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LIST OF ACRONYMS AO – Assisting Organization AP – Assisting Professional CBFM – Community-based Forest Management CBFMA – Community-based Forest Management Agreement CO – Community Organizing CRMF – Community Resource Management Framework CSD – Comprehensive Site Development DAO – Department Administrative Order DA – Department of Agriculture DBM – Department of Budget and Management DENR – Department of Environment and Natural Resources DOH – Department of Health DSWD – Department of Social Welfare and Development FSP – Forestry Sector Project GIS – Geographic Information System GPS – Global Positioning Satellite System ICM – Inspection Chart Mapping IEC – Information, Education, Campaign IGP – Income Generating Project INEC – Ilocos Norte Electric Cooperative IPBA – Institutional Project Benefit Assessment JBIC – Japan Bank for International Cooperation LGU – Local Government Unit M & E – Monitoring and Evaluation MC – Memorandum Circular MNSI - Mother Nature Savers, Inc. MOA – Memorandum of Agreement NFDO – National Forestation Development Office NGO – Non-government Organization NIA – National Irrigation Administration PO – Peoples Organization PMO – Project Management Office QCP – Quarterly Commitment Plans SEC – Security and Exchange Commission SEFI - Sustainable Ecosystem Foundation, Inc. SMP – Survey, Mