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I. BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY

Location

The Municipality of Dumalag belongs to the

4th class municipality and is located at the southern

portion of the province of Capiz. It is bounded in

the north by the municipalities of Mambusao,

Sigma and Dao; on the northwest by the

municipality of Jamindan, in the west by the

municipality of Tapaz; in the south by the

municipalities of Bingawan and Passi City; in the east and south east by the municipality

of Dumarao and on the east by the municipality of Cuartero. Located at coordinates 11°

18´ 04ʺ north latitude and 122° 37´ 1.5ʺ east longitude. The municipality can be reach by

all types of land transportation and is about forty five (45) kilometer from Roxas City the

province’s capital.

Area

The municipality comprised nineteen (19) barangays including the poblacion. It

covers a total land area of 11,062.58 hectares of which 9,048.10 hectares is classified

as Alienable and Disposable and 2,014.48 hectares classified as timberland/forestland.

Out of the nineteen (19) barangays, eleven (11) barangays are within alienable and

disposable and eight (8) barangays with timberland area. Large timberland area can be

found in the barangays of Dolores, San Miguel, San Agustin.

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Slope and Topography

The topography of the municipality ranges

from plain to gently sloping mountains with most of

the area being hilly. The municipality topographic

features range from relatively flat to gently sloping (0-

8%), moderately sloping (8-18%), higher steep

sloping mountains (18%-30%) and very steep sloping

(30-50% and above) areas.

The slope categories of the municipality shows that a

SLOPE
1093.66
2695.2
total of 2,695.2 hectares or 24.09 % falls in 0-18% slope;
3478.91
0-18% 3,794.79 or 34.30% falls within 18 – 30% slope; and
> 18-30 %
> 30-50 % 4,572.57 hectares or 41.33% falls within 30 – 50% and
> 50 %
above slope.
3794.79

The highest portion of the municipality is

located at the peak of Mt. Panginraon with an

elevation of 431 meters above sea level and the

lowest portion of the municipality is located at Brgy.

San Roque with elevation of 26 meters above sea

level.
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Vegetative Cover

The remaining area densely covered with

natural vegetation is located at Mt. Panginraon

in barangays Dolores and San Miguel

supplemented by introduce species like

mahogany and gmelina through DENR

reforestation project and bamboos introduced by

occupants. In barangay San Agustin there are

still patches of natural grown trees and tree

936.17 916.65 Brushland/
1000
Grassland plantation also introduced by DENR. Some
800 Mixed
Prennial areas were issued with Certificate of
600 Natural
Forest Stewardship Contract as tenurial instrument
400 Open
101.08 40.77 Cultivated
200 19.81 for agroforestry production. Based on the
Rice Paddies
0 latest mapping data the vegetative cover of
Vegetative cover
the municipality’s forestland/timberland of

2,014.48 are distributed in the following: 101.08 hectares are brush land/Grass Land,

936.17 are Mixed Perennials, 916.65 are forest, 40.77 are open cultivated, and 19.81

hectares are Rice Paddies covering a total land area of 2,014.48 hectares.

Watersheds

Dumalag is blessed with watersheds that preserved water for rivers and creeks

that supplies potable and irrigation water to the municipality. These are the:

1 Malitbog River Watershed covers an area of 6,871.24 hectares located at the

southern part of the municipality draining barangay Duran and Dolores by

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Malitbog River where its head water emanates from the municipality of

Bingawan, Iloilo pouring its water to Panay River in barangay Dolores;

2 Alipasyawan watershed covering an area of 1,336.49 hectares located at the

eastern part of the municipality, drained by Alipasyawan creek from barangay

San Miguel and empty its water to Panay River in the barangay Sto. Angel;

3 Mapanag watershed covering an area of 2,553.82 hectares is located at the

northern part of the municipality draining the barangays of San Agustin, San

Rafael, Sta. Carmen, Sto. Rosario, Sta. Rita, Sta Monica, Consolacion and Sta.

