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Issues and Concerns
Jose Rene F. Villegas
PDO II
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ISSUES AND CONCERNS
Due to increasing animal population and corresponding
management requirements, budgetary allocations from the National
Government proved to be inadequate during the last five years
of PCSD operations.
Because of financial constraints, activities of PCSD were
limited only to management and propagation of endemic and
free ranging exotic African animals and patrolling of the
area aside from the routine wildlife monitoring.
Another concern is the non-sustainable activities of migrant
fishermen involving marine exploitation and for some members
of the Balik-Calauit Movement who practice slash and burn
agriculture and wildlife poaching. During the last 3 years,
proposals for the privatization of Calauit were presented.
Management schemes to involve both the government and private
sector were also proposed. Studies along these lines are still
underway.
VISION FOR CALAUIT
Full development is necessary to maximize local and national
benefits from the Calauit Game Preserve and Wildlife Sanctuary
Project. Envisioned development include the following:
• Make Calauit a nature park of international standards, with greater emphasis on preservation and protection of marine resources and endemic wildlife species.
• Establish Calauit as a center for
conservation training and education and wildlife research
in Asia.
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