OF UPLAND RESOURCES

I. RATIONALE The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is implementing the Philippine Environmental Governance Program (EcoGov) which focuses on improving governance and resources management in three crucial sectors: forestry, solid waste and coastal areas. The participation of key stakeholders in these sectors particularly the Local Government Units (LGUs) is vital to the success and sustainability of program initiatives. As an initial activity, interactive assemblies (IA) with LGUs are being conducted to discuss issues and challenges in the three sectors and possible corresponding program assistance. This IA is concerned with good governance of forest resources management covering 3 regions: ARMM, Regions 10 and 12. These areas are currently beset with problems such as illegal forest cutting, improper land use/land conversion and other destructive practices. Inter-LGU and inter-regional efforts intended to address such issues have been done in the past. This IA will provide the opportunity to reflect on past initiatives and to develop an action plan that will lead to the sustainable management of the upland areas.

II. OBJECTIVES The IA was designed to provide the participants with:

a) a common understanding of the EcoGovernance Program; b) information on the roles and responsibilities of LGUs and other program stakeholders in forest

resources management (FRM); c) a venue to identify forest resources management issues and concerns; and, d) information on the processes and criteria for acquiring program technical assistance; and e) a venue for each participating LGU to formulate post-IA action plans.

III. PARTICIPANTS For each of the municipalities/cities in Lanao del Norte, Regions 12 and ARMM, the Municipal/City Planning and Development Coordinator (M/CPDC), and the Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Officer (MENRO) or Sangguniang Bayan(SB) Chair for Environment were invited (i.e., maximum of two participants per LGU). Seventeen (17) LGUs, One city, 14 municipalities, and 2 provinces, were represented in the IA (Appendix A). There were 80 participants, including resource persons from DENR national (4), Regional offices (2), Civil Society/PO (2), LGU(1) and the academe (4) ; EcoGovernance focal group and the EcoGovernance Program Staff (8). The majority of the LGU participants were Municipal/City Planning and Development Coordinators (M/CPDC) and agricultural officers (MAO). One Acting Mayor and one vice mayor also participated; the Vice Mayor attended the first day of the IA only.

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IV. HIGHLIGHTS OF THE INTERACTIVE ASSEMBLY

1.0 PRELIMINARIES The activity started with an opening prayer from ARED Mondatu Sumpingan of DERN-RXII followed by the singing of the National Anthem. Secretary Kabuntalan P. Emblawa, Al-Haj, DENR-ARMM pleasingly opened the gathering by delivering his welcome address (Appendix B).It was followed by the trio Inspirational Messages of Dir. Musa A. Saruang, DENR XII, Dr. Datumanong Sarangani, EVP-OIC, MSU-Marawi and Rene de Rueda, EcoGov’s Deputy Chief of Party, Mindanao Team . According to the Secretary, the DENR-ARMM adopted the EcoGovernance Program as its banner program for 2002 in response to the ARMM Governor’s call for good governance in the protection and development of the Region’s environment and natural resources (the complete text of the message is attached as Appendix B.) Dir. Saruang stressed the need to have “house cleansing” in the DENR to gain the local people’s trust and confidence, which he started in his region. He said that it is high time for us to work together in one common goal to reduce threats to forest resources. This will require commitment and strong political will from the LGUs to make the program successful. For. Renato de Rueda reminded the participants to adopt the 3Rs in the assembly: Reflect, Relax and Rest.) 2.0 EXPECTATION SETTING/OVERVIEW OF THE THREE-DAY INTERACTIVE ASSEMBLY Dir. Romeo Manzan (assisted by Mr. Casimiro V. Olvida, Ecogov’s Mindanao Uplands Specialist, and Mr. Romeo Bayawa, Individual Service Provider) used the Technology of Participation in generating expectations from the participants, co-participants and facilitators. Overall, the participants expected to:

a) gain knowledge about Ecogov Program; b) know more about sustainable forest resources management practices; c) have better understanding of relevant issues and concerns in forest resources management; d) understand the role of LGUs in the program; and e) find out how LGUs can participate and acquire support from the program.

They expected their co-participants to be participative, cooperative, attentive and willing to listen and ask questions when necessary. They expected the facilitators to be open-minded and able to present and explain clearly the lecture/s using visual aids. These expectations were further discussed in relation to the objectives of the IA. Mr Manzan reminded the group to be guided by the process flow (Appendix C) which is reflected in the schedule of activities during the three-day workshop (Appendix D).

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3.0 PRESENTATIONS AND SHARING OF LOCAL FRM PRACTICES The presentations during the Interactive Assembly includes the following:

1. Presentation of the ecogovernance program by Dr. Caharuddin Cali. Vice-Chancellor for Academic Affairs, MSU-Marawi City.

2. Elements of Good Governance by Dr. Mac abangkit Ati, Professor on Public Administration, MSU-Marawi City

3. Overview of the Forest/Upland Ecosystem/Watershed Concepts by Dr. Medel P. Lim Suan, EcoGov Upland Sector Manager, Project Management Office, DENR

4. Organizing Watershed Management Council by Dr. Jessica C. Salas, Executive Director of Watershed Management Coalition.

5. Community-based Forest Management by For. Samuel Sarmiento, PMO, DENR 6. Bio-diversity Conservation by Roi Cabangon, PMO, DENR

The sharing of local forest management initiatives include:

1. Forest Land Use Planning in Maitum, Sarangani by Mayor George Yabes of Maitum 2. Community-Based Forest Management in Compostela, Compostela Valley Province by

Dominador Andayop, PO Chairman of Ngan Panansalan Pagsabangan Forest Resource Development Cooperative

3.1 EcoGov Program Presentations

Orientation on EcoGovernance

Dr. Cali’s presentation on EcoGovernance tackled on The Philippine Environmental Governance Project (EcoGov): The Case of Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. He illustrated the ARMM’s background, its mission and its geographical priorities. Moreover, he talked about some Philippine Environmental realities in terms of forest, fisheries, solid waste management services, objectives and approaches. He discussed about the key activities on the supply side and the demand side including EcoGov’s soft targets and hard targets. In concluding notes, he assumed that after 30 months, there shall have been in the Philippines numerous pockets of good EcoGovernance practices (in at least 100 LGUs and in the DENR) that will make the trend towards reduced conflicts over natural resources, more economic opportunities and income security from environmental conditions inevitable. Also, it is hoped that the participating LGUs and offices in the DENR shall statistically marked improvements in at least two or three dimensions of EcoGovernance: transparency, accountability and participatory decision-making.