Cruz by Mapanag creek and empty its water to Panay River in barangay Angub

in Cuartero;

4 Calumangan watershed with an area of 639.74 hectares is located at the

western most part of the municipality draining barangays San Martin and Sta

Teresa by Calamangan creek to Panay River;

5 Langayan watershed with an area of 700.14 hectares located at the central part

of the municipality draining the barangays of San Martin, portion of San

Agustin, portion of Sta. Teresa and Concepcion by Langayan creek to Panay

River;

6 Lisdon watershed covers an area of 1,592.49 hectares which of the area is

drained by Lisdon creek from barangay San Miguel supplying water to suhot

spring pouring its water to Panay River at barangay Dolores. The water

generated by northeastern part of the watershed specifically barangay

Poblacion, Sto. Angel, and San Jose is absorbed by Panay River that cut

across the municipality.

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7 Tiniklan watershed covers an area of 1,247.66 hectares with half of the area is

drained by Tiniklan creek from the barangays of San Agustin and San Roque

in the west to Panay River in barangay San Jose. The water generated by

eastern part of the watershed coming from barangays Consolancion, Sta. Cruz

and Sto. Nino is directly absorbed by Panay River which cut across the

municipality.

8 Casian watershed covering an area of 372.65 hectares is located at the

western most part of the municipality bordering the municipality of Tapaz with

its head water situated at barangays Sta. Petronila, Tapaz draining the

barangay of Sta. Teresa to Panay River.

9 Kalidkid watershed with an area of 270.40 hectares is located at barangay

Dolores where the municipality source its potable water tap by Dumalag Water

District supplying the whole municipality and neighboring barangays of Dolores,

San Roque, San Jose, and Sto. Angel. Kalidkid is drained by Kalidkid creek to

Panay River

10 Togison watershed covering an area of 186.19 hectares is located at barangay

Concepcion having been drained by Togison creek to Panay River

Drainage

Panay River cut across the municipality of Dumalag and serve as the water

spillway of Malitbog river and nine creeks, the Mapanag, Alipasyawan, Calumangan,

Langayan, Lisdon, Kalidkid, Casian, Togison and Tiniklan. These river and creeks

drains the whole municipality and is also the source of potable water supply for

domestic and for irrigation purposes

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Climate

The municipality belongs to third climatic type which season not very pronounced

relatively dry from November to April and wet during the rest of the year.

The Municipality of Dumalag is known for its biological diversity in terms of flora

and fauna. Assessments related to biodiversity were and are being conducted in the

area by different institutions. Unfortunately, this rich natural heritage has been affected

and is still under threat by illegal hunting, kaingin and illegal poaching activities.

Rapid biodiversity survey assessment during the conduct of cave assessment by

the DENR-R6 sometime in 2008 and result of the community mapping last October

2014 by FLUP composite teams from the DENR-R6 and LGU of Dumalag shows that

the municipality particularly within the barangays of Dolores, San Miguel, Duran, San

Aguntin, San Martin, Sta Theresa and San Roque have a number of naturally grown

species for both flora and fauna with some belongs to Philippine endemics (found only

in the Philippines).

Noteworthy among the list are plants species of high medicinal, ecological and

economic values to include Hauili (Ficus septica Burm. f. var. septica), Dalunot

(Pepturus arborescens (Link) C. B. Rob.), Pandakaki (Ervatamia pandacaqui (Poir)

Pich.), Banato (Mallotus philippinensis (Lamk.) Muell.-Arg), Lipang (Dendrocnide

meyeniana (Walp.), Narra (Pterocarpus indicus Willd.) , Nito (Lygodium flexuosum (L.)

Sm.) Bamboo and Fern spp. all of which are under threatened due to the presence of

squatters, timber poachers, kaingineros, and plant collectors.

