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 MUNICIPAL FOREST LAND USE PLAN
Local Government of Bucloc
Province of Abra

APPROVAL SHEET

Recommending Approval for the LGU

HON ^EUGENE C. CELLO HON. GW ,EL B. CARDENAS

Municipal Vice Mayor (Linicipal Mayor
Bucloc, Abra Bucloc, Abra
Date Date

Check and Verified by:

Approved:

ENGR. LLPH C. PABLO. DPA, Env.P.

Regional Director yf
DENR-CAR V
Date /WIT- ^
 FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE MUNICIPAL FOREST LAND USE
PLAN
OF BUCLOC, ABRA

This Memorandum of Agreement made and executed by and between:

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources of Region -

Cordillera Administrative Region, with office address at DENR Compound, Pacdal,
Baguio City, herein represented by its Regional Director ENGR. RALPH C. PABLO,
DPA, Env. P and hereinafter referred to as DENR; and

The Municipal Local Government of Bucloc, Abra with office address at

Lamao, Bucloc, Abra herein represented by its Municipal Mayor, HON. GYBEL B.
CARDENAS, and hereinafter referred to as LGU - Bucloc;

WITNESSETH

WHEREAS, under Executive Order No. 192 (1987), the Department of

Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is the primary government agency
responsible for the sustainable development and management of the country’s
environment and natural resources;

WHEREAS, Local Government Units (LGUs) under RA 7160, the Local

Government Code of 1991, are mandated to share with the national government the
responsibility in the maintenance of ecological balance within their territorial
jurisdictions, including the devolution of certain forest management functions of DENR
to the LGUs;

WHEREAS, about 5,812.25 hectares land area are legally-classified as

forestlands, which are declared as needed for forestry purposes and include both
production and protection forests;

WHEREAS, on April 23, 2013, the DENR, and LGU Bucloc agreed to formulate
and legitimize a Forest Land Use Plan (FLUP) at the municipal level following
transparent, accountable, and participatory processes involving other local stakeholders
with technical assistance from the Friends of the Environment for Development and
Sustainability

WHEREAS, the FLUP defines technical and governance strategies to conserve

forests, water and biodiversity resources; increase food and fiber production; direct and
focus public and private investments; eliminate or significantly reduce conflicts among
various stakeholders; protect rights and lives, settlements and public infrastructures;

WHEREAS, the Sangguniang Bayan of Bucloc adopted the Municipal Forest

Land Use Plan through a Sangguniang Bayan Resolution No. 13 dated September 26,
2016;

WHEREAS, said plan was affirmed by the DENR - CAR Regional Director on
_______after review and endorsement of CENRO Bangued and the PENRO of
Abra;

NOW THEREFORE, the DENR and the Municipal Local Government of Bucloc,
being the government agencies responsible for the protection and management of the
forests and forestlands of Bucloc, hereby enter into thi^s Memorandum of Agreement for
the joint implementation of the Municipal Forest Land Use Plan under the following
terms and conditions:

A. The legitimized and approved Municipal Forest land Use Plan of Bucloc, Abra
as the Basis of Protecting, Managing, and Developing Forests and Forestlands

1. The parties agree that the allocation of forest and forestlands in Bucloc, Abra,
their protection, management, development and utilization shall be jointly
implemented by DENR and LGU - Bucloc in accordance with the legitimized (by
Sangguniang Bayan) and approved (by the DENR) copy of the Municipal Forest
Land Use Plan;

2. The parties agree to apply transparent, accountable, and participatory processes in

reviewing and issuing tenure instruments; in declaring preservations and
proclamations of forests and forestlands for certain purposes; in planning and
budgeting financial and logistical support for the joint planning, implementation
and monitoring of the Municipal Forest land Use Plan;

3. The parties agree to review environmental impact statements and issue required
Environmental Compliance Certificates (ECCs) or Certificate of Non-Coverage
(CNC) of all public and private environmentally-sensitive infrastructures such as
major roads and establishments of monoculture plantations in the context of the
Municipal Forest Land Use Plan of Bucloc;

4. The parties agree that any change in the approved land use allocation in forests
and forestlands and in the granting of tenure and allocation instruments should be
done through amendments of the FLUP and done through transparent,
accountable and participatory processes, the mechanics of which shall be
prescribed by the Sangguniang Bayan of Bucloc upon recommendation by the
Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Council; and

5. The parties agree that the enforcement of forestry laws and regulations shall be
consistent with the approved FLUP.

B. General Principles in Reviewing the Grant of Tenure and Declaration or

Proclamation of Allocation Instruments in Forest and Forestlands:

1. The grant of tenure, allocation and utilization instruments, permits, and ECCs or
CNCs inside the forests and forestlands of Bucloc shall be in accordance with the
legitimized and approved FLUP and shall follow the basic principles of good
environmental governance. The tenure, ECCs/CNCs, allocation and utilization
instruments/permits shall be issued by DENR pursuant to the powers granted to it
by existing laws, but the issuance of the same shall be done only after the
comments of the LGU shall have been obtained within a period of two weeks.

2. The LGU comments shall be based on consultations with the concerned local
stakeholders, the Barangay Captain(s), the Sangguniang Bayan of Bucloc and the
Municipal Mayor. The LGU shall expedite the review of all
tenure/allocation/ECCs/CNCs instruments referred to it by the DENR.

3. Said comments by the concerned LGU, though advisory in nature shall be

seriously considered by DENR in issuing tenure, resource use rights, permits,
proclaiming reservations, and ECCs/CNCs.
C. Roles and Responsibilities of DENR and the Municipal Government of
Bucloc

C.l The DENR shall:

1. Provide assistance to Bucloc LGU in developing the annual work and financial
plan for implementing its legitimized and approved MFLUP especially in
developing and implementing the enforcement and forest protection activities;

2. Together with Bucloc LGU, develop key indicators, standards, schedules, and
protocols for multi-sectoral annual evaluation of the MFLUP implementation;

3. Review and approved applications for tenure instruments or proclaim

reservations and other allocations in forests and forestlands based on the
legitimized and approved MFLUP and endorsement of the Honorable Mayor and
Sangguniang Bayan. As necessary, assist the LGU in facilitating the
requirements for the application of various tenure instruments;

4. Review and issue utilization permits, ECCs or CNCs, to qualified applicants only
after comments and endorsement of the LGU as above described;

5. Consistent with the legitimized and approved MFLUP, enter into Co-Management
Agreement with the Municipal Government of Bucloc especially for community
watershed areas and other identified forest and forestlands within the
municipality;

C.2 The LGU Bucloc shall:

1. Enter into co-management agreements to close all open access forests and
forestlands in Bucloc;
2. Review and provide the necessary recommendations and comments to DENR-
CAR applications for tenure, allocation and utilization instruments, permits, and
ECCs/CNCs in forests and forestlands of Bucloc;
3. Pass necessary resolutions and ordinances for the effective and timely
implementation of the legitimized and approved FLUP and enforcement of
forestry and natural resources regulations in the municipality;

4. Mandate the office of the Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Office
(MENRO) to be the main responsibility center for implementing the FLUP;

5. Organize and chair the Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Council
that will regularly meet to review and provide oversight in the implementation of 1
FLUP including the activities of the community-based forest protection teams and 41
natural resources regulations as stipulate in the Environment Code of the
municipality;

6. As part of the implementation of the FLUP initiate and institutionalize an

extensive IEC campaign for the effective protection, management and
development of its forests and forestlands;

7. In support of community forestry and community-based forestry initiatives,

develop and implement an extension, incentives, and support system for upland
farmers, indigenous people’s schools, volunteer groups and other local
stakeholders to encourage planting of tree crops and other high value perennial
crops;

8. Plan, design, and construct farm to market roads in forests and forestlands with
 increased food and fiber production among upland farmers, IPs and other local
stakeholders;

9. Together with the DENR-CAR, private sector, civil society groups and other
stakeholders, organize and conduct investment fora in support to the FLUP
implementation;

10. Initiate resolution or mediation of conflicts arising from FFL

protection, management, and development activities especially those with respect
to those arising from boundary conflicts, overlapping claims, illegal activities and
other forms of negative externalities;

11. Coordinate with LGU of Sallapadan for the protection of disputed and
overlapping boundary claims;

12. As part of the MENR office and FLUP implementation, set-up and establish an
area where regular updates, information, schedules, expenditures, targets,
responsible persons, and other data could easily be seen and accessed by local
stakeholders who want to know about the FLUP implementation of Bucloc; and
13. Allocate every year at least 5% of its Development Fund to sustain the
implementation of the FLUP key activities.

D. Commitment to Work as Partners and as One

The DENR and the Municipal Officers of Bucloc fully believes that they have a
common responsibility to ensure the sustainable development of the forests and
forestlands of Bucloc for themselves, for their children, and for the generations yet to
come.

The preparation, affirmation and legitimization of their FLUP represent a major step
towards this goal.

They, therefore, declare their total support to the effective implementation of the
FLUP and to work as one.

Any officer, whether from the DENR or LGU of Bucloc, who deliberately refuses to
implement the letter and spirit of the Municipal Forest Land Use Plan, or who refuses
to abide by this MOA may be administratively liable, upon complaint of any person,
without prejudice to other liabilities under existing laws, rules and regulations.

E. Amendment

This MOA shall be reviewed for improvement and strengthening every two years by
mutual agreement of the parties.

F. Effectivity

This Memorandum of Agreement shall take effect upon the signing of the parties
heretofore.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto set our hands and affix our signature this
_ _ day o f______________________, at Bucloc, Philippines.

THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES

REGION - CAR

F m r r r v 'P
ENGR. RAUtfH C. PABLO, DPA, Eriv. P.
Regional Director ~A

THE MUNICIPALITY OF BUCLOC, ABRA

By

HON. GVBEL B. CARDENAS

micipal Mayor

Signed in the presence of:

DAYAN %>. W \CNANG JANNAS ILgAYQNGAN

Municipal DILG Representative Q iairra^ andrffiwronment

SHIRLEY\T. LEANO ENGR. ERNESTO \IVI. ATON

OIC-CENR Officer I p ENR Officer
 ACKNOWLEDGMENT

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )SS

____________________________________)

BEFORE ME a Notary Public for and in _________this____ day of February, 2017 at

______personally appeared:

Name CTC No. Issued On Issued At

RALPH C. PABLO ______________

GYBEL B. CARDENAS - /t PvaiC

Known to me and known to be the same persons who executed the foregoing instrument
and acknowledged to me that the same is their free and voluntary act and deed and of the
offices they represent.

This instrument consisting of 6 pages, including this page, refers to the Memorandum of
Agreement between the DENR - CAR and the Municipality of Bucloc, Abra and has
been signed by the parties and their witnesses on each and every page thereof.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereby affix my signature and notarial seal on the date and
the place above written.

ATTY______________________
Notary Public
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■ Republic of the Philippines *
Cordillera Administrative Region

I Province of Abra
M U N IC IP A L IT Y OF BUCLOC
C f l lC f O F T H E SA N G O U N U N O B A Y A N

I Resolution No.13
Series of 2016
I ADOPTING THE FOREST LAND USE PLAN (FLUP) FOR CALENDAR
YEAR 2015 - 2019 OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF BUCLOC, ABRA AND
CONCURRED:
I ENDORSING THE APPROVAL BY THE DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES (DENR) CORDILLERA
I /^A a W " ^ ' &CVuv4jU---- ADMINISTRATIVE REGION (CAR), REGIONAL DIRECTOR
HON. SHiRLEY D. BAN ATAO

Comm. Chair, on Health B Social Services B

WHEREAS, presented for adoption and endorsement for approval is the
^ S a n itijiim Forest Land Use Plan (FLUP) of the Municipality of Bucloc,
Province of Abra for calendar year 2015 - 2019 as compiled by
SIDNEY M. BRILLANTES the Department of Environment and Natural Resources(DENR)-
Comm. Chair, on Finance 8 Appropriation Community Environment and Natural Resources Office of

I Bangued, Abra;
WHEREAS, the plan formulation, with the guidance of the Honorable
Mayor GODY H. CARDENAS, was conducted by the FLUP
I HON. ^ANN^
Comm. Chair: on E
t^BAYON GAN
i Natural Resources
Technical Working Group (TWG) composed by the DENR
Personnel, Municipal Department Heads, and the Sangguniang
Bayan Members headed by HONORABLE VICE MAYOR MACBEY
I HON. JERRY M. VALERA
Comm. ChaiprfifhTranspo. B Communication
L. LATAWAN with the strong support of the Barangay Officials,
Community Elders and LAPAT HOLDERS specially during the
field assessment and land use allocation;
I HON.WUNO P. ANNIBAN
.Comm. Chairman ppAgriculture B Coop.
WHEREAS, abreast with the presentation of the TWG, and examining the
substance of the plan, the body found to be directed towards
economic upliftment and sustainable forest management of the
I HON
Comm. C itation
YO
Dev't &
Municipality;

II Ways & Means NOW THEREFORE, on motion of HONORABLE BANNAS B. BAYONGAN,

Chairman, Committee on Environment and Natural Resources,
unanimously carried, BE IT:

II HON. MOtSES%. PUGLAY

Comm. Chair, on Peace B Order B Security RESOLVED FURTHER, to forward copies of the Forest Land Use Plan to the
DENR-CAR, Regional Director for approval through CENRO Bangued and

I |HO
Comm.
•Works B
ENUAGEN
restructure B Public
PENRO Abra.

RESOLVED FINALLY, to forward copies of this resolution to the DENR

I HON AD JR.
Offices, CENRO Bangued, PENRO Abra and Regional Office, Baguio City for
information.
LP/Comm. Chair on Barangay Affairs, Rules

I B Human Rights
Unanimously approved this 26th day of September 2016 by the
Sanggunian Bayan Members assembled in session at the Municipal Session
Hall, Municipal Building, Pob. Lamao, Bucloc, Abra
HON. EGMTOTO^AYONGAN
IPMR/Comm. Chair on Customary Laws
— and Employees Welfare B Appointments Attested by: I Certify to the truth and correctness of

I HON: ENE C. CILLO

Presiding Officer/ Vice Mayor Secretary to the Sanggunian

I Approved:

HON. GYBELB. CARDENAS

Municipal Mayor
 TABLE OF CONTENTS

List of Figures.................................................................................................................................Hi
List of Graphs................................................................................................................................. jv
List of Tables................................................................................................................................ ...

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ................................................................................................................. 1

Chapter 1 Background and Rationale

1.1 Introduction ................................................................................................................7
1.2 History of fhe Forestlands.......................................................................................... 8
1.3 Strategic Importanceof the Forestland.................................................................. 8
1.4 Challenges..................................................................................................................9

Chapter 2 Vision, Mission, Goals and Objectives

2.1 Vision ........................................................................................................................ 11
2.2 Mission......................................................................................................................... 11
2.3 Goals.......................................................................................................................... 11
2.4 Objectives ................................................................................................................ 11

Chapter 3 Scope and Limitation

3.1 Area Covered ...................................................................................................... 13
3.2 Duration of thePlan ................................................................................................13
3.3 Technical Coverage............................................................................................... 13
3.4 Integrated or Landscape Approach in Planning .......................................... 14
3.5 Data Used in Planning .......................................................................................... 14
3.6 Complementation with Other Pla n....................................................................... 14
3.7 Resources Required by the Plan ...........................................................................15

Chapter 4 Methodology
4.1 FLUP Pre-formulation Activities............................................................................... 16
4.2 FLUP Formulation...................................................................................................... 17
4.3 Legitimization............................................................................................................18
4.4 Approval of Plan by DENR .................................................................................. 18
4.5 Integration of the FLUP to the ADSDPP ............................................................18

Chapter 5 Municipal Profile

5.1 Biophysical Profile.................................................................................................... 20
5.2 Socio-economic and Cultural Profile................................................................... 22
5.3 Institutional Profile.................................................................................................... 23

Chapter 6 Situational Analysis and Key Findings

6.1 General Situation of Bucloc Forests and Forestlands (FFL)............................ 25
6.2 Situation of Forest and Forestlands........................................................................ 27
6.3 Tenure Instruments Issued and Current Management System in
the Forests and Forestlands.................................................................................. 31
6.4 Status of Land Uses/Cover in Production and Protection Zones...................... 32
6.5 Municipal Priority Watersheds................................................................................33
Chapter 7 Socio-economic and Key Stakeholders
7.1 Population and Population Density....................................................................... 38
7.2 Forest Dependence and Basic Services.............................................................. 38
7.3 Stakeholders............................................................................................................. 39

Chapter 8 Institutional Situation

8.1 Department of Environment and Natural Resources.......................................... 41
8.2 Municipal Local Government Unit of Bucloc.......................................................41
8.3 Provincial Local Government Unit of Abra...........................................................41

Chapter 9 Summary of Key Issues, Conflicts, Problems, Needs, Investments/

Socio-economic Opportunities
9.1 Summary of Issues and Threats............................................................................. 44
9.2 Institutional and Organizational Issues.................................................................45
9.3 Opportunities............................................................................................................46

Chapter 10 Recommendations and Strategies

10.1 General Strategies................................................................................................. 48
10.2 Technical Strategies...............................................................................................50
10.3 Socio-economic Strategies..................................................................................56
10.4 Institutional Building and Strengthening............................................................ 56

Chapter 11 Organizational Structure and Institutional Arrangement

11.1 Creation and Strengthening of the Municipal Environment and
Natural Resources Office...................................................................................... 59
11.2 Creation and Strengthening of Steering Committee....................................... 61
11.3 Project Management Unit (PMU)........................................................................ 62
11.4 Deployment, Capacitation/Strengthening of DENROs and
Bantay Gubat in each barangay........................................................................63

Chapter 12 Monitoring and Evaluation

12.1 Monitoring and Evaluation Approaches............................................................ 64
12.2 Frequency of Assessment.....................................................................................64
12.3 Reporting and Feed-backing of M & E Results................................................. 65

Chapter 13 Work and Financial Plan

13.1 Five-year Budget....................................................................................................66
13.2 Fund Source............................................................................................................67

Annexes
I. Land Classification Map
II. Vegetative Cover Map
III. Watershed and Drainage Map
IV. Slope Map
V. Elevation Map
VI. T e n u re a n d A llo c a tio n M a p

VII. Proposed and Existing Land Allocation Map

VIII. Infrastructure Map
IX. Settlement/Barangay Map
X. Political/Administrative Map
XI. Geologic Hazard and Risk Map
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The municipality of Bucloc is located in the southeastern part of the Province of

Abra with a total population of about 2,532 individual, living in a total land area of
6,910.55 hectares. About 84% of the land area is classified as timberland or forestland
(5,812.33 hectares). Forest areas extend to the boundaries of the Municipalities of
Sal-lapadan, Daguioman and Boliney. It is highly accessible to people but this does not
mean that the forestsare subjected to human exploitation primarily for economic use
because the management and utilization of forest resources are governed by the
implementation of the Lapat. The forest provides habitat for wildlife species, and at the
same time venue for recreation, source of timber, area for upland farming, cattle
grazing, hunting and gathering of non-timber forest products. All of the four
(4) barangays have larger portions within the classified forestland areas. The
municipality's topography is generally characterized by irregular rugged terrain and
steep slopes. It is separated by several narrow valleys and ridges. Palalaw peak, the
highest peak in the area soars to 1,100 meters above sea level. Bucloc River, being the
major river and several creeks and springs intersect the landform and serve as the
drains of the municipality.

The primary source of income in the locality is farming and other agriculture-based
livelihood activities. Approximately 225.456 hectares or 3.3% of the total land area is
currently used for agriculture such as rainfed and irrigated rice, kaingin area for upland
rice, root and tuber crops and some are under-developed farm lands. The major
agricultural products are rice, root crops, banana, and mango while, corn, vegetables
and other fruit trees are also grown as minor crops.

At present, Bucloc still managed to have a good forest cover. This is directly
accounted to the strict adherence and implementation of the Lapat System which the
local folks strongly believe. Timber harvesting for house construction and other cultural
and social needs and gathering of rattan are permitted under the Lapat System while
gathering of fuelwood and other non-timber forest products (NTFP) are harvested
without any permit. Fuelwood gathering, forest fire and slash and burn agriculture are
among the activities that contributed to forest loss in the municipality. The natural forest
cover in 12 sub-watersheds of Bucloc decreased by an average of 6% from 2003 to
2010, however, a sharp increase in forest cover in one of the sub-watersheds
(i.e. Palsek) increase the general forest cover by about 65.4 hectares from 2003-2010
(6,511.419-2003 and 6,576.823-2010). At present, the forest cover in the forestland of
Bucloc is approximately 5,068.46 hectares distributed at varying elevations in all of its
barangays.

Farming alone cannot support the livelihood of most farmers in the locality.
Flooding in low lying areas along the Bucloc River is becoming more frequent and
severe during prolong rainy season while shortage of water for irrigation and domestic
use is increasingly experienced during dry season.

Aquatic habitat in Bucloc River is gradually dissipating due to siltation from landslip
and/or soil erosion. Fish catch from Bucloc River is slowly diminishing due to the effects
of continuous use of pesticides, inorganic farming, soil erosion and siltation. All these
problems can be attributed to the effects of climate change. Disaster risk situations in
forestland and lowland, such as landslide and flooding are also increasing.

The critical forest management problems undermining the development of

Bucloc, is deforestation, forestland degradation and soil erosion, increase of population
is also considered as one of the factors in forest loss. There is already evidence of a
growing scarcity of good arable land, water and forests resources due to the
conversion of forests into settlements and the cultivation of the area for food crops.
Deforestation and land degradation is accelerating soil erosion, downstream flooding

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and water shortages. It’s good to note that the Lapat system is being supported by a
municipal/barangay ordinance as system in regulating the utilization of forest and
forestland resources. Towards this end, the system is geared in monitoring and
preventing unregulated activities in the forests.

The DENR, which is the primary agency with the mandate to maintain a balanced
ecology through sustainable forest management, has inadequate resources and
personnel. Thus, forest laws enforcement is generally poor; and provisions of tenurial
security to the beneficiaries are insufficient. DENR lack also effort to stop the
deforestation and timber poaching activities on remaining residual forest. In Bucloc, the
DENR-CENRO Bangued deployed 4 Bantay Gubat to augment the only one regular
Forest Ranger and happened to be the CBFM Officer designate and NGP Site
Coordinator in Sal-lapadan, to protect the forest and forestlands and enforce forest
laws, policies and regulations.

The Department of Agriculture and the Office of the Municipal Agriculturist are
agencies concerned in maintaining agricultural productivity, but like the DENR, they
lack personnel and adequate expertise on farming technologies that promote soil and
water conservation. Practices on inorganic farming which can aggravate the effects of
climate change that can trigger disasters, are still practiced by farmers in the locality.

At present, the municipality has no Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP) to fit it to
the current situation and integrate with FLUP. Since majority of the land area of Bucloc is
classified as forestland (84%), as if the land use zoning in the municipality is nearly
complete when the FLUP will be implemented. The Bucloc FLUP Municipal Technical
Working Group was created in order to formulate the natural resource use and
management plan of Bucloc. The formulation of FLUP following a participatory planning
process was a ground-breaking effort in harmonizing the different management plans
prepared, including but not limited to the Ancestral Domain Sustainable Development
and Protection Plans (ADSDPP).

The principal recommendation of the Forest Land Use Planning Team and the
Technical Working Group is for the Municipal Government in tandem with the DENR to
close open access areas in the forestlands which are vulnerable to human entry and
exploitation. In particular, the recommendation involves placing the identified parcels
of forestlands covering an aggregate area of 5,468.02 hectares under
co-management with the DENR. Under the co-management arrangement, as provided
under Joint DENR-DILG-LGU Memorandum Circular Nos. 1998-01 and 2003-01, DENR
allows Local Government Units to assume responsibility in managing forestlands within
their administrative jurisdiction. Also part of the recommendation is for the municipal
Government to share responsibility with the DENR in managing all existing tenured
forestlands such as those already covered by CBFMAs, Certificates of Stewardship
Contracts, Communal Forests and Community Watersheds. The local people, who are
entirely Indigenous Peoples in every Barangay where these tenured forestlands are
located shall be involved in this very important undertaking.

The mission and goal of MLGU Bucloc is to pursue agricultural development and at
the same time protect the environment through the lapat system gear towards
progressive economy, disaster resiliency and promotion of general welfare of the
community.

To help achieve the development goals of Bucloc, future forest and forestland
development must be characterized by increased financial and technology
investments:

a) To empower communities for sustainable forest management, livelihood

enhancement, climate change adaptation and disaster preparedness; and

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b) To improve watershed integrity through establishment and enforcement of Forest

Management Zones, rehabilitation of degraded lands, enrichment planting in
residual forest, biodiversity conservation and protection, biodiversity friendly
agricultural practices and development and promotion of ecotourism sites.

There are 13 sub-watersheds in Bucloc and all of which will be managed

specifically for ensuring the sustainable supply of water for irrigation and domestic uses.
Simultaneously, they will be covered in various forest management interventions
intended for various uses but considered as second priority. These sub-watersheds are
presently the source of water supply intended for irrigations and domestic uses.

For its intended use, the headwaters of these sub-watersheds fall in the protection
zone, and shall strictly be managed for such purpose. Interventions shall be towards soil
and water conservation and in improving the quality and quantity of water supply over
the long term.

The FLUP is formulated to provide well thought out direction to LGU of Bucloc and
other stakeholders in the sustainable management of forest and forestlands. As the
DENR uses a watershed ecosystem-based approach to forest resources management,
social and economic needs must be balanced with the need to protect the ecological
integrity of the forest and forestlands of the municipality.

At the course of plan preparation, the public especially the Lapat Elders and the
MTWG expressed a desire to manage the forest and forestland to ensure long-term
ecosystem health, and secondly for its multiple tangible and aesthetic values. This plan
reflects the multiple public values of Bucloc forest, and includes issue identification,
management objectives, policies, strategies and recommended actions.

This plan is not intended to address specific operational or “on the ground” issues
that were identified during plan development. Rather, it provides a roadmap for
management decisions in the Bucloc planning area that will work toward achieving the
plan goal.

Following adaptive management principle, the result of the evaluation will be

used by the LGU Steering Committee or MENRO if created and DENR as basis for
adjusting or improving the strategies and shall integrate an annual work plan/action
plan for the succeeding year of FLUP implementation. Use of some milestones or criteria
will provide yardstick on forest management effectiveness where gaps identified in the
assessment will be the subject of improvement on overall forest management
interventions over time.

The plan uses a zoning framework common to all FLUPs, and includes the following
two management zones:

ZONES CRITERIA
Protection areas > 50% slope; > 1,000 masl, part of closed canopy/
mangrove forests; proclaimed protected areas; known
habitats of endangered wildlife species; riparian zones
and water sources for irrigation, power and domestic
use.
Production areas All other areas within forestlands outside the protection
zone.

The Protection zone may be categorized further into two management zones
consistent with DAO 2008-26: strict protection zone and multiple use zone.” Strict
protection zone include natural areas with high biodiversity value, closed to all human
activities, except for scientific studies and/ or ceremonial or religious use by the
Indigenous Cultural Communities/lndigenous Peoples (ICCs/IPs). It may include

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habitats of threatened species or degraded areas that have been designated for
restoration and subsequent protection. Multiple use zones shall comprise portions of
protection areas where the following may be allowed consistent with the protected
area management plan: settlement, traditional and/or sustainable land use, including
agriculture, agroforestry and other income-generating or livelihood activities. It shall
also include areas of high recreational, tourism, educational or environmental
awareness values and areas with existing installation of national significance such as
development of renewable energy sources, telecommunication facilities and electric
power lines.

