Executive Summary
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Community-Based Forest Management Program (CBFMP) revolutionized forest development and rehabilitation efforts of the government when it was institutionalized in 1995 by virtue of Executive Order No. 263. Before the adoption of the CBFM approach, the sole motivating factor of contract reforestation awardees was primarily financial gains. With the implementation of the Forestry Sector Project (FSP) using CBFM as its main strategy to rehabilitate the upland ecosystem, it empowered beneficiary communities economically, socially, technically and politically while transforming them into environmentally responsible managers. The tenurial right to develop subproject sites alongside the various inputs from the Subproject deepened their commitment to collaborate with other stakeholders in the implementation of these subprojects. The Mananga-Kotkot-Lusaran Watershed Subproject is in Cebu Province and covers the cities of Cebu, Talisay and Danao and the municipalities of Minglanilla, Lilo-an, Consolacion, Compostela and Balamban. The rehabilitation of the MKL Watershed is significant considering the declining underground water supply aggravated by salt-water intrusion on the one hand and the continuing and pressing demand for water for Metro Cebu’s industries and residents on the other. The implementation of Comprehensive Site Development ( CSD ) activities for the MKL Subproject involved the participation of 13 People’s Organizations to cover the entire expanse of the three watersheds. With an original target of 5,688 hectares, accomplishment reached only a total of 4,920.75 hectares due to the heavy damage caused by the El Nino phenomenon in 1998 to some 1.0 million seedlings. Realignment of targets focused development and maintenance activities on the improvement of these 4,920.75 hectares. The CSD activities as well as Infrastructure Development nevertheless provided employment to the local community as well as some technical persons in need of work. A total of 498,685 man days were generated that resulted to an estimated increase of 59% in the average annual household income from PHP 15,976 before the project to PHP 25,330 during the project. The Subproject has succeeded in diverting concentration on forest- based source of income to non-forest based income sources as PO members invested part of the PHP 1,868,709.56 Community Forest Development Fund on various livelihood projects. i In terms of infrastructure, beneficiaries find the farm-to-market roads, the hanging bridges and footbridges very helpful in facilitating mobility and ease in transporting their farm products to places of commerce. The irrigation system and water supply structures on the other hand supplement water supply requirements of the communities. The MKL Subproject suffered several setbacks in its implementation but the same problems had taught valuable insights to both implementers and beneficiaries. ii LIST OF ACRONYMS ANR Assisted Natural Regeneration AP Assisting Professional BAKANTI Banikanhong Kapunongan Alang sa Nasudnong Tingusbwan CBFM Community Based Forest Management CBFMP Community Based Forest Management Program CCCICSM Central Cebu Center for Integrated Catchment System Management CCIC CENRO Composite Inspection Committee CCNP Central Cebu National Park CO Community Organizing COMMITTA Camp 4 - Manipis - Minglanilla - Toong COSU Community Organizing and Strengthening Unit SCD Comprehensive Site Development COSW Cebu Uniting for Sustainable Water DA Department of Agriculture FORI Forest Reseach Development GIS Geographical Information System IEC Information, Education and Communication IGP Income Generating Project IPBA Institutional Project Benefits Assessment JBIC Japan Bank International Cooperation KLRWFR Kot-kot Lusaran River Watershed Forest Reserve LFA Licos Farmers Association LGU Local Government Unit M & E Monitoring and Information MALTAJ Maghaway-Lagtang-Tapul-Jaclupan MCFA Mulao Compostela Farmers Association MFMFC Mulao Compostela Farmers Multipurpose Cooperative MWFR Mananga Watershed Forest Reserve NAGMATA Nagkahiusang Grupo sa mga Mag-uuma sa Tag-ubi NGO None-Government Organization OECF Overseas Economic Cooperation Fund OIDCI Orient Integrated Development PCEEM Philippine Canadian Environmental and Economic Management Project PO Peoples Organization PSBA Pamutan Sang Daku Buot - Taop Assn. PSMPC Pung-ol Sibugay Multipurpose Cooperative RAFI Ramon Aboitiz Foundation SDMU Site Development and Management Unit SEC Security Exchange Commision SMP Survey, Mapping and Planning SNP Sudlon National Park SSSFAI Sinsin-Sudlon I Sudlon II Farmers Assn. SUSIMO Subproject Site Management office TMPC Tabla Multipurpose Cooperative UFMPC United Farmers Multipirpose Cooperative VBU Validation