Faunal assessment on the other hand shows the presence of Birds e.g.,

Philippine Bulbul (Hypsipetes philippinus), Yellow-Vented Bulbul (Pycnonotus

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urostictus) which are endemic and others such as Balinsasayaw (Collocalia exculenta ),

Asian Glossy starlings (Aplonis panayensis), Jungle Fowl, Owl spp., etc.; Reptiles to

include Gecko (Gecko gecko), Monitor Lizard, Mammals: Bats, Monkey and Wild pig

species and others like insects, crabs, fishes.

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II. RATIONALE OF THE STUDY

This study was conducted by the researchers to assess the current situation of

wildlife preservation in Capiz in order for us to determine the problems caused by

human activities. It is also necessary for us to formulate a feasible solution and an

action plan to help our community.

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III. CURRENT SITUATIONNAIRE/SCENARIO

Condition of forests

Dumalag has a classified

timberland/forestland area of 2,014.48 hectares

or 18.21% of the municipality total land area.

This forestland is further classified into: a)

Protection forest covering 1,316.75 hectares or

65.36% of total forestland, and b) Production

forest covering 697.73 hectares or 34.64% the total forestland.

This 2,014.48 hectares of forestland is distributed to eight (8) barangays out of

the nineteen (19) barangays of Dumalag. Based on the latest data gathered on the

vegetative cover of the municipality’s forestland/timberland 101.08 hectares are brush

land/Grass Land, 936.17 are Mixed Perennials, 916.65 are forest, 40.77 are open

cultivated, and 19.81 hectares are Rice.

Forests and Forestland Assets

Natural assets abound in the forest land are

spring water, caves, rivers and creeks, flora and

fauna, metallic and non-metallic deposit which

are potential for eco-tourism promotion and

development to boost local economy. Bamboo

plantation lies around the area are the primary

source of raw materials for bamboo crafts and engineered bamboo furniture.
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Mount Panginra-on considered as local protected area located at Barangay

Dolores towering 431 meters above sea level served as watershed area of Dumalag

Water District where the source of water supply of Dumalag emanates

Caves which can also be found within

the timberland/forestland serves as sanctuary

for some wildlife such as but not limited to bats,

birds, snakes, etc.

Dumalag forestland also house different

kind of plant species like Hauili (Ficus septica Burm. Var. septic), Amamali (Leea

guineensis G. Don), Dalunot (Pepturus arborescens Link C. B. Rob.) Antipolo

(Artocarpus blancoi (Elm). Merr.) Banato (Mallotus philippensis (Lamk.) Muell.-Arg)

Nato, Dao (Dracontomelon dao), Philippine Teak (Tectona philippinensis,) Narra

(Pterocarpus indicus) Batino (Alstonia macrophylla Wallich ex G. Don), Dita (Astonia

scholaris (Linn.) R. Br.), Kalantas (Toona calantas Merr. & Rolfe.), Lanete (Wrightia

pubescens), Katmon (Dellenia indica Blanco), Pili (Canarium ovatum Engl), Talisay

(Terminalia cattapa) and many more to mention a few.

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IV. DISCOVERED PROBLEMS AND CORRESPONDING CONSEQUENCES

The problems and issues that beset forest conservation often focus on the loss of

natural forests due to different land uses and practices. These problems and issues is

brought about by increasing poverty in the lowland which pushes farmers to migrate to

upland for economic gain and food production which resulted to the denudation

(clearing, illegal cutting/timber poaching, kaingin and charcoal making) and settlement

in forestlands. Activities such as these further brought complicating problems placing

the community to higher risk to disaster (flood, soil erosion, landslides, etc.) degradation

of water sources and increase boundary conflicts/land claims.

The loss of a bundle of ecosystem services, especially those provided by

forests, will have a profound impact on the local poor, as deforestation and forest

degradation decrease human well-being. As forest cover continues to degrade and to

disappear, the human development index has been rising consistently in some of the

rural countryside.