Elements of Good Governance by Dr. Macabangkit Ati, Professor on Public Administration, MSU-Marawi City

Dr. Ati discussed about the Elements of Good Governance. His paper outlines three basic parameters or attributes of good governance, namely: Transparency, Accountability and Participatory Decision Making (TAP). The paper discussed some generally accepted theories and principles on said attributes; and finally, it presented some propositions on how to operationalize said governance attributes in the context of local culture and state of development in ARMM.

Overview of the Forest/Upland Ecosystem/Watershed Concepts by Dr. Medel P. Lim Suan, EcoGov Upland Sector Manager, Project Management Office, DENR

Dr. Lim Suan lectured on the Overview of the Upland and Forest Management and its interrelations with the urban and coastal areas. In doing so, he discussed about some basic concept in Watershed Resource Management, focusing on three important cycles taking place in a watershed: Hydrologic cycle, Nutrient cycle, and Sediment cycle.


Organizing Watershed Management Council by Dr. Jessica C. Salas, Executive Director of Watershed Management Coalition.

Dr. Jessica C. Salas, provided a “laymanized” explanation of watershed and shared some experience on watershed management including the experience on organizing watershed management coalition. She highlighted the importance of a Barangay Information Center (BIC) (e.g., Iloilo Watershed Management Experience) in: a) information dissemination and in encouraging the people to adopt environment friendly and matured technologies like composting as against the use of pesticides and inorganic fertilizers which has an adverse impacts on health and in the bodies of water; b) understanding value of the environment for their children and for the future generation c) encouraging the people to plant trees; and d) the moved the community to do recycling of waste.

Community-based Forest Management by For. Samuel Sarmiento, PMO, DENR For. Sarmiento, discussed on the Community-Based Forest Management (CBFM) in the Philippines, its evolution, initial lessons and the processes involved on how a community can enter into a CBFM A

Bio-diversity Conservation by Roi Cabangon, PMO, DENR Mr. Cabangon defined Biodiversity as a term commonly used to describe the number and variety of living organisms on the planet, classified in terms of genes, species and ecosystems which are the outcome of over 3,000 million years from creation. He further talked about biodiversity conservation approaches, the NIPAS Act and its real intent in achieving a balance ecology.

3.2 FRM Experiences The sharing of local forest management initiatives include:

Forest Land Use Planning in Maitum, Sarangani by Mayor George Yabes of Maitum The Mayor discussed the rationale and the governance activities or processes involved in conducting forest land use planning (FLUP) in a his municipality. He stressed the importance of adopting of watershed or landscape approach in FLUP. He further related that out of the watershed that they have delineated, they were able to identify three (3) priority watershed areas that need immediate interventions and investments. He emphasized the importance of community mapping as a tool in generating transparent and participatory decision making in coming up with proposed forest land allocation in the municipality of Maitum. The application of thematic mapping, warping and the use of Geographic Information System in generating the needed maps was found to be effective and helpful in analyzing the forest land situations and in providing derived information and options n forest land allocation. Part of the results include the recommended actions drawn from FLUP which are : 1) close all open access areas with CBFMA, co-management communal forests, SIFMA; 2) require the ITP holder to submit a management plan for approval, and (3) invest in the CBFM areas for the part is solely utilized for timber extraction. (See attached copy of his Municipal presentation on FLUP)

Community-based Forest Management in Compostela by Dominador Andayop, PO Chairman of Ngan Panansalan Pagsabangan Forest Resource Development Cooperative

Mr. Dominador Andayop, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Ngan Panansalan Pagsabangan Forest Resource Development Cooperative (NPPFRDC) in Compostela, Compostela Valley Province shared their experience in Community-based Forest Management. The DENR-LGU granted CBFMA to NPPFRDC last December 27, 1996. The area is former TLA area being operated by the Valderama Lumber Management Agreement. The project comprises three barangays and embraced by two municipalities, covering an area of 14,800 hectares of forestland.


3.3 Issues and Recommendations Arising From the Presentations and Sharing

On EcoGovernance Presentation

Reducing Threats to Forest Resources Mamintal Adiong queried on how to minimize illegal logging which, accordingly, is still rampant in Lanao del Sur. He thereby, recommended on informing the members of the Provincial Board to incorporate in the budget the creation of the Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office (PENRO) to help out in the prevention of illegal logging problems. He encouraged the DENR especially in the provinces of Lanao del Sur in protecting the Lake Lanao from illegal logging and appealed to the LGU to help protect Lake Lanao which is the major source of electricity in Mindanao. He also commended the presentation of Ms. Jessica Salas on the Watershed Management. He told the audience that the Provincial Government of Lanao del Sur had already appropriated a budget for the protection and conservation of Lake Lanao. He is in sincere opinion that we cannot stop illegal logging. Forester Tarhata S. Mapandi, responded and verified that there is a budget intended for Lake Lanao and a project called “ECOGREENING OF LAKE LANAO”.

Coordination with Other Projects Dr. Ati (MSU-Marawi) appealed for some supplemental information on EcoGov and how it can assist in the present effort of Lake Lanao Management Alliance (LLAMA). They need to realize more tangible environmental projects of Lanao del Sur. RED Saruang (addressing to Rueda) He had noticed on the profound of the certain effect of interaction/plans. He urged to include syllabus something about social aspects, values, attitudes of man, innate aspects of man. He said, Fear God and you will not go wrong. Second, the Provincial government of Lanao del Sur set Lake Lanao a PhP 10M budget through Macarambon to the infusion from NPC to be included in the Work and Financial Plan. He insisted to give way to Lake Lanao protection and improvement. No Lake Lanao, will perish the identity of the Maranao’s.

The need to Activate the Multi-sectoral Forest Protection Committee Atty. Cocoy Abas, sressed the need to activate the MFPC. This is necessary in the forest protection and campaign against illegal saw milling and lumbering in ARMM which remains to be uncontrolled due to the strong political influence and clout of violators. He also recommended the deputization of Municipal Officers to help curb illegal activities and possibly tap the services of the Philippine Army. Political will should be urged. A Memorandum of Agreement with the DENR should be formulated for the Lake Lanao to this effect.

The Need for Policy Analysis/Devolution Aruppin Hussein, reacted that the ultimate objective is to empower the LGUs to govern their resources. Lake Lanao is a component part of the ARMM but the supervision, control and management of the area is still in the hands of the National Government according to the NIPAS Law. There is a need to apply the and implement the governing law of ARMM(i.e., Organic Act). The real essence of decentralization/ devolution must happen. He also said that the Provincial Government of Lanao del Sur has a moral responsibility to protect it because their identity is tied up to the name Maranao which means people of the Lake.


Capability Builiding for DENR-ARMM Mr. Arrupin indicated that there is a need for capability building for DENR-ARMM to manage and protect its natural resources. He stressed that EcoGov can help in capability building, policy analysis and in empowering the DENR-ARMM to govern the protection of their natural resources.

Learning more and harmonizing the policies od DENR-ARMM and DENR-National RED Saruang, again recognized, he told the audience that we should be fair only to National Government in decentralizing the powers to LGU. By implication, we really need to learn more and harmonize all laws relating to natural resources, NIPAS Act is subject to the national integrity/sovereignty. ARMM is not an independent state. In the Lake Lanao Protection Development Council, ARMM are members of the council and it is not solely governed by the National government. We must need to harmonize with the system, we are governed by laws. Prove to the national government that ARMM can do it alone. Region XII is willing to download all things and responsibilities to you. Convince the Malacañang to create a law. We are strongly united as one nation/country, and I just want to clarify that there’s no debate/war between the National government and the ARMM. Rene de Rueda added that part of EcoGov’s assistance is to help in harmonizing the policies at the national and the ARMM level. Atty. Abas Cosain, responded that DENR-DAO #81 which calls for decentralizing some of the authority and powers to the provincial offices of DENR should be more accessible. The National Government must properly download whatever powers and budget to effectively implement the conservation and protection of our natural resources. The Provincial and municipal level should be given their individual works because it was noticed that they do not have any forest management activities.

On the Overview of Forest Management

Forest Land Conversion under CBFM For. Mheng Cariga (DENR-Region XII) asked if the DENR can allow the extensive planting of Palm tree within the Timber land area. He further asked if the Palm tree can be a reforestation species. This is the case of a CBFM area whose proposed development framework includes the conversion of a large track of land into a Palm Plantation. For. Rene de Rueda said that this is a delicate issue. The concern of CBFMA is primarily to restore back the forest. In this case Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) may be conducted first. Elmer Mercado pointed out that CBFMA is not intended for land conversion. Clarifications should be made. Palm oil plantation has these technical requirements. It is not applicable below 17% slope. It may not be covered under CBFMA rather under Pastureland category. It shall be covered under the Pasture Land Lease Agreement thus CBFMA is not possible for Palm Oil Plantation. Try to check, take a look on the CBFM Agreement. Second is on Land Use Plan, Palm Oil is classified as agricultural crops so land classification of the area should be considered. There should be a technical justification of the planting of Palm oil, if there’s no legal impediment that will arise then there’s no reason why the planting will not be allowed. Rene de Rueda believed that if the propagation of Palm Oil will be pushed through, it will be killing the copra industry. Medel Lim Suan agreed that the conversion of present agricultural condition of the land will cause a diverse ecological impact: impact on the nutrient cycle, impact on over-all climate and impact on diseases due to monoculture. It may further affect the surrounding crops and eventually replace the coconut industry.


Rene de Rueda added that CBFMA holders are granted and has the full authority to utilize and can seek partnership or have co-management with investors.

Issues and Concerns on Forest Land Use Planning

Cost of FLUP Nanding, Municipal Planning Officer of Kalamansig, queried on how much is the total costs of your plan (FLUP) and who assisted you in the project? Mayor Yabes, (responded) There is no clear funding on the plan. The USAID-NRMP Program supported it and the NRMP-DENR/DAI replicated the project with that of Kiamba. The MPDC and MENRO worked-out in the sitio mapping and warping and the validation was done in every barangay. There were six (6) derived maps prepared into a mylar paper and were encoded in the computer. Public hearing was conducted, watersheds were prioritize according to delphi techniques. As a result, five (5) watersheds were identified as priority watersheds with appropriate management interventions. The FLUP project was approved two years ago and will be updated for the year 2006 to be incorporated in the CLUP.

FLUP as a decision tool for Investment Tito (queried), How is it related in your towns investment priority? Mayor Yabes (responded) The infrastructure in our municipality were damaged by the earthquake, public market and most of the investments. The revenue collected from fishing industry goes to the Mayor’s office. A Feasibility Study should be passed to the Provincial government which will improve the economic activity of the province. Fish landing in Maitum should be constructed with road network going to the Upper Valley which DPWH is part of the investment plan. If road network will be open thus decrease traffic to the upper valley. Opening the port will pave way for tourism. Possibly, this project will foster peace and order in the area and consequently solve the peace problem in the area. The MPDC of Maitum, Ms. Laarni Nagal, added that the USAID-GOLD Project was involved, to some extent, in the FLUP process.

Initial Opposition to FLUP from Upland Dwellers due to Initial Lack of Information on the Process.

Cocoy Abas (DENR-XII) asked Mayor Yabes what are the problems encountered in the Forest Land Use Planning. Mayor Yabes (Maitum, Sarangani Prov.) Upon the conduct of the project, there were negative reactions that came about. Individuals who are liable in illegal forest encroachment are the ones who were in opposition to the project. To eliminate these negative reactions they are trying to disseminate information to violators, talk to them and try to sanction the necessary penalties. Wood Summit Workshop is already in planning formulation but was stopped; it addresses on the fishing and livelihood industry. They are allowing people to extract timber for local use and grants to those who are really in need of the resources.

DENR’s Capability to Implement FLUP Manny Albano (LGU, Kalamansig) queried on whether the adoption of the FLUP strategy of Maitum workable with the DENR? Can we tap other agencies? Mayor Yabes (responded), Participatory efforts with the DENR will help you to support and work out whatever plan they have in mind, work closely and consolidate data with the DENR in doing FLUP. Putting all the resources together and finally it will come up with a big thing out from small things.


Lack of Understanding about Open Access For. Dirie Macabaning(DENR 12) queried on why there is a need to close open access areas on CBFMA in the preparation of the CRMF? What is the rationale in closing/no expansion on the CBFM area? Mer Olvida (DAI) clarified the term Open Access forestland which, accordingly, refers to an area without any tenure or without management. For instance when a Timber License Agreement expires, the area will be left open without management so that any body can just come in and do anything they want like cut trees, do slash and burn cultivation and other improper practices.

