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DBP Forest Program
Isugod Mangrove Reforestation Project
BACKGROUND
The Palawan Council for Sustainable Development
(PCSD) is the partner of the Development Bank of the Philippines
in the implementation of the DBP-Forest Program particularly
the Mangrove Reforestation Project in Barangay Isugod, Quezon
Palawan. The Program aims to develop downstream industries
in the rural areas by supporting and encouraging the
forestation of open areas in non privately-owned lands through
planting in partner-ship with target partners and beneficiaries.
The reforestation project on the other hand is directed to
develop the mangrove resources of Barangay Isugod for economic
and ecological benefits on a sustainable basis. Specifically
it intends to reforest the 20-hectare area to restore the
natural system for sustainable resource utilization, protect
the coastal areas against ecological and natural disaster,
enhance community awareness on the economic, ecological and
social importance of mangroveforest and increase people's
participation in managing the mangrove resources.
The Mangrove Reforestation Project is one of the two DBP-Forest
Projects in Palawan. The other DBP-Forest Project is in partnership
with the Palawan State University in Barangay Culasian, Rizal
Palawan. The mangrove reforestation was to be implemented
over a period of one yearthrough the Barangay Isugod Fishermen's
Association and in cooperation with the Municipal LGU, Barangay-LGU
and DENR. The project cost is P1.7 Million and P900,000.00
will be financed through grant by the DBP and the rest will
be in-kind counterpart from partner-communities.
Project
Launching
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MOA Signing between DBP with PCSD and DBP with PSU |
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Turn-over of seedlings to the People's Organization |
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Ceremonial Tree Planting at the PSU grounds |
The DBP-Forest in Palawan was launched on
November 11, 2005 at the Palawan State University with the
signing ofthe Memorandum of Agreement between the DBP Chief
Executive Officer Dr Reynaldo David and Cong. Abraham Kahlil
Mitra for the Bgy Isugod Mangrove Reforestation Project and
between Dr. David and the PSU President, represented by Dr.
Erlinda A. Ganapin. In addition, the turn-over of mangrove
seedlings to Bgy Isugod Fishermen’s Association and the ceremonial
planting of fruit and forest trees by the Palawan State University
faculty and staff were done to formalize the launching of
the program.
Preparatory
Activities/Pre-Implementation Requirements
DATA
GATHERING
Prior to project implementation, baseline data and other information
were collected to establish the indicators as basis inthe
monitoring and evaluation.
TRAINING
AND PLANNING
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Data gathering for the Project |
Three trainings and planning were conducted: Orientation and
Training on Nursery Establishment and Management, Mangrove
Plantation Care and Maintenance and Planning.
The orientation and training on nursery establishment and
management for mangrove reforestation, were conducted from
January 25 – 28 in Barangay Isugod, Quezon Palawan. The training
provided the participants with a) the importance andother
basic information on the resource, b) the status and condition
of mangrove in Barangay Isugod and the c) technology/techniques
in nursery establishment and management.
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PENRO Resource Person |
The training on mangrove plantation, care and maintenance was
conducted to develop and manage the mangrove plantations for
protection and to provide information on how to manage the remaining
natural forest stands and maximize the economic and ecological
benefit of the coastal ecosystem.Planning was also undertaken
to finalize the details of the proposal including schedules
of all the project activities.
IMPLEMENTATION
ACTIVITIES SURVEY AND MARKINGS
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Survey of the entire plantation site and dividing it into 4 parts at 5 hectare per parcel |
During the implementation phase, survey of
the area was undertaken to determine the exact boundary of
the planting area.It was divided into four parts to establish
the periphery of each group’s working area which is five (5)
hectares.