Recent government approaches with most of the forestland areas were placed

under various state tenurial allocations (FLMA, ISF, CBFM, Co-Management, etc.) the

issues underlying forestland management are expected to be dealt with on a shared

and collective basis by all stakeholders and not by a single agency beneficiary. These

approaches have focused solely on forests rather than on the landscapes in which

forests, woodlands and trees reside. There has to be new ways of looking at land use

which recognize the complexities of land use systems and the ecosystem services

which support them.

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V. INTERVIEWS AND RESEARCHES

INTERVIEW

1. Are there opportunities for improved forest and forestland management?

Respondent A:

The heightened level of LGU awareness and preparedness ( vis-a-vis climate

change concerns), present new windows of opportunities to leverage for both

internal and external mobilization of resources. Nature tourism, renewable energy as

value-added opportunity to forest management are clearly within the sights of the local

government and national government agencies as well. The baseline for current

programs and initiatives show to some extent, the level of resource commitment and

mobilization towards the development of forest and forestland of Dumalag. The

preparation of the Forest Land Use plan is timely and provide opportunity to improve the

forest and forestland (FFL)

2. What is LGU’s Vision, Mission, Goals and Objectives on its Forests and Forestlands?

Respondent B:

Vision

A municipality benefiting from sustainable forest resources management in

partnership with stakeholders promoting ridge to reef ecologically some interventions.

Mission

Ensuring preservation and conservation of natural resources and protection of its

nature-based tourism through sound environmental principles of governance.

Goal
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Making Dumalag an environment-friendly town upholding proper forest land uses

and resource management in its pursuit of effective local Administration.

OBJECTIVES

- Restoration/ Reforestation of denuded forest within the planning period;

- Provision of Infra-Support system to minimize effects of natural calamities;

- Protection of watershed reforestation areas;

- Institution of strong partnership with stakeholders;

- Provision of livelihood activity among on-site stakeholders;

- Promotion of identified potential nature-tourism;

3. What are the strategies or recommended strategies to be used in order to preserve

wildlife?

Respondent C:

Zoning

The forestland is zoned into two areas: the protection zone with an area of

1,316.75 hectares (50% above slope and 1000 meters above elevation) and the

Production zone covering 697.73 hectares. Zonified protection areas include the

watershed, water source, rivers and creeks, eco-tourism, biodiversity and forests while

in the production areas, communal forest area (agro-forestry) includes Bamboo

Plantation, fuel wood and timber. Moreover, the proposed land uses under protection

zone are river easement 40 meters (96.09 has.), Biodiversity Conservation Zone

(874.40 has), Multi-storey- agro-refo (279.18 has.), staple food (1.19 has.), Tree

Plantation (65.89 has.) and Eco-tourism. In the production area the proposed land uses
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are Food and fuel wood production (645.02 has.), Staple food, (17.53 has.) tree

plantation (35.19 has.) and Eco-tourism

Allocation of Open Access Forestland

The total forestland area is 2014.476 and of this figure 1,292.796 hectares

identified as open access excluding the 559.98 hectares assigned for Integrated Social

Forestry (ISF) distributed in seven barangays with FFL and 168.98 hectares for CBFMA

in Brgy. San Miguel. The CBFMA however was called off for the reason that subject

lands have claimants with land title. Based on the vegetative cover, open access

comprises Brushland/grassland( 79.27 has.), Mixed perennials (680.90 has.), Natural

forest (648.26 has.), Open/cultivated (35.73 has.) and rice paddies (17.62 has.)

Prioritization of Municipal watershed

The preparation of the FLUP is anchored on the basis of proper use of forest and

forestland and the natural resources within it. This includes water that supports life. The

municipality has identified ten (10) major watershed areas having been drained by rivers

or creeks which will be the subject of development as major sources of water supply.

Number one in the list is Mt. Panginraon which is the major source of potable water that

supply for the whole municipality and the immediate surrounding barangays. It is also

the source of water that supplies Suhot Spring Resort. Second is Mt. Agnato which the

head water of Mapanag creek and Tiniklan creek that supply water to irrigate

downstream barangays. Third in a row is Malitbog river watershed where farmers of

Brgy. Duran depend on its water for their irrigation canal to water their farms. Other

watersheds also need improvements but priority shall be the first three river system.
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4. Are there delineation in the protection and production of forestlands?

Respondent D:

Dumalag forestland covers a total aggregate area of 2,014.48 hectares

distributed in eight (8) barangays of the municipality. The presence of natural forest

stock in high elevation and steep slopes of Mt. Panginraon located at Barangay

Dolores, Mt Agmasibis in Barangay San Roque and Mt. Agnato in Barangay San

Agustin and other areas covering a total area of 1,316.75 hectares needs to be

delineated as Protection Forest to preserve and protect the remaining forest assets.

The remaining 697.73 hectares shall be designated as Production Forest

Tenure issuance

For areas delineated under the Production Forest may be issued with Community

Based Forest Management Agreement (CBFMA) to actual occupants and surrounding

community having been organized into an association or cooperative to take the

responsibility of management and development of the area.

For Protection Forest areas may be placed under the co-management between

DENR, LGU and other sector with high concern in the preservation of the environment.

Protection of existing natural forest

Existing natural forest found in Mt. Panginraon, Mt. Agmasibis and Mt. Agnato

maybe preserve through the issuance of Municipal Proclamation/Ordinance such as

Watershed reservation, Critical habitat and Tourism zone, etc.

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5. Are there plans to rehabilitate and develop grasslands, brush lands and cultivated

forestlands?

Respondent E:

Introduction of indigenous fast growing species in open and grassland areas,

enrichment planting in brush land areas shall be implemented in the designated

protection forest as part of the rehabilitation and development approaches. For areas

designated as production forest, the approach shall be agroforestry to enhance income

and livelihood to occupants in the area.

6. Are there actions to conserve and develop water production areas and biodiversity

resources

Respondent F:

Massive conduct of reforestation and enrichment planting through Assisted

Natural Regeneration (ANR) in watershed areas within forestland through the support of

DENR, the community and other stakeholders (DWD and Municipal/provincial tourism,

etc.) Establishment and management of municipal nursery and Identification and

improvement of river banks and creeks. Protection and conservation of natural

resources and preservation of natural critical habitat

Protection and conservation of natural resources

Considering the high biodiversity value of flora and fauna confines within

Forestland(Protection) area of Dumalag, it is imperative to develop a biodiversity

conservation program to ensure continued survival of this unique biodiversity at least

inside the vicinity of the Forest protection zone. Biodiversity may be preserved,
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protected and conserved by preserving the natural habitat. The use of endemic species

for reforestation shall be given the utmost priority in order to restore back its original

state which eventually serve as support system to the remaining faunal population in

the area.

Linkaging with research and other related institutions for further study of the

whole forestland area will be needed to be able come up with a more concrete

management interventions. In addition to the fact that the forest protection area serves

as source of the potable water system and irrigation use by the majority population of

Brgy. Dolores and Poblacion, Dumalag, Capiz. Not to mention its vital role on the eco-

tourism industry which is located adjacent and/or within the forestland area.

Preservation of natural critical habitat

The conduct of further study aims to determine the possibility of declaring certain

portion of the area as critical habitat considering the high biodiversity regard of the area.

In the meantime, massive IEC and awareness campaign shall be adopted awaiting the

result of the study.

Implementation of local laws on wildlife protection and preservation

Immediate action by regulation of the illegal activities within the FFL protection

area shall be undertaken through creation and strengthening of Bantay Gubat/Bukid,

Wildlife Enforcement Officers(WEO), and Cave Enforcement Officers in collaboration

with the DENR and other Gas, Academe, PNP, NGOs, POs. To sustain the organized

law enforcement groups, capability trainings/seminars shall be conducted by the

municipality in collaboration with DENR and other agencies. The Local Government of
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Dumalag shall pass additional ordinances/resolutions in support to the implementation

of wildlife and preservation activities.

7. Are there any nature based tourism development?

Respondent G:

The presence of natural beauty spots with aesthetic value such as waterfalls,

caves, cold spring, and natural forests shall be developed for eco-tourism purposes.

Resources inherent thereto shall be preserved in accordance with the national and local

laws on tourism. Proper management of the areas within the FFL endowed with

instinctive assets for tourism will be reinforced by formulating local tourism management

plan.

8. Do you have technical strategies in mind?

Respondent H:

Non timber production

Vegetation in the forest area is classified as timber and non-timber. A variety of

non-timber such as bamboo, rattan, coconut, “banban”, coffee thrives in the area for

production and the source of livelihood for on-site stakeholders. Development of agro-

forestry and communal forest within the designated production area shall be projected

within the planning period. Likewise, skills training of upland farmers/stakeholders of the

new farming and agroforestry technology including nursery development shall be

conducted. Introduction of livelihood/income generating activities among the

stakeholders shall be the principal concern to improve the quality of life.

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9. What is the rate on the vulnerability of the forestlands and wildlife?

Respondent I:

Since we have high threat level and low adaptive capacity then our RELATIVE

VULNERABILTY is HIGH

Sensitivity assessment to environmental hazard, exposure and threats of climate

change impact i.e. flooding and landslide particularly in economic (Agri-forestry sector)

shows a high threat level elevation, topography, no river control, natural water ways

blocked, cutting of trees in forest and forest land, sand and gravel extraction quarrying

and denuded area. The adaptive capacity of analysis of this sector revealed high threat

level with low adaptive capacity status. A need to increase the LGUs capacity is crucial

in order to decrease relative vulnerability to drivers of climatic change

RESEARCHES

Major issues, needs and threats associated with the different resources present
in the forest and forest land area are continued forest degradation, weak LGU
institutional capacity, boundary conflict and unregulated resource extraction/exploitation.
Moreover, the undesirable practices of settlers/squatters in the area resulted to illegal
cutting, slash and burn, timber poaching, charcoal making, illegal hunting, destruction of
tourism resources thereby making the community prone to environmental hazards i.e.
flooding and landslide.

The FLUP of LGU-Dumalag aspires to attain its goal in making Dumalag an

environment-friendly town upholding proper forest land uses and resource management
in its pursuit of effective local administration. It specifically aims to restore/ reforest
denuded forest within the planning period; provide Infra-support system to minimize
effects of natural calamities; protect watershed reforestation into agro-forestry areas;
institute strong partnership with stakeholders; provide livelihood and communal activity
among on-site stakeholders and promote identified potential nature-tourism.

Based on the identified issues and concerns, the FLUP will embark on the
following strategies: zoning and allocation of protection and production forest area,
implementation of forests resources management and inventory and regulation of
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unsound practices in the FFL area (forest); Development and co-management under
various states of tenurial allocations; Development into agro-forestry and communal
forest (Non-timber); Implementation of local laws on wildlife protection and preservation
and other tourism related resources (biodiversity and nature-based tourism);
Stabilization of major river bank and massive upland reforestation (flooding and
landslide).

Analysis on sensitivity to exposure and threats of climate change impact i.e.

flooding and landslide in agri-forestry sector shows a high threat level triggered by low
elevation, topography, no river control, natural water ways blocked, cutting of trees in
forest and forest land, sand and gravel extraction, quarrying and denuded forest and
forestland. The adaptive capacity of this sector will be increased so that relative
vulnerability to climate change hazards will be minimized.

Under advocacy plan, cross cutting strategies include the following components:
specific information, education and communication (IEC) campaign, meetings,
community assemblies, and focused group discussions (FGD) to facilitate dialogues
and mobilization between and among various stakeholders; Capacity Building aimed at
providing stakeholders with knowledge and skills necessary in carrying out
developmental activities; print and broadcast media for carrying out massive
communication campaigns or creating public awareness to various stakeholders;
building partnerships among LGUs, CSOs, private institutions, communities, for sharing
of resources, skills, and expertise.