and Billing Unit WFP Work and Financial Plan TABLE OF CONTENTS Executive Summary ------------------------------------------------------------------ i I. Subproject Description ----------------------------------------------------------- 1 1. Purpose/ Objectives 2. Subproject Scope and Dimension A. Comparison of Original and Actual Scope and Dimensions B. Reasons for Revision/ Modification Of Scope and Dimensions C. Contribution of Subproject to Relevant (Sub) Sectors II. Subproject Implementation --------------------------------------------------- 19 1. Organizations for Implementing Subproject 2. Implementation Period 3. Subproject Cost 4. Comments on Performance of AO, AP, PO, M&E, and Infra Contractors 5. Other Matters Relating to Subproject Implementation III. Action taken by the AO, AP, and PO ---------------------------------------- 39 Relating to Recommendation(s) IV. Initial Operation and Maintenance Of the Subproject Facilities -------------------------------------------------- 41 1. Present Condition of Facilities 2. Organization for Operation and Maintenance 3. Annual Budget or Actual Expenditure For Operation and Maintenance (by year) 4. Maintenance Method V. Benefits Derived from the Project -------------------------------------------- 48 1. Indirect Effects VI. Conclusions and Recommendations -------------------------------------------- 51 LIST OF TABLES: Table 1 : Trainings Attended by the People’s Organization ---------------------52 Table 2 : Subproject Performance ------------------------------------------------54 Table 3 : Subproject Site Management Office Equipment --------------------- 55 Table 4 : Trainings Attended by SUSIMO --------------------------------------- 56 Table 5a : Swine Production Livelihood Project ----------------------------------57 Table 5b : Rice and Corn Retail Livelihood Project ------------------------------ 58 Table 5c : Micro-Lending Livelihood Project ------------------------------------- 59 Table 5d : Rice and Corn Retail Livelihood Project ------------------------------- 60 Table 5e : Swine Production Livelihood Project -----------------------------------61 Table 5f : Cattle Dispersal Livelihood Project ------------------------------------62 Table 5g : Poultry Raising Livelihood Project -------------------------------------63 Table 5h : Swine Production Livelihood Project ----------------------------------64 Table 5i : Consumer Store Livelihood Project ------------------------------------65 Table 5j : Micro-Lending Livelihood Project ------------------------------------- 66 Table 5k : Consumer Store Livelihood Project ----------------------------------- 67 Table 5l : Micro-Lending Livelihood Project --------------------------------------68 Table 5m : Livestock Dispersal Livelihood Project ------------------------------ 69 Table 5n : Consumer Store Livelihood Project ------------------------------------70 Table 5o : Micro-Lending Livelihood Project --------------------------------------71 Table 5p : Livestock Dispersal Livelihood Project -------------------------------72 Table 5q : Consumer Store Livelihood Project ----------------------------------- 73 Table 5r : Rice and Corn Retail Livelihood Project ------------------------------- 74 Table 5s : Consumer Store Livelihood Project ----------------------------------- 75 Table 5t : Consumer Store Livelihood Project ----------------------------------- 76 Table 5u : Micro-Lending Livelihood Project ------------------------------------- 77 Table 5v : Livestock Dispersal Livelihood Project -------------------------------- 78 Table 5w : Trucking Livelihood Project ------------------------------------------- 79 Table 5x : Rice and Corn Livelihood Project -------------------------------------- 80 Table 6 : Subproject Status Report ---------------------------------------------- 81 Table 7 : Community Organizing Cost Estimate per Activity --------------------82 Table 8a : Cost Estimate for Agroforestry Per Activity ------------------------ 83 Table 8b : Cost Estimate for Enrichment Planting Per Activity----------------- 84 Table 8c : Cost Estimate for Bamboo Plantation Per Activity--------------------85 Table 8d : Cost Estimate for Rattan Plantation Per Activity--------------------86 Table 8e : Cost Estimate for Tree Plantation Per Activity ----------------------87 Table 9 : Monitoring and Evaluation Cost Estimate Per Activity --------------- 88 Table 10 : Infrastructure Project ------------------------------------------------ 89 Table 11 : Annual Work and Financial Plan ---------------------------------------- 98 ANNEXES: 1. Organizational Structure ------------------------------------------------------ 102 1a. PO 1b. M&E 1c. SUSIMO 1d. Infrastructure Contractor 2. Pictures -------------------------------------------------------------------------