Misconception that CBFM is purely Cutting of Trees Mr. Dirie (DENR 12) said that it is a common perception to POs/stakeholders that CBFM are just for cutting of trees. Mayor Yabes responded, these are the thinking of stakeholders. Strictly, it is difficult to be awarded by the CBFMA. They pushed through on the processing of documents maybe because they already have agreements with financiers to readily utilize the forest. Good monitoring system with the DENR and the LGU should be implemented regarding the matter.

The Need for LFUP in Other LGUs Nanding (MPDO, Kalamansig) requested to replicate the project of FLUP in Region XI, Region XII and seek assistance to the EcoGov. Rene de Rueda (responded) Tama ‘yung sinabi ni Nanding. That is why this assembly is conducted to bring out each provinces concern and we are assuring that the EcoGov will extend assistance to every municipality.

Issues and Concerns on CBFM Experince in Compostela Mer Olvida added on Mr. Andayop’s presentation, he said that the NPPFRDC has various income-generating projects like duck and goat raising, piggery, consumer store and others. Last year’s gross sale of their consumer store reached Php4 million already since its operation in 1997. The project is sustainable and stressed that the PO may stop the modest cutting of trees and may divert their effort to other income generating projects like mineral water production.

Lack of Knowledge on the Role of MENRO in CBFM Nanding (LGU, Kalamansig) queired on how can the LGU intervene in the CBFM process. What is the role of MENRO in the implementation of CBFM? Tata (DENR-ARMM) Said that CBFM is embodied in the Local Government Code/joint Memorandum Circular No. 98-01. Try to check on the Manual of Procedures for DENR-DILG-LGU Partnership on Devolved and Other Forest Management Functions which is available in your kit. Nanding (LGU, Kalamansig) reiterated on what is the role of the MENRO to intercede in the problem. Tata (DENR-ARMM) responded, the MENRO should assist in the processing of the documents to the Regional Office. Dr. Uriarte (responded) The Local Government Unit should be pro-active. They should know the status of their respective forestland, that’s the time transparency comes in. Tayo mismo ang lalapit sa DENR. Elements of EcoGovernance should be learned. All LGUs should sit down and plan when they get back at their own places.


4.0 WORKSHOPS To generate the issues and concerns on forest management, the workshop was conducted in the afternoon of the second day. This was facilitated by For. Casimiro V. Olvida together with Gem Castillo, Pablo Deboma, Jr., Dir. Romeo Manzan and Ms. Tarhata Mapandi. Prior to the workshop, Mr. Elmer Mercado presented and discussed the Upland Resource Criteria on Good Governance. He stressed that EcoGov is not for planning, not for CBFMA but with relation to both. Transparency, accountability and Participatory decision-making is the main concern of the EcoGov. He further elaborated the Forest Management Practices.

4.1 Workshop 1: Current Reality Dialogues The participants were asked to discuss and produce the following information for each municipality:

1. LGU accomplishments in FRM; 2. FRM gaps/issues and concerns; and 3. Action needed in relation to FRM.

4.2 Workshop 2: Action Planning

The action planning followed the format presented by Mr. Mercado which intended to produce an action plan highlighting the LGUs governance concerns in forest management. On the third day, representatives of each of the participating LGUs were tasked to produce a provincial action plan based on their respective municipal action plans. The workshop outputs for the current reality dialogue and action planning are show n in Appendix F. 5.0 CLOSING PROGRAM Dr. Hamid Barra synthesized the presentation of Dr. Cali and Dr. Ati. He stressed on the audience the question of commitment on the EcoGovernance Program. He classified the “WORKER” of any particular endeavor into 4 types:

1. A person who is qualified, committed to his work; 2. A qualified but not committed; 3. Not qualified but committed; and 4. Not qualified and not committed.

He wrapped up the 2 presentations made by Dr. ATI and Dr. CALI stressing out that transparency is inherent in governance as embodied in the New Constitution, Section 7 of Article III, clearly stated the provision on transparency. Accountability must be part of our program and must be understood fully. Therefore, transparency and accountability are interrelated in terms of governance. He agreed that moral values and ethics must be incorporated with those qualities in governance. Mr Barra also pointed out that in the absence of a credible Civil Society Organization, EcoGov can tap the services of the Customary Organizations like the Imams. This will also ensure sustainability. Knowing the culture of the Muslims, he emphasized that more groundwork is needed prior to orientation or program implementation. To wind up the assembly, the participants’ impressions were figured out.


Panny (Lanao del Sur) stressed that he could hardly catch up with the lectures presented. The accommodation was good including the food and the place. Nelie (MSU-CFES) emphasized that the Interactive Assembly had enlightened her knowledge in the program. He said that we should advocate for good governance. In behalf of the Mayor of Marawi City, Mr. Nasser Sampaco City Administrator, Marawi City gave the closing remarks. He urged the DENR-ARMM to focus more on social conditions such as poverty because ARMM is faced with a prospect of population explosion. The Team Leader thanked the participants for a very productive three-day IA and looked forward to assisting the LGUs. He reiterated that for the LGUs to join EcoGov they should submit a letter of intent to the Program. The Interactive Assembly ended with an Invocation led by the participant, Abas Kusain, and concluded at exactly 12:18 p.m. on the third day.

V. ISSUES AND CONCERNS DERIVED FROM DISCUSSIONS AND NEEDING IMMEDIATE MANAGEMENT ACTIONS

While the LGUs sector are having their workshop, Dr. Nick Uriarte met the DENR-PMO, EFG and other members of the EcoGov team from Manila. The following issues and concerns were raised: THE ISSUE ON GOVERNANCE VS. RESOURCE MANAGEMENT Dr. Nick Uriarte emphasized that the EcoGov program is not CBFM, not FLUP but Governance. He stressed that the DENR staff should bear this in mind. DENR personnel inquired on how will they address their Key Result Areas which is measures always in hectares. Besides the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) will always look for quantifiable figures like number of hectares under CBFMA. THE NEED TO DEFINE THE PARTICIPATION OF PENROS AND CENROS. The field offices such as the PENROs and CENROs should be involved in the implementation. An orientation regarding the program and their participation should be conducted. CAPABILITY BUILDING FOR DENR STAFF The conversation evolves on the technical capability of the DENR or its readiness to respond to the needs of the program. A question was raised on how do they assess themselves (i.e. the DENR) in providing technical assistance to the LGU’s. One recommends that all CENRO’s and PENRO’s should be oriented first on EcoGovernance, an assembly should be done. One added that there is a need to conduct seminars to the DENR employees. It was suggested that there would be a joint assembly of the ARMM and the Region XII, trainings and orientation be conducted by region.