This plan recognizes that resource management must change as we obtain new
information and innovations. Good decisions are based on sound science and
information changes over time. Monitoring and evaluation of management decisions
as recommended in many parts of this plan are a critical part of plan implementation.
Responsibility for plan implementation will rest primarily with the DENR and LGU.

Trending of results of Monitoring and Evaluation shall be done to better track

changes over time by comparing results with the objectives or targets. Monitoring of
impacts shall also be done by focusing on some measurable biophysical and
economic indicators. Results of M & E should be presented during the year-end FLUP
implementation review.

The information generated through Monitoring and Evaluation is expected to lead

to a more collaborative, informed, and perform a nee-based decisions and actions of
the Local Government Units, DENR, tenure holders, and other stakeholders for the
effective management of the forest and forestland.

The estimated five year budget is Php 23.9 million.

Yearly Budgetary Requirements of FLUP Implementation

Planning Process

Bucloc forest land use planning started with series of meetings and orientation
between DENR and LGU Bucloc to explain the purpose of the plan and the proposed
planning process until a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between DENR and
Bucloc was forged in April 23, 2013. Last March 15, 2013, PENRO Abra created a Forest
Land Use Planning Team to assist two LGUs in the Province of Abra, one in CENRO
Bangued and the other in CENRO Lagangilang to formulate Forest Land Use Plans
(FLUP) as a so u n d basis fo r a llo c a tin g fo re sts a n d fo re st la n d s in th e p ro v in c e .

The Forest Land Use Planning Guidelines produced by the DENR's Natural
Resources Management Program (NRMP) through the assistance of the United States
 Socioo- f o r e s t iccndy lUe^ plaxv 2014-2018

Agency for International Development (USAID), was used as a basis for discussions in
the development of this plan. The plan is a product nine months work by:

• The Indigenous peoples (IPs) of Bucloc, Abra with representatives from Lapat
Association
• The Local Government of Bucloc, Abra
• Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)
• The composite FLUP Team and Technical Working Group
• Other Stakeholders

The Forest Land Use Plan (FLUP) was crafted that is sensitive to the needs,
aspirations and culture of upland and indigenous communities. The potential impacts
of the planning options on the upland and indigenous peoples' communities within
the watershed was carefully studied to ensure they are not displaced and have equal
access to securing tenure in forests and forestlands (FFL).

The forest land use planning recognizes the interactions among the uplands,
lowlands and watershed ecosystems. FLUP used the ridge to reef planning framework
to integrate upland, lowland and coastal interactions within a watershed. Thus, the
uses of FFL were planned through integrated watershed management planning
approach. It is a governance-oriented forest land use planning done through a
transparent, iterative and participatory process in planning the allocation,
management, monitoring and investments in FFL within the municipality resulting in a
vision of the future of FFL anchored on multi-sectoral analysis of community situation to
generate consensus on FFL allocation. The analysis is not only based on technical data
and maps but also on socio-economic, cultural and institutional information.

The plan will guide the management of forests and forestlands in the municipality
of Bucloc through the year 2018. Although the plan specifically addresses needs
during the 2014-2018 period, we also considered where these management
choices will lead into the future.

The Sangguniang Bayan of Bucloc, Abra may adopt the plan at their December
___2013 regular session. The plan shall be implemented following the Sangguniang
Bayan adoption of the plan and approval by the DENR.

Many people were involved in the development of this plan, and many will be
involved in plan implementation. Once the DENR Regional Office approves this plan,
CENRO Bangued and PENRO Abra will initiate the forging of a Memorandum of
Agreement between the DENR and LGU, and such other stakeholders. The parties
therein will be responsible for providing advice to the DENR-LGU Co-management of
the Forest and Forestlands (FFL) during plan implementation and review. As well, the
general public will have an opportunity to review this plan every five years after it is
approved.

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CHAPTER 1
BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE

1.1 Introduction

Bucloc is a 6th income class

municipality situated at the
southeastern portion of the
province of Abra. In 1917, when the
local government was re-organized
through CongressionalAct. No.
2683, Sal-lapadan as municipal
district included the Barrios of
Labaan, Lamao and Ducligan.
Bucloc became a separate town
from Sal-lapadan in 1920 through
an approved petitionof Ama
Lubuangen and some leaders to
the National Government. Ama
Lubuangen was then the first
president of the town of Bucloc. Figure 1. Map showing the location of the Municipality of Bucloc
within the Province of Abra.

The municipality is under the Lone Congressional District of Abra Province and
bounded in the northwest by Municipality of Sal-lapadan, in the south by Municipality
of Boliney and in the east by Municipality of Daguioman. It is about 63 kilometers from
the Municipality of Bangued, the capital town of the Province of Abra. An upland
town, it is accessible by all types of public utility vehicle except in Barangay Lingey
during the rainy season.
The municipality is composed
of four (4) barangays namely
Lamao, Ducligan, Labaan and
Lingey. Barangay Lamao Poblacion
is the seat of governance in the
municipality. All of these barangays
are located along the Bucloc River.

Based on the STIFRMSP Profile

of Bucloc, the municipality has a
total land area of 6,910.55 hectares
or about 1.7% of the total land area
of the province of Abra. Lingey is the
biggest while Ducligan is the smallest
barangay of the municipality. About
5,812.3
as forestland and 1,098.22 hectares
or 16% is Alienable and Disposable
lands. Of the total land area of the municipality, an area of more or less 100 hectares
of forestland is in conflict with the Municipality of Sal-lapadan.

The municipality falls under climatic type I which has two pronounced seasons,
the wet season which starts from the month of May to October and dry from
N o v e m b e r to April b a se d o n C o ro n a ’s C la ssific a tio n . H o w e v e r, d u e to c lim a te c h a n g e ,
this weather pattern is drastically changing where prolong dry season and extreme
heat is also experience even during the period of wet season. The municipality is
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and 50% and above. It has an elevation varying from as low as 200 to 1,100 meters
above sea level. Based on the Landslide and Flood Susceptibility studies of MGB, the
forest zone of the municipality is placed under the category of highly susceptible to
landslide.

The economy of Bucloc is anchored on agriculture with rice as their major

agricultural product. They also engaged in coffee and tiger grass production.
Secondary crops grown are corn, banana, mango, upland rice, gabi, cassava, sweet
potato and vegetables especially squash. Farm produce are generally used for home
consumption while some of it are marketed locally at Bangued Public Market.
Presence of export quality wood-based furniture is also known in the municipality.

1.2 History of Forestlands

The ancestral domain of Bucloc is subjected to an old age/traditional system of

protection, conservation and utilization of natural resources otherwise known as Lapat
System which was developed by the Masadiit tribe of Bucloc. “Lapat”, according to
the local settlers literally means “to regulate”. Because of this system, the forestlands
are no longer vulnerable to frequent fires/grass fires and conversion of forestlands into
agricultural production or kaingin areas are then regulated. The rare occurrence of
forest fire, as transpired by the elders during community appraisal, is accounted to wild
honey collection, seasonal wildlife hunting, grazing.

Like other municipalities under the CENRO Bangued jurisdiction, Bucloc was a
recipient of various ENR projects such as the DENR Integrated Social Forestry Program
(ISFP) in the 80s and the Cordillera Highland Agricultural Resources Management
Project (CHARM1) in the late 90s to early 20s.DENR has awarded stewardship contracts
(CSC) in the barangays of Lamao, Labaan and Ducligan covering about 69.23
hectares of forestlands. For CHARM project, four Comprehensive Site Development
(CSD) Contracts were awarded to recipient People’s Organizations covering about
651 hectares of forestlands, 275 hectares of which is now under CBFMA. At present, the
areas covered by these projects are remained undeveloped because of limited or
absence of maintenance cost to continuously maintain and protect the established
plantations. This implies that short term project like CHARM and the effort of ISFP are not
enough to sustainably manage and develop the forest and forestlands, thus, proper
land use allocation and issuance of appropriate tenurial instrument through FLUP that
will increase accountability and cause effective management of the environment and
natural resources.

1.3 Strategic Importance of the Forestland

The local settlers viewed forestlands which are mere source of lumber, fuel wood,
food, water and other non-timber forest products. Although the municipality has its
indigenous forest resource management system, managing and developing the full
potential of the forestlands to sustain and support local economy is remain untapped.
Not recognized by many people of Bucloc, especially the younger generations, forests
and forestlands have many alternative and competing uses that include forest
production, human settlements, watershed, eco-tourism, mineral and energy
production and biodiversity conservation. Moreover, Bucloc forestlands are important
strategically for the following reasons;

• It is part of the watershed cradle of the province of Abra (under Abra River
Basin)supporting NIA Irrigation Systems where downstream communities
depend their water supply for irrigation and domestic use.

• Remaining old growth forest of Bucloc still served as habitat of century old
Narra trees and some endemic and endangered species of flora and fauna
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such wild boar, hornbill, monkey, monitor lizard, bats, Philippine deer and
cloud rat and civet cat.

• There are portions of the forestlands which are potential source of minerals
such as gold, silver, copper and ore minerals of copper like pyrite,
chalcopyrite, malachite and chalcocite.

• Existing idle condition of brushlands and grasslands comprising about 1,209.3

hectares or 20.8% of the total forestland area that has not been utilized for
productive development and fallow areas offer potential opportunities for
agroforestry and tree plantation development. Tiger grass production is
potential alternative livelihood that can be established in these areas since
the municipality is engaged in soft broom making.

1.4 Challenges

On top of the forest management, protection and conservation efforts of the

Lapat System of Bucloc, there are still recurring ENR and institutional issues that must be
given attention to. Such issues or challenges faced in sustainable forest management
are the following;

• Almost the entire area of forestlands are under open access situation or
untenured and therefore vulnerable to human intrusion;

• Low forest cover of most forestlands and watersheds. The existing forest cover
cannot adequately sustain irrigation water supply especially during the
summer period;

• The inherent topographic characteristic of the municipality which is rugged,

steep and highly susceptible to landslide/highly erodible makes the area
unsuitable for plantation establishment, agro-forestry and the likes;

• Poverty situation in all the barangays with limited landholdings, sustainable

technologies and infrastructures to support agricultural production;

• Limited institutional capacity of the LGU to regulate resource

extraction/utilization and to provide management directions, strategies and
mechanisms in forest management;

• Lack of technical know-how, strategies and linkages on appropriate

technologies related to agroforestry, soil and water conservation and eco-
tourism development.

Under Executive Order No. 318 (Promoting Sustainable Forest Management in

the Philippines), LGUs are mandated to incorporate FLUP to their Comprehensive Land
Use Plans (CLUPs) to determine the optimum and balanced use of natural resources to
support not only local but also the national economy. Since the LGU has not
formulated their CLUP at the moment, the FLUP will be formulated essentially to guide
and provide basis for the LGU of Bucloc to effectively manage their forest and
forestlands and address ENR and institutional issues in partnership with DENR and other
stakeholders. It incorporates governance oriented and participatory management of
forestlands so that the people will have a clear understanding and established
accountabilities over the forestland resources. In the absence of CLUP, it shall then
complement and update other plans (e.g. ADSDPP) and programs of the LGU.

Pursuant to R.A. 7160 otherwise known as Local Government Code of 1991 and
Section 2 of Executive Order No.318 requiring the LGUs to share with the national
government the responsibility in the sustainable management and development of

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environment and natural resources, and recognizing and respecting the local cultures,
tradition, and values, beliefs and rights of IPs in all forestry undertakings respectively, the
municipality signified their interest to formulate the FLUP and maintained the existence
of Lapat System to help in the protection, conservation and management of
forestlands and other natural resources. At present, the Lapat System just documented
to be recognized and accredited as Sustainable Traditional Indigenous Forest
Resources Management System (STIFRMS) Policy as part of the ADSDPP and be
incorporated in ENR national laws.

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CHAPTER 2
VISION, MISSION, GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

2.1 Vision

We, the God fearing and loving masadiit people of Bucloc, proud of our cultural
heritage, living in a healthy, peaceful, educated and self-reliant community, envision a
progressive agriculture and progressive economy with an ecologically balanced
environment, through strong commitment of local officials and employees with
harmonious partnership of all sectors of society.

2.2 Mission

To pursue sustainable agricultural development projects, programs and

activities; protective of our environment through the lapat system geared towards
disaster resiliency and promoting the general welfare of the community.

More specifically, the LGU’s mission in forest and forestland governance include:

1. To foster in depth environmental awareness among the local people of Bucloc

and empower them to protect, conserve and develop the forests and
forestlands.

2. To protect and manage the forest and forestland to ensure sustainable

development of the resources.

2.3 Goals

1. To enhance the capacity of LGU and stakeholders as stewards and managers

of forest and forestland.

2. To increase production of goods and services and enhance protection efforts to

complement the Lapat System

3. To sustainably manage, develop and utilize the forest and forestland towards
improving the quality of life of the people in Bucloc and creating a healthful
environment to live with.

4. To capacitate the LGU on the way forward in forest management through

sustainable forest management (SFM).

5. To manage forest and forestland in such a way to conserve existing biodiversity

and help in climate change mitigation.

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2.4 Objectives:

1. To close “open access areas" through co-management agreements or tenure

arrangements issued by DENR;

2. To rehabilitate and develop into agroforestry, tree plantations and fuelwood the
brushland and grassland area to include enhancement of the existing
forestlands under the NGP targets of the DENR.

3. To establish and enforce forest management through zoning based on the

actual forest land uses like PRODUCTION, PROTECTION AND MULTIPLE-USE ZONE
OF FORESTLANDS;

4. To manage existing priority sub-watersheds/community watersheds through the

active participation of stakeholders in order to increase water production,
biodiversity conservation and other infrastructure support.

5. To establish partnership with public and private organizations/groups including

donor agencies/foundations to create investment and financing opportunities
for forest and watershed development and management, eco-tourism and
biodiversity conservation;

6. To integrate Lapat System as legitimate sustainable forest management system

in the municipality so that its implementation/enforcement will be enhanced.

7. To organize and strengthen forest protection and enforcement group such as

Municipal Multi-Sectoral Forest Protection Committee, Municipal Anti-Illegal
Logging Task Force, Deputation of ENROs and employment of Bantay Gubat;

8. To strengthen environmental programs of LGU like annual tree planting in

compliance to Republic Act No. 101761 (Arbor Day) and E.O. 26 (NGP);

9. To strengthen the capacity of Lapat Council of Elders, Ancestral Domain

Management Council and Sangguniang Bayan ENR Committee as oversight
body in FLUP implementation;

10. To create additional livelihood opportunities by encouraging the stakeholders to

actively participate in the National Greening Program.

11. To monitor and evaluate key criteria and indicators for the implementation of
legitimized FLUP to achieve sustainable forest and environment management.

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CHAPTER 3
SCOPE AND LIMITATION

3.1 Area Covered

The Bucloc FLUP covers 5,812

hectares of forestlands. It consists of four
barangays with a total land area of
6,910.55 hectares. The FLUP is formulated to
serve as technical input for land use
planning with larger scope such as the
provincial and municipal Comprehensive
Land Use Plans (CLUP).

3.2 Duration of the Plan

The FLUP will be implemented for

the duration of five years and shall be
reviewed and updated thereafter. The first
five years of FLUP implementation will gear
towards establishing a sustainable and functional partnership with DENR and LGU in
forest management. For this period of implementation, it is expected to contribute to
forest rehabilitation and development especially for areas that will be covered by the
NGP projects. Soon after, updating will be made to integrate innovations and
strategies to come up with a more holistic plan.

3.3 Technical Coverage

The FLUP provides direction to guide LGU in the sustainable management of

forest and forestland. In order to formulate strategies and recommendations in
managing forestlands, all facets of forest and forestland current situation, including
other factors will be analyzed in this planning process which include;

a. Resource Assessment. It covers the analysis of remaining forest cover, forest and
watershed management system, existing land use pattern, tenure system and
existing issues and threats based on results of focus group discussions and field
observations during community walkthroughs. It likewise determines the
opportunities for development of forest and forestlands and identifies current
and planned developments in the LGU that would impact on forest resources
and will facilitate implementation of FLUP.

b. Stakeholders Analysis. It is the conduct of focus group discussion to identify key

groups, individuals, institutions or sectors and their respective stakes,
roles/mandates and interests in specific forestland areas or maybe affected by
the decisions on the management of forestlands thru the implementation of
FLUP. The result of the analysis is important to better understand the interests
towards forestlands and actual and potential conflicts among stakeholders and
develop strategies to reduce conflict and win their support in FLUP
implementation and to sustainable forest management at large.

c. Organizational Analysis. With the use of SWOT Analysis, it determines the

institutional capabilities of DENR and LGU by examining their strengths,
weaknesses, threats and opportunities and their overall organizational structure
for joint forest development and management. The analysis was used in the
formation of a more responsive organizational strategy where strengths and
opportunities are adopted and weaknesses and threats addressed through

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some form of capability building interventions for the effective FLUP

implementation.

d. Tenure Assessment. This activity is conducted to determine the existing

capability and deficiency of tenure holders in forest development and
management. The TWG will assess the individual CSC holders and the result of
evaluation will decide whether to renew or cancel or cancel the agreement. In
the case that the agreement will be cancelled, the area will now be considered
open access.

3.4. Integrated or Landscape Approach in Planning

The planning and analyses were done consistent with the concept of integrated
watershed planning or landscape approach which accounted for the
interdependence and interconnectedness of lowland and upland ecosystems. Along
with on-site validation, map overlaying and analysis were primarily used in resource
assessment. Forestland stakeholders, DENR and LGU and their capabilities were likewise
assessed, including issues and opportunities affecting the sustainable management of
forest and forestland.

3.4 Data Used in Planning

The data used in the preparation of FLUP were secured from combination of
primary and secondary sources. Spatial data such as forest cover, tenure,
infrastructure, settlements, land uses, issues and opportunities were validated through
community mapping, barangay site validation/field observations with GPS reading of
their relative locations. Focus group discussion (FGD) and Key Informants Interview (Kll)
were carried out in gathering the socio-economic, demographic and institutional data
while other relevant secondary data were taken from STIFRMSP, ADSDPP and Municipal
Profiles of Bucloc.

3.5 Complementation with Other Plan

This FLUP will be complemented to ADSDPP and STIFRMSP to provide holistic

framework for the municipality on the management of forestlands. It is hoped that
through the implementation of FLUP, the existing overall situation of the forestlands of
Bucloc will improve and will bring about advancement of economic opportunities.
3.6 Resources Required by the Plan

Since the FLUP is by nature a joint undertaking between DENR, LGU and other
stakeholders, the LGU will lead in sourcing out resources and DENR shall provide
continuous technical assistance, and other stakeholders including tenure and Lapat
holders will be in the frontline of implementation. Project proposals relative to the
strategies set in this plan shall be prepared and submitted to prospective donors.

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CHAPTER 4
METHODOLOGY

The FLUP was prepared jointly by the Municipal Technical Working Group
headed by the Acting Municipal Planning and Development Coordinator (MPDC) and
CENRO Bangued FLUP Team/Technical Working Group following the desired
participatory-oriented processes. The TWG worked in collaboration with the municipal
departments, Barangay Development Councils, Lapat Elders and other stakeholders in
gathering socio-economic and relevant data and in preparing and validating
thematic maps. DENR FLUP Team provided technical assistance during the plan
preparation. The activities conducted were as follows;

4.1 FLUP Pre-formulation Activities

4.1.1 Orientation on TAP-enhanced FLUP process, formation of the FLUP team and
action planning.

An initial municipal consultation

meeting/orientation on FLUP was conducted by
Provincial FLUP Team on April 22, 2013 at the
Bucloc Municipal Flail. It was participated by the
Municipal Mayor and Vice Mayor, members of
the Sangguniang Bayan, Punong Barangays,
municipal employees and other stakeholders. A
Municipal TWG was also created through the
Mayor's Executive Order No. 5b series of 2013.

On July 25, 2013, a Municipal FLUP/TWG

orientation was carried out to reiterate the Figure 4. For. Florencio Pacio discussing the concept
sequential process of FLUP consistent with the of FLUP, its objectives and processes.
Transparent, Accountable and Participatory
(TAP) principles of planning. Functions of the MTWG were also discussed in order to
facilitate and harmonize the activities to be undertaken in the preparation of the plan.

Figure 5. Municipal Mayor Hon. Gody Cardenas, in his welcome message and For. Florencio Pacio discussing the
TAP-enhanced FLUP process and data requirements during the MTWG orientation.
4.1.2 Creation and Signing of MOA (DENR and LGU)

A Memorandum of Agreement was forged between DENR and LGU for the
conduct of Forest Land Use Planning. The Municipal Mayor was granted with authority
to sign the MOA through Resolution No. 13 Series of 2013 passed by the Sangguniang
Bayan of Bucloc.

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4.2 FLUP Formulation

4.2.1 Data and Map Collection

The municipal FLUP Team composed of DENR Personnel and staff from Municipal
Planning and Development Office and Barangay Council in each barangay, IP/Lapat
leaders led jointly the data gathering through community mapping, site
validation/walkthroughs with GPS reading and geo-tagging. Municipal and STIFRMSP
profiles were revisited to secure baseline secondary socio-economic data as well as
recent municipal profile gathered and consolidated by the KALAHI-CIDDS under the
DSWD.

The DENR Regional Office prepared and provided print outs of topographic
map for each barangay as basis for community mapping of Bucloc forest and
forestland. With thermoplastic sheet (celluloid) placed over it, the map was used by
the MTWG and
Barangay
Council
overlaying
location and
name of creeks,
infrastructures,
existing resource
use, location of
NGP targets and
other information
of the area. The
information
identified and Figure 6. Use of barangay topographic map for community mapping
overlaid on the
map was then validated on the ground through GPS reading and geo-tagging to
improve the accuracy of the thematic maps to be prepared.

4.2.2 Situational Analysis

The data generated through community mapping and ground validation were
analyzed with the aid of some criteria and indicators which are essential in making
recommendations and strategies in forest land use planning. In the analysis where map
overlay using Arc-GIS and Google earth is made, temporal trends (e.g. on forest
cover), spatial changes and interrelationships of all variables were provided with some
analysis which are important tool in the planning process. Issues affecting forest
development and management were also identified and assessed where preliminary
recommendations are set to address the issues prevailing in the area.

4.2.3. Prioritization of sub-watersheds and allocation of forests and forestlands

Through map overlay, 13 sub-watersheds were identified in Bucloc. These

sub-watersheds were analyzed and prioritized based on some criteria such as
biodiversity value, water production value, economic value, eco-tourism value,
protection to lives and properties and protection to key infrastructures. Other criteria
like cultural value of a sub-watershed to the LGU or IP group was also considered by
the MTWG.

Upon setting the criteria, the TWG defined the indicators that provide some
m e a su re s o f th e c rite ria . Th e b io d iv e rsity v a lu e o f a su b -w a te rsh e d w a s a ssessed by
determining the extent/area of natural forest and presence of endangered species of
wildlife. Natural forest has more biodiversity resources than brushlands/grasslands and
therefore the larger the areas of natural forests in a sub-watershed, the greater is the

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value in terms of biodiversity conservation. In like manner, water production value and
other criteria were defined as to the indicators which provided some measures of each
criterion.

To generate the required information for each indicator, it was necessary to

overlay the sub-watershed map with appropriate thematic maps and measure the
indicator in each sub-watershed. The thematic maps need in sub-watershed analysis
are; sub-watershed map, production-protection map, latest vegetative cover map,
land classification map, water infrastructure map, nature-based tourism map, hazard
map, and barangay administrative map.

4.2.4 Plan Preparation

The FLUP was prepared jointly by the Municipal Technical Working from the
MLGU headed by the Acting MPDC and from the DENR-PENRO Abra and CENRO
Bangued with inputs from DENR-CAR Forest Management Services through the FLUP
Focal Personnel.

4.3 Legitimization

FLUP will be presented to MDC, SB and DENR and issuance of resolutions by the
SB shall be made to adopt the plan. The finalized FLUP document includes the
thematic maps, derived and composite maps and other annexes specified in the plan
outline, signed LGU-DENR (or NCIP) implementation MOA, documentation of plan
presentation to Municipal Development Council (MDC), Sangguniang Bayan (SB) and
DENR en banc review (to determine the technical integrity of the data and the
recommendations), was legitimized by a resolution no. 13 series of 2016 of the SB of
Bucloc, Abra dated September 26, 2016 endorsing the approval and adopting the
plan.

4.4 Approval of Plan by DENR

The FLUP would become a legal document once the MDC and SB passed
ordinances or resolutions ordering its approval and adoption. This would be followed by
an endorsement and approval by the mayor/local chief executive and the DENR. The
implementation MOA would then be prepared, validated and signed. The MOA
emphasizes the roles and responsibilities of the DENR and the LGU, including joint
partnership and resources sharing and complementation for FLUP implementation. Its
provisions would specify how the FLUP would be implemented by the parties
concerned. It would also indicate the investments in infrastructure, extension services,
tenure application and processing, community organizing, preparation of resource
management plans, lEC/advocacy, and creation of MENRO, among others.

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4.5 Integration of the FLUP to the ADSDPP

Visioning, Strategy setting

Criteria setting
Ranking of sub-watersheds
Preliminary land allocation
Analysis of land allocation
and management options \
A ... .........

Situational Analysis Plan Preparation

• Integration of analysis
• Data and map analysis
• Finalization of thematic and analysis maps
• Issues identification
• Finalization of land allocation proposal
and mapping
• Finalization of recommended strategies
• Preliminary
and actions on issues
recommendations
• Drafting of 5-year plan

\ /
Legitimization

• Socio-economic profiling
• Thematic mapping • Presentation of plan to
MDC, SB, and DENR
• Community mapping/
• Refinement of plan
validation • Issuance of resolutions to
adopt the plan

.I
A
........................ mill mi.......... ............. ..nan.

Approval of plan by DENR Region

• Endorsement of plan
to DENR Region
• Signing of MOA between
DENR and LGU

Figure 7. Schematic diagram of the FLUP formulation process undertaken by Bucloc, Abra.

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CHAPTER 5
MUNICIPAL PROFILE

5.1 Biophysical Profile

5.1.1 Location and Area

The municipality of
Bucloc lies at about 17°27'
north latitude and 120°5T
east longitude. It is one of
the 10 upland
municipalities and situated
at the southeastern
portion of the Province of
Abra. It is bounded in the
northwest by Municipality
of Sal-lapadan, in the
south by Municipality of
Boliney and in the east by
Municipality of
Daguioman. Bucloc has a
total land area of 6,910.55
hectares comprising four Figure 8. Map showing location of the municipality of Bucloc
barangays namely;
Labaan, Ducligan, Lamao and Lingey. It is accessible via land transport through the
Abra-Cervantes Road (Lagangilang route) and Bucay route. It is traversed by different
types of road with an aggregate length of about 63 kilometers.

5.1.2 Climate

The municipality falls under climatic Type I which has two distinct seasons, the
wet season which starts from the month of May to October and dry from November to
April. However, this weather pattern is no longer reliable due to climate change where
intense heat and prolong dry season is experienced.

5.1.3 Topography and Slope

The municipality is generally mountainous and hilly with rugged terrain and with
two major slope categories, from 3-8%, 50% and above. It has an elevation varying
from as low as 200 to 1,100 meters above sea level. The highest peak is located at the
southernmost portion of Labaan, Lamao and Lingey.
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Figure 9. Slope map and 3-D path profile of a transect line on Figure 10. Elevation map of Budoc.
the southern part of Budoc.