The organizational structure and operations in support of FLUP implementation

and other environmental related activities should be spearheaded by the MENRO.
Under this set up, there are three support services namely: Environmental Management
Services (EMS), Mining Resources Management Services (MRMS) and Forest
Management Services (FMS). The function of EMS includes Regulation of Waste
Materials, Conduct Community Assembly/consultation and in close coordination with the
MENRO; the task of MRMS is to regulate small scale mining (mineral extraction i.e
guano, phosphate, lime and limestone) Sand and Gravel, Quarry; and the FMS will
focus on forest conservation and development management of forest resources;

The Local Government Unit of Dumalag sees the need aside from its
responsibility as provided for under Republic Act No. 7160 to share in the protection of
the environment, to take steps in assessing the current situation of Forest and Forest
Land (FFL) to determine the existing and potential threats and opportunities for
development.
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VI. PROPOSALS/SOLUTIONS YOU WANT TO CREATE

Name of Activity Budget or People Time Frame Assessment

Materials Involved

Needed
1. Symposium  Snacks  DENR November  Monitoring

and Seminars  Projector  LGU’s 13 - 16 and

focused on  Laptop  Citizens in evaluation

educating the the system

 Audio-Visual
citizens regarding community
Aids
the importance of
(Php 500)
wildlife

preservation

VII. CONCLUSION
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1. The municipality is blessed with natural landscapes such as springs waterfalls,

caves and lakes of high value for ecotourism and other resources like flora and fauna
will improve local economy.

2. The Local Government Unit of Dumalag and its citizens should recognize the
importance of forest and wildlife resources.

3. Law enforcement is one of the weaknesses that have remained a prevalent

concern for the local and national government.

VIII. RECOMMENDATION
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1. The researchers recommend the utilization of springs waterfalls, caves and

lakes of high value for ecotourism and other resources like flora and fauna that will
improve local economy.

2. The researchers recommend the application of the Forest Land Use Plan
(FLUP) as a tool in the proper management of forest and wildlife resources.

3. The researchers recommend the mobilization and empowerment of the local

and national government and also the community in the proper enforcement of the law.

IX. REFLECTION
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I recommend that it would be beneficial to incorporate natural community and

biodiversity planning early in the planning process, at all levels. State agencies should

create minimum standards and provide technical assistance to prospective preservation

plans. It is also important that the community is aware of threats their environment is

facing in order to preserve areas and make them as functionally healthy as possible.

–Phoebe Borja

Protecting wildlife resources should be prioritized because nowadays many

species are declining because of unsustainable levels of hunting, fishing and

harvesting. Others are being driven toward extinction to support the international wildlife

trade, or killed when they come into direct conflict with humans and livestock.

–Ludaiza Derramas

Human actions threaten wildlife in two main ways: by destroying and damaging

the places where species live, and by using them in ways that are unsustainable. Vast

areas of natural habitat continue to be lost to agriculture, urban sprawl, mining and

infrastructure, or are suffering from the effects of pollution, introduced species that often

out-compete native wildlife, and, increasingly, climate change.

–Lee Dorado

During the conduct of this study I have realized that if we will not protect our

wildlife, the earth's riches and beauty would be gone in a blink of an eye. Wildlife
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protection is essential because if the species of flora and fauna are gone, it will be

impossible to study and learn from them. Unfortunately, a lot of wildlife has disappeared

from earth due to human activities. We should always keep in mind that extinction is

forever and that we should act now before it’s too late.