ESTABLISHING A RESOURCE CENTER Another thing that was brought out is to develop a Resource Center and introduce a course about EcoGovernance, perhaps a curriculum that will tackle on the subject. DEFINING THE ROLE OF LOCAL SERVICE PROVIDERS There has been a discussion on the pressing need to finalize the procedures and requirements for engaging the services of LSPs and clarify their role in providing technical assistance to LGUs. CONDUCT OF TRAINING NEEDS ASSESSMENT There issue on the need to assess the DENR’s skills needed in participating in ecogovernance program was raised. There is a need to conduct a TNA for DENR staff to assess their level of expertise and the needed skills that will support ecogovernance program. IMPROVING THE PROGRAM’S RESPONSE MECHANISM Considering the dynamism of the LGUs, the program should have a mechanism to respond quickly to LGUs request. One proposed that the DAI & PMO assistance should seat down together and iron out problems, at the higher level, affecting project’s implementation or its readiness to respond to LGU demands. THE NEED TO ORIENT THE DEPARTMENT OF BUDGET AND MANAGEMENT ABOUT ECOGOV Due to budgetary constraints, It was suggested that the DENR should orient the DBM about EcoGov Program so that DBM can download the fund needed by the program.


Appendix

APPENDIX A. List of Participating LGUs in the Upland

Region Province/City Municipality ARMM Maguindanao Upi S.K. Pendatun Datu Odin Sinsuat Parang Matanog ARMM Lanao del Sur (with provincial representative) Butig Balabagan Kapatagan Marogong(did not attend) Piagapo Wao 10 Lanao del Norte Nunungan Tangkal(did not attend due to conflict of

schedule with LGSP) Munai 12 Cotabato City Sarangani (with provincial representative) Maasim(did not attend) Kiamba (did not attend) Maitum Sultan Kudarat Palimbang(did not attend) Kalamansig Lebak(did not attend) North Cotabato Banisilan(did not attend) Total no. of Regions=3 Provinces-6; Cities-1; Municipalities-14

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APPENDIX B. Welcome Remarks of Secretary Kabuntalan Emblawa Greetings!!!

1. It is with great honor and pride that I, on behalf of the Regional Autonomous Government in

Muslim Mindanao, welcome you all to this First Upland Local Government Units interactive

assemblies as part of our primary activities in the EcoGovernance Program which is being

supported by our foreign donor financial institution, the USAID in collaboration with the

Department of Environment and Natural Resources, our mother agency.

2. The EcoGovernance Program, which we had adopted as our Department banner program for

this Calendar Year 2002, is our response to the Honorable Regional Governor call for an

enhance Local Government Governance at the Local Government level particularly on the

protection and development of the Region Environment and Natural Resources in the light of

the threats to our region life support system resulting from wanton and continuing

environmental denudation and deterioration during his State of the Region Address (SORA)

last March 15, 2002.

3. As we all know, many of our people in this Province and the rest of our neighboring

administrative regions in the country, had been relying so much on natural resources for

subsistence and livelihood and because of past government neglect in the provision of

alternative source of livelihood especially for our upland dwellers they had continued to make

both ends through illegal means in extracting more from our resources base. Thus pressuring

our forest resources and resulting to grave threats and consequently more and more of our

people are being deprived of their subsistence, if the situation will go unabated, the high

incidence of poverty in the ARMM shall continue to rise, and this is exactly what we have

experienced now and if we will not contained it, this will contribute to a more conflicting

situation and further deteriorate the Peace and Order situation in the Region and above all,

opportunities for local officials to develop their own community will be very limited and greatly

affected.

4. Unless the situation can be reverse, which I think, we can through EcoGovernance Program,

the threat to our life support system will be endanger, and I think, we can do it by striking a

balance, by looking at the needs of our people as well as looking on the needs for a sound

environment.

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5. Basically, the EcoGovernance Program is envisioned to empower Local Government

Executives and their staff working at the local level to make sound resources use and

management decision in line with the recent pronouncement of the Regional Government

adopted principles of Good Governance through transparency, accountability and participatory

decision-making. It is our belief that considering our local governments units is where our

resources are located, they are therefore in the best position to ensure equitable use and

sustainable management of our resources provided they are provided with the necessary tools,

knowledge, skills and technologies to implement the management decisions which this

program hope to deliver in the course of its implementation in the Autonomous Region in

Muslim Mindanao.

6. I am sure that all of you will appreciate the EcoGovernance Program more as you we go further

in the next three day workshop activities where we hope to be able to formulate our action

plans towards the attainment of a Comprehensive Waste Management Development and

Upland Forest Resources Management Development Plans for our respective municipalities,

our Province and the ARMM in General, in accordance with the principle of Sustainable Forest

Management Development.

7. At this point, allow me to thank all of you for joining us in this noble activity and hopefully, we

will be able to forge a formidable and strong partnership to ensure the success of this

EcoGovernance program in this Province for the sake of our people and the generation yet to

come and I know that your unequivocal support to this program will be highly importance to

realize the objectives of the program.

8. With that, thank you and Wassalam.

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APPENDIX C. Process Flow

FIRST UPLAND LGUS’ INTRACTIVE ASSEMBLY Marawi Resort Hotel, MSU Campus, Marawi City

April 16-18, 2002

SIS

D

DAY THREE

DAY TWO DAY ONE

OPENING EXPECTATION OBJECTIVES

PROCESS FLOW

ORIENTATION ON ECO-

OVERNANCE

LEGAL BASIS &

FRM PRACTICES

RECAPITUL

CURRENT SITUATIONER

NEXT STEPS/AXN

PRESENTATION OF PLANS

ELEMENTS OF GOOD

GOVERNANCE

LOCAL FOREST MANAGEMENT

CLOSING

RECAPITUL

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APPENDIX D. Schedule of Activities

DAY 1: TUESDAY, APRIL 16, 2002

Time Activity Responsible Person 8:00-12:00 Arrival and registration of Participants Secretariat 12:00-1:00 Lunch break 1:00-1:30 Opening Program

• Invocation • National Anthem • Welcome Remarks • Inspirational Message

Master of Ceremony - Local Service Provider Ms. Tarhata S. Mapandi, DENR ARMM-EFG Sec. Kabuntalan Emblawa, Al Haj, DENR-ARMM Dr. Camar Umpa, MSU President Mr. Jerry Bisson, Chief-OEM-USAID-PHIL./ Dr. Ben S. Malayang III