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The Bamboo Poles for Posting
ready for installation |
Installed Bamboo posts to mark the 20 hectare plantation |
300 pieces of bamboos were collected and installed
that served as markers to prevent poachers and entry of fishing
bancas during high tide that might destroy and hamper the
growth of mangroves
DIRECT
PLANTING OF PROPAGULES
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The propagules collected by members
of Barangay Isugod Fishermen's Association |
Briefing made by the Project
Staff before planting commenced |
The planting of 100,000 pieces mangrove propagules
started in February, 2006. It was spearheaded by the PCSDS
Executive Director, the Vice Mayor of Quezon, four Municipal
Councilors, the MENRO and staff, PCSD Staff and People's Organization
members.
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MENRO Esperanza Caabay and Staff |
The PCSDS Executive Director,
Municipal and Baranggay Officials together with the
People's Organizations |
The ten (10) hectare area directly planted
with 100,000 propagules is shown in the photos below:
NURSERY
ESTABLISHMENT AND OPERATION
After ten hectares or 50% of the area has been planted with
propagules, nursery establishment started with theconstruction
of temporary nursery sheds in three (3) selected areas of
So. Pasil, Simunong and So. Maran-Ay.
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The temporary shed in Pasil |
The temporary nursery shed in Sitio Simunong |
Procurement and delivery of polythelene bags were done for the continuous bagging/potting activities.
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Initial delivery of potting bags |
The beneficiaries doing soil bagging |
In April 2006, collection and planting of
wildings and propagules commenced. The mangrove species that
were collected include Bakawan babae, lalaki and Bakawang
Bato. These are the species best suited to the condition of
the planting area being muddy, sandy and rocky.
There was continuous care and
maintenance of seedlings in the nursery for five (5) months
which include shading,watering, hardening, weeding, protection
from pests and replacement of dead seedlings, etc.
PEST
CONTROL
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Seedlings at the Nursery affected by stem borers |
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Newly potted propagules to replace the seedlings affected by stem borers |
On the 2nd week of May, stem borers were
noticed/detected blemishing the mangrove seedlings. The People's
Organization requested the project staff for the purchase
of insecticide Malathion. This was sprayed on the affected
seedlings that prevented the spread of stem borer infestation.
INSTALLATION OF PROJECT SIGNAGES
Six (6) Signages (3 big and 3 small) were produced and installed
in strategic places. The PCSDS was in-charge in the production
of the signages, while the partner beneficiaries/People's
Organization provided the counterpart labor in setting-up
the signages. The said signages were put in the designated
places as agreed by both parties for the information of the
general public.
PLANTING OF POTTED SEEDLINGS
After five (5) months of nursery operation, the potted seedlings
were ready for planting. That was manifested by the number
of plant leaves that ranges from 5 up.The 10 hectares newly
planted potted seedlings are shown in the photos below.
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The brown color on the leaves are caused by the accumulated dirt |
MAINTENANCE
OF THE PLANTATION
The activities undertaken by partners in the care and maintenance
of the plantation involved regular visits, removal of debris
and barnacles, repairing/arranging the fences and replacing
the dead plants. As of September, 2006 the total number of
seedlings replaced was 3,820 or 1.91%.
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The mangrove plantation |
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Cleaning of leaves to remove trapped dirt |
Poachers were likewise prevented and educated
through Municipal Ordinance No. 2006-061 issued by the Sangguniang
Bayan of Quezon which prohibits a person or group of persons
to destroy/damage the mangrove reforestation project at Barangay
Isugod, Quezon, Palawan and provides penalties thereof.
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People's Organization replacing the dead plants |
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People Organization member conducting monitoring of the plantation
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MONITORING
AND EVALUATION
Progress monitoring is continuously being undertaken by the
staff together with the partner/beneficiaries.Representatives
from the Development Bank of the Philippines also conducted
monitoring and inspection ofthe project progress in the area.
Continuous
patrolling in the plantation area is also one of the monitoring
activities regularly done by the People's Organization.
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The project staff conducting monitoring at the plantation |
Click this link to view the Project Accomplishment Report as of September 2006
See earlier Isugod Mangrove Reforestation Report
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