5.1.4 Sub-watersheds and Drainage

The municipality has only one major river system, the Bucloc River with numerous
tributary streams and creeks. The 13 sub-watersheds were drained by creeks which the
sub-watersheds were named after and drain all the way to Bucloc River.

BUCLOC SUBWATERSHEDS

Lingey
S!c%Siuswatershed, Sulu§nSuDwarle*,shied
Duciigan BaWGbatlSubwlajershed^
J tamao(Pi
Malanas.Si&watershed /

Narra

Subwafershet

Legend
|____ j Subwatersheds
Budoc River

f | Barangay Boundary ;
2 4 Kilometers
*&•>—!■----1----
Figure 11. Map showing the Sub-watersheds and drainage of Bucloc.

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5.1.5 Recent Vegetative Cover

At varying altitude, the forest

zones of Bucloc are generally FOREST COVER / LAND USE
OF BUCLOC, ABRA
covered with residuals
characterized by open
broadleaved and mixed species,
wooded grassland and natural
grassland. The open forest (mixed)
is generally dominated by species
of Lauan family, Narra, Mahogany,
Legend
Gmelina, Shorea family and other 9 B Occn torrot brcaefieaved

indigenous species. Open forest B H K Open fores) raued

VtooOadgf«utand
Natural grassland
(broadleaved) occupies the main H ! i S CrfUMtHk annual crop

bulk of the forest zone comprising m Buift-Upar**

H M Roas

about 3,077.26 hectares with E M WsrK*water

dipterocarps as the dominant I | Saiorgay 8oundary

[ O ASenoble and Disposable Land

species. These types of forest (open

Figure 12. Map showing the Landcover of Bucloc as per validation.
mixed and broadleaved) has been
disturbed in some way, naturally or
unnaturally. This could be a forest recovering from selective cutting in the past, cleared
by slash-and-burn agriculture that has been reclaimed by forest. Generally, these
secondary forests are characterized by a less developed canopy structure, smaller
trees and less diverse in terms of flora and fauna. Due to lack of a closed canopy,
more light will reach the forest floor supporting vigorous growth of ground vegetation.
They thrive under a variety of conditions, from moist riverbanks in low-lying elevations to
hilly and mid-mountains of the municipality. The lower stories consist largely of
unmerchantable species, of shrubs and vines, including the rattan and palms.

Small portion of natural and planted Pine forest with varying density is located at
higher elevations and ridges in the forest zone.

5.1.6 Hazard Areas

Figure 13. Geo-hazard map of Bucloc
Based on the geo-hazard
assessment of the Mines and
Geosciences Bureau (MGB),
Bucloc, Abra is one of the three
towns where entire population
lives in high risks barangays.
During the rainy season minor
landslides are predominant in the
sub-watersheds such as Bangtin,
Labaan, Narra, Sideg and Sinag
and some portions along the
Provincial Road traversing the
municipality of Bucloc. On the
other hand, rice paddies along source: m g b
Bucloc River are the frequently flooded areas wherein some of these rice fields are
gradually being washed out. The MGB geohazard assessment labels barangays as high
risk to landslides based on these criteria:

• active and/or recent landslides

• numerous and large tension cracks are detected
• areas with drainages prone to debris accumulation
• areas in escarpments with numerous old landslides
• located along steep slopes
• made of weak rock slope materials

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• structures dip toward the slope face

• located near a fault line.

5.2 Socio-economic and Cultural Profile

5.2.1 Demography

Based on 2011 NSO population census, Bucloc has a total population of 2,532
individual with about 415 households. It has an increase of 356 individual from year 2010
to year 2011 and an average increase of 16 individual per year from 2000 to 2007,
however a decrease of 17 individual per year was noted from 2007 to 2010. An average
population density of 0.33 individual per hectare is too low which suggests that
population pressure is also low. Moreover, there are no settlements inside the forest
zone, although regulated kaingin making, hunting and fuelwood gathering are being
made in the forest zone.

Table 1. Population and Population Change of Bucloc from 2000-2011

Year Popu ation Population Change Person-to-
Individual Household Individual Household land ratio
2011 2,532 415 356 58 0.37
2010 2,176 357 -51 0 0.31
2007 2,227 357 118 0 0.32
2000 2,109 357
Source: National Statistics Office

5.2.2 Major Livelihood Sources, Social and Infrastructure Services

Agriculture is the major income source of local people, palay being the primary
farm produce. Backyard coffee and tiger grass production, banana and mango,
livestock raising and fishing are some of their secondary sources of income. Other
alternative sources of minor income include corn, root crops and vegetable gardening
but most of the products are utilized for home consumption. Employment on wood-
based furniture and soft broom making is also one of the off-farm livelihoods of some
local people. The municipality is also known in the province as source of rambutan and
glutinous squash.

Table 2. Primary Agricultural Crops of Bucloc, Abra, 2012

Primary Crops Production (in Metric tons)
1. Palay 5.95
2. Banana 12.0
3. Mango 10.85
4. Coffee 4.35
5. Tiger grass 2.40
6. Sweet potato 4.75
7. Gabi 5.80
8.Cassava 4.50
Source: Bucloc Municipal Agriculture Profi e ,2013

Bucloc has 4 Elementary School and Day Care Center, 1 Public High School, 3
Barangay Health Stations and 1 Municipal Rural Health Unit, 1 Municipal Police Station
and 4 Barangay Halls.

The municipality is traversed by only one major road, the Bucloc-Daguioman

Provincial Road which is accessible via Bucay and Lagangilang routes. Barangay
Lingey and some settlement areas are dissected by the Bucloc river where
hanging/footbridge is the only way to reach these areas. All barangays are accessible
but the roads are not all-weather like in Lingey and some sitios can only be accessed
through footbridge/hanging bridge.

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Transportation of agricultural product to nearest market outlet (e.g. Bucay,

Bangued) takes a hard time on the part of farmers due to either absence or poor
condition of road, footbridge/hanging bridge, high transportation cost and cutting of
trip going to Bucay or Bangued due to swelling of the Abra River during the rainy
season.

5.2.3 Ethnic Composition

The entire municipality of Bucloc belongs to an IP group called Tingguian from

the Masadi-it ethnic tribe. Traditional governance and administration is headed by
village chief and council of elders wherein traditional conflict resolution is exercised.
Their cultural practices are very much associated with forest and watershed as these
areas served as burial ground, place of traditional rituals and other cultural values. The
distinct forest protection and management approach of this IP group is the Lapat
System which is managed and implemented by the council of Elders and Leaders. “Any
form of forest violation/abuse is generally penalized under the customary norm of
“bagawas" (a prayer rite) and “sapata” (swearing-to-the-truth ritual) and any violation
therefrom shall be dealt with accordingly as maybe imposed by the Lapat Holders and
Council of Elders”.

5.3 Institutional Profile

During the Spanish Sovereignty, the whole valley from Ducligan to Ableg,
Daguioman was under one administration or township. This was the time when
Ehaligelig was appointed first president. When the local government was re-organized
in 1917 through Congressional Act. No. 2683, Sallapadan as a township included the
barrios of Lamao and Ducligan. Ama Lubuangon and some leaders petitioned to the
National Government for the separation of Bucloc from Sallapadan and it was
approved and Bucloc became a municipal district in 1920 under the leadership of Ama
Lubuangon as first president.

Bucloc is composed of four barangays namely; Ducligan, Labaan, Lingey and

Lamao. Lamao is the seat of governance of the municipality.

There are Local Special Bodies, Councils and Committees organized within the
Municipal Government which include the following;

a) Municipal Development Council

b) Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council
c) Bids and Awards Committee
d) Municipal Peace and Order Committee
e) Municipal Physical Fitness and Sports Development Committee
f) Ancestral Domain Management Council
g) SB Committee on ENR

Republic Act No. 8371 or the IPRA Law (Indigenous People’s Right Act), is
considered to be the most comprehensive law as it includes not only the rights of
Indigenous People over their ancestral domain but also to their rights to social justice,
human rights, right to self-governance and cultural integrity. In Bucloc, Tinguian from the
Masadi-it ethnic tribe is the sole IPO operating in the municipality. It has maintained its
Council of Elders and Leaders which serves as special IP body responsible for traditional
forest management and utilization as well as traditional conflict resolution. They are
sometimes called Lapat Elders.

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CHAPTER 6
SITUATIONAL ANALYSIS AND KEY FINDINGS:
CONDITIONS OF FORESTS AND FORESTLANDS

6.1 General Situation of Bucloc Forests and Forestlands (FFL)

Forestlands of Bucloc are Figure 14. Land classification distribution of Bucloc

located within the four barangays of
the municipality that stretches up to A & D,
1,098 hectares
the municipality of Sallapadan in the
northwest, and Daguioman and
Boliney in the east and south
respectively. Based on recent surveys
and thematic maps of DENR, Bucloc
has a total land area of 6,910.55
hectares. Majority of the land area are
classified as forestland which is
equivalent to 5,812.33 hectares. A
more or less 100 hectares of forestland
located at Barangay Ducligan is in
conflict with the municipality of
Sal-lapadan. Barangay Lingey covers Source: LC Map of Bucloc, CY 2011
the largest tract of forestlands
extending up to the boundaries of
Figure 15. Map showing land classification of Bucloc
municipality of Daguioman. Alienable
and Disposable lands comprise about
1,098.2 hectares or barely 16% of the
total land area where most economic
activities of Bucloc is concentrated.
Aside from agricultural production in
the designated kaingin areas within
forestlands, various economic
potentials are yet to be realized in
these forestlands.

The final forest line boundary

delineation was recently completed in
2012 awaiting approval by Congress.

The whole forestland of Bucloc

harbors the headwaters of 13
sub-watersheds that drain to the Bucloc River and to the Ikmin River, a tributary of the
Abra River.

The forestland is 5,812.33 hectares but the remaining forest cover is 5,068.45
hectares or 87% of the forestland. At present, there was no old growth forest cover in
the forestlands of Bucloc. There are also about 275 hectares and 69.23 hectares
developed under the CBFMA and ISF-CSC in Barangay Lingey and Barangays Ducligan
and Labaan respectively. Conversely, established tree plantations under UDP 2009-2010
and CHARMP cover about 74.52 hectares and 376 hectares respectively. These tree
plantations are former special projects of DENR that has not been covered with tenure
a rra n g e m e n t. M o st re c e n tly , th e re w e re about 81 h e c ta re s and 2 12 h e c ta re s
agroforestry and tree plantations respectively established under the priority banner
program of DENR through E.O. 26-National Greening Program.

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Brushland and grassland areas occupy about 1,209.3 hectares of the total
forestlands of the municipality. The steep slopes and marginal condition of these areas
make unsuitable forest development activities that would enhance forest vegetative
cover. Small portions are landslide areas.

The 13 sub-watersheds of Bucloc are in varying state degradation characterized

by soil erosion, erratic streamflow, loss of biodiversity and declining land productivity.
Although there are no studies yet conducted regarding soil loss/soil erosion is evident
and considered to be the worst problem with still undermined volume of soil being lost
annually. Patches of former forested areas are now dominated by brushes, weeds and
bamboo (bolo & puser/bikal).

Current efforts on forest protection and management are still lodged with the
DENR CENRO
Bangued. While the Figure 16- Map showing the tenured areas of Bucloc
Local Government
Code mandates LGUs M AP S H O W IN G TH E TE N U R E D A R E A S
O F B U C L O C , A BR A
to share with the
national government S A L IA P * 5
0*
(DENR) the
responsibility in the
management and
maintenance of
ecological balance
within their territorial
jurisdiction, a system of
collaboration is still
disorganized. It has not
set a mechanism
where the LGU of
Bucloc can readily y. — OF
participate along with I esc40*'.
Communal Forest
other stakeholders in 0 1 2 4KilwiPte'5
| | Barangay Boundary
the protection,
development, and Source: FMS-DENR, CAR
management of the forest.

The DENR has issued tenurial instrument through the Integrated Social Forestry
(ISF), and Community-Based Forest Management Program (CBFM). These projects
cover 344.23 hectares or 6% of the forestland of Bucloc.

The present seemingly protected and managed condition of the forestlands is

accounted to the indigenous forest management practice of the Masadiit tribe.
However, there was no onsite management plans while forest laws, policies and
regulations are not effectively implemented. The larger area of the forestland, about
94%, is practically under open access situation posing threats of migration and resource
exploitation.

Table 3. DENR projects in Bucloc, Abra

DENR Projects Sub-watershed Alienable & Forestlands (FL) Total per
Disposable Protection Production project
Lands (hectares)
Integrated Social Bakubak,
Forestry (ISF) Dumapas, Labaan, 7.553 22.05 39.632 69.24
Sideg
Community-Based Palsek & Cadacad-
Forest Domapey
82.260 55.358 137.382 275.0
M anagem ent
program (CBFM)

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Upland Malanas,
Developm ent M angotm og, Narra,
Program (UDP) Palsek, Cadacad,
12.040 22.88 39.60 74.52
Sideg, Sinaq, Suluen
National Greening Sideg
Program (NGP 7.981 43.401 51.38
2012)
National Greening Narra, Bakubak,
Program (NGP Dumapas, Sinag,
2013) Cablaan-
Sapudawen,
159.952 88.931 248.88
M angotm og,
Suluen
Barangay Forest Narra, Bakubak,
Program (2013) Labaan, Palsek,
Suluen, Cadacad- 43.545 8.397 51.94
Dumapey,
Dumapas
Total 313.331 100.288 357.343 770.96

6.2 Situation ot Forest and Forestlands

Generally, the forest covers of Bucloc is gradually lost due to human activities.
The lower elevation dipterocarp forest areas are converted to agricultural use mainly to
cash crop and upland rice production.

Table 4.Changes in Forest Cover of Bucloc

Sub-watershed Forest Cover (in has.) Decrease/lncrease Forest

Cover
2003 2010 hectares %
Bakubak 294.201 271.63 22.571 7.7
Sideg 397.606 334.163 63.443 16.0
Malanas 569.395 554.771 14.624 2.6
Suluen 530.471 473.53 56.941 10.7
Bangtin 681.153 679.379 1.774 0.3
M angotm og 877.274 859.459 17.815 2.0
Narra 1,425.11 1,410.565 14.545 1.0
Dumpas 288.086 250.584 37.502 13.0
Labaan 200.745 184.57 16.175 8.1
Sinag 311.586 303.763 7.823 2.5
Cabla-an-Sapudawen 421.277 392.289 28.988 6.9
Palsek 0.354 381.099 380.745 107,546.6
Cadacad-Dom apev 514.161 481.021 33.14 6.4
65.404
Total 6,511.419 6,576.823
(increase)

Table 4 shows that the natural forest cover in 12 sub-watersheds of Bucloc

decreased by an average of 6% from 2003 to 2010, however, as shown in Graph 1, a
sharp increase in forest cover in one of the sub-watersheds (i.e. Palsek) increase the
general forest cover by about 65.4 hectares from 2003-2010 (6,511.419-2003 and
6,576.823-2010).

The remaining contiguous and fragmented forests are located at elevations of at

least 400 meters. Trees of mossy forests at elevations more than 1,000 meters are
generally stunted and twisted because of atmospheric pressure, exposure to turbulent

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wind channels, and other factors.

There is small portion of pine forest Figure 17. Graph showing changes in Bucloc forest cover
while the dominant species is for the periods of 2003 and 2010
dipterocarps.

The remaining natural forests

served as habitats of threatened
species like the cloud rat, civet cat,
Philippine deer, wild boar, hornbills,
monkey, wild chicken, monitor lizards,
orchids and others.

Figure 18. Map showing forest cover changes of the municipality of Bucloc from the period 2003, 2010 and 2013.

2013 L A N D C O V E R 2013
OF BUC LO C , A B R A
(AS PER VALIDATION)
SAL

Legend
i Forested
Settlement
j l Barangay Boundary
creek

Source: a.) 2003, NAMRIA land cover map; b.) 2010, NAMRIA land cover map; c.) 2013, Google image with MTWG
and ground validation.

6.2.1 Land Use and Vegetative Cover

The forestland covers 5,812.33 hectares that is 84% of Bucloc territorial jurisdiction.
The top resource uses in the forestland areas grazing area, fallows (uma), agroforestry
farm and forests while in alienable and disposable areas (A&D), the major uses are
agroforestry, rice paddies and fallows.

Residual forests characterized by open broadleaved and mixed species are

found in all of the barangays. Other forests covers (other wooded grassland) are small
fragments found in the forestland of Ducligan and Labaan.

There are patches of landslips/soil erosion more evident along Bucloc Provincial
Road and in forestlands of Bangtin, Labaan, Narra, Sideg and Sinag sub-watersheds.
Grasslands are found in both A &D and forestland areas of all the barangays.

Resources uses in Bucloc are dominated by forests, agroforestry farms and

fallows. Agroforestry farms are cultivated areas mixed with regenerants, fruit trees,
banana, coffee, tiger grass and root and tuber crops and other perennial crops.

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Fallows are wooded areas that have been previously used for kaingin with
vegetation of shrubs, grasses, bamboo (bolo, puser) and other regenerants. These
areas are left uncultivated for several years before these are used again.
Kaingin farming is the traditional practice of growing upland rice, root crops and
other cash crops where patches of forestland are cleared and burned. Settlements are
all located within the A & D lands with around 69 hectares.

Figure 19. Map showing current vegetative cover / land use of Bucloc, Abra

Table 5. Vegetative C over of Bucloc, 2013

Forest Cover Area (hectares) % Distribution
Open forest, broadleaved 3,077.26 44.5
Open forest, mixed 2,162.20 31.3
O ther land, natural, grassland 697.94 10.1
O ther w ooded land, w ooded grassland 511.36 7.4
Total 6,448.76 93.3
Source: Vegetative Cover Map of Bucloc, 2013

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Table 6. Pattern of Land Uses of Bucloc, 2013

Vegetative Cover Current Uses Other uses/common to all
Old growth/natural forest Regulated/seasonal hunting - Source of water/watershed
ground for IPs; Part of the - Home of traditional
watershed areas supporting medicinal, ornamental plants
NIA Irrigation Systems - Habitat for wildlife
Grasslands/brushlands Grazing area, for agricultural - Source of minerals for
production, source of agricultural and traditional
indigenous roofing materials; purposes (rituals)
and settlement/built up areas; - Cultural area recognize with
source of fuelwood significant value e.g. burial
Residual forest Production and protection grounds for ritual activities
forests; Source of timber and - Source of mineral resources
other minor forest products; such as lime (apol) for
and hunting ground agricultural purposes,
Pine forest Primarily as protection forest; sharpening stone (asaan),
limited utilization for lumber natural shampoo and
purposes; and hunting ground mineral deposits are
Other wooded lands; Source of wood and lumber; traditionally managed by the
agro-forestry, tree plantation agroforestry; settlement/built community folks
up areas - Water resources derived from
springs, rivers and lakes for
domestic and recreation,
irrigation and upland aqua
marine life for food as well as
place for traditional rituals
- Natural landscape for
recreation and aesthetic
value and for carbon
sequestration.
Source: STIFRMSP Profile, Current Land Use and Vegetative Cover Map

6.2.2 Forests as critical habitat of endemic and threatened species

Forests are home of several species of unique and endangered flora and fauna.
As transpired during the FGD, forest of Bucloc still known to harbor some of the
endangered species of wildlife such as cloud rat, civet cat hornbills, bats, monkey,
monitor lizard, deer, wild boar and orchids.

In the implementation of FLUP, the local people pushed the protection and
conservation of all their sub-watersheds to maintain these rare species of flora and
fauna and maintain the integrity of Bucloc forests as rich in biodiversity.

In Bucloc, biodiversity is crucial part to the socio-cultural life of the Masadiit tribe.
They venerate the environmental spirits in the highly diverse flora and fauna of the
uplands because these are the sources of their food, shelter, herbal medicine and fuel.
Hardwood tree species commonly utilized by the communities for house and furniture
include Narra, White Lauan, Palosapis, bamboo (puser and bulo); for fuelwood are Uas,
Kakauate and others.

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Figure 20. Landscape view of the vegetative cover of Bucloc based on latest Google imagery.

Human activities undertaken in the forest can certainly bring negative effect to
wildlife. Human access, use and demand of the forest and forestland resources
increase as human population increase. The DENR, LGU, Lapat Holders and other
stakeholders’ challenge is to balance social and economic demands placed on the
forests within its ecological capacity. Certain wildlife species are important as a food
source for the local communities. The level of harvesting of wildlife in the municipality as
food source is unknown. Wildlife can also affect agricultural production through some
forms of predation of insect pests and/or biological agents of insect pest control.

6.2.3 Potential Supply of Lumber from Plantation

Subject to actual survey and validation, the total area of tree plantation planted
in various years covers more or less 1,167.37 hectares. The oldest were plantations
established under the CHARMP1 and the recently established under the National
Greening Program and Barangay Forest Program. With an average of at least 14,000
board feet potential volume per hectare of lumber that can be produced from these
plantations, maximum potential supply of 16,343,180 board feet can be realized.

6.2.4 Supply Non-Timber Forest Products

Non-timber forest products such bamboo, runo and nito are gathered without
permit at medium scale which ranges from 150-250 bundles annually while gathering of
rattan is prohibited/regulated under the Lapat System. These non-timber forest products
are raw materials used for making furnitures and soft broom, bag, placemat, wall decor
and others. Abundant in all barangays, species of bamboo (i.e bulo and puser) is
commonly used as fencing materials for backyard vegetable gardens. In addition to
rattan, other non-timber species that can be potentially developed in the area are
banana and tiger grass.

6.2.5 Watershed and Water Resources Benefits

Watersheds serve multiple important functions which include among others as

source of water, food and shelter for aquatic life or resources. Improper landscape
modification such as road construction, culverts, or drainage can obstruct surface and
sub-surface flow and negatively affect wetland function and productivity. Protecting
the integrity of water resources is critical for overall ecosystem health and for the health
of the people living in the vicinity and even in the entire municipality.

The entire population of Bucloc is benefiting from its watershed and sub­
watershed primarily for the continuous supply of water for irrigation, domestic and

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potable water. The entire households of Bucloc are dependent on their sub-watersheds
for supply of drinking water and about 185 hectares of rice land is irrigated with 361
households benefited from several irrigation systems (NIA-CIS and community
established irrigation systems).

Still endowed with rich freshwater resources, the local people enjoys ample fish
catch such as fishes (carpa, bunog, palileng, eel, native tilapia, catfish, dalag), shrimps,
shells and crabs that are rich source of protein. The collection of these freshwater
resources are free for all, however the Lapat System prohibited the use of destructive
fishing method such as the use of chemical and natural poison (thiodan, herbs/tuba)
and electrocution/mild current (kuryente). Traditional fishing method such as hook and
line, bamboo traps (asar), water diversion with rock and stone impounding, and diving
with googles (lente, pana) stationary lift nets and entangling nets (sigay) are normally
adopted by the local folks. Hook and line (bantak/lawin) method is regulated in Bucloc.

6.2.6 Eco-tourism Potential of Forests and Other Benefits

Forests provide not only goods but services such as aesthetic landscape value,
eco-tourist destination such as falls, caves, hot springs, mountain lake, natural park,
mountain peaks and others. In Bucloc, the Banaoang and Palalaw peaks in Barangay
Lingey, Formosa Heights at Lamao, Uwawi Park also in Lingey and several waterfalls are
potential eco-tourism spots that could be developed.

Table 7. Potential Natural eco-tourism spots in Bucloc

Name of Tourism spot Location Description
Formosa Heights Lamao It provides a panoramic view of the whole barangay and some
portions of adjacent barangays and host of Smart and Globe
Telecommunication company
Uwawi Park Lingey Recreational center, sometimes venue for meeting of council of
elders and leaders and barangay council. The community people
constructed a multi-purpose facility called Uwawi hall
Banaoang Peak Lingey One of the highest peak within the locality and provides a
panoramic view of the whole barangay of Lingey
Palalaw Peak Lingey The highest peak located between the boundary of Lingey and
Daguioman that provides panoramic view of the Municipality of
Daguioman, Danac East, Danac West and Amti of the municipality
of Boliney and whole of Bucloc. It is the former host of
telecommunication facility
Sucoc Falls Ducligan The most beautiful waterfall running along a naturally carved stone
with a natural deep pool usually a place for picnic and other
recreation activity. It is located at Narra sub-watershed

6.3 Tenure Instruments Issued and Current Management System in the Forests and
Forestlands
Figure 21. Distribution of tenured and untenured forestland of Bucloc
Almost all of the forestlands
of Bucloc comprising 94% or
5,468.02 hectares is technically
under open access situation or
not covered with any tenure
arrangement for its onsite
management. Some of the
forestlands are declared with the
municipal LGU for taxation
purposes.

Only about 344.23(6%) Source: CENRO Bangued Records, DENR Thematic maps
hectares that are distributed in
Ducligan, Labaan and Lingey are covered with the DENR’s Integrated Social Forestry
and Community-Based Forest management Program (CBFMP) with tenurial instrument

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awarded to individual and People’s Organization. About 368.91 hectares that are
distributed in all barangays are established under the Upland Development Project and
the recently implemented National Greening Program but these areas are not yet
issued with tenurial instrument. Tree plantations established in all of the barangays of
Bucloc under the CHARMP1 comprised about 376 hectares and 336 hectares under the
CHARMP2.

Although majority of the forestland area are under open access situation but this
does not signify that that these areas are under threat of free-entry and occupation
since the Lapat System prevails in the management and utilization of forestland assets.
This implies that any activity related to forest resource development and utilization is
subject to the rules and regulations of the Lapat System. The effective enforcement of
the system is directly accounted to the rare occurrence of forest fire and controlled
grazing and conversion of forestlands into kaingin area. The only issue is that there is no
specific allocation process of forest and forestlands which is in accordance with
agreed uses and approved management plans.

Table 8. Tenurial Conditions of the Forestlands.

Sub-watershed Forestland Forest Tenured Areas (with or without FL without % FL
(FL) (has) Cover forest cover tenure without
(has.) ISF CBFM Total tenure
Bakubak 140.71 140.71 17.21 - 17.21 123.50 87.8
Bangtin 664.43 600.66 - - - 664.43 100
Cablaan- 381.52 280.00 “ 381.52 100
Sapudawen
Dumapas 143.42 143.42 4.69 - 4 .6 9 138.73 96.7
Labaan 160.85 120.74 33.37 - 3 3 .3 7 127.48 79.3
Malanas 544.21 504.01 - - - 544.21 100
Mangotmog 827.68 793.95 - - - 827.68 100
Narra 1,255.19 915.26 - - - 1,255.19 100
Palsek 385.11 350.44 - 58.35 5 8 .3 5 326.76 84.8
Cadacad- 328.73 328.73 216.65 2 1 6 .6 5 112.08 34.1
Domapey
Sideg 312.19 234.19 13.96 - 1 3 .9 6 298.23 95.5
Sinag 275.17 262.31 - - - 275.17 100
Suluen 393.04 393.04 - - - 393.04 100
Total 5 ,8 1 2 .2 5 5 ,0 6 8 .4 6 6 9 .2 3 2 7 5 .0 3 4 4 .2 3 5 ,4 6 8 .0 2 -
Percent of FL with tenure per Instrument 1.2% 4.7% 5.9%

6.3.1 Forest Cover and Land Uses in Allocated and Unallocated Areas

Most of the residual forests are Table 9.Tenurial system per allocation category
within areas that have not been A llo c a tio n c a te g o ry T e n u ria l S y s te m ( In s tru m e n t)

allocated under tenurial Communities, thru Community-Based Forest

arrangement and therefore under a People's Management
technical open situation. This implies Organizations (POs) Integrated Social Forestry
that unallocated areas could be Certificate of Ancestral Domain
subjected to population pressure in Title/Claim (CADT/CADC)
the near future. Consistently, Local Government Co-management Agreement
because the area covered by the Units (LGUs)
tenure is so small, 344 hectares of
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low when compared to the vast untenured or open access forestlands that has
untapped economic potential.