1:30-2:00 Overview of the 3-day Interactive Assembly • Expectations • Objectives • Process Flow

Local Service Provider

2:00-2:40 Session 1: Orientation on EcoGovernance Mr. Vic De Jesus, Ecogov Program Director, DENR-EFG/Mr. Rene de Rueda, DCOP-EcoGov

2:40-3:20 Session 2: Elements of Good Governance Dr. Mac Ati, Professor on Public Administration, MSU-Marawi City

3:20-4:10 Session 3: Legal Mandates of LGUs associated with Forest Management

Mr. Medel P. Limsuan, Ecogov-Uplands Sector Manager, DENR/Atty. Roberto Oliva, Legal Specialist

4:10-6:00 Session 4: Practicing Good Governance in Forest Management - Forest Land Use Planning: Initiating

Transparency, Accountability and Participatory decision making in forest land allocation

- Community Forestry: Improving Transparency, Accountability and Participatory decision making in managing forest resources

Dr. Nick Uriarte and Mr. Mer V. Olvida. EcoGov TA Team, Mindanao

6:00-7:30 Dinner

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DAY 2: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17, 2002

Time Activity Responsible Person 8:00-8:30 Recapitulation of previous day’s sessions Local Service Provider 8:30-10:30 Session 5: Local Forest Management

Initiatives • Forest Land Use Planning • Community Forestry/Community-based

Forest Management

Mayor George Yabes, Mun. LGU of Maitum Representatives from the PO and Barangay LGU of Ngan, Compostela, Davao del Norte

10:45-12:00 Session 6: Current Reality Dialogue (per municipality)


12:30-1:30 Lunch break 1:30-4:00 Session 7: Action Planning Workshop:

Addressing Governance Concerns in Forest Resources Management(per municipality)


4:00-6:00 Session 8: Consolidation of Action Plans: Addressing Governance Concerns in Forest Resources Management (per Province)


6:00-7:30 Dinner DAY 3: THURSDAY, APRIL 18, 2002

Time Activity 8:00-8:30 Recapitulation of previous day’s sessions Local Service Provider 8:30-11:00 Session 9: Presentation and discussion of

Action Plans (per province) and agreements Local Service Provider / Group Leaders

11:00-12:00 Synthesis of IA and Closing Program Dr. Ben S. Malayang III, Eco-Gov Chief of Party 12:00-1:30 Lunch

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APPENDIX E. Results of Workshops: Current Reality Dialogue and Action Planning

LGU Action Plan Municipality of Upi, Province of Maguindanao

ACTIVITIES PROCESS TIME FRAME

TARGET PERSON

1. Re- echo to LCE & SB

- Re-echo session April 29,2002 MPDC/LCE/SB

2. DENR Orientation

- Coordination with DENR,

EcoGov - Coordination with Municipal

& Barangay officials - Conduct of orientation

seminars

May 6, 2002

May 8, 2002

June 17, 2002

MPDC/DENR/EcOGov

MPDC/LGU Official

DENR/EcoGov/LGU Officials/MPDC

3. FLUP Coordination/Orientation on Forest Land Use Planning - Formation of Municipal Multi-

Sectoral Planning Team - Planning team identity source

of information - Conduct of community

mapping by Barangay - Warping - Consultation/Workshop on

the proposed land use - Drafting of FLUP - Validation

- Final Copy

June 24,2002

July 1, 2002

July 15, 2002

July 29-Oct. 21, 2002

Oct. 28-Nov. 25,2002 Dec. 16,

2002

Jan. 2003 Feb, 2002

March 2003

DENR/EcOGov/LGU ofiicial

LGU official

Planning team -do- -do-

-do- -do-

-do- -do- -do-

II. Recent Accomplishment of LGU-Upi regarding Forest Management: a. Establishment of Municipal Nursery b. Small size tree planting activities c. Coordination with NGOs about Forest Project

(e.g., TREES- Tropical Forest Regeneration Environment, Economic Sustainability)

III. Issues & Concerns confronting LGU-Upi about forest management:

a. Lack of coordination with DENR personnel b. No background on DENR programs c. Illegal cutting of trees/slash & burn problems

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d. Occurrence of flash flood e. No identified watershed areas f. Heavy siltations/ polluted rivers g. No FLUP h. Lack of knowledge & technical know-how of the LGU & stakeholders about the

possible impact of the depletion of he Environment & Natural Resources.

LGU ACTION PLAN

WAO, LANAO DEL SUR ACTIVITY TIME FRAME PROCESS TARGET PERSON

1. Re- echo this training to the LCE& SB

April 22, 2002

Presentation to the SB & LCE

SB & LCE

2. Request the DENR to conduct the orientation regarding the FLUP

April 29,2002

Send letter of intent to the Hon. Sec. Of DENR National

Secretary Heherson Alvarez

3. Conduct orientation of the DENR to the LGU about the FLUP

March 6-10, 2002

Provide the guidelines, policies & processes to come up with FLUP

LCE, SB, MPDO, PO, & NGO, DA, DAR

4. Formulation of the Forest Land Use Plan (FLUP)

May 13- August 31, 2002

Creation of the FLUP team, Data gathering , mapping finalization & printing

LGU, DENR, NGO, PO, DA, & DAR

5. Conduct Information Education campaign with the assistance of the DENR a. Kadingilan b. Pilintagan c. Banga d. Park Area e. East Kili-kili f. West Kili-kili

Sept. 2, 2002 Sept. 3. 2002 Sept. 4, 2002 Sept. 5, 2002 Sept. 6, 2002 Sept. 9, 2002

Conduct the IEC and Barangay concerned

LGU, HOUSEHOLD POPULATION

6. Implementation

October , 2002

Monitoring

LGU, DENR, DA, DAR, NGO, & PO

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II. Recent Accomplishments of WAO LGU with regards to Forest Resource

Management:

a. Identified Watershed Area b. Identified and assigned 2 forest guards c. Establishment checkpoint (CAFGU) d. Conduct tree planting on the watershed area & assign laborers to maintain the

planted trees. e. Sent letter to the DENR-ARMM Secretary, requesting his good office to put under

Protected Area the Watershed Area identified by the Municipal Government f. Established Municipal nursery with funding from DENR & LGU

III. Issues and Concerns on Forest Management in Wao:

a. Continuous illegal logging on the forest area including the watershed area identified.