-Melleine Repil

Group Reflection

Wildlife is a precious gift of God to this planet. The term ‘wildlife’ not only caters

to wild animals but also takes into account all undomesticated lifeforms including birds,

insects, plants, fungi and even microscopic organisms. For maintaining a healthy

ecological balance on this earth, animals, plants and marine species are as important

as humans. Each organism on this earth has a unique place in food chain that helps

contribute to the ecosystem in its own special way. But, sadly today, many of the

animals and birds are getting endangered. The natural habitats of animals and plants

are being destroyed for land development and farming by humans. Poaching and

hunting of animals for fur, jewellery, meat and leather are other great factors

contributing to wildlife extinction. If soon, no stringent steps are taken to save wildlife, it

would not be long when they will find a place only on the list of extinct species. And that

would not be all! The extinction of wildlife species will certainly have a fatal impact on

human race as well. So, for us as humans, it becomes a great responsibility to save the

wildlife, our planet and most importantly, our own selves.

X. APPENDICES

QUESTIONNARE
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QUESTIONS YES NO
1. Do you still have plans to improve forest and forestlands? √
2. Does the LGU have vision, mission, goals and objectives? √
3. Do you have strategies to be used in order to preserve wildlife? √
4. Are there any other plans other than these strategies? √
5. Are you aware of the allocation of open access forestland? √
6. Do you prioritize municipal watersheds? √
7. Are there delineation in the protection of forestlands? √
8. How about the production of forestlands? √
9. Is there a tenure issuance in the protection of existing natural √

forest?
10 Are there any plans to rehabilitate grasslands, brush lands and √

. cultivated forestlands?
11 How about the development of grasslands, brush lands and √

. cultivated forestlands?
12 Are there actions in conservation and development of water √

. production areas?
13 How about in biodiversity resources? √

.
14 Are there any actions regarding the preservation of natural critical √

. habitat?
15 Are the local laws properly implemented on wildlife protection and

. preservation?
16 Are there any nature based tourism development? √

.
17 Are there any technical strategies? √

.
18 Are the forestlands and wildlife vulnerable to threats? √

PHOTOS WITH CAPTION:

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Giving of instructions on how to Respondents of the

answer the questionnare questionnare.

BIODATA:

Phoebe D. Borja

piborji28@gmail.com

09301354783
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PERSONAL PROFILE
Birthday : August 28, 2001
Age : 17 years old
Address : Albar Rolling Hills Subd. Lawaan, Roxas City
Status : Single
Father’s Name : Edwin C. Borja
Mother’s Name : Regina D. Borja

EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
Junior High School : Filamer Christian University (2008 – 2014)
Elementary : Filamer Christian University

Ludaiza Jestel F. Derramas

jxstxl@gmail.com

09123948760

PERSONAL PROFILE
Birthday : December 4, 2001
Age : 16 years old
Address : Lawaan, Roxas City
Status : Single
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Father’s Name : Ludovico M. Derramas

Mother’s Name : Jessie F. Derramas

EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
Junior High School : Capiz National High School (SOF)
Elementary : Lawaan Elementary School

Lee Dorado

leedorado2918@gmail.com

09151539840

PERSONAL PROFILE
Birthday : July 18, 2002
Age : 16 years old
Address : Tincupon, Panit-an, Capiz
Status : Single
Father’s Name : Nelson Dorado Sr.
Mother’s Name : Lalyn Dorado

EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
Junior High School : Panit-an National High School
Elementary : Tincupon Elementary School
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Melleine Repil

melrepil@gmail.com

09976919970

PERSONAL PROFILE
Birthday : March 29, 2017
Age : 17 years old
Address : Roxas Avenue, Roxas City / Romblon
Status : Single
Father’s Name : Romel Repil
Mother’s Name : Renaleine Repil

EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
Junior High School : Don Carlos M. Meijas Memorial National High

School
Elementary : San Fernando Elementary School
REFERENCES:

Borja, E. (2018). Forest Land Use Plan Municipality of Dumalag Capiz. 1-46

Kotiyal, P. (2018). Reasons Why We Need to Save Wildlife. Retrieved from

https://www.tourmyindia.com/blog/reasons-to-save-wildlife/
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