6.4 Status of Land Uses/Cover in Production and Protection Zones

Presidential Decree No. 705 provides that slope above 50%, elevation, highly
erodible areas, 20 meters on both sides of the river and other riparian areas, must be
protected and should be included in the protection zone. Executive Order 318 provides
that State forestlands “shall be categorized and managed either as primarily for
production or as primarily for protection purposes.” Forestlands for protection purposes
include those areas above 50% in slope, more than 1,000 meters in elevation, part of
riparian zones, with close canopy forests and mangroves, within proclaimed protected
areas, habitats of endangered and threatened wildlife species, and identified micro
catchments which are sources of water for irrigation and domestic use. Forestlands
outside the identified protection areas comprise the production forestlands which may
be managed for agro forestry, grazing, wood production and the development and
harvesting of other forest products and services.

Table 10. Relative location o f areas with forest trees

Sub-watershed Forestland Areas with forest trees Total Percent of
(has.) Tree Agro­ Residual Area with FL with
Plantation forestry Forest Forest Forest
trees Trees
(has.) (has.)
Bakubak 140.71 50.234 41.745 48.731 140.71 100
Bangtin 664.43 - 11.363 589.299 600.662 90
Cablaan-Sapudawen 381.52 13.906 - 267.071 280.997 74
Dumapas 143.42 36.432 .019 106.969 143.42 100
Labaan 160.85 83.509 31.535 5.699 120.743 75
Malanas 544.21 10.107 - 493.905 504.012 93
M angotm og 827.68 30.055 - 763.892 793.947 96
Narra 1,255.19 79.207 - 836.05 915.257 73
Palsek 385.11 148.429 58.351 143.655 350.435 91
Cadacad-Dom apey 328.73 2.123 131.064 195.543 328.73 100
Sideg 312.19 44.241 13.956 175.991 234.188 75
Sinag 275.17 65.552 44.653 152.102 262.307 95
Suluen 393.04 56.576 - 336.464 393.04 100
Total 5812.25 620.371 332.686 4,115.37 5068.45 87
Percent o f Total Forestland 10.7% 5.7% 71.6% 87.2

The Protection zone may be categorized further into two management zones
consistent with DAO 2008- 26: strict protection zone and multiple use zone." Strict
protection zone include natural areas with high biodiversity value, closed to all human
activities, except for scientific studies and/ or ceremonial or religious use by the
ICCs/IPs. It may include habitats of threatened species or degraded areas that have
been designated for restoration and subsequent protection. Multiple use zones shall
comprise portions of protection areas where the following may be allowed consistent
with the protected area management plan: settlement, traditional and/or sustainable
land use, including agriculture, agroforestry and other income-generating or livelihood
activities. It shall also include areas of high recreational, tourism, educational or
environmental awareness values and areas with existing installation of national
significance such as development of renewable energy sources, telecommunication
facilities and electric power lines.

Based on these criteria, more than half portion of Bucloc forest and forestlands,
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forest. It means that any activity with regards to its use and management must be
geared towards protection. Minor use (minor forest products, agro-forestry) can be
allowed as long as it is consistent with soil and water conservation and overall
watershed and biodiversity conservation and in accordance of its land use.

The remaining residual forest is mainly in the higher slope and elevation in the
protection zone, and most agro-forestry and other tree plantation are in the production
zone. (See Production and Protection Map and Slope and Elevation Maps in the annex
pages)

6 .5 Municipal Priority Watersheds

The MFLUP TWG of Bucloc considered thirteen (13) sub-watersheds that manifest
the typical upland and lowland ecosystems interconnectedness for the prioritization
exercise. The headwaters of the said sub-watersheds are located in the forestlands, and
drain to downstream A&D lands that are mainly used for agriculture and domestic.
Most of these sub-watersheds drain to the low-lying areas all the way to the sole major
river system, the Bucloc River.

To reach a consensus which of the watersheds should be prioritized, the Delphi

approach was used with the following indicators as the criteria: biodiversity, water
production value, economic production value, nature-based tourism value, protection
to infrastructure investments, protection to lives and properties, and threats to
forestland. The MFLUP Technical Working Group agreed on additional criteria for
classifying FFL into production or protection areas.

Using values from 1 to 8, with 8 as the highest in terms of significance per indicator,
the Municipal Technical working group rated each watershed based on their
assessment and came out of the result reflected on Table 11. Sideg, Cablaan-
Sapudawen, Mangotmog, and Cadacad-Domapey sub-watersheds are considered
most valuable for water production contribution to the municipality and will be
prioritized for development if resources are limited for the development of all
watersheds.

These watersheds provide the supply of water for household use and irrigations for
rice fields with the largest service area. These watersheds can be developed and
managed for purposes of sustaining supply of water for domestic and irrigation.
Nonetheless, other strategies pertaining to the protection, development, and
management will also be implemented in these sub-watersheds.

Table 11 .O utput on Prioritization o f Sub-watersheds

C rite ria a n d In d ic a to rs fo r P rio ritiz a tio n
P ro te c tio n to liv e s
W a te r P ro d u c tio n

E c o n o m ic V a lu e

a n d p ro p e rtie s
in fra s tru c tu re s

T h re a ts to FFL
P ro te c tio n to

E c o - to u ris m
B io d iv e rs ity

S u b - w a te rs h e d s S c o re W e ig h t Rank
A ve.

Bakubak 7 4 4 4 6 7 5 37 5.29 8
Bangtin 8 3 3 8 8 1 8 39 5.57 7
Cablaan-Sapudawen 7 7 7 7 6 8 5 47 6.71 3
Dumapas 7 5 5 6 6 1 5 35 5.00 10
Labaan 5 3 3 7 8 6 8 40 5.71 6
Malanas 8 6 6 5 6 7 5 43 6.14 5
Mangotmog 8 7 7 6 6 7 5 46 6.57 4
Narra 6 6 6 6 8 8 8 48 6.86 2
Palsek 8 6 6 4 6 1 5 36 5.14 9
Cadacad- Domapey 7 7 7 8 6 6 5 46 6.57 4
Sideg 4 8 8 7 8 6 8 49 7.00 1
Sinag 6 3 3 6 8 6 8 40 5.71 6
Suluen 7 5 5 5 6 6 5 39 5.57 7

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6.5.1 Condition of the Priority Watersheds

The municipality of
Bucloc has only one major
river system, the Bucloc
River. It drains downward
from Barangay Lingey to
Barangay Ducligan until it
connects to the Ikmin River
of the municipality of
Sal-lapadan all the way to
the Abra River. Its
headwaters emanates
from the municipality of
Daguioman. It has length
about a total of 16.6
kilometers with
approximate basin area of
50 hectares. The entire
basin is located in A & D
lands. This major watershed Figure 22. Map showing subwatersheds of Bucloc.
supplies the demand of
water for irrigation and domestic use while tributary springs are the source of potable
water. Land cover of this watershed is predominantly brushlands and grasslands with
some portions of residual forest and small portion occupied by agroforestry and tree
plantations developed under NGP, CBFMA and ISF-CSC of DENR. Generally, agricultural
and built-up areas are adjacent to the
riverbank that makes it devoid of
vegetation. In sporadic locations are areas
of residual forests and private areas planted
with mixed perennial crops. During rainy
season when prolong and heavy rain
occurs, some portions of rice paddies are
being washed ouf.

Of the thirteen sub-watersheds, Narra

is the largest with an area of 1,428.11
hectares (20.7% of the total land area) and Figure 23. Rice paddies located at both sides of Bucloc
21.6% of its forestland area (1,255.19 River (Photo by Bucloc TWG).
hectares) which covers the barangays of
Ducligan and Labaan. Mangotmog sub-watershed is the second largest with 877.27
hectares with most of its area is forestland comprising 827.68 hectares or 94.3%.

Table 12. Relative size of sub-watersheds and percent of forestland per sub-watershed

Sub-watershed Total Area Percent of A&D FL Percent FL/

(hectares) Total sub-watershed
Bakubak 294.20 4.26 153.49 140.71 47.83
Bangtin 681.15 9.86 16.73 664.43 97.55
Cablaan-Sapudawen 421.28 6.10 39.76 381.52 90.56
Dumapas 288.09 4.17 144.66 143.42 49.78
Labaan 200.74 2.90 39.89 160.85 80.13
Malarias 569.39 8.24 25.19 544.21 95.58
M angotm og 877.27 12.69 49.59 827.68 94.35
Narra 1,428.11 20.67 172.93 1,255.19 87.89

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Palsek 396.48 5.74 11.37 385.11 97.13

Cadacad-Dom apey 514.16 7.44 185.43 328.73 63.94
Sideg 397.61 5.75 85.42 312.19 78.52
Sinag 311.59 4.51 36.42 275.17 88.31
Suluen 530.47 7.68 137.44 393.04 74.09
Total 6,910.55 100.00 1,098.30 5,812.25

Bucloc has no old growth forest anymore; however majority of its forestland area
is covered by residual open forest (broadleaved and mix species). In the ecological
perspective, watersheds with good ratio of forest cover can sustain service functions
than watersheds that are degraded or devoid of forest cover.

The Food and Agriculture Organization's (FAO) ecological threshold index

provide that at least 25% of forest cover against its land area is considered as good
forest. Below 25% forest cover cannot ensure balance ecosystem.
6.5.2 Watershed Tenure and Management

The Bangtin, Cablaan-Sapudawen, Malanas, Mangotmog, Narra, Sinag and

Suluen sub-watersheds are under open access condition with no beneficiaries of
tenurial instrument to manage the forestland. On the other hand, the sub-watersheds
with ISF and CBFM beneficiaries are Bakubak, Dumapas, Labaan, Sideg, Palsek and
Cadacad-Domapey. The forestlands in these sub-watersheds have CBFMA and ISF-CSC
issued but the area is too small to create impact to the overall management of the
watershed with the larger area still under open access situation.

Table 13. Population in the watersheds

Sub­ Total Area A&D % A&D FL % FL of Population % of Total
watershed (hectares) (hectares) of Total (hectares) Total Population
Bakubak 294.20 153.49 13.98 140.71 2.42 78 3.6
Bangtin 681.15 16.73 1.52 664.43 11.43 54 2.5
Cablaan-
421.28 39.76 3.62 381.52 6.56 180 8.3
Sapudaw en
Dumapas 288.09 144.66 13.17 143.42 2.47 222 10.2
Labaan 200.74 39.89 3.63 160.85 2.77 114 5.3
Malanas 569.39 25.19 2.29 544.21 9.36 156 7.2
M angotm og 877.27 49.59 4.52 827.68 14.24 336 15.5
Narra 1,428.11 172.93 15.75 1,255.19 21.60 162 7.5
Palsek 396.48 11.37 1.04 385.11 6.63 108 5.0
Cadacad-
514.16 185.43 16.88 328.73 5.66 144 6.6
Domapey
Sideg 397.61 85.42 7.78 312.19 5.37 378 17.5
Sinag 311.59 36.42 3.32 275.17 4.73 132 6.1
Suluen 530.47 137.44 12.51 393.04 6.76 102 4.7
TOTAL 6,910.55 1,098.30 100 5,812.25 100 2,166 100.00

Table 14.Extent of and Estimated Area of Sub-watersheds of Bucloc, 2013

Sub-watershed Area (has) % Length (m) Approx. Ave. Approximate
Stream Width Area of Streams
1. Bakubak 294.2 4.26 4,750 10 4.75
2. Sideg 397.61 5.75 6,340 10 6.34
3. Malanas 569.39 8.24 7,890 10 7.89
4. Suluen 530.47 7.68 5,990 10 5.59
5. Bangtin 681.15 9.86 11,340 10 11.34
6. M angotm og 877.27 12.69 15,780 10 15.78
7. Narra 1,428.11 20.67 19,800 10 19.80
8. Dumpas 288.09 4.17 2,000 10 2.0
9. Labaan 200.74 2.90 3,300 10 3.3
10. Sinag 311.59 4.51 4,280 10 4.28
11. Cablaan- 421.28 6.10 7,880 10 7.88

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Sapudaw en
12. Palsek 396.48 5.74 8,580 10 8.58
13. Cadacad-
514.17 7.44 6,320 10 6.32
Dom apev
TOTAL 6910.55 100 104, 250 103.85
Source: Watershed/Drainage Map of Bucloc, 2013
6.5.3 Importance of Watershed

Forest and watershed have stream of benefits including among others the
production of water or life support system more importantly to the municipality of
Bucloc where economic activities are focused on agriculture. With this benefit,
agricultural productions will be more productive, thus economic condition will be
enhanced. Knowing that water supports life as whole, development and protection
efforts shall be taken in order to improve the condition of the watershedto sustain the
economic activities not only of the municipality but also to downstream communities.

Table 15. W a te r Production Benefits from Sub-watersheds, Bucloc, 2013

Sub-watershed Irrigat on System No. of
Number Service Area (has.) Beneficiaries (HH)
1. Bakubak 2 8 13
2. Sideg 8 32 63
3. Malanas 2 13 26
4. Suluen 3 10 17
5. Bangtin 4 4 9
6. M angotm og 5 21 56
7. Narra 6 15 27
8. Dumapas 6 17.5 37
9. Labaan 2 7.5 19
10. Sinag 2 5.5 22
11. Cabla-an-Sapudawen 6 20 30
12. Palsek 4 11.5 18
13. Cadacad-Dom apey 4 20 24
TOTAL 54 185 361
Source: FGD with Key Informants/Barangay Council and Municipal Agriculture Office Record, NIA Record

6.6 Mining Rights Application

In the documentation of STIFRMSP of Bucloc, the municipality is found to have

rich mineral resources such as gold, silver, copper and other minerals, nevertheless, the
LGU and Lapat holders/elders do not support/encourage mining, thus, there was no
mining right application allowed/issued in the municipality.

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CHAPTER 7
SOCIO-ECONOMIC AND KEY STAKEHOLDERS

7.1 Population and Population Density

Bucloc has a total population of 2,532 individuals (NSO,20I1) with an average

density of 0.33 persons per hectare. Barangay Lingey has the highest population since it
is the largest barangay. Generally, the entire population lives in high risk location usually
adjacent to Bucloc River. (See settlement/barangay map)

In terms of sub-watersheds, Sideg has the largest population, about 378 (17.5%)
persons and Mangotmog (336 persons or 15.5%) who are dependent on the watershed
for their irrigation water and other economic activities.

Figure 24. Population and area per sub-watersheds

Although Bucloc is an upland municipality, there are no settlers in the forest and
forestlands but some of them gather forest products or conduct agricultural activities
within the forest zone. Increasing demand for forest products by forestland stakeholders
is expected to put more pressure and threats to FFL assets if appropriate allocation and
land use management will not be formulated.

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7 .2 Forest Dependence and Basic Services

Being an upland community and since all barangays are engaged in farming as
their major source of income, there is no exact data available to determine the number
of local people who are dependent on forest and forestland for their livelihood. Some
of the economic activities that directly provide pressure to forestland assets are free
grazing of cattle, fuelwood gathering, hunting and kaingin. Due to negligence, wild
honey collection as a seasonal source of income sometimes led to wildfires as it uses fire
to collect it. Another alternative income source which uses minor/non-timber forest
products is soft broom making (e.g. rattan and nitoj.There are few residents who are
dependent on forest for their livelihood. However, they are very few compared to those
that are dependent on lowland agriculture.

Most of the households’ income falls below the poverty line as most of their farm
produce are utilized for home consumption due limited landholdings and sometimes
low production. In all the barangays of Bucloc, there are indigent families totaling to
132 or 32% of the total households which are beneficiaries of 4Ps of DSWD.

At present, there was no livelihood project for the community being funded by
the LGU. The presence of CHARM2 project of DA and NGP of DENR (Agro-forestry and
Reforestation) are the only on-going sources of livelihood for the community. Other
livelihood project, i.e. hog dispersal and fattening is being funded by DA.

7.3 Stakeholders

According to bibliographies, stakeholders are groups, individuals, institutions,

organizations or sectors that have interests/stakes and mandates in specific forestland
areas, maybe affected and may have potential influence on the use and
management of forest and forestland, therefore, they are considered in this FLUP. These
stakeholders are presented below with their characteristics;

a) Indigenous People. The whole municipality of Bucloc is an IP community. The

local people are called Tingguian belonging to Masadi-it Ethnic Tribe of Bucloc.
They are the legitimate claimant of Ancestral Domain, however, applying for a
Certificate of Ancestral Domain Title is still pending because of unsettled
boundary conflict with the Municipality of Sal-lapadan. They are also tapped as
beneficiary partners in all forestry development undertakings of DENR and LGU.

b) Certificate of Stewardship Contract (CSC) Holders/Tenure Holders. These are

individuals issued with Certificate of Stewardship Contract under ISF and CBFMA
who have been authorized to occupy and manage the forest zone and to
develop their claim consistent with soil and water conservation. Most of the CSC
areas have been developed into agro-forestry farms. Claim of title over the
areas developed under this tenurial arrangement was one of the issues raised by
the CSC holders during the FLUP orientation. Another concern now is that some
of the CSCs are expiring and evaluation has not been completed whether to
renew their tenure or cancel in favor of other tenure arrangement. The DENR
CENRO Bangued will work on this matter as this activity is targeted for the
coming year.

c) Fuelwood and non-timber forest products gatherers. These groups are either
involved in gathering fuelwood, roofing and fencing materials, non-timber forest
products and raw materials for commercial purposes or for domestic use or
consumption. However, gathering of non-timber raw material like rattan is
re g u la te d o r e v e n p ro h ib ite d u n d e r th e La p a t S y ste m . This g ro u p sh o u ld be
involved in the FLUP implementation in order to educate them on how to sustain
the supply of forest products they are gathering.

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d) Farmer Associations. There are 8 farmer organizations operating in Bucloc with

their major activities such as reforestation and agroforestry, Communal Irrigation
System (CIS) maintenance and management, potable water system
maintenance and management and agricultural production. Most of which are
already involved in forest development activities through the National Greening
Program (NGP) of DENR and Second Cordillera Highland Agricultural Resources
Management Program (CHARMP2), a special project of Department of
Agriculture but others have not been engaged in environmental management
activities. They should be tapped to take part in making actions and decisions
on the management of forests and forestlands and watersheds of Bucloc since
their activities are affected by any development that maybe done in the
forestlands.

e) Lapat Association. An IP organization (present in each barangay) which has a

mandate of managing, safeguarding and wise utilization of natural resources as
developed and handed by ancestors of the Masadi-it tribe. The implementation
of the Lapat System that marked a milestone in the management and
protection of forests and other natural resources. They should always be involved
especially now that the Lapat System is being recognized and on the process of
registration/accreditation and confirmation as embodied in the Joint
Administrative Order No. 2008-01 of DENR-NCIP.

Other Stakeholders. These are offsite and downstream groups who in one way or
another have direct or indirect stakes/interests in the management of forest and
forestland which include the; 1) National Irrigation Administration (NIA), 2)
Irrigators/Farmers associations, who are dependent on water resources from the
watersheds, 3) Department of Agriculture, and 4) Parish Pastoral Center which can help
in environmental awareness campaign and advocacy, 5) National Commission on
Indigenous Peoples (NCIP), 6) private companies operating communication towers and
facilities, 7) PNP and PA for the security and protection activities in the forestland as well
as enforcement of forest laws, and 8) Office of Civil Defense (OCD), Provincial and
Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Councils for possible risk and
hazard during calamities in the forest area.

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CHAPTER 8
INSTITUTIONAL SITUATION

8.1 Department of Environment and Natural Resources

As mandated in the Philippine Constitution and related laws/policies, DENR is the

primary agency responsible in the sustainable management, development and
utilization of forest and forestland assets and other natural resources. At present, DENR
has personnel technically capable in terms of forestry and extension work, nevertheless,
the office has limited manpower and operational resources to assist individual LGU,
some having multiple tasks. PENRO and CENRO lack funds to support several operating
expenses to address issues and concerns as well as needs of upland communities that
are dependent on forest, thus affect stability and condition of watersheds. At present,
it has DENROs and 4 Bantay Gubat deployed in Bucloc to help in the forest protection
activities and enforcement of ENR laws and policies.

The existing capacity of LGU in complementation with the Lapat System to

manage and protect the forest and forestland is good in general. However, local
capacity in overall ENR management and development is lacking or weak.

With DENR rationalization, if done right, the existing capacity of LGU can be
improved especially if the agency will reconfigure itself to actually become more
dependent on LGUs as its mutually-reinforcing partners in discharging ENR governance
functions.

8.2 Municipal Local Government Unit of Bucloc

Pursuant to R.A. 7160 or Local Government Code of 1991, LGUs are mandated to
share with the national government (DENR) the responsibility in the sustainable
management and development of environment and natural resources including forest
and forestlands within their territorial jurisdiction. In carrying out this mandate, LGUs are
expected to generate opportunities which the forest can cater for local economic
development and to protect constituents from all sorts of disaster as a result of not
managing the forest and forestlands.
At present, it hired job-order EMS to oversee the implementation of programs
related to ENR, since there was no enough manpower and resources to create the
MENRO.

8.3 Provincial Local Government Unit of Abra

By virtue also of R.A. 9171, DILG-DENR-LGU Joint memorandum Circular No. 98-01
and 2003-01, the Provincial Government of Abra is involved in the implementation on
devolved and other forest management functions particularly on communal forests
and community watershed. Through the Environment and Natural Resources Office, it
provides technical assistance to the municipal LGUs like for instance the reforestation of
community watersheds being spearheaded and funded by CHARM2 Project. It has
been and remains as partner of LGU of Bucloc in the implementation of several
livelihood programs and projects pertaining to management, protection and utilization
of natural resources. It has also to work with LGU to ensure that services to the tenure
holders are efficiently delivered to increase capacities in forestland management and
development.

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Table 16. Assessment o f Current DENR-LGU forest m anagem ent capacity

IN D IC A T O R P R E S E N T C O N D IT IO N

Organization LGU Bucloc: FLUP TWG organized. It Lias no MENR Office, only one job-order EMS
personnel

DENR: designated in-house personnel for FLUP-TWG which provides technical assistance
to LGUs in preparing their Forest Land use Plan. Flowever, present TWG and more
CENRO staff must be trained to provide technical assistance in the formulation of fhe
FLUP. Deployed Bantay Gubat and DENRO to help in patrolling and other forest
protection activities and forest law enforcement.

LGU Province: needs training for LGU personnel in the formulation of FLUP.

Other Forest Management organizations: There is a people’s organization, The Lingey

Panpiaan Farmers Association holding Community Based Forest Management
Agreement (CBFMA) to develop and manage an area of 275 hectares and individual
CSC-ISF holder with an aggregate area of 69 hectares. However, most of the members
and tenure holders lack capacity to manage their CBFMAs and CSC-ISF areas. Their
respective allocations were not fully developed and they lack organizational
strengthening to protect their area.
Annual Budget LGU Bucloc: There is no budget allocation for the preparation of the FLUP of Bucloc.
However, it has provided a counterpart of Php 120,000.00 that covered the provision of
food of the FLUP Team

DENR: It has a budget amounting to Php 550,000.00 for technical assistance to LGUs in
FLUP formulation but there was no regular program and budget for capacity building
and extension. The municipality of Bucloc is under the administrative jurisdiction of
CENRO Bangued but lacks personnel for forest management. It hires Bantay Gubat
and deployed DENRO to augment only one Forest Ranger assigned in Bucloc-Sal-
lapadan area.

Skills LGU Bucloc: Lack excellent planning skills, personnel and facilities. It has no MENRO,
only job-order EMS; no MPDC, the Municipal Budget Officer simultaneously acts as
MPDC where environmental concern is just secondary. There is no CLUP to integrate
the FLUP being prepared.

DENR: with good forest management planning ability but lack personnel to coordinate
and work closely with LGU.

Pa st Present and LGU Bucloc: To date, preparation of Forest Land Use Plan has been completed under a
Proposed joint DENR-LGU FLUP Team/TWG; Partner Implementer of Agroforestry and Reforestation
Projects related Projects under CHARMP2 through the hired job-order EMS and Municipal Agriculture
to Forest Office.
Management
DENR: Past projects include contract reforestation (UDP & CHARMP1), CBFMA, ISFP.
Current and banner program is National Greening Program (NGP). Forest protection
and law enforcement activities being done by DENR personnel with coordination to
LGU
Potential LGU. Other potential sources: not identified
Funding Support
to Forest and
Forestland Mgt.
Existing Forest LGU Bucloc: There are no existing forest law enforcement activities; however the SB
Law crafted a resolution adopting Lapat as a system of forest protection and forest
Enforcement, M products utilization. The SB ENR Committee chaired by Hon. Bannas Bayongan is an
& E Bodies and oversight committee for ENR devolved functions from DENR to the LGU.
Arrangements
DENR: There is no Multi-sectoral Forest Protection Committee in the municipality. There is
only one Forest Ranger assigned in Bucloc and Sal-lapadan area and currently a NGP
Coordinator and CBFM Officer, now being augmented by 4 hired Bantay Gubat and 1
DENRO. Forest protection and law enforcement activities have a very meager budget
allocation
LGU Ordinances LGU Bucloc: There are 6 forest management related ordinances. Existing forest laws
Related to FFM and regulations are not effectively enforced by DENR due to perennial resource
constraints.

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CHAPTER 9
SUMMARY OF KEY ISSUES, CONFLICTS, PROBLEMS, NEEDS,
INVESTMENTS/SOCIO-ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES

9.1 Summary of Issues and Threats

At present and in general, the scale of threats to forest and forestland of Bucloc
remains at the minimum level. The entire population is mostly dependent on lowland
agriculture, particularly lowland rice production which has minimal dependence or
direct use of the forest resources. Upland agriculture is confined on Lapat designated
kaingin area, ISF areas and in alienable and disposable lands. Field observations and
walkthroughs provide no indication of massive illegal cutting of trees. Gathering of
fuelwood and fencing materials are the pre-dominant activities observed in the
forestlands. Traditional free grazing is confined in communal grazing area and kaingin
still exist but only in Lapat designated area.

So far, land use change due to population pressure is not yet eminent in Bucloc
but further increase in population may pose threat to forest and forestland in the future.
The general topography of Bucloc forestland which is located along steep slopes and
with weak rock slope materials poses disaster risk especially along the Bucloc-
Daguioman Provincial Road where settlements are also confined.

Issues and threats identified by the TWG during resource assessment,

stakeholders analysis and field observations include the following;

1. Most Forestlands under Open Access Condition. The condition where forest and
forestland have not been allocated for certain use by legitimate entity with
authority to manage, develop and use forestland assets. Almost 94% of Bucloc
forestland is unallocated and technically considered open access and that
direct and indirect use of the forest and forestland are not optimized and
foregone with no one authorized to manage the FFL assets. Although some
forestlands had been awarded to CSC holders, the first full term has expired
which implies that these areas are put again under open access situation. It's
good to note that further free-entry and occupation to these areas are
hampered by the enhanced implementation of the Lapat System which is
supported by the LGU. In complementation to Lapat, ISF contracts should be
renewed where tenure must be issued in these areas and capacity of tenure
holders must be strengthened for effective protection, development and
management.