b. Continuous encroachment of squatters in the forest area. LGU ACTION PLAN

LGU –MAITUM, SARANGANI PROVINCE ACTIVITY TIME FRAME PROCESS TARGET PERSON

1. Establish resettlement area for Kaingiros or upland developers

- Identify feasible areas in the upland for upland developer resettlement - Conduct IEC, consultation among upland dwellers - Organized upland dwellers - Provide appropriate upland farming technology & alternative livelihood

DENR, MENRO,

DENR,MENRO, MPDO

2. Intensify IEC on Environmental Protection & Management

Reconstitute municipal speakers bureau to include of DENR as regular member Continuous conduct of IEC by Barangay

MAYOR

SPEAKERS BUREAU

3. Strengthen MENRO office technical capability

Conduct skills development training on CBFM monitoring & other related functions & responsibilities of the office

DENR

4.Strengthen MENRO- DENR linkages

Frequent coordination of both offices (MENRO & DENR) Formulate guidelines & policies with regard to the implementation of CBFM & other forestry projects

MENRO, DENR


II. Recent Accomplishment on Forest Resource Management, LGU-Maitum:

a. Created Municipal Environmental Protection Management Council b. Created Municipal Forest Protection Council c. Formulated Forest Land Use Plan (FLUP) d. Organized, Save Pangi River Watershed Management (SPRWM) e. Organized Munong El (Maitum water Watch)

- conduct water quality/quantity monitoring to 5 major rivers f. On-going upland development program ( Micro Watershed Development) g. Formulated Maitum Rubber Development Plan (MRDP)

- agro forestry approach of reforestation h. Formulated Landunay Research Learning Center (LRLC)

- Forest reserved for Biodiversity Research and Learning Center 97 has. - Agricultural Research (crops, livestocks, fisheries) 11 has.

i. Deputized Bantay Gubat j. Established checkpoint –apprehend illegal forest products.

III. Issues & Concerns on Forest Management, LGU-Maitum

a. Weak enforcement of forestry laws b. Illegal Timber Poaching

- some officials involve in illegal activities c. Kaingin d. Inadequate IEC on Environmental Protection & Management e. Lack of technical capability of MENRO office

- lack of skills in monitoring (CBFMA) - Weak linkages of MENRO &DENR with regards to CBFM programs

f. Lack of funding to implement existing plans/programs g. Lack of IEC on the concept of CBFM to the members of the beneficiary PO

LGU ACTION PLAN

COTABATO CITY Activity Time Frame Responsible Persons Resources Needed

1. Lobby to the National government to have desiltation facility.

May – July 2002 LCE / CPDC Budget Proposal

2. Formation of Watershed Management Group with D.O.S., SK Pendatun and Upi

June – September All LCE & MPDC Mobilization Fund

3. Application for the declaration of Timako Hill as National Park for Ecotourism

July – October LCE/CI Project Proposal


LGU ACTION PLAN

KALAMANSIG, SULATAN KUDARAt Activity Time Frame Process Target Persons

1. Local government coordinate with DENR personnel

April 2002

Invite CENRO & concern staff for dialogue

CENRO, Chief of Forest Management Division

2. Review of policies and guidelines of forest management

May 2002

Referral to the MENRO & TWG for analysis and interpretation meeting, general assembly, meeting/general assembly, meeting, training seminar

MENRO, CENRO and Staff, TWG constituents concern

3. Monitoring and evaluation of the implementation of forestry rules

July 2002

Establishment of checkpoints and conduct forest patrol

DENR and other law enforcement concern

4. Creation of Community-Base Bantay Gubat Task Force

July 2002

Training of Community Base Bantay Gubat Task Force

Community-based People Organization

LGU ACTION PLAN

Municipality of Matanog, Maguindanao, ARMM ACTIVITY TIME FRAME PROCESS TARGET PERSONS

1. Consultation/Dialogue on CBFM

May – June 2002

Community Organization

NGOs, Pos, SB members and Brgy. Chairman

2. Organization of Multi-Sectoral Bodies

June – July 2002

- Different stakeholders - Bantay-gubat - Others

NGOs, Pos, SB Member and Brgy. Chairman

ISSUES/PROBLEMS ACTION NEEDED 1.Illegal cutting of trees by small loggers (carabao loggers) used by the residents for their livelihood.

- Consultations/dialogues to the concern persons

2. Kaingin system

- do –


LGU ACTION PLAN

Municipality of Balabagan, Lanao del Sur, ARMM ACTIVITY TIME FRAME PROCESS TARGET PERSONS

1. Consultation/Dialogue on CBFM

May 2002

Community Organization

Pos, NGOs, Brgy. Chairman, SB Members

2. Organization of Multi-Sectoral Bodies

June2002

Different stakeholders: - Bantay-gubat - Others

NGOs, Pos, SB Member and Brgy. Chairman

ISSUES/PROBLEMS ACTION NEEDED 1.Illegal logging from upper municipalities that produce siltation and flash floods greatly affecting the farmers agricultural production

- Dialogues and consultation with the responsible person

2. Kaingin system

- do –

LGU ACTION PLAN

Municipality of Kapatagan, Lanao del Sur, ARMM

ACTIVITY TIME FRAME PROCESS TARGET PERSONS

1. Promote the CBFM Program through information dissemination from EcoGov

May – June2002

Dialogue/Consultation, Echo seminar, Community organizing

LGU, SB, Brgy. Officials and POs

ISSUES/PROBLEMS ACTION NEEDED 1.Illegal cutting of trees and carabao loggers by the resident for livelihood

Information dissemination through orientation, dialogue, consultation, seminar/workshop, trainings and technical assistance from DENR

2. Lack of IEC on CBFM by the LGU as well as to the Administrative Order No. 96-29 by the DENR


LGU ACTION PLAN

Municipality of Piagapo, Lanao del Sur, ARMM

ACTIVITY TIME FRAME PROCESS TARGET PERSONS 1. Provide technical know-how

Immediate

Orientation and seminar

Target PO members

2. Prevention of illegal cutting of trees

-do-

DEPUTIZATION OF LGU

LGU

3. Assigned Permanent DENR

-do-

Memorandum/ Order

DENR Personnel

4. Community participation

-do-

Organizing PO

Target Barangay

5. Know the rules and regulations

-do-

Provide manuals

LGU

6. Development of forest/watershed

-do-

Reforestation project

Target Barangay

7. No availability of funds

-do-

Providing funds from DENR

Target Barangay

Accomplishments:

ACTIVITY TIME FRAME PROCESS TARGET PERSONS 1. Reforestation

January 1 – June 30, 2002

Funded from 20%Development Fund

Barangay near the forest area

2. TREE PLANTING

EVERY JUNE 16-19

PARTICIPATION OF THE EMPLOYEE AND THE BARANGAY EMPLOYEES

THE MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES AND THE BARANGAY EMPLOYEES

LGU ACTION PLAN

Municipality of Nunungan, Lanao del Norte

ACTIVITY TIME FRAME PROCESS TARGET PERSONS 1. Inform the LCE and SB on EcoGov

April 2002

Presentation to LCE and SB

LCE and SB

2. Establishment of CBFM

May 2002

Identify target area and participants

TWG – MPDC

3. Enact Municipal ordinance and give corresponding sanction to violators

June 2002

Formulate draft ordinance

SB, LCE


ACTIVITY TIME FRAME PROCESS TARGET PERSONS 4. Strengthening of NINJA organization

July 2002 Allocate budget for training and logistic

Budget Officer

5. Tie up with the concern DENR, PENRO and CENR officials

August 2002

Organize meeting, formulate IEC plan

MPDC

6. Formulation of FLUP

Sept. – March

2002-03

Signing of MOA, LGU with DENR

Mayor/ DENR

7. Creation of MENRO office

April 2003

Executive Order

Mayor

ISSUES/PROBLEMS ACTION NEEDED

1.Illegal cutting of forest resources such as: 1.1 Logs/Timber 1.2 Rattan

Establish CBFM area

2. Kaingin/Land Conversion

-do-

3. Inadequate/Information campaign on CBFM Program

Tie-up with the concern DENR, PENRO and CENRO officials

4. Absence of Forest Land Use Plan

FORMULATION OF FLUP

Major Accomplishments OF LGU Nunungan

1. Creation of Municipal Environment Enhancement Program (MEEM). 2. Creation of Municipal Technical Working Group (MTWG)

3. Organization of Nunungan Integrated New Jihad Action (NINJA)

4. Municipal Ordinance: Adopting of DENRTotal Log Ban

5. Establishment of Municipal Nursery

LGU ACTION PLAN

Provincial Government – Lanao del Sur

ACTIVITY ACTION NEEDED TIME FRAME PROCESS TARGET PERSONS

1. Absence of Environmental Laws

Sangguniang Panlalawigan to pass an ordinance on forest protection and conservation of natural resources in the province

May-June 2002 Draft ordinances Prov’l. Board, Municipal Council, Brgy. Chairman


ACTIVITY ACTION NEEDED TIME FRAME PROCESS TARGET PERSONS

2. Illegal rampant cutting trees within the watershed of Lake Lanao

Organized Inter-agency Task Forces to apprehend and prosecute violators of environmental laws

May –July 2002 Convince Peoples Law Enforcement Board/POC

DILG, DENR, MIL Pers/Provincial Fiscal, PNP

3. Lack of citizens participation

Massive information drive involving schools officials, student, religious and civic organization, business sectors

August –Oct. 2002

Govt. will create executive order creating TF Call Head of Office Mun.Mayor, Head

DECS, MOSQUE, SCHOOL, DATUS AND SULTANS, BUSINESSMEN

4. No enforcement of forest management laws

Provides incentive and logical support to law enforcer including para legal training

May- July 2002 Civic Religious Group to prepare Action Planning Workshop

Govt. and Sanggunian for allocation for funds

5. Shortage of timber wood product for domestic use

Encourage massive tree planting and planting and provide incentives such seed/seedling of fruit or forest trees.

August-October 2002

Established Mun. Nursery

Mayor, MAO, DENR, DECS

6. Soil erosion, siltation of rivers bank, lakes

Implement Agro-forestry nursery, including planting of bamboos along river banks

August – October 2002

Established Central/Provincial Nursery

Mayor, MAO, DENR, DECS

I. Major Accomplishment, Provincial Government – Lanao del Sur

1. Creation/Activation of PENR Office effective January 1, 2002 2. Reactivation of LLAMA and rename it LAKE LANAO WATERSHED DEVELOPMENT

COUNCIL

VISION: To provide better quality of life for every Maranaos to ensure equitable sharing of benefits derived from the natural resources. II. Issues and Concerns, Provincial Government – Lanao del Sur

1. Absence of environmental laws, ordinances, resolutions of the Provincial Govt., Municipal Government and Barangay level

2. Illegal/rampant cutting of trees especially within the watershed areas of Lake Lanao 3. Lack of citizen’s participation 4. No enforcement of forest management laws 5. Shortages of timber, wood product for domestic use 6. Soil erosion, siltation of rivers and lakes


LGU ACTION PLAN

Munai, Lanao del Norte

Issues and Concerns Action Needed/Activity

Time Frame Process Target Person

1. Inadequate information from DENR/CENRO on CBFM Prog.

Seek assistance from DENR/CENRO on CBFM Prog. In the LGU

May 2002

Organize DENR Munai CBFM MTWG

MPDC, MAO, CENRO

2. Presence of illegal cutting of trees and secondary forest products

Pass Municipal Ordinance adopting the imposition of the DENR total log ban and the illegal cutting of secondary forest products

May 2002

Draft Mun. Ordinance

SB

3. Presence of Kaingin

Conduct Pulong-Pulong and or information campaign to eliminate the kaingin activities

June 2002

Prepare IEC Plan and budget

MPDC, MAO, MBO

4. Absence of Mun. Forest Land Use Plan

Formulate Municipal Forest Land Use Plan

June 2002

Organize MTWG for the formulation of FLUP with the DENR - data gathering

MPDC, MAO, CENRO

5. Absence of DENR Forest Enforcer

Create Local Task Force for the enforcement of DENR laws and regulations with the coordination of the DENR Forest Enforcer

July 2002

Issue executive order and appropriate funds

Mayor, SB, Budget Officers

6. Absence of MENRO

Issue executive order

August 2002

Executive order and appropriate funds

Mayor, SB, Budget Officer

7. Absence of Mun. Protection Council

-do-

September 2002

-do-

-do-

8. Denuded Watershed

Establish rehabilitation local watershed especially sources of potable water supply

October 2002

Identify watershed areas and formulate development plan

Brgy. Officials, MPDC


I. Major Accomplishment, LGU-Munai

1. Tree planting

2. Seedlings Distribution

3. IEC – Barangay Pulong-Pulong on Environmental Awareness

4. Organized cooperative involving forest occupants

5. Reforestation

6. ISF


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