2. Forest Fire Occurrence. The occurrence of forest fire has becoming lesser over
the years as a result of observance of the rules and regulations of Lapat System.
According to local people, occurrence of forest fire in the municipality can be
attributed to seasonal hunting, wild honey collection, traditional free grazing and
incidental burning to areas suspected to sprout with edible round mushroom.
Forest fire due to slash and burn farming is rare since the practice of such is
regulated which means that further expansion is prohibited under the Lapat
System.

3. Degradation of watershed. Dissipating forest cover for economic reasons is the

primary cause of watershed degradation. Along with this, the inherent
topographic characteristics of the forestland which is steep in slope and high
e le v a tio n in d u c e d soil e rosio n a n d silta tio n o f rive r. Fo re st re n e w a l is likew ise
difficult because of poor soil condition/thin soil due to steep slope which render
likelihood of soil erosion.

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4. Intense dry season (Climatic Type I). Too much heat during summer period
induces forest and grass fires especially when escaped fire is produced by wild
honey collectors. Along with traditional free grazing that uses fire to regenerate
forage grass, the gathering of this minor forest product is the main cause of forest
fire in the municipality.

5. Degraded soil (thin top soil) /marginal condition of most forestland. The marginal
condition of forestland is likewise exacerbated by steep slope and soil erosion
brought about by insufficient forest cover of some portions of the forestlands.
Thus, soil fertility is low which render more difficult rehabilitation efforts. With the
problem on soil degradation coupled with intense dry season, the FLUP will
recommend appropriate technology such as different agroforestry systems to
ensure successful forest rehabilitation and renewal.

6. Entire Forest Zone a Geo-hazard Area. Studies conducted by Mines and Geo­
sciences Bureau showed that the municipality of Bucloc is placed entirely under
the highly susceptible to landslide category. This implies that technically the
forest zone shall be subjected as forest protection where establishment of tree
plantations and infrastructures are not feasible. The hazard areas identified by
TWG with indication of soil erosion and small landslips are some portions of
Bangtin, Narra, Labaan, Sideg and Sinag Sub-watersheds while the frequently
flooded areas are the rice fields located along riverbank.

7. Boundary Conflict with Municipality of Sal-lapadan. Although only about 100

hectares of forestland is in conflict with the Municipality of Sal-lapadan, this
conflict would still bring impediment to forest management and development
interventions, thus slowing down economic development of the municipality.
Moreover, this very conflict restrained the municipality in availing the CADT as
permanent IP tenurial instrument issued by NCIP.

9.2 Institutional and Organizational Issues

1. Absence of MENR Office. While the municipality has the Lapat System, it has no
MENR Office which will act legitimately to achieve the LGU’s mandate to share
with the national government in the sustainable management of natural
resources. It has only one job-order EMS employee who performs task in an on-
call basis and assists in the implementation of the CHARM2 project of DA and
might as well be terminated after the completion of the special project. Indeed,
multi-tasking is evident to municipal department heads because of manpower
limitation (one-man-team). On the other hand, DENR has also weaknesses and
inadequacies in instituting effective management of the forest and forestland in
a partnership agreement with the LGUs.

2. Lack of enforcement mechanisms of LGU on forestry legislations/ordinances.

There are municipal ENR ordinances that have been passed but it is observed
that there is always laxity in the implementation and enforcement phase
perhaps due to lack of enforcement mechanisms. Bucloc Legislative Council has
yet to come up with timely and relevant municipal ordinances for the protection,
management and development of the forests and forestland. Likewise, the
municipality should update their ADSDPPP harmonizing and integrating the FLUP
and indigenous knowledge systems and practices (IKSP) like the Lapat for
improved forest and watershed management.

9.3 Opportunities

The municipality of Bucloc still enjoys fresh air and a seemingly balanced
ecosystem, rich freshwater resources and conserved forest biodiversity that support the
needs of the local population.

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Opportunities are driving factors which will lead in the realization of the
municipality’s forest management goals and objectives. The opportunities present in
the municipality include the following;

• Large area of forestlands covering about 84% of the total land area of
Bucloc, a potential source of raw materials, livelihood opportunities and
revenue for the municipality;

• Presence of brushlands and grasslands that can be tapped for production

purposes such as agroforestry, tree plantations, tiger grass production which
will create additional livelihood opportunities for local residents.

• Watersheds that provide sustained supply of water for irrigation, domestic,

recreation and source of protein from freshwater marine life to address food
self-sufficiency;

• Remaining residual forests which can be maintained, protected and

developed for biodiversity conservation as well as ecotourism development
that can be a potential source of local revenue;

• STIFRMSP called “Lapat” has already been documented, recognized and to

be accredited and confirmed as ENR national policy which can augment
and strengthen/enhance enforcement of ENR policies as well as sustainable
management and utilization of natural resources;
• Municipal environment programs that will raise public awareness and support
in forest and watershed management like annual tree planting;

• Available natural landscapes (falls, natural park, mountain peaks) that can
be developed as eco-tourist destinations;

• Inclusion of Bucloc to the National Greening Program for the rehabilitation of

portions of its grasslands, brushlands and other areas.

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CHAPTER 10
RECOMMENDATIONS AND STRATEGIES

10.1 General Strategies

Integrated watershed planning is the basic approach in this Forest Land Use Plan.
This suggest that the implementation of this plan should be integrated with other
development and management plans crafted such as the Ancestral Domain
Sustainable Development and Protection Plan, Solid Waste Management Plan and
other plans to harmonize efforts towards a more holistic protection and management
of environment and natural resources. The general strategies adopted in this plan are
discussed as follows;

a. Forest Land Management Zoning. Appropriate development and management

interventions to be made in the forestlands of Bucloc will be based on its primary
uses; PRODUCTION AND PROTECTION zone. In case of Bucloc which is highly
susceptible to landslide (MGB, 2010), the forestlands will be developed primarily
for protection and water production while some portions will be utilized for
production of goods such as food, fuelwood, timber and other forest products.
Inside the watershed, these are the proposed sub-zones.

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Table 17.Proposed Forest M anagem ent Zones and Land Uses in Bucloc, 2013.
Primary Criteria Proposed Uses/Sub-zones Current Land Use
Uses
Existing 1. Wood production and Existing agroforestry and
agroforestry and agroforestry: application of soil tree plantation; with
tree plantation: and w a ter conservation CSCs, NGP areas under
with CSCs, NGP technologies is recom m ended FMS; with slope lower
areas under FMS: than 50%; brushlands/
with slope lower grasslands
than 50%: 2. Controlled Grazing - will be Grasslands near
Production brushlands/grassl confined in a definite small settlements
Area ands area of which m anagem ent
shall augm ented by cut and
carry system
3. Settlement area - confined in Subject to further
the periphery of forest zone validation, the area
should be relatively flat
and less prone to
landslide/flooding
Protection Steep slope 1. M inor Production - close Near settlements; NGP
Area (>50%) and canopy agroforestry and tree areas under ERDS
elevation more plantation, with strong
than 1,000 masl, adherence to soil and w ater
highly degraded conservation. Rotation
area with thin harvesting will be considered in
topsoil; resource use.
and all highly 2. Restoration/Rehabilitation Zone Steep slope dom inated
erodible/prone to - degraded part o f the by grasslands; fire prone
landslide based protection zone that needs areas
on more recent rehabilitation
studies 3. Biodiversity and ecotourism Existing mossy/natural
conductedby zone forest; areas with steep
MGB. slopes and elevation
more than 1,000 masl;
areas that may soon
becom e lucrative to
mass tourism upon
introduction of some
developm ent
Source: Results of Barangay Site Validation/Community Mapping, 2013, Production and Protection map,
Bucloc, 2013; Proposed land Use Map

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Figure 25. Map showing management zone of Bucloc, Abra.

b. Management of Forestlands through Watershed Management Regime. Since the

forestland of the municipality is entirely placed under geologic hazard, it is of
paramount importance for the LGU to manage and put forest and forestland
under watershed management regime. This means that the primary goal of
management is to ensure sustained production of water, and protection and
conservation of biodiversity. Under this management approach, soil and water
conservation measures must be considered and applied.

c. Set Aside Area for Productive Development for the Benefit of Communities. Small
portion of forestland for productive development, i.e. tree plantation,
agroforestry and grazing, shall be defined/delineated on the ground although
technically it should all be considered protection forest.

d. Forest Management-tor-Benefit. Apart from protection, the very purpose of forest

management and development is to create stream of benefits, either aesthetic
or tangible to recover the investments made. This management strategy will be
applied to all areas of the forest zones including areas that maybe designated
for ecotourism and water production.

e. The FLUP of Bucloc will be implemented following the hereunder governing

principles:

• All forestlands will be under Co-management agreement between DENR and

LGU of Bucloc. CBFMA will be issued to ISF participants as well as NGP areas will
be c o n v e rte d in to CBFM so th a t the p a rtic ip a n ts will h a v e se c u rity of te n u re o v e r
their established agroforestry and tree plantations.

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• Actual on-site management and development of the forestlands will be

conducted with strong community and stakeholders’ participation. Likewise
public and private partnership in forest development will also be encouraged.

• Network and creation of agreement for partnership and collaboration with

academic institutions, NGOs and other service providers (e.g. SUCs, FPE, DTI) in
areas of biodiversity conservation, ecotourism, livelihood development, training
and extension services, or in areas that LGU is deemed weak or lacking.

• Gender sensitivity/mainstreaming will strongly be observed in the implementation

of forest management activities.

• Integration of the Lapat System in forest management and protection will

likewise strongly be encouraged.

10.2 Technical Strategies

10.2.1 Forest Management Zoning. As presented above, forest management

zoning will be the primary strategy of Bucloc to regulate use and management of the
forestlands and to guide forest investments. The following activities will be carried out;

a. Ground demarcation of m anagem ent zones. The proposed forest management

zone will be delineated and to be adopted by barangay through an ordinance.
b. Issuance and enforcement of support ordinance. Forest management zones will
be integrated in the Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP) and will become part
of the integrated municipal land use zoning ordinance.

c. IEC on m anagem ent zones to make people aware of the land use ordinance
and the existence of m anagem ent zones in each barangay. Installations of
billboards on conspicuous place along boundary of each management zones
and the prohibitive activities in each zone will help deter encroachment and
illegal practices.

d. Interventions /Investments mapping. This activity will help in determining where

the potential areas for forest development investments are. Along with site
suitability assessment, this will help determine appropriate measures for certain
type of site conditions.

10.2.2 Overall forest development and management approach - watershed

management. Minor production will be allowed, but generally the entire forest zone will
be managed as a protection zone, primarily for water production. This is in
consideration of the topographic and geologic hazard condition in which most area
must be protected. Soil and water conservation technologies will be applied to all
forest management and development activities consistent with the proposed sub-uses
highlighted in Table 6 above, which include the following;

• Biodiversity conservation and ecotourism for the remaining natural forest;

• Restoration zone for larger part of the grasslands/brushlands and degraded
area within the protection zone.
• Productive development through agroforestry, reforestation, ANR, and rattan
plantation in lower elevation part of the protection zone near settlement sites.
• Communal Grazing Area that will be established for each barangay for
regulated and controlled grazing.
• Settlement area on area set aside for the expansion of settlement for each
along the periphery of the forest zone.

In the rehabilitation and development of the watersheds, the LGU proposes the
following activities and interventions;

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a. Productive development strategies to rehabilitate degraded forest. ANR, agro­

forestry, reforestation, enrichment planting (to include rattan plantation) will be
carried out to rehabilitate denuded grasslands and enrich marginal forest and
improve watershed health. By employing these strategies of forest rehabilitation,
income generating activities is generated for local communities and harvesting
of which will be undertaken consistent with the forest-management-for-benefit
scheme.

Brushland and grassland areas within the forest zone are presently lay idle and
no use at all. The municipality will focus on the following to increase its supply for
raw materials and augment food production.

a) Development of agro-forestry areas

b) Establishment of fuelwood production area
c) Develop area for non-timber forest products (bamboo, rattan) and
conserve remaining NTFP

Development of the brushlands and grasslands shall be done in areas with

recognized property rights, or in the absence, shall be issued. On the preference
of the property rights holder, the area maybe developed in either agroforestry-
orchard and tree plantation or any combinations that promote soil and water
conservation. It shall be developed based on approved farm plan prepared
with the technical assistance of the CENRO, Municipal Agriculture Office and
other technical department of LGU.

For larger portion of the watersheds set aside for restoration zone, any activity
that helps restore forest cover will be encouraged. Because limited direct
benefits for local communities may be realized in these areas, investments on
forest development may either be provided by the LGU, or other
institutions/private investors in a user fee scheme for some non-extractive
benefits (e.g. ecotourism, water production).

b. Development and management of community watershed in each barangay.

Upland communities often experience scarcity of potable water supply during
summer, a problem exacerbated by lack of forest cover and overall watershed
degradation. In this light, a community watershed as permanent source of
potable water supply will be identified, developed and managed for each
barangay. Management shall be the responsibility of the Barangay Council with
overall protection to be made by the Lapat Association in each barangay. The
activities will include the following;

• Identification, mapping and demarcation of community watershed,

water production area;
• Preparation of development plan
• Tree planting/site rehabilitation
• Issuance of municipal ordinance

c. Protection and management of riverbanks. Larger portion of agricultural

lands/rice fields of the local communities are located along the riverbank. A
common problem experienced during the rainy season is riverbank scouring that
washed out rice paddies where damages/losses are no longer negligible. For this
reason, the municipality will launch a program that shall promote riverbank
stabilization for Bucloc river. Important activities to be conducted include the
following;

• IEC

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• Issuance and enforcement of Ordinance on riverbank protection and

development
• Survey and inventory of degraded riverbanks and land owners along
riverbanks;
• Vegetative buffering/establishment of greenbelt like planting of bamboo
• Adoption of vengineering method of flood control (vegetation and
engineering combined)

10.2.3 Protection of Critical Habitat/Remaining Natural Forest for Biodiversity. At

present, the LGU does not have capability on this aspect of forest management, and
therefore will forge a tie-up with academes and NGOs advocating for biodiversity
conservation, like the Foundation for the Philippine Environment and DENR PAWCZMS to
help in research and extension support. Identification of critical habitat and inventory of
species, IEC, issuance of ordinance on biodiversity conservation and protection of
remaining natural forest/critical habitat, and networking with biodiversity service
providers are among the activities that may be undertaken by LGU in this regard.

10.2.4 Forest fire control and management. With the enforcement of Lapat
System, forest fire occurrence in Bucloc is not that alarming. However, by all means it
should be lessen if not totally stopped which also requires regulating all its causes. Thus,
the recommendation in this plan will gear towards prevention and control of forest fire
occurrences. The LGU proposes the following strategies;

a. Enforcement and regulation of hunting. Use of fire to trap animals causes

uncontrolled forest fire. To address this and to complement the existing
regulation of wildlife hunting as being enforced in the Lapat System, the
municipality will issue municipal ordinance to regulate hunting in support to
Lapat ordinance, massive IEC and apprehension of violators.

b. Regulate grazing. Traditional method of burning forage to allow grass

regeneration as being practiced by cattle owners in Bucloc is one of the
identified causes of forest fire in the locality. The following means is
recommended to address this concern;

• Inventory of cattle in each barangay

• Designate/delineate grazing area for each barangay
• Combine cut and carry system and require planting of forage species for cattle
owners
• Inclusion of grazing regulation in forest protection ordinance of the LGU;
• Apprehension of grazing violators;
• IEC
• Training of farmers on appropriate grazing methods.

c. Greenbelt and fireline establishment. Fire prone areas shall be identified by each
barangay and greenbelt shall be established in these areas to deter spread of
fire as well as source of fuelwood for the community. Fire tolerant species will be
used/planted as greenbelt. In like manner, firelines shall also be
constructed/established along tree plantations or any rehabilitation or
productive development that will be implemented by the LGU through this plan
d. Forest protection and enforcement plan. Ea c h b a ra n g a y will d e v e lo p an
e n fo rc e m e n t p la n th a t w ill in c lu d e p lan fo r th e p ro te c tio n o f re m a in in g fo re st
fro m kaingin a n d illegal e x tra c tio n , re g u la tio n o f c a ttle g ra zin g a n d b u rn in g . This
p la n shall b e m a d e in su p p o rt o f th e im p le m e n ta tio n o f m u n ic ip a l o rd in a n c e in
fo re st p ro te c tio n a n d e n fo rc e m e n t, w h ic h in c lu d e fo re st fire p re v e n tio n a n d
c o n tro l. Th e p la n shall b e in c o rp o ra te d to th e B a ra n g a y d e v e lo p m e n t Pla n (BDP)
w h ic h shall b e p ro v id e d w ith re g u la r fu n d in g su p p o rt.

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e. Issue policy/ ordinance on forest fire control and m anagement. To institutionalize

effort in forest protection and enforcement, a municipal ordinance shall be
issued by the Sangguniang Bayan which shall be adopted for implementation by
each barangay through the development and implementation of forest
protection and enforcement plan.

f. Awareness campaign. A combination of various IEC means shall be done to

make the local people aware of the damage and harm forest fires bring to
forest, biodiversity and to watershed health. Posters, leaflets and other forms of
IEC materials will be produced and disseminated and continuous education
through simple barangay gatherings will be conducted. Billboards will likewise be
installed in conspicuous places in each barangay.

10.2.5 Adoption of Appropriate Silvicultural Technology in Support of Site

Development.
The combined effects of man-made and natural factors such climate, temperature
and topography are the limiting factors in the effective rehabilitation of Bucloc forest.
Intense heat and prolonged dry season, highly erodible/landslide prone areas as
affected by slope and degraded topsoil are conditions in Bucloc which bring difficulty
in forest rehabilitation and restoration and even increases risk on any forest investments.

With limited capacity of LGU for research and technical silvicultural systems, the LGU will
link with DENR’s Ecosystems Research and Development Service (ERDS) to seek for
technical assistance and training to make forest rehabilitation easier. Some of the
technologies that can be adopted but may also require further studies include:

• Site amelioration using nurse trees;

• Use of dry tolerant species to be developed/planted in a multi-storey manner;
• Assisted Natural Regeneration (ANR) for areas undergoing forest succession;
• Fire prevention and control

10.2.6 Development and Management of Priority Watersheds

There are a total of 13 sub-watersheds of Bucloc. All of these sub-watersheds will

be managed specifically for ensuring the sustainable supply of water for irrigation and
domestic use but priority will be given to top 5 sub-watersheds if resources are limited
for the management of all sub-watersheds. Simultaneously, all of which will be covered
in various forest management interventions intended for various uses but considered as
second priority. These sub-watersheds are presently the source of water supply for
irrigation, domestic and potable water for the communities.

For its intended use, the headwaters of these sub-watersheds fall in the protection zone,
and shall strictly be managed for such purpose. Interventions shall be towards soil and
water conservation and in improving the quality and quantity of water supply over the
long term.

Efforts of the LGU in watershed management shall focus on the following:

a) Rehabilitation of denuded grassland within the watershed through reforestation,

Assisted Natural Regeneration (ANR) and agro-forestry. A multi-storey type of
agroforestry will be implemented in areas that are either being claimed (for
ownership) or covered with tenure arrangement to better conserve soil and
water. Rehabilitation shall be implemented with participation of groups or
individual land claimants of which claim may be recognized through issuance of
usufruct rights or any tenure arrangement consistent with existing policies, rules
and regulations

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b) Rehabilitation of riverbanks as discussed in 10.2.2-b. Owners of lots shall be

organized and enjoined for riverbank rehabilitation. Along with the lot owners,
barangay officials and residents are obliged to participate actively.

c) Enactment of ordinances. Watershed management protection and

development of ordinances by Sangguniang Bayan that includes provision for
the enforcement of and establishment of buffer zone along riparians in all
barangays consistent with the national laws must be enacted. This will be
supported by massive IEC.

d) Application of User Fee System for Financing of Watershed Development. The

LGU shall collect a certain amount for various water users to reinvest for the
development of watersheds and this must also be supported by an ordinance. In
the long run, it is envisioned that all watersheds shall benefit from this financing
scheme and all forest development effort shall become self-sustaining.

10.2.7 Protection and Development of Freshwater Ecosystem

This will cover the protection of Bucloc major river tributary in line with the
conservation of biodiversity, and with the following activities to be undertaken;

a) Inventory and identification of habitat of major freshwater species;

b) Design and implement protection and development of these habitat;
c) Issuance of municipal ordinance in support of barangay-level
enforcement
d) Massive IEC on importance of freshwater biodiversity and ecosystem shall
be conducted
e) Design and implement plan for protection and enhancement of river and
its tributaries.

10.2.8 Maintain and Enhance the Natural Aesthetics Integrity of Potential Eco-
tourism Destinations

With limited resources available at present, the LGU will initially focus on
improving and maintaining the aesthetics value of potential eco-tourism sites while
building up its capacity to manage eco-tourist destinations and developing municipal
program for such. In the meantime, the LGU may temporarily close entry of tourists to
these areas until such time that necessary facilities are installed and proper measures
are set in place to avoid vandalism of such natural scenic spots.

In line with this, the LGU will implement the following measures:
a) Establish barangay level protection and management system of potential
ecotourism destination.
b) Issuance of Municipal Ordinance for the protection, development, and
management of eco-tourist spots.
c) Preparation of development plan and feasibility studies. Linkage with other
nearby tourist destinations will be explored to include these areas in possible
tourist destinations spots.
d) Documentation of the potential tourism sites in different barangays and make
a tour plan in order to interconnect the different potential sites into a municipal
tourist destination. Support the tour plan with write ups that will sound attractive
to the readers. Promote the activity thru pictures, mass media and post it in the
municipal website.
e) Orient the people of the barangays so that they can serve as tour guide
following proper tour guiding principles issued by Department of Tourism.

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10.3 Socio-economic Strategies

Forest-management-for-benefit can only achieve if the local government

provide necessary support services. Generally, local people of Bucloc are living below
the poverty threshold because livelihood opportunities are scarce, limited farm
landholdings of every households and environment is not conducive for economic
development. To address this concern, the LGU will implement a set of scheme to
improve the quality of life of local people, that includes;

a. Farm to market road/footbridges construction/rehabilitation. The settlements and

agricultural areas in the municipality are located along both sides of Bucloc river.
The necessity of construction or improvement of agricultural support services
such as FMR and footbridge will entice farmers to increase their production of
agricultural crops which will increase their income as well.

b. Participating in NRM projects. The local communities through an organized

People’s Organizations are and will be the direct beneficiaries under the NGP
project which is now on its third year of implementation. Agro-forestry and tree
plantation were already implemented which is expected to give long-term
income to the beneficiaries, apart from the environmental benefits it can give
the municipality. Issuance of forest management sub-agreement will be made
as means to secure tenure and give certainty on people’s investments in forest
management (i.e. forest protection and enforcement and development of the
area). Likewise, NGP areas will be converted soon into CBFM also to secure
tenure over the plantation areas developed.

c. Creation of more livelihood opportunities from the forest. Some local folk in the
municipality is producing tiger grass and engaged in making export quality soft
brooms. Non-timber species like tiger grass and rattan are thriving within the area
and has potential for massive production. Thus, the LGU will forge a tie-up with
other agencies (e.g. DA, DTI, etc.) including DENR for the provision of training
and technical support in setting up livelihood for the local communities. Other
livelihood options will be explored and implemented by the LGU.

10.4 Institutional Building and Strengthening

The above discussed component and technical strategies can only be realized if
institutional foundation is established, strengthened and capacitated. The following
measures are recommended in strengthening institutional capacity;

a. Creation of MENRO. A MENR Office along with its manpower and funding
requirements should be created and strengthened to respond to ENR concerns
of the municipality and will serve as implementing arm of the LGU on the
implementation of this FLUP;

b. Municipal Multi-sectoral Steering Committee. A multi-sectoral oversight body to

oversee implementation of FLUP and Co-management Agreement, it shall
provide over-all policy recommendations, resolve forest management issues,
help enforce forest regulations, screen and/or issue forest management sub-
agreement/tenure and application for forest development
contracting/investments. The purpose of involving every sector of the society is to
provide broad-based participation and check-and-balance in decision making
over forest management concerns under partnership agreement between DENR
and LGU;

c. Creation of Municipal Anti-Illegal Logging Task Force/Deputation of

ENROs/Bantay Gubat for each barangay as forest protection and enforcement

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team that will work with LGU and DENR enforcement units in surveillance and
apprehension of forest violators;

d. Organization of ENR sub-committees who will be under the authority of Multi­

sectoral Steering Committee and shall work to address specific concerns in the
implementation of FLUP and Co-management Agreement;

e. Community Organizing/ Strengthening of People's Organization. Other people’s

organizations identified who have direct or indirect interest on the management
and development of forest, not only the POs implementing the NGP project will
be organized and strengthened to increase their awareness, know their needs
and how they can be mobilized as partners in forest management. These groups
will be issued with forest management agreement to help LGU implement
development projects as well as in the overall management of the forestlands
and watersheds;

f. Collaboration and Linkage with NGOs, OGAs, research institutions, a cad em e

and other service providers to tap technical and financial support to implement
the technical strategies, especially on areas that LGU's capability is weak;

g. Creation of Conflict Resolution and Management Committee. Also a multi­

sectoral group to respond/attend to various ENR-related conflicts and working as
one of the sub-committees of Municipal Multi-sectoral Steering Committee;

h. Issuance of Local Ordinance and Resolution supporting FLUP implementation

and responsive to ENRM needs. These local ordinances are needed in forest
protection, development and management and they shall be enforced
accordingly.

i. Development of Data Base. The Office of the MENRO to be established shall start
by collecting maps, forest information, forest settlers, and socio-economic profile
of communities which can serve as baseline to compare impacts of some forest
development and management projects.

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CHAPTER 11
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE AND INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENT

Through this FLUP, the LGU is challenged to bring back the forest and integrity of
Bucloc watershed as one of the watershed cradles in the province of Abra (under Abra
River Basin). An implementation of a plan like FLUP which enjoins every stakeholder in a
community will substantially help save the remaining forestlands of Bucloc and optimize
its contribution to overall economic development of the municipality in particular. It is
deemed necessary to implement the FLUP in a manner that it will promote community
participation and collaboration with various LGU departments, OGAs, NGOs, CSOs and
private sectors. Towards this end, local LGU capacity will be strengthened and forest
management will be institutionalized. The following institutional/organizational strategies
will be undertaken;

11.1 Creation and Strengthening of the Municipal Environment and Natural Resources
Office

At present, there was no MENR Office created in Bucloc. Major issues and
concerns, including protection and management of forest and other natural resources
are only governed by the Lapat System. Therefore, there is a necessity to create MENR
office to respond to enormous tasks required not only in forestry but also in other
environment and natural resources management, including solid waste management.
In this regard, the following is hereby recommended;

• Passing a Sangguniang Bayan Resolution to create the MENR Office;

• Hiring of MENR Office personnel;
• Development of organizational structures with defined roles and responsibilities
• Assistance of staff from other departments of the LGU;
• DENR to detail one technical personnel at least two days a week to help in
various technical aspect of MENRO operation.

The MENRO requires a minimum of three personnel in its forest management

operations;

a) Extension Specialist - shall head the extension office of the MENRO and shall be
responsible in leading IEC and advocacy on FLUP implementation and ENR
management. He shall design and facilitate community events and ensure
community participation and shall work closely with barangays and tenure
holders in forest and forestlands.

b) Forest Management Specialist - shall work under the technical section of the
MENRO and shall be responsible for providing timely technical assistance in forest
management related activities, including supervision of nursery operation and
forest rehabilitation. He shall also work closely with the Extension Specialist in
providing technical assistance to the tenure holders.

c) Upland Farming Specialist - one who is expert on on-farm agro-forestry

development and other sustainable upland farming technology (agro-forestry
systems/technologies). He shall also work closely with the Extension Specialist in
providing technical assistance to the tenure holders.

The MENR Office shall be made updated on recent programs, technologies and
trends in forestry in which continuous attendance and exposure to trainings/workshops
will be supported.

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11.1.1 Roles and Responsibilities of the MENRO

MENRO shall act as the overall implementing arm of LGU in the implementation
of FLUP and other ENR activities. Functions of the MENRO under RA 7160 of 1991, to wit;

a. Act on all environmental concerns but not limited to; a) resource use allocation
and permitting, b) environmental policies implementer, c) accepts, validates
and indorse all applications relative to natural resources utilization for approval
of the Local Chief Executive (LCE), or by appropriate government agencies, d)
investigates resource use conflicts and recommend appropriate resolutions to
that effect, e) actively participate on the implementation of all programs and
projects such as the Forestry Functions devolved to the LGU (DENR DAO 92-30,
DENR-DILG JMC 98-01 "Manual of Procedures for DENR-DILG-LGU Partnership on
Devolved and other Forest Management Functions”, DENR-DILG JMC 2003-01 -
"Strengthening and Institutionalizing DENR-DILG-LGU Partnership on devolved
and other Forest Management Functions”);

b. The MENRO shall maintain information data bank concerning municipal

resources, programs and projects;

c. Act on all environment and natural resources concerns of the municipality,

including the implementation of various ENR programs and projects.

11.1.2 Proposed Structure of MENRO

For the first five years of FLUP implementation, the Office of the MENRO will
gradually strengthen its manpower to become responsive to all ENR concerns of the
municipality. Initially, it will form these three major sections;

• The Environmental Management Section. Responsible to other ENR components

such as sand and gravel, and small scale mining, pollution, and aquatic
management concerns. For sand and gravel and small scale mining, it works closely
with the Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office in giving and
monitoring permits.

• Solid Waste M anagement Section. Responsible for ensuring cleanliness and solid
waste management. It shall have to prepare solid waste management plan and
implement such consistent with the requirements of Republic Act 9003 - the
Ecological Solid Waste Management Act.
• Forest and Watershed M anagement Section. Responsible for the provision of overall
technical assistance in forest and watershed management, including nursery
production, reforestation and agro-forestry and forest and watershed related
functions.

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Below is the proposed structure of the MENRO.

Figure 26. Proposed Organizational Structure of the MENRO

11.2 Creation and Strengthening of Steering Committee.

A Multi-Sectoral Forest Protection Committee (MFPC) will be created consistent

with Administrative Order No. 95-17 of the DENR. This will be created to serve as forest
protection oversight body in the implementation of FLUP and will be expanded to form
the Municipal Multi-sectoral Steering Committee which will serve as the overall overseer
of Co-management agreement implementation. This Committee will be Co-chaired by
the Municipal Mayor and DENR (PENRO or CENRO, depending on the size of co­
management Agreement. The following constitute as its major functions;

a) Formulate and approve programs and projects for forest and forestland
development;
b) Recommend policy in the form of resolution and local ordinance for adoption of
the Sanggunian Bayan
c) Serve as venue for discussion and resolufion of issues pertaining to ENRM;
d) Provide law enforcement directions;
e) Other functions as may be defined during formation.

In line with these functions, sub-committees may also be created to be the

overseer of specific concerns on FLUP implementation and Co-management
agreement. Sub-committees to be created are as follows;

• Project Development Sub-committee. Responsible in the identification, designing

and formulation, including the preparation of project proposals;
• Law Enforcement sub-committee. Coordinate efforts, such as that of the Lapat
sy ste m , a n d e sta b lish syste m fo r th e e ffe c tiv e a n d e ffic ie n t im p le m e n ta tio n o f
environmental laws;
• Tenure Application screening sub-committee - in charge of evaluation and
validation of applicants for tenure or sub-agreement that maybe issued inside

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the Co-management Agreement. It also includes screening of potential

investments contracts that may be implemented in the Co-management area;
• Other sub-committees which may include M & E, livelihood and conflict
resolution sub-committees.

Figure 27. Institutional Arrangement for the Implementation of FLUP

Members of the Steering Committee shall be selected from groups or

sectors identified during the stakeholders analysis. Ideally, these sectors or groups
represents the cross-sections ENR stakeholders of Bucloc who are either directly or
indirectly have interest, stake, or mandate in the forestlands.

11.3 Project Management Unit (PMU)

A Project Management Unit (PMU) shall be chaired by the MENRO. Acting

overall as the technical operating unit to execute Co-management Agreement, it
shall compose of the staff of the MENRO, and representative from the technical
offices of the LGU (DA, MEO, others) and from other offices as may be agreed upon
during formation, or as maybe determied by the Steering Committee.
The PMU shall be responsible and accountable to the Steering Committee,
with the following responsibilities;

• Lead, direct and coordinate with the communities and concerned Barangay
Captains, and tenure holders in the planning and implementation of activities
in the co-management area consistent with the approved management
plan;

• Coordinate on-gong and proposed public and private investments, extension

and support systems in the co-management area using the approved
management plan as the overall guide and reference;

• Conduct IEC, information dissemination, and regular consultations with the

occupants/stewards in the co-management area to ensure support and
participation;

• Review and endorse to the Steering Committee application for appropriate

tenurial instruments or forest management sub-agreements to people’s
organizations, occupants, claimants, and qualified private sector within the
area;

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• Provide periodic reports to the Steering Committee on the status, sources and
uses of funds, development and challenges in the protection and
management of the co-management area;

• Facilitate private sector and community participation in forest management

and provide assistance to the alternative livelihoods.

11.4 Deployment, Capacitation/Strengthening of DENROs and Bantay Gubat in each

barangay

It will compose of Barangay Tanod and other concerned citizens who shall
conduct actual patrolling and apprehension. This group will be issued with deputation
order by DENR.

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CHAPTER 12
MONITORING AND EVALUATION

12.1 Monitoring and Evaluation Approaches

As integral part of Bucloc FLUP implementation, these approaches will be

adopted;

a) Tracking progressbased on objectives set in the plan and the FLUP

implementation MOA. This is to determine progress of planned target vis-a-vis
accomplishment, including the monitoring of the activities and targets under the
National Greening Program, and the fulfillment of commitments between the
DENR and the LGU in the FLUP implementation MOA. Tenure assessment will
likewise be conducted to determine the performance of tenure holders in forest
management based on some criteria.

b) Monitoring of impacts of FLUP implementation /Forest m anagem ent interventions.

This will determine the impacts of forest management interventions on economic
and environmental aspects in the FLUP implementation. Monitoring and
evaluation should focus on some measurable biophysical and economic
indicators such as but not limited to the following;

• Maintained or increased forest cover;

• Areas rehabilitated or developed
• Closure of all open access areas;
• Increased institutional capacity of the LGU and tenure holders in forest
protection/management;
• Improved/strengthened capability of tenure holders in forest management
and development
• Increased livelihood opportunities for the people;
• Improvement of basic services (supply of potable & irrigation water,
availability of settlement area, others);
• Increased revenue sources for the LGU

12.2 Frequency of Assessment

Tracking progress based on objectives shall be done quarterly. Together with the
multi-sectoral group under the Co-management Steering Committee, the CENRO and
MENRO shall take the lead in the assessment of implementation progress based on
targets.

For monitoring and evaluation of impacts of FLUP implementation, it will

appropriately be done after 3 or 5 years of implementation. Impact on forest cover, for
instance may need at least five years to determine and must be supported with
mapping or updating of the forest cover map which may require longer time to
complete.
12.3 Reporting and Feed-backing of M & E Results

An annual meeting shall be held by the Steering Committee (including DENR

and LCE as Co-chair) and Sangguniang Bayan, for a FLUP year-end and
implementation review which will include;

• P re se n ta tio n a n d d iscussion o f results o f M & E on v a rio u s c o m p o n e n ts;

• Reporting of progress of FLUP based on key targets and arrangements
between the DENR and LGU in the implementation of MOA;
• Status of tenure holders based on tenure assessment;

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• Review of expenditures’ status and performance;

• Presentation of results of impact-based monitoring (if already available)

The results of M & E will be used by the MENRO and DENR as basis for adjusting,
improving/updating the strategies and shall be incorporated in an annual work
plan/action plan for the succeeding year of FLUP implementation. Gaps/issues relative
to forest management effectiveness identified in the assessment will be the subject of
improvement on overall forest management interventions in the succeeding years.

Tracking progress or improvement can be determined by comparing results with

the objectives and targets. The information generated through M & E is expected to
bring about more collaborative, informed and performance-based decisions and
actions of the LGU, DENR, tenure holders and other stakeholders for the effective
management of the forestlands.

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CHAPTER 13
WORK AND FINANCIAL PLAN

13.1 Five-year Budget

The implementation of Bucloc FLUP requires a total projected budget of Php 23.9
million disaggregated into four major components highlighted below. Since the primary
objective of FLUP is forest renewal and watershed rehabilitation which can be achieved
by employing the above discussed technical strategies, it is therefore expected to
utilize the largest share of 62% in the FLUP projected budget. Socio-economic strategies
get 16% as it covers the proposed budget to finance the establishment/improvement of
FMR and footbridges. Conversely, institutional strategies combined with administration
of FLUP implementation covers also 18% of the budget.

Table 18. Summary o f Five-year FLUP Im plementation Budget o f Bucloc

IMPLEMENTATION ACTIVITIES Projected Budg et Required (in Php ‘000) TOTAL
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5
A. Technical Strategies 2,595 3,778 3,842 2,909 1,630 14,754
1. Forest M anagem ent and Land
25 105 125 85 - 340
Use Zoning
2. Issuance o f Tenure/Closure of
85 100 32 23 - 240
Open Access Areas
3. W atershed rehabilitation and
1,930 2,780 2,780 2,104 1,120 10,714
Developm ent
4. Protection of Critical
Habitat/Rem aining Natural
25 158 150 145 145 623
Forest for Biodiversity
Conservation
5. Forest Fire Prevention and
500 375 335 292 365 1,867
Control
6. Resolution o f Boundary Conflict 30 260 420 260 - 970
B. Socio-economic Strategies 0 1,200 1,200 1,200 800 4,400
C. Fund Sourcing Strategies 75 120 120 75 75 465
D. Institutional Strategies &
695 775 975 942 957 4,344
Implementation Administration
1. Creation and Strengthening of
500 500 800 800 800 3,400
MENR office
2. Creation of Steering
45 50 35 32 32 194
Com m ittee
3. Creation of Municipal
30 25 40 25 40 160
Technical Advisory Group
4. Mobilization of DENROs and
60 55 45 45 45 250
Bantay G ubat
5. Com m unity Organizing /
30 45 15 90
Strengthening o f POs
6. Monitoring and Evaluation 30 100 40 40 40 250
TOTAL 3,365 5,873 6,137 5,126 3,462 23,963

The projects under socio-economic strategies are part of the regular basic
services being provided by the LGU to the local communities, which complements
forest development and management implementation. The funding can be taken from
the LGU regular appropriation and/or from the appropriation of the national (e.g. DA)
and local government agencies, especially for infrastructure support and livelihood
programs.

In the technical strategies, watershed rehabilitation and development, it

includes the cost for the implementation of various measures such as agro-forestry,
ANR, rattan, enrichment planting, and reforestation and targets under NGP funded
projects.
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13.2 Fund Source

The LGU shall provide equity fund from the IRA and shall allocate additional
amount from its supplemental budget. Some of the LGU funds which can also be
utilized for FLUP include;

• Barangay counterpart fund from their IRA

• MENRO regular budget (when created)

Some budget will be sourced out by LGU to support the implementation of other
strategies, to include among others;

• Fund sourcing through preparation and submission of project proposal to donors;

• Link with NGOs and academic institutions to support various research and studies
(e.g. biodiversity conservation);
• Provincial LGU subsidy for environmental and livelihood projects;
• Forest management agreement with private investors, if there’s any.

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Attachments

Minutes of Meetings, validations and consultations

Resolutions and adoptions by the Sanguniang Bayan n 0 ft<So i> / d^ / o f

Signed MOA’s (for preparations and for implementation)

Approval of the FLUP by the LGU and DENR
Letter of Intents from the Municipal Mayor
Letter from the DENR informing the LGU of Bucloc on FLUP
Special Orders designating technical working for the formulation of the FLUP
 Republic o f the Philippines
Cordillera administrative
Province o f Abra
' M U N IC IP A L IT Y O F BUCLOC
c r r ic c © r t h e s a n g g g n ia n g g a y a s

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RESOLUTION NO. 13
Series of 2013
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GRANTING AUTHORITY TO HON. GODY H. CARDENAS, MUNICIPAL

I HON. EUGENE C. CILLO

MAYOR, BUCLOC, ABRA TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF
AGREEMNT WITH DENR AND OTHER GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND
SIGN ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS NEEDED IN THE FORMULATION OF
SB Member MUNICIPAL FOREST LAND USE PLAN (FLUP) OF BUCLOC, ABRA.

W HEREAS, presented to this body is the formulation o f Municipal Forest Land

Use Plan (FLUP) pursuant to existing government laws, policies and regulations in order
~HON. BANNAS BAYONGAN
to properly manage the remaining forests and forestlands in the municipality that will
SB Member
eventually contribute significantly to the development and promote the welfare o f local
constituents as well as contribute nationally and even globally in ensuring food
Aaa/M i -------- security, biodiversity conservation and climate change mitigation;
HON. EUNICE M. MAGALONG
SB Member W HEREAS, the FLUP is timely and appropriate as this will be integrated to the

I Community Land Use Plan (CLUP) which are important tools in the holistic and efficient
management o f forest resources, and to determine the optimum and balanced use o f
natural resources to support local, regional and national growth and development;
(T|HON. PACITA D. GALUMNAG
SB Member W HEREAS, in order to advance and achieve the above purpose, there is an urgent
need to authorize the Municipal Mayor to sign all documents pursuant to the
aforementioned program;

'HON. GINA M. WACNANG N O W THEREFORE, on motion duly seconded, be it:

SB Member

I RESO LVED , as it is hereby done, to grant authority to Hon. Gody H. Cardenas,

Municipal Mayor, in behalf of the Municipality o f Bucloc to enter into Memorandum o f
Agreement (MOA) with DENR - Abra, and other concern agencies, and sign all
HON. d : GAYO documents pertaining to the requirements for the formulation of Municipal Forest Land
SB Member
Use Plan of Bucloc, Abra;

RESO LVED FU RTH ER A N D FIN ALLY, to forward this resolution to Hon. Gody
H. Cardenas, Municipal Mayor o f Bucloc, Abra, Engr. Ernesto M. Aton, PENR Officer -
Abra and other concern offices for their information and appropriate action.

Unanimously approved and passed this 22th day of March 2013 at the Municipal
Session H ,, Municipal Building, Lamao, Bucloc, Abra.

Approved:

HON. G' ENAS

Municipal ayor
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Cordillera Administrative Region
PRO VIN C IA L E N V IR O N M E N T AND N A TU RAL R E S O U R C E S O FFICE
C asam ata Hill, Bangued, Abra

11 April 20 13

HO N. G O D Y H. C A R D E N A S
Municipal Mayor
Bucloc, Abra

D ear Hon. Cardenas:

Greetings!

The Local Government Units (LGUs) now share with the national government the
responsibility of maintaining the ecological balance within their respective jurisdictions.
Under the Local Government Code (R A 7160), certain forest management functions
w ere devolved to the LGUs.

This Code allows for the Department of Environment and Natural Resources
(D E N R ) and the LGUs to enter into a co-m anagem ent agreement, which empowers the
LGUs to develop, manage, protect and use in a sustainable manner a specified area of
forest or forest land.

The DENR, upon the recommendation of the LGU, may also set aside a
communal forest, which maybe the source of forest products for the use of residents of
a municipality. In addition, the DENR, again with the LG U ’s recommendation, can
assign certain forests or forest lands as community watersheds, which are sources of
w ater supply for specific local communities.

These and other allocation and management arrangements can be decided upon
based on a Forest Land Use Plan (FLUP). The LGU shall develop this plan with the
help of the D EN R and upon consultation with local communities. As earlier mentioned,
LGUs are now mandated by Executive Order No. 318 to incorporate their FLUPs into
their Comprehensive Land Use Plans (CLUPs).

In the case of Abra Province, we have targeted for the year 20 13 the Municipality
of Bucloc and Lagangilang, Abra which is under the Abra River Basin. Other
municipalities are targeted for the succeeding years. W e will be coordinating with your
good office to have a round table discussion or orientation about said Forest Land Use
Planning. Please find attached a copy of the FLUP Modules in summary for your initial
information.

Thank you very much and more power!

iln/n
 Republic o f the Philippines
Province o f Abi-3
M UNICIPALITY OF BUCLOC

LETTER OF INTENT

April 22, 2013

Engr. ERNESTO M. A TO N
PENR Officer
DENR, Bangued, Abra

Dear PENRO Aton:

In reference to your letter dated 11 April 2013, we hereby submit our

Letter of Intent signifyingthe intention and interestof the Local Government Unit of
Bucloc, Abra to prepare a Forest Land Use Plan (FLUP) of our municipality. I
understand that the preparation would be done with the assistance from the
Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and other
participating government agencies. W e are willing to participate in the planning
process and the subsequent implementation of the Plan.

I envisa o that the procedures of the proposed undertaking would be

substantially fined under a Memorandum of Agreement by all parties
concerned.

Thank you for this opportunity to participate in this FLUP Project and
improvement our municipality.

Very truly yours,

Copy furnished:

Sangguniang Bayan, Bucloc, Abra

Municipal Enviro nm ent and Natural Resources Officer
Municipal Plannii. . ad Development Coordinator
 m u n ic TFa l f o r e s t l a n d u s e p a n n in g

MEM ORANDUM OF AG REEM ENT

I
K N O W A LL MEN B Y T H E S E /P R E S E N T S :
f
This agreement made and entered into this 2 5 ^ day of April 2013 at
______Lguivxo oskcAqc } A h r* _____________ by and among:
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The D E P A R TM E N T O F E N V IR O N M E N T A N D N A T U R A L R E S O U R C E S R EG IO N -
C O R D IL L E R A A D M IN IS T R A T IV E R EG IO N , with Regional Office at Diego Silang
Street, Baguio City, herein represented by the Provincial Environment and Natural
Resources Officer, Engr. E rnesto M. Aton, hereinafter referred to as D E N R -P E N R p;

- And -

The M U N IC IP A L IT Y O F B UCLO C , a local government unit established and existing

under the laws of the Republic of the Philippines with office at Bucloc, Province of Abra,
duly represented herein by the Municipal Mayor, the HO N. G O D Y H. C A R D EN A S ,
hereinafter referred to as the M U N IC IPA LITY;

W IT N E S S E T H TH A T:

W H E R E A S , the M U N IC IP A LITY realizes the urgent need to manage its natural

resources and environment to sustain its short, medium and long-term socio-economic
development;

W H E R E A S , the D EN R is mandated under Executive Order No. 192 and

Republic Act No. 7160 or the Local Government Code to protect and manage the
environment and natural resources in collaboration with the local government units,
other government agencies, non-government organizations, and the private sector;

W H E R E A S , D ENR - Cordillera Administrative Region, PEN R O Abra Province

and the M U N IC IP A LITY have agreed to collaborate and share resources to assist the
Municipality of Bucloc to improve the governance of their forests and forestlands;

W H E R E A S , D E N R -P E N R O and its Community Environment and Natural

Resources Offices in the Province of Abra and the Municipality of Bucloc are committed
to jointly support, contribute to and participate in the activities to be conducted pursuant
to this Memorandum of Agreement;

N O W TH E R E FO R E , for and in consideration of the foregoing premises and by

way of formalizing and confirming their commitments, the Parties hereby agree as
follows:

I. S U B JE C T M A TTE R A N D O B JE C TIV E

The Parties agree that this M OA shall have for its overriding objective the
collaborative and timely delivery of technical assistance and support services to the
Municipality of Bucloc, Abra Province in order to improve the governance of its forests
and forestlands.

II. O B L IG A T IO N S O F TH E PA R TIES

A. G eneral O b lig atio n s

The Parties shall collaborate and share their human, technical, material and financial
resources to undertake the following tasks and activities:
 M U N IC IP A L F O R E S T L A N D U S E P ’R N N IN G
1. Strengthen the institutional capacity of the Municipality in environmental planning
and implementation being the over-all coordinator and facilitator of the delivery of
environment and natural resources services and support to the Barangay LGUs
and as the main LGU counterpart of D EN R at the municipal, provincial and
regional levels for monitoring and enforcement of relevant environmental and
natural resources laws and regulations;

2. Develop and implement a program to capacitate the Municipality on governance-

oriented forest land use plan formulation and implementation;

3. Support locally enacted ordinances that are consistent with national

environmental and natural resources laws and policies following the principles of
transparency, accountability, and participatory approaches; and

4. Develop a work plan to carry out this M OA and meet periodically to appraise
each other of the progress of specific activities that implement this Memorandum
of Agreement and to discuss and resolve outstanding issues and concerns, and
share lessons learned.

B. O b lig atio n s o f the M U N IC IP A LITY

1. Create a Technical Working Group/Secretariat composed of municipal

counterpart staff to exercise m anagement function, act as
convenor/coordinator/facilitator and provide secretariat services to plan and
implement the agreem ent through Executive/Administrative Order composing
municipal counterpart staff with the DEN R -C A R and other agencies. The
GODYH C ARDRNAS

remuneration, administrative control, and incidental expenses incurred by the

municipal staff, if any, shall be the responsibility of the Municipality;

2. Help organize and coordinate joint assistance and activities of DENR, and the
M UNICIPALITY;

3. Participate in the DENR-im plem ented training modules, practicum, field work,
cross visits, and workshops that will be organized and conducted with DENR;

4. Together with DENR, monitor the implementation of local governance initiatives

of assisted barangays;

5. Facilitate the processing of requests of Barangay LGUs for D ENR approval of

forest land use plans, issuance of tenure instruments, among others;

6. Furnish the D ENR progress and status reports and any special reports of
activities undertaken pursuant to this Memorandum of Agreement; and

7. Budget already allocated for environment-related activities for CY 2013 shall be

used as initial counterpart funds of the M U N IC IP A LITY for activities to be
conducted pursuant to this MOA. Thereafter, the M U N IC IP A LITY shall allocate
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funds as counterpart for activities based on the Agreed Action Plan.

C. O b lig atio n s o f D EN R

1. Together with the Municipality, assist the Barangay LGUs improve their local
environmental governance initiatives such as but not limited to the formulation
and/or implementation of municipal forest land use plans;

2. Designate D EN R counterpart staff from its provincial, and community

environment and natural resources offices to participate regularly in training
modules, practicum, field work, cross visits, and municipal-specific workshops to
ensure delivery of technical services where it is due;
 M U N IC IP A L F O R E S T L A N D U S E P N N IN G

3. Provide necessary and available data and information to the M U NICIPALITY,

Barangay LGUs for the joint planning, implementation, and monitoring of local
environmental governance initiatives such as, but not limited to, land
classification map, forest cover data, tenure instruments, and other thematic
maps;

4. Together with the M U NICIPALITY, periodically monitor and assess progress of

enforcement of laws against illegal logging and forest conversion, and protected
area management, among others;

5. Link the Municipality of Bucloc with other relevant ongoing efforts in the province,
region and in other parts of the country; and

6. Establish a doable working arrangement with the Municipality through the

M E N R O and M PDC for regular consultations and sharing, strategic planning,
feedback discussions, and review of status of and issues affecting the
implementation and enforcement of environmental laws and regulations.

III. IN S T IT U T IO N A L M E C H A N IS M TO PLAN, IM P L E M E N T A N D M O N ITO R TH E

A C TIV ITIE S U N D E R TH IS M E M O R A N D U M O F A G R E E M E N T

The Parties agree that at least quarterly regular meetings will be conducted to
determine the progress of activities under this Memorandum of Agreem ent and such
plans and programs as may be agreed upon by the Parties.

1. The said meetings shall be chaired by the Municipal Mayor and co-chaired by
the Chair on Environment and Natural Resources, Sangguniang Bayan and
DENR PENRO.

2. The members will be the Municipal DILG, Punong Barangays in the

Municipality, Head of the FLUP Teams, at least one representative from the
Indigenous Peoples Organization, one from NCIP, the private sector, one
from non-government organization, and others who may be invited by the
Municipal Mayor from time to time.

3. The regular meetings shall cover lessons learned, issues, and strategic
directions for improving environmental governance in the municipality.

IV. O T H E R C O V E N A N T S

The M U N IC IP A LITY hereby warrants that the Sangguniang Bayan, by Resolution

No. 13 dated 22 April 2013 has authorized the Municipal Mayor to sign this Agreement
and to perform such acts as may be necessary to put this Agreement into full effect.
The Municipality further warrants that the Sangguniang Bayan, by the same Resolution
has committed to allocate counterpart funds from its budget for implementation of this
MOA. A copy of the said Resolution is hereto attached as Annex “A” and made an
integral part hereof.

V. AMENDMENT

This Agreement may be amended, altered, modified, or supplemented by written

agreem ent of all the Parties.

VI. E FF E C TIV ITY

This Agreement shall take effect upon the signing hereof and shall remain in full
force and effect for the entire duration of this project unless sooner terminated as
provided above or by written agreement of all Parties.
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t A L F O R E S T L A N D U S E PfL A
t N N IN G

IN W IT N E S S W H E R E O F , the Parties have hereunto affixed their signatures on

the date and at the place first above written.

DEPARTM ENT IR O N M E N T - and M U N IC IP A L IT Y O F B UCLO C ,

A N D NATU C ES A B R A P R O V IN C E
BY:

E R N E S TO M ^ A T p N NAS
PEN R Officer, D tN R - Abra Municipal Mayor

W itnesses:

M A C B E Y L. LA TA W A N
Municipal Vice Mayor

_______/
JOEL r.COLOM A
Mun. Plan ig and Dev't. Coordinator

Secretary to tft e Sangunian

ACKNOW LEDGM ENT

R EPUBLIC OF TH E P H ILIPPIN ES )
_______________________ ) S.S

B EFO RE M E a Notary Public for and i n _____________________________ th is _____

day of F A rp n -ti 'L t P ________ a t _____________________________________
personally appeared:

Nam e CTC No, Issued On Issued At

Ernesto M. Aton ^ ^

Gody H. Cardenas

known to me and to me known to be the same persons who executed the foregoing
instrument and acknowledged to me that the same is their free and voluntary act and
deed and of the offices they represent.

This instrument consisting of four (4) pages, including this page, refers to the
Memorandum of Agreement among the D E N R -P E N R O and the Municipality of Bucloc
 M U N IC IP A L F O R E S T L A N D U S E P A N N I N G
and has been signed by the parties and their witnesses on each and every page
thereof.

IN W IT N E S S W H E R E O F , I hereby affix my signature and notarial seal on the

date and at the place above written.

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 Barangay Consultation on the Formulation of Forest Land Use Plan (FLUP) of the
Municipality of Bucloc, Province of Abra

Venue: Barangay Halls of Lamao, Lingey, Labaan and Ducligan, Bucloc, Abra

Date: August 6-9, 2013

Participants: PENRO-CENRO Bangued FLUP Team, Regional FLUP Focal Person/Team,

Municipal FLUP/TWG Team, IPOs, Barangay Council, Community Members
and other Stakeholders

Required Budget: PhPlOO ,000.00

Rationale of the Activity:

The Barangay Consultation is a complement and follow-up activity to the

conducted Orientation of Municipal FLUP/TWG Team. In like manner, it form part
of the FLUP Pre-engagement activities. The concept, goals and objectives and
process of FLUP will be reiterated to the barangay level. This activity will be
carried out as an IEC to inform and elicit the insights of the community regarding
the preparation of the FLUP. It will create thorough awareness and
understanding of the community of the current situation of their resources
especially forests and forestlands. Hence, the advocacy or involvement of the
community in the planning process will be secured or won if they are well-
informed and consulted.

Focus Group Discussion (FGD) with the aid of the barangay topographic
map will likewise be conducted to draw the information on the occurrence,
distribution of different resources of the barangay to facilitate the succeeding
activity which is the Barangay Site Validation.
 Program of Activities

Time Activities
(August 6, 2013)
8:00 - 8:30 Arrival and Registration Secretariat
8:31 - 9 :0 0 Opening Program
Invocation
Pam bansang Awit
A cknow ledgem ent of Shirley T. Leano
Participants Fl/lnform ation Officer/
Barangay Kagawad
W elcom e M essage Jose Balingoay
Barangay Captain- Lamao
O verview of the Activity For. Rosendo M. Som era
FII/PENRO Planning O fficer
/Assistant Team Leader,
FLUP TWG
9:01 - 10:30 Presentation of FLUP concept For. Florencio 1. Pacio
goals and objectives, and Fll/Abra Focal Person
FLUP process/outline
Snacks
10:31 - 12:00 Focus G roup Discussion and For. Florencio 1. Pacio
Fam iliarization of the Fll/Abra Focal Person
Topographic Map Secretariat
12:01 - 1:00 Lunch break
1:01 - 4 : 3 0 Open Forum
4:30 - 5:00 Closing Remarks Fernando A. Ballacillo, Ph.D
CENR O fficer
 Program of Activities

Tim e Activities
(August 7, 2013)
8:00 - 8:30 Arrival and Registration Secretariat
8:31 - 9 :0 0 Opening Program
Invocation
Pam bansang Awit
A cknow ledgem ent of Shirley T. Leano
Participants Fl/lnform ation O fficer/
Barangay Kagawad
W elcom e M essage Bagyen M. Tubban
Barangay Captain- Labaan
O verview of the Activity For. Rosendo M. Som era
FII/PENRO Planning O fficer
/Assistant Team Leader,
FLU P TW G
9:01 - 10:30 Presentation of FLUP concept For. Florencio 1. Pacio
goals and objectives, and Fll/Abra Focal Person
FLUP process/outline
Snacks
10:31 - 12:00 Focus Group Discussion and For. Florencio 1. Pacio
Fam iliarization of the Fll/Abra Focal Person
Topographic Map Secretariat
12:01 - 1:00 Lunch break
1:01 - 4 : 3 0 Open Forum
4:30 - 5:00 Closing Remarks Fernando A. Ballacillo, Ph.D
CENR O fficer
 Program of Activities

Time Activities
(August 8, 2013)
8:00 - 8:30 Arrival and Registration Secretariat
8:31 - 9 :0 0 Opening Program
Invocation
Pam bansang Awit
A cknow ledgem ent of Shirley T. Lea no
Participants Fl/lnform ation O fficer/
Barangay Kagawad
W elcom e M essage Moises Puglay
Barangay Captain- Lingey
O verview of the Activity For. Rosendo M. Som era
FII/PENRO Planning O fficer
/Assistant Team Leader,
FLU P TW G
9:01 - 10:30 Presentation of FLUP concept For. Florencio 1. Pacio
goals and objectives, and Fll/Abra Focal Person
FLUP process/outline
Snacks
10:31 - 12:00 Focus Group Discussion and For. Florencio 1. Pacio
Fam iliarization of the Fll/Abra Focal Person
Topographic Map Secretariat
12:01 - 1:00 Lunch break
1:01 - 4 : 3 0 Open Forum
4:30 - 5:00 Closing Remarks Fernando A. Ballacillo, Ph.D
CENR O fficer
 Program of Activities

Tim e Activities
(August 9, 2013)
8:00 - 8:30 Arrival and Registration Secretariat
8:31 - 9 : 0 0 O pening Program
Invocation
Pam bansang Awit
A cknow ledgem ent of Shirley T. Leano
Participants Fl/lnform ation O fficer/
Barangay Kagawad
W elcom e M essage Noel Benwagen
Barangay C aptain- Ducligan
O verview of the Activity For. Rosendo M. Som era
FII/PENRO Planning O fficer
/Assistant Team Leader, FLUP
TWG
9:01 - 10:30 Presentation of FLUP concept For. Florencio 1. Pacio
goals and objectives, and Fll/Abra Focal Person
FLUP process/outline
Snacks
10:31 - 12:00 Focus Group Discussion and For. Florencio 1. Pacio
Fam iliarization of the Fll/Abra Focal Person
Topographic Map Secretariat
12:01 - 1:00 Lunch break
1:01 - 4 : 3 0 Open Forum
4:30 - 5:00 Closing Remarks Fernando A. Ballacillo, Ph.D
CENR O fficer
%

Budgetary Requirements:

Particulars Quantity Unit Cost Total

MEALS
Snacks (am) 400 50.00 20,000.00
Lunch 400 150.00 60,000.00
Snacks (pm) 400 50.00 20,000.00
TOTAL 100,000.00
Note: Required Budget per Barangay: P 25,000.00

Prepared by: Reviewed by:

Extension Officer Fl/lnformation Officer

Approved:
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Minutes of Barangay Consultation and Community Mapping on the Formulation of

Forest Land Use Plan of the municipality of Bucloc conducted at Barangay Hall of
Lingey, Bucloc, Abra on August 7, 2013

Attendance: Please see attached Attendance Sheet

Time Started: 5:58 am

The consultation started by seeking God’s guidance through a prayer offered by

Pastor Martin Abbayac. It was facilitated by For. Shirley T. Leano, the CENRO Bangued
Information Officer and a member of the FLUP Secretariat. It’s a common practice of
the barangay to start an activity as early as they can because of several farm errands
to be made at the later part of the day.

Barangay Captain Moises Puglay welcomed everyone by simply greeting the

participants good morning and welcome.

Before going further with the activity, For. Shirley T. Leano introduced the
participants from the CENRO Bangued team and For. Florencio Pacio for the regional
FLUP team.

CENR Officer Dr. Fernando Ballacillo gave the rationale of the day’s activity. He
explained that the gathering is very important for it is a venue for fhe community to
plan for the development and protection of their forest and forestland assets to plan for
the future of succeeding generations. He even narrated the benefits forests can offer to
the community such as food, fuel, lumber, medicine, livelihood and many more. He
said that their insights would all be consulted to come up with a good plan in order to
revert back the natural condition of their environment as planned by God for them.

The facilitator then requested SB Members Pickett B. Sangoy and Bannas

Bayongan for their short message. SBM Bayongan said in order for us to understand the
planning process and projects for the community, you should come to understand
everything to avoid side comments when the plan is completed. On the other hand,
SBM Sangoy said, “ti kaadda dagitoy DENR ket umay mangted pagsayaatan tayo nga
umili”. He said there are important issues that must be sit down for a discussion and
settling them as much as possible. He encouraged every community member to
participate actively for the success of the activity.

For. Florencio Pacio then orients the participants on the TAP governance-
oriented Forest Land Use Planning. He started by giving a scenario of the effects of
climate change being felt worldwide. He said now that your forests are still in good
condition, there’s a need to plan for prevention is better than cure. He added that
planning together upon consultation with them and informing them is a necessity in
coming up with a holistic plan. He explained the TAP oriented planning process.
Accordingly, Transparency (T)- planning that is known by the community;
Accountability (A) - plan that is decided by the community and upholding to it; and
Participatory (P) - plan that is crafted by the community based on their needs,
aspirations and insights. He continued by explaining other activities to be conducted
such as community mapping by overlaying resources, infrastructures, flood and erosion
prone/hazard areas, existing and proposed projects and settlement areas in the
maps.He gave an overview of the topographic map prepared as reference for
community mapping or guide in the allocation of projects like for instance for steeper
slopes they can assign reforestation and relatively flat to steep for agroforestry. He
explained that the output on the map will be validated on ground for a separate
schedule.

Prior to the conduct of community mapping, an open forum was first entertained
to clarify issues and concerns.

Open Forum:

SB Sangoy: I noticed that the area of Bucloc decreased because of these boundary
conflicts and I think this must be settled first

For. Pacio: The boundary dispute between barangays may not delay the preparation
of FLUP. The boundary which is known to you, just indicate in the map, then we will
consolidate at the municipal level.

CENRO Ballacillo: For barangay boundary dispute, that must be settled among the four
barangays at the municipal level. My suggestion is that why not divide equally into four.
We cannot go into another step of development if we always talk of boundary dispute.
I hope it will not delay the planning process, let us forge a harmonious working
relationship instead.

For.Leano: About boundary dispute, we cannot settle it right now, we have to finish all
the barangay consultations.

Amboy Salibad: CENRO mention about mining resources in his speech a while ago, we
do not want that our mineral resources will be exhausted because our forests will be
depleted and might soon bring hazard to us and to our properties. We also have a lot
of bamboo here (e.g. bulo and bikal/puser), can you suggest for a market outlet of
these resources.
CENRO Ballacillo: About mining exploration, DENR promotes small scale
mining/minahang bayan, however, if the community/LGU concerned does not agree
upon consultation, so be it, and if you choose not to be subjected under mining
operations, find a way to protect it and this way is coveredunder FLUP. For the bamboo
resources, we know for a fact that the Provincial Government of Abra is promoting a
one town one product (OTOP) which is bamboo generated furniture and other
engineered bamboo products. An inventory of locations of bamboo plantations or
stands and sources of raw bamboo poles and a data base for such shall be made and
then be uploaded through the DENR website. We will also help in finding local buyers
for this resource.

Amboy Salibad: Flow about the NGP project being implemented in our barangay, why
is it that they uprooted wildlings of Narra and transplanted them to plastics bags while
they are already growing naturally in the forest area.

CENRO Ballacillo: Madi met laeng dumakkel amin no crowded daydiay pagtubwan ti
seedlings isu nga kasapulan nga kissayan dagitoy tapno maaramat para iti NGP
project. One of the purposes of this activity is to determine and map the available
areas for NGP development and incorporate it in the plan, so you must grab this
opportunity being offered by the government.

SBM Sangoy: For you PO officers and barangay council, Lapat elders, let us
concentrate in accomplishing this mapping exercise so we can finish it at one sitting.

Florenda Sangoy: I am a PO Secretary and I just want to know if the Secretary is needed
“no pagrigatan laeng, ti reports saan da kasapulan? Can I resign?

For. Leano: PO officers and members should always be involved in any activity of the
organization, and also practice transparency especially when it comes to money
matters because this will cause misunderstanding and even destruction of the
association.

SBM Bayongan: I suggest, do not raise your problems on your NGP associations
because that is not our concern for now, let’s proceed now to the mapping of
resources like sir Pacio discussed a while ago. You identify in the map the boundary you
know and we’ll settle the dispute at the municipal level.

For. Pacio: That is why we are here to consult you, to avoid issues that may arise and
settle problems like what you have now. In mapping, you specify in the map specific
areas for reforestation, agroforestry, existing infrastructures and give estimate area.
Bumogas Bag-ayan: Identify also potential areas that are plantable. We should know
the resources we have to develop because we experienced that there are some
buyers of seedlings.

After the open forum For. Pacio then lead in facilitating the conduct of
community mapping together with the mappig team from the regional office and FLUP
documentation and mapping team of MTWG.The planning exercise was led by the key
informant elders and leaders and barangay council.

The activity adjourned at 3:00 in the afternoon.

Prepared by: Checked and Reviewed by:

RACQUEL B. PINEDA SHIRLEY T. LEANO

Extension Officer/FLUP Secretariat Fl/lnformation Officer/FLUP Secretariat
 Minutes of Presentation of Draft FLUP to Municipal Development Council, Sangguniang
Bayan, Barangay Councils, IPO and other Stakeholders conducted at the Municipal
Session Hall, Bucloc, Abra on December 3, 2013

Attendance: Please see attached Attendance Sheet

Time Started: 8:57 am

The program commenced by asking blessings and guidance from the Lord
through a prayer given by a Lapat Elder in the person of Mr. Miguel Pasudag. It was
facilitated by For. Shirley T. Leano, the CENRO Bangued Information Officer and a
member of the FLUP Secretariat. As typical part of a program, acknowledgement of
participants was made by the facilitator. A short welcome and opening message was
given by Vice Mayor Macbey Latawan. He conveyed his gratitude to the DENR
personnel for their untiring effort to come to Bucloc despite the uneasy accessibility of
road network due to the on-going road cementing and to the LGU constituents for
coming again for the third time to refine the plan through their constructive comments
and suggestions. "We accepted this opportunity, now we should finish it until the plan is
implemented" he added. He said that it's very important to do the presentation of the
draft planbefore its adoption and approval because once the plan is approved, it can
no longer be rectified or adjusted.

By giving the rationale, For. Pedro Fuller explained further what was explained by
the Vice mayor in his message. He said that it is a must to present the draft plan not only
once but as it deemed necessary to refine/improve the plan and acquaint the
stakeholders of the anticipated activities when the plan is implemented as well as to
initially win their support for FLUP implementation. He likewise added that the result of
situational analysis of sub-watersheds which was completed through map overlayswill
be presented for their comments and the output on prioritization activity as well as the
result of proposed land use allocation based on existing land use situation of the
municipality (please refer to the attached tables). Finally, he thanked the LGU for their
usual support for the project and for always being so accommodating.

For. Racquel Pineda together with For. Shirley Leano once again presented the
draft plan that was improved where comments and suggestions during the first and
second presentation to MTWG and MDC/BDC were incorporated together with the
comments of the regional FLUP review committee.

The result of the situational analysis presented in a matrix which is also discussed
in the draft plan was first flashed on the screen for further comments. Although all the
data inputted were generated from them during the participatory prioritization of sub­
watersheds, the completely filled up matrix was again presented since it was just
partially filled up during the prioritization activity due to inability to conduct map
overlays because of the absence of internet connection to surf google earth. So far,
there was no reaction on the said matrix. Secondly, the output on prioritization and sub­
watershed ranking were presented. Since the ranking of the sub-watersheds had
factual basis and not a mere approximation, the body agreed on the result of ranking
as reflected on table 2.

Table l.Output on Prioritization of Sub-watersheds

C r ite rio n W TS.

M a n g o tm o g
S apudaw en

D om apey
D um apas

C ad acad -
C a b la a n -
B ak ubak

M a la n a s
B a n g tin

Labaan

S u lu en
P a ls e k
N a rr a

S id eg

S in ag
B io d iv e rs ity V a lu e 22 2 11 8 9 1 12 13 7 3 6 5 4 10
W a t e r p ro d u c tio n v a lu e 20 4 1 11 10 3 7 12 8 6 9 13 2 5
E c o n o m ic V alu e 18 5 1 6 11 7 2 8 10 3 13 12 4 9
P r o te c tio n to i n f r a s t r u c t u r e s 11 2 12 7 6 13 11 4 8 1 10 9 5 3
P r o te c ti o n to liv e s an d 15 1 2 7 8 10 6 9 12 4 5 13 11 3
p r o p e r ti e s
E c o -to u r is m v a lu e 8 3 2 12 7 6 5 10 13 4 8 9 1 11
P o te n tia l t h r e a t to F F L 6 2 9 4 3 10 5 8 13 1 6 12 11 7
TO TA L 100

Table 12. Sub-watershed ranking based on degree of importance of each indactor

C r ite r io n W TS
M a n g o tm o g
Sapu daw en

D om anev
D um apas

C ad acad -
Bakubak

M a la n a s
B a n g t in

C a b la a -

Labaan

S u lu e n
P a ls e k
N a rr a

S id e g

S in a g
B iod iv ersity Value 22 3.38 18.62 13.54 15.2 1.69 20.31 22 11.85 5.08 10.1 8.46 6.77 16.92
3 5
W a te r prod uction 20 6.15 1.54 16.92 15.3 4.62 10.77 18.46 12.31 9.23 13.8 20 3.08 7.69
value 8 5

Econom ic Value 18 6.92 1.38 8.31 15.2 9.69 2.77 11.08 13.85 4.15 18 16.6 5.54 12.46
3 2
P ro tectio n to 11 1.69 10.15 5.92 5.08 11 9.31 3.38 6.77 0.85 8.46 7.62 4.23 2.54
in frastru ctu res
P ro tectio n to lives 15 1.15 2.31 8.08 9.23 11.54 6.92 10.38 13.85 4.62 5.77 15 12.69 3.46
and p ro p erties
Eco -to u rism value 8 1.85 1.23 7.38 4.31 3.69 3.08 6.15 8 2.46 4.92 5.54 0.62 6.77
P oten tial th re a t to 6 0.92 4.15 1.85 1.38 4.62 2.31 3.69 6 0.46 2.77 5.54 5.08 3.23
FFL
TOTAL 100 39.08 66.38 109.0 110. 95.85 91.46 126.1 136.6 45.85 114. 146. 72.00 91.08
0 85 5 2 92 77
SW Ranking 13 11 6 5 7 8 3 2 12 4 1 10 9

After which, the draft plan was presented starting in Chapter 6 (Situational
Analysis and Key Findings since vague statements and other concerns from Chapters 1
to 5 were settled or rectified during the previous presentations. The presentations
continued until the last chapter of the draft plan. Queries then were entertained which
form part the open forum.

Open Forum

Vice Mayor Macbey Latawan: I encourage you to voice out your comments now
because this will be the last time they will present to us this draft plan before the SB
adoption and approval of DENR.

AT Ruby Cillo: On the biodiversity value criteria, we want that all sub-watershed’s
biodiversity especially the endangered wildlife species shall be preserved and
protected as the plan is implemented.

SB Sandy Lingayo: On the assessment of LGU's capacity on forest management, I

believe that the Lapat System adopted by the SB through a resolution is an effective
forest protection system of which we can be proud of and we are delighted that you
integrate it in the draft plan.

Vice Mayor Macbey Latawan: On the institutional strategies-creation of MENR Office,

for now perhaps the LGU is not capable or ready to create the MENRO, for the
meantime the LGU can only hire Job Order EMS to help oversee the implementation of
the plan until such time that the LGU will be able to establish such
office/department.But you can still retain that recommended strategy for us to have
something to recall if ever sufficient funds will be available in the years ahead.

For. Shirley Leano: It is just fine, what is important is that you have a definite plan which
you can also use to collaborate with other government and donor agencies for funding
support either for provision of livelihood or development and conservation of your forest
resources.

Vice Mayor Macbey Latawan: As presented on the funding requirements of FLUP

implementation, where will these funds be source out?

For. Shirley Leaiio: As mentioned during the presentation, the 61 Million 5-year FLUP
implementation budget will not be coming from a single agency, neither the LGU nor
the DENR. Some will be coming from the LGU's equity fund from their IRA, Barangay
counterpart from their IRA, national or donor agencies by passing project proposals,
private institutions and others. Definitely the LGU will lead in fund sourcing.

For. Pedro T. Fuller: May we request for the CSC holders to update us on their individual
information because CENRO Bangued can no longer retrieve the listings of CSC holders
in Bucloc and that these individuals/their individual area will be assessed during the
implementation of the plan. We only have around 69 hectares which is mapped under
tenured areas in Bucloc concentrated in the barangays of Ducligan and Labaan.

Lapat Elder Francisco Tubban: We appreciated that you did not encouraged mining
exploration in the plan because we do not want that our mineral resources to be
encroached by outsiders and for our safety also.

For. Pedro Fuller: We respect your rights to say no to any mining exploration because it's
your decision over your ancestral domain.

After the open forum, the Acting MPDC Mr. Jaime Noel Coloma closed the
activity with his message expressing their thanks to DENR for the continuous assistance in
the preparation of the draft plan. He also said that without the cooperation of the
MTWG and IP/Lapat Elders and Barangay Councils, maybe the participants were not
gathered at that day and most especially the draft plan will be not be completed.
“Thank you and we hope for your support during its implementation", he said.

The activity adjourned at 4:14 in the afternoon.

Prepared by: Checked and Reviewed by:

RACQUEL B. PINEDA
Extension Officer/FLUP Secretariat
 Minutes of Participatory Prioritization of Sub-watersheds and Allocation of Forests and
Forestlands and Presentation of Draft FLUP to Municipal Technical Working Group (TWG)
held at the Municipal Session Hall, Bucloc, Abra on November 15, 2013

Attendance: Please see attached Attendance Sheet

Time Started: 8:45 am

The program started with a prayer led by Elder Canuto Batoon. It was hosted by
For. Shirley T. Leano, the CENRO Bangued Information Officer and a member of the
FLUP Documentation Committee.

Although the participants including the DENR Personnel knew each other
already, for purposes of formality, the participants were acknowledged by the
facilitator.

Honorable Vice Mayor Macbey Latawan welcomed everyone with a short

message. In his message, he said that the LGU should not let the opportunity pass rather
cooperate with the DENR in order to complete the forest land use planning that was
started. He expressed his hope that everybody would participate for the refinement of
the plan and completion of the data being needed in the situational analysis which are
useful tool in making recommendations and strategies to better manage the forest and
forestlands.

CENR Officer Dr. Fernando A. Ballacillo explained the purpose of the day’s
activity which is to present, refine and prioritize sub-watersheds based on some criteria.
He added that the output on participatory prioritization of sub-watersheds will be used
in analyzing the current situation of the municipality’s forests and forestlands with the
aid of map overlays using the google earth. He said that the FLUP will serve as guiding
post in the management of forestland, so he urged everyone to cooperate to finally
get through with it.

CENRO Bangued Forestry Specialist For. Pedro T. Fuller, For.Shirley T. Leano and
Extension Officer For. Racquel Pineda jointly facilitated the sub-watershed prioritization
using the template/form on situational analysis while Extension Officer For. John Mark
Moduli and Assisting Professional Joel Bilong instantaneously inputted the comments,
suggestions and data being provided by the participants especially the IP Elders and
Barangay Councils. The criteria used in prioritizing sub-watersheds are as follows:

a) Biodiversity value
b) Water production value
c) Economic value
 d) Protection to infrastructures
e) Protection to lives and properties
f) Nature-based tourism value
g) Potential threat to forest and forestland

Before prioritizing the sub-watersheds, the indicators to measure the values of

each criterion were discussed so as to come up with a common understanding of what
is being conducted. At that moment, sub-watersheds were prioritized based on some
criteria and indicators that do not necessitate making map overlays such as number of
irrigation system and service area, number of potential ecotourism spot, presence and
number of wildlife species, landslide and flood prone areas and number of
infrastructures that might be affected by a force majeure or development interventions.
Other criteria and indicators that require map overlays were carried out in the office
and sub-watersheds were prioritized accordingly based on the data generated (refer
to the attached tables). Parallel to this, the participants agreed on the weights of each
criteria and the corresponding weights will be used in the computation of value or
significance of a sub-watershed relative to a given criteria.lt was agreed that more
weights will be given to the biodiversity and water production value since the whole
municipality's economy is dependent on agriculture which uses irrigation water from
the sub-watersheds.

After the prioritization activity, For. Racquel Pineda presented the initial draft of
Bucloc FLUP particularly the background, vision and mission, planning process,
municipal profile and initial strategies and recommendations while some
recommendations will be incorporated as the situational analysis will be completed.

As way of open forum, comments and suggestions/clarifications during the

presentation were recorded as follows:

SB Secretary Sandy Lingayo: On the historical background of the municipality of Bucloc,

include also barangays of Labaan and Lingey as part of the township of Sal-lapadan
when the local government was re-organized in 1917.

Lapat Elder Francisco Tubban: Are the barangay boundaries reflected in the maps final,
because as I see the map, that is not really the boundary of Ducligan and Sal-lapadan

CENRO Fernando Ballacillo: The maps are not authoritative, it will only be used for
planning purposes, boundary conflicts should not be the hindrance for the
implementation of this particular activity.
Brgy Capt. Jose M. Balingoay: Based on LC map, the area of Lingey decreased
because some portion of Lingey was claimed by Cabaruyan, Daguioman.

SB. Sec Sandy Lingayo: Actually, there was a time when the municipalities of Bucloc
and Sal-lapadan met to settle the boundary conflict and there was a resolution signed
that the conflict has been settled but the Elders from Maguyepyep, Sal-lapadan were
not amenable of the new boundary set during the meeting for this purpose. However,
we had scheduled a meeting with LGU Sal-lapadan to settle this conflict again, but for
now, we just have to say that there is a portion that is in conflict, correct the term that is
“being claimed by"

CENRO Fernando A. Ballacillo: For boundary conflicts between barangays, why not just
divide the area of Bucloc equally into four, we'll leave to you this concern and it's up to
you on the municipal level to decide on your boundary conflicts.

Brgy. Capt.-Elect Ogok Agpad: We are not talking of boundary conflicts between
barangay and adjoining municipalities, what was asked is that are the boundaries final
and it was already answered by the CENR Officer, we'll settle this issue on separate
forum so that we can proceed to other concerns.

Brgy. Captain MoisesPuglay: I just want to correct the name of the Sabinit-Domapey
sub-watershed into Cadacad-Domapey because Cadacad creek is one of the biggest
live creeks that supplies irrigation water to farmlands of Lingey.

IP Rep. PepitoBangibang: Why is it that our sub- watershed in Ducligan- the Pukong
creek is not reflected in the sub-watershed map?

For. Shirley Leafio: Every sub-watershed in Bucloc is grouped into 13 sub-watersheds, the
GIS expert grouped them by delineating each based on geographic location
particularly the ridge separating this sub-watersheds, the sub-watersheds were named
after the name of the biggest live creek located therein, but all other small sub­
watersheds are included in each sub-watersheds.

Lupon Amboy Salibad: We request for a copy of the maps for us to study them and
furnish us of the final copies of map.

For. Shirley Leafio: That is our plan and even the recommendation of RTD Augusto
Logon when we presented this draft to the regional office Baguio. The maps will be
posted in your municipal hall for planning purposes and they will be printed in tarpaulin
type.
MBO/Acting MPDC Jaime Noel Coloma: For the administrative/barangay map, maybe
it's good if you note in the map that boundaries are not authoritative but it can also be
used for optional reference for any adjustments of boundaries.

For. Pedro Fuller: Yes sir, well noted. It's already put in the remarks below the map, we’ll
also put that in the draft plan.

Vice Mayor Macbey Latawan: I suggest to give us also another sub-watershed map
with details/label of the names of all the creeks in each sub-watershed for us to easily
identify where sub-watershed do these creeks belong.

CENRO Fernando Ballacillo: Your suggestion is good, and may I add, differentiate the
weight of lines for micro sub-watershed from the bigger sub-watershed and then the
major river which is the Bucloc river, like what Vice Mayor have said, for ease of
identifying these sub-watersheds.

Having no more concerns, the facilitator asked the Acting MPDC to close the
activity with a short message. Mr. Coloma urged his town folks to continue to support
the planning process until the implementation of the plan. He said that this FLUP is
meaningful to the municipality, it could mean investment, livelihood and more
importantly sustainability of forest resources. “No man pay bassit nga ili, no ma-
implement daytoy a programa, dakkel ti maitulongna ti sabali nga ili, thank you for your
painstaking effort in helping our municipality”, he concluded.

The activity adjourned at 4:36 in the afternoon.

Prepared by: Checked and Reviewed by:

RACQUEL B. PINEDA
Extension Officer/FLUP Secretariat
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NAME OF SUBWATERSHEDS

Criteria/indicators Unit Cadacad -

Bakubak Bangtin Cabla-an Dumapas Labaan Malanas Mangotmog Narra Palsek Sideg Sinag Suluen
Domapey

C. Economic Production value

- Total A&D lands ha. 153.49 16.73 39.76 144.66 39.89 25.19 49.59 172.93 11.37 185.43 85.42 36.42 137.44
- Total production areas within
ha. 91.979 11.363 13.906 36.451 115.044 10.107 30.055 79.207 148.429 133.187 58.197 110.205 56.576
forestlands
- Residual forests in A&D lands
ha. 2.7% 20.185 105.173 42.851
and production zones
- Plantations in A&D lands and
production zones
CBFM ha. None None None None None None None None None 82.26 None None None
NGP 2012 ha. None None None None None None None None None None 7.981 None None
NGP 2013 ha. None None 0.35 None None None
N 0.049 13.007
N 0.904 None 0.35 7.079
Refo Project
1.145 None None 9.083 13.563 None 0.009 12.903 1.247 0.551 None 8.757 1.958
(Private ha.
UDP ha. None None None None None None 1.141 None None None 1.006 None 8.646
ISF (CSC) ha. 1.041 None None 4.672 1.84 None None None None None None None None
BFP2013 ha. 3.053 None None 2.279 14.644 None None 3.247 8.038 8.042 None None 4.242

- Cultivated areas within

ha. 0.349 1.317 3.903 0.65 2.219 0.734 2.176 1.658 2.883 5.038 13.633 2.371 3.355
forestlands
Total (plantations in A&D) ha. 0.349 1.317 3.903 16.684 32.266 0.734 3.375 18.508 12.168 95.891 22.62 18.207 31.208
D. Nature-based tourism value
- Number of nature-based
tourism sites
- Existing no.
- Potential no. 1 2 (Formosa Heights) 1 1
E. Protection to lives and
properties
- Frequently flooded areas ha. Ricefield Ricefield Ricefield Ricefield Ricefield Ricefield Ricefield Ricefield Ricefield Ricefield Ricefield Ricefield Ricefield
- Landslide prone areas ha. V V V V V

- Estimated population affected by 78 54 180 222 114 156 336 162 108 144 378 132 102
flooding and landslide
- Total population no. 78 54 180 222 114 156 336 162 108 144 378 132 102
- Settlement density no. 13 9 30 37 19 26 56 27 18 24 63 22 17
F. Protection to infrastructures
- Bridges no. 1 1 1 1 2 1

1 Barangay Road 1 Provincial Road 1 Provincial Road 1 Barangay Road 1 Provincial Road 1 Barangay Road 1 Provincial Road 1 Barangay Road
- Roads no.
- water reservoirs no. 1 1 1 1 1 1
- Irrigation Systems no. 2 4 6 6 2 2 5 6 4 4 8 2 3
G. Potential Threat to Forestlands
- Hotspots no.
- Migration no.

1 Barangay Road 1 Provincial Road 1 Provincial Road 1 Barangay Road 1 Provincial Road 1 Barangay Road 1 Provincial Road 1 Barangay Road
- Road Density km.
Summary o f Suggested Criteria and Indicators f o r Prioritizing Sub-watersheds

NAME OF SUBWATERSHEDS

Criteria/indicators Unit Cadacad -

Bakubak Bangtin Cabla-an Dumapas Labaan Malanas Mango tmog Narra Palsek Sideg Sinag Suluen
Domapey

Sub-watershed area ha. 294.20 681.15 421.28 288.09 200.74 569.39 877.27 1428.11 396.48 514.16 397.61 311.59 530.47
A. Biodiversity value
- Natural Forest ha. 140.71 664.43 381.52 143.42 160.85 544.21 827.68 1255.19 385.11 328.73 312.19 275.17 393.04
- Plantation Forest ha.
CBFM ha. None None None None None None None None 131.064 None None None
NGP 2012 ha. None None None None None None None None None None 43.401 None None
NGP2013
NGP ha. 0.586 16.946 24.549 56.397 47.309
NGP ha. 25.573 11.363 44.653
Refo Projects
ha. 50.221 None 13.32 19.435 76.303 None 2.715 67.822 144.343 0.102 None 9.155 0.942
(Private
UDP ha. None None None None None 10.107 2.791 11.321 3.023 2.021 0.84 None 8.325
BFP2013 0.013 None None 0.051 7.206 None None 0.064 1.063 None None None None
ISF (CSC) 16.172 0.019 31.535 13.956
Total 91.979 11.363 13.906 36.451 115.044 10.107 30.055 79.207 148.429 133.187 58.197 110.205 56.576

wild boar, wild boar, wild boar, wild boar, wild boar, wild boar, wild boar, wild boar, wild boar, wild boar,
wild boar, wild boar,
wild boar, Philippine Philippine deer, Philippine deer, Philippine deer, Philippine deer, Philippine deer, Philippine deer, Philippine deer, Philippine deer, Philippine deer, Philippine deer,
Philippine deer, Philippine deer,
deer, dvet cat, cloud dvet cat, doud rat, dvet cat, doud dvet cat, doud dvet cat, cloud dvet cat, cloud dvet cat, cloud dvet cat, cloud dvet cat, cloud dvet cat, doud dvet cat, doud
- Endangered Wildlife Species no. civet cat, cloud rat, dvet cat, cloud rat,
rat, hombill, monitor hombill, monitor rat, hombill, rat, hombill, rat, hombill, rat, hombill, rat, hombill, rat, hombill, rat, hombill, rat, hombill, rat, hombill,
hombill, monitor hombill, monitor
lizard, monkey, owl lizard, monkey, monitor lizard, monitor lizard, monitor lizard, monitor lizard, monitor lizard, monitor lizard, monitor lizard, monitor lizard, monitor lizard,
lizard, monkey, owl lizard, monkey, owl
owl monkey, owl monkey, owl monkey, owl monkey, owl monkey, owl monkey, owl monkey, owl monkey, owl monkey, owl
B. Water Production value
- Irrigation service areas ha. 12 4 23 22 9 16 25 18 15 24 30 8 13
- Households benefited 13 9 30 37 19 26 56 27 18 24 63 22 17
- By irrigation facilities no.
- By domestic water infra no.
- Irrigation and domestic water
no.
infrastructure
- Areas planned to be developed
for irrigation, power & domestic no.
water supply
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Cordillera Administrative Region
COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES OFFICE
Bangued, Abra

19 July 2013

CENRO SPECIAL ORDER

No: Q33___________
Series of 2013

SUBJECT: DESIGNATION OF SOME CENRO BANGUED PERSONNEL

TO ACT AS SECRETARIAT IN THE PREPARATION OF FLUP -
BUCLOC, ABRA.

In the interest of the service and to facilitate the preparation of Forest

Land Use Plan (FLUP) of Bucloc, Abra, a secretariat is hereby assigned to
com pose of the following personnel;

Chairm an: For. Shirley T. Leano

Fl/lnform ation O fficer

M em bers: 1. M irasol Banez

2. Anabelle Ta-a
3. Racquel
4. Roily Tejero

As such, you are expected to attend and assist the TWG in the conduct of
the said activity.

This ord er shall take effect im m ediately

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Republic of the Philippines

Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Cordillera Administrative Region
COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES OFFICE
Bangued, Abra

19 July 2013

CENRO SPECIAL ORDER

No: 923 __________
Series of 2013

SUBJECT: DESIGNATION OF SOME CENRO BANGUED PERSONNEL

TO ACT AS SECRETARIAT IN THE PREPARATION OF FLUP -
BUCLOC, ABRA.

In the interest of the service and to facilitate the preparation of Forest

Land Use Plan (FLUP) of Bucloc, Abra, a secretariat is hereby assigned to
com pose of the follow ing personnel;

Chairm an: For. Shirley T. Leano

Fl/lnform ation O fficer

M em bers: 1. Mirasol Bafiez

2. Anabelle Ta-a ^ tV
3. Racquel PinegtoQ-^
4. Roily

As such, you are expected to attend and assist the TW G in the conduct of
the said activity.

This order shall take effect im m ediately

 Republic of the Philippines
Province of Abra
Municipality of Bucloc

OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL MAYOR

Executive Order / Administrative Order No. ££>

CREATING THE TECHNICAL WORKING GROUP FOR THE FORMULATION OF FOREST LAND
USE PLAN OF BUCLOC, ABRA

WHEREAS, the LGU recognizes the need to place into effective management its
remaining forestlands and watersheds to sustain ^contributions to the overall economic
development of the municipality;

WHEREAS, various laws and policies such as the Local Government Code of 1991,
DENR - DUG - LGU Joint Memorandum Circular No. 98 - 01 and DENR - DILG Joint
Memorandum Circular No. 2003 - 03, call for the effective partnership between the
DENR and Local Government Units and other stakeholders for the management of the
natural resources, especially the forestlands;

WHEREAS, the municipality through Letter of Intent dated 22 April 2013 has
requested the DENR to assist in the preparation of Forest Land Use Plan that shall serve
as the basic document for closing the “open access” forestlands and ensure its
effective management;

WHEREAS, the Municipality and the DENR have signed a Memorandum of

Agreement for the preparation and completion of a Forest Land Use Plan;

WHEREAS, part of the obligation highlighted in the MOA, the LGU shall create the
Municipal FLUP Technical Working Group (TWG) that will coordinate the preparation,
review, validation, legitimization and approval of the Forest Land Use Plan in
collaboration with DENR, NCIP and other concerned agencies;

WHEREFORE, I, GODY H. CARDENAS, Municipal Mayor of Bucloc, Abra Province,

and by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do hereby order and create /
organize the Municipal Forest Land Use Planning Team of the Municipality of Bucloc,
Abra Province to compose the following, to wit;

Section 1. Composition of the Technical Working Group for the Formulation of

Forest Land Use Plan (FLUP-TWG).

Chairman : MPDC, Jaime Noel Y. Coloma

Co-Chariman : SB ENR Chairman, Bannas Bayongan

Members

Mapping Team (Indicate Names)

; DENR Representative: Onesimo B. Millan

Albert B. Aldaca
: MEO Representative: Mariano Bargas III
: MPDO Representative: Mr. Jaime Noel Y. Coloma
 : SB Representative: SBM Noel J. Benuagen
: Barangay Representative: Kag. Erwin Carino
: IPO Representative: Mr. Roy Carino

IEC / Documentation Team (Indicate Names)

: MPDC Representative: Jaime Noel Y. Coloma

: DENR Representative: Pedro T. Fuller
Carlito Barbero
Shirley T. Leano
Racquel B. Pineda
: NCIP Representative
: DUG Representative : Mrs. Jean S. Hernandez
: Prov'l ENRO Representative: Cris Albotote
: SB Representative : SBM Darwin B. Lingayo
: IPO Representative : Mr. Pepito Bangibang

Community Profiling Team (Indicate Names)

: MPDO Representative : Mr. Jaime Noel Coloma

: MSWD Representative : Rowena Tubana
: DENR Representative: Rosendo M. Somera
Irenio D. Sagmayao, Jr.
Abreolo Joey C. Languisan
: Barangay Representative: Mr. Medrano Felipe

The above personnel shall work on a full - time basis or as may be required for
the completion of the tasks at hand, and / or until such time that FLUP have been
legitimized. Each team shall select its own chairman who will coordinate and supervise
activities of the team.

Section 2. Roles and Responsibilities of the FLUP Team

Overall, the Technical Working Group shall be responsible for the preparation,
review, finalization, legitimization and approval of the Forest Land Use Plan following
good governance principle of transparency, accountability, and participatory decision
making. The afore-mentioned persons and / or offices are also required to participate in
all workshops, consultations and dialogues related to FLUP.

The teams shall have the following roles and responsibities:

Mapping Team

1. Secure NAMRIA, DENR and LGU maps and prepare thematic maps for FLUP
preparation;
2. Spearhead community mapping and integrate community maps into technical
/ thematic maps;
3. Ensure veracity of biophysical data through ground and community validation
activities;
4. Spearhead map overlaying and analysis and prepare derived maps necessary
for FLUP preparation; and
5. Compliment activities with other teams necessary to complete and legitimize the
plan.

IEC / Advocacy and Documentation Team

1. Design, develop and implement IEC campaign plans for target communities and
stakeholders to generate support for the preparation, legitimization, and
implementation of FLUP;
 2. Prepare and package IEC Materials for distribution;
3. Facilitate the municipal and barangay level IEC campaign on FLUP and
sustainable management of forests and forestlands;
4. Promote and institutionalize good governance practices (transparency;
accountability, participatory decision-making) within the LGU system towards an
improved management of forests and forestlands;
5. Compliment activities with other teams necessary to complete and legitimize the
plan;
6. Documentation all FLUP planning process; such as: proceedings of the
workshops, discussions / meetings and dialogues / consultations related to FLUP;
and
7. Draft and package FLUP for legitimization.

Community Profiling Team

1. Gather socio-economic and cultural data from secondary sources;

2. Conduct focus group discussions, key informant interview to gather primary data
and validate socio-economic and cultural data;
3. Consolidate and analyze gathered primary and secondary data: and
4. Compliment activities with other teams necessary to complete and legitimize the
plan.

Section 3. Secretariat of the TWG

The Community Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO), and the
Municipal Planning and Development Office (MPDO) / Municipal Environment and
Natural Resources Office (MENRO), shall serve as the lead offices responsible for the
completion and legitimization of FLUP. They shall also act as the overall secretariat of
the TWG, which shall also be responsible for facilitating FLUP workshops and
consultations, and make necessary arrangement for the conduct of such.

Section 4. Funding and Mobilization of the TWG

Approved budget for FLUP preparation from DENR and LGU shall be used solely
for the conduct of FLUP-related activities, expenses to be incurred by other government
agencies particularly traveling allowances in FLUP - related activities shall be charged
to their respective offices, subject to accounting rules and regulations.

Sections 5. Effectivity

This ORDER shall take effect immediately and shall remain valid full force and
effect unless sooner repealed, revoked and amended.

Done and issued this 23rd day of April 2013 at Bucloc, Abra Province.
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Republic of the Philippines

Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Cordillera Administrative Region
COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES OFFICE
Bangued, Abra

August 02, 2013

MEMORANDUM

FOR The Regional Executive Director

DENR - CAR, Baguio City

ATTENTION The Regional Technical Director for Forestry

DENR - CAR, Baguio City

THRU The PENR Officer

Province of Abra

FROM The CENR Officer

SUBJECT ACCOMPLISHMENT REPORT ON THE CONDUCTED ORIENTATION OF THE

MUNICIPAL FOREST LAND USE PLAN TEAM/TECHNICAL WORKING GROUP

Submitting herewith the accomplishment report during the conduct of Orientation

of Municipal FLUP/TWG Team held at Municipal Session Hall, Bucloc, Abra on July 25, 2013.
Please be informed that the activity was jointly initiated by DENR-CAR, Forest Management
Sector and the DENR-Abra FLUP Team.

For his information and record.

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Minutes of the Orientation of Municipal Forest Land Use Plan (FLUP)/Technical Working
Group (TWG) of the Municipality of Bucloc, Province of Abraheld at the Municipal
Session Hall on July 25, 2013

Attendance: Please see attached Attendance Sheet

Time Started: 8:05 am

The program started with the singing of a worship song and the National
Anthem. It was hosted by For. Shirley T. Leano, the CENRO Bangued Information Officer.

The acknowledgement of participants was introduced by For. Shirley T. Leano,

Vice Mayor MacbeyLatawan and For. Florencio I. Pacio on the part of CENRO
Bangued, Municipality of Bucloc and DENR regional Office participants, respectively.

Ftonorable Mayor Gody Cardenas then gave his welcome message. In his
message, he appreciated the formulation of FLUP in their municipality becausethis can
be integrated to the formulation of their Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP). Fie
thanked the DENR for choosing the municipality of Bucloc for the implementation of
FLUP despite its small composition.

Afterwards, For.RosendoSomera, the PENRO Planning Officer Designate and

Assistant Team Leader of PENRO FLUP Team/TWG oriented the participants on the
rationale of the day's activity. Above all, he thanked for the warm accommodation of
the municipality. Fie stressed that the FLUP will be formulated or planning will be done
now to assure that our forests and forestlands will be sustained for the benefit of the
future generations. Fie revealed that the municipality of Bucloc is one of the watershed
cradles in the province which contributes irrigation water to lowland farmlands. Fie
further emphasized that every insight of the participants and the community will be
integrated to come out with a good FLUP.

The CENRO Bangued Acting Forestry Specialist, For. Pedro T. Fuller then
presented the updates of NGP projects being implemented in the municipality, the
Barangay Forest Program and documentation of STIFRMS and this FLUP. Fie presented
the updates in terms of Project Component per People’s Organization including the
area, location and project cost for seedling production and site preparation.

The updates proceeded by the presentation of FLUP concept and outline by the
DENR-CAR Abra Focal Person, For. Florencio I. Pacio. Fie oriented the participants on
the definition of FLUP and its legal basis. He added the Current Philippine Forest Status,
History of Forest Cover in the Province of Abra, Land Classification, Current Reality
Dialogue, Governing Principle of FLUP, its key concept and objectives. He likewise
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discussed the Governance-oriented FLUP, its importance and the Indicators of Sound
Environmental Governance in FLUP which is the TAP (T-transparency, A- accountability
and P- participation. Fie went on discussing the FLUP process which includes Data and
Map Collection, Situational Analysis, Participatory Prioritization of Sub-watershed areas
and Allocation of Forests and Forestlands, Plan Preparation, Legitimization and finally
the Approval of Plan by DENR Regional Office.Moreover, he presented the FLUP Team
Organization, from the Municipal down to Barangay level along with their
corresponding functions.

At 10:30 in the morning, the snacks was served while the discussion is going on.

Similarly, For.Pacio enumerated the suggested outline of FLUP to include the

Summary of the Plan, Background, LGU’s Mission and Vision, Goals and Objectives,
Scope and Limitation of the Plan, Methodology, Municipal Profile, Conditions of Forests
and Forestlands Assets, Stakeholders Analysis, Institutional Assessment, Summary of Key
issues, conflicts, problems, needs, investment/socio-economic opportunities,
Recommended Strategies, Organizational Structure and Operations in Support of FLUP
Implementation, Periodic Monitoring and Evaluation of FLUP Implementation and lastly
the Estimated 5-Year Financial Requirements for Implementing the FLUP.

Thereafter, For.Carlito B. Barbero, the PENRO Forestry Specialist and PENRO FLUP
Team Leader reiterated the composition of FLUP TWG, its membership from the DENR
AbraPersonnel and Municipal Employees. He emphasized the function of each
member in reference to their respective teams. The teams created were Advocacy
and Documentation, Community Profiling and Mapping Team.

At 12:10 in the afternoon, the orientation was suspended for the lunch break.
At 1:05 in the afternoon, the program resumed with the conduct of Action
Planning facilitated by For. Pacio (Please refer to separate sheet for the action plan
made).
After which, the Barangay Topographic maps were distributed to every
Barangay for the Barangay Captains to get familiarized with the map prior to Barangay
Site Validation. The SB Secretary requested For. Pacio to explain the map legend in
order to have a clear understanding of the map. Mr. Roy Cariho, an IPO President
suggested that before the conduct of Barangay Site Validation, the area per Barangay
should be determined first and the Barangay Consultation should be accomplished in
all barangays before site validation will be pushed through. The CENR Officer reminded
everyone to do the identified activities “slowly buf^ surely” and suggested that
Barangay Site Validation should be done in 2 days, to include the ground trotting and
assessment of ISF areas.
 Subsequent to this action planning was the much awaited open forum.

IPO Pres. Roy Carino: I would just like to react on the statement of For. Fuller during his
presentation on the updates of NGP projects that wein PoblacionLamao did not
accept the BFP project, it’s just that there was no available area to accommodate the
project. Secondly, what had happened to the Land Classification of Bucloc?

CENR Officer Dr. Fernando A. Ballacillo: The cadastral survey of your Ancestral Domain
has been done but pending because your municipality is a recipient of the Certificate
of Land Ownership Award (CLOA) of the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR). If the
CLOA will be cancelled, it's only the time that you can avail of the Free Patent of DENR
because overlapping of such land survey/titling is not possible. I suggest that the
Sangguniang Bayan (SB) will draft a petition in the form of resolution for the
cancellation of your CLOA.

SB Sec. Sandy Lingayo: With regards to the resolution for cancellation of CLOA, the SB
Office did not made any because there was this recent Reform Infrastructure Support
Project (RISP), a Road Widening project amounting to P 30M which was already
approved for implementation. For the information of everybody, the prerequisite of this
project is to be a DAR-beneficiary Municipality. About the only person who bears the
name of the CLOA title, that is true but there was a listing of several names of individuals
who also claim ownership of such ancestral lands. Regarding the NGP and BFP projects
presented by For. Fuller, because the Mayor left early for an official business, he wanted
me to react on his behalf that it is only now that these projects came to his knowledge.
Another query of the Mayor was the POs implementing such projects, are their PO
Officials chosen by the general public or by a few influential people or the DENR?

CENR Officer: I supposed DENR has not mistaken about the information dissemination
about the NGP projects because in every meeting we conduct in your municipality, we
always mention about NGP and other DENR projects. So we anticipated that you
communicated these projects to the Mayor. There’s no room for blaming now, this
particular experience is a key to improve good governance or transparency in all
government projects and undertakings.

SB Sec. Sandy Lingayo: How these NGP projects will be sustained?

CENR Officer: About the sustainability of NGP projects, there is a maintenance cost for
the succeeding 2 years of project operation. In addition, we still have 2014 to 2016 NGP
targets and may I ask Vice Mayor MacbeyLatawan to inform the Mayor about this. For
the PO Officers, DENR has not chosen them, it’s the community members who chose
them.
Vice Mayor MacbeyLatawan: With regards to the reaction of the Mayor on NGP
projects, I guess the Mayor might just confused because what was popular to him was
the DA-CHARMP2 special project and that the PO organized for CHARMP2 can’t avail
of the NGP project, so they decided to organize another PO to implement the NGP.

CENR Officer: CENRO Forestry Specialist please forward a letter to the Mayor about our
NGP project for 2014 to 2016 before we will implement them.

For.Shirley T. Leano: For the Certificate of Stewardship Contract (CSC) holder, we have
a target to evaluate those Stewardships but Bucloc was not included. May I suggest
either that you have to furnish us a Request for Evaluation.

CENR Officer: I would just want to react that there’s no need for you to request for
assessment, the DENR is oblige to do the evaluation or assessment of CSC holders. The
CSC assessment will then be integrated to the FLUP.

Roy Carino: When the DENR surveyed the site awarded to CSC holder, the physical
condition of the area is unfavorable, but now it has considerable forest cover to include
fruit trees like Rambutan.

CENR Officer: I am a testimony to what Mr. Carino have said, the ISF area has been
improved, just like a paradise to exaggerate it.

SB Sec Lingayo: What if we integrate LAPAT to NGP, or the LAPAT Organization itself will
be the one to implement this project since LAPAT is the major entity concerned with the
protection of our environment and natural resources.

CENR Officer: We will give you the target area for Bucloc through the request of SB and
the SB will be responsible for its distribution to qualified POs.

For. Pedro T. Fuller: Please be informed that NGP has four (4) major components;
Reforestation, Agroforestry, Fuelwood and Bamboo, please indicate on your request
the project you want to avail.

Finally, the orientation ended with a closing remarks given by the active CENR
Officer, Dr. Fernando A. Ballacillo. In his message, he stressed that FLUP is a serious and
complicated undertaking but if everyone will work together and have one spirit to
pursue the plan, the activity will just be easy. He added that many who aspired to have
this plan and the Municipality is lucky enough to have this FLUP be formulated at this
time. He look forward to have this FLUP be signed by the DENR Regional Office by the
end of November of this year. He hoped that the FLUP TWG will spearhead the activity
and encourage the participation of the grassroot level.

The orientation adjourned at 5:10 in the afternoon.

Prepared by: Checked and Reviewed by:

R A C < ^ lfe ^ lN E D A SHIRLphTLEANO

Extension Officer Fl/lnformcmon Officer

Approved:

CENR Officer
 F o re s t Lan d U se P la n n in g (F L U P )
ACTION PLAN
M o n th REMARKS/
A C T IV IT Y
May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Responsible Group
1. Pre-formulation
- Orientation of Municipal FLUP/TWG Team 1 DENR / Mun. FLUP Team
(including IPOs, Barangay Council, SB , etc.)
- Cross-visit to LGUs with FLU P (Optional) Municipal FLUP Team

2. FLUP Formulation
a. Revisit of existing C LU P and A D SD PP
b. Data and map collection Municipal FLUP Team
- Socio-economic profiling
- Thematic Mapping
- Community Mapping and validation ■
c. Situational analysis Municipal FLUP Team
- Data and map analysis
- Issues identification and mapping
- Preliminary recommendations - ■!
d. Prioritization of sub-watersheds and allocation Municipal FLUP Team
of forests and forestlands ■
- Visioning, strategy setting
r II
- Criteria setting
L 1
- Ranking of sub-watersheds
J
- Preliminary land allocation
- Analysis of land allocation and management options
L
e. Plan preparation L Municipal FLUP Team
- Integration of analysis n
- Finalization of thematic and analysis maps r
- Finalization of land allocation proposal □
- Finalization of recommended strategies and t
 F o re s t Lan d U se P la n n in g (F L U P )
ACTION PLAN
M o n th REMARKS/
A C T IV IT Y
May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Responsible Group
actions on issues
- Drafting of 5-year plan
- Preparation of year 1 workplan and budget
e. Legitimization Municipal FLU P Team
- Presentation of plan to MDC, S B and DENR □ Municipal FLU P Team
- Refinement of plan in Municipal FLU P Team
- Issuance of resolutions to adopt the plan i SB, LC E
f. Approval of Plan by DENR region
- Endorsement of plan to DENR region Municipal FLU P Team
- Signing of MOA and covenant of support among LGUs, DENR, OGAs, IPs,
DENR, LGU, NCIP, TIPO & other stakeholders Investors, C S O s
g. Integration of the FLUP to CLUP/ADSDPP LGU, DENR, NCIP, OGAs

3. Im plem entation of Plan 2 014-201 8 LGUs, DENR, OGAs, IPs,

- Co-management agreement on selected watersheds Investors, C S O s
- Issuance of tenure instruments
- Formation and training of MFPC
- Investment promotion
- Monitoring on-site FFL management allocation
holders

4. TWG / Meetings
4.1 TWG Monthly meeting 1st Tuesday of August (6)
4.2 Barangay consultation
- Lingey Wednesday (Aug.7 AM)
- Lamao Tuesday Night (Aug. 6)
- Labaan Wednesday (Aug.7 PM)
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F o re s t L a n d U se P la n n in g (F L U P )
ACTION PLAN
M o n th REMARKS/
A C T IV IT Y
May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Responsible Group
- Ducligan Thursday (Aug.8 AM)
4.3 Land Use/Allocation Site Validation
- Lingey Aug. 20-21
- Lamao Aug. 22-23
- Labaan Aug. 27-28
- Ducligan Aug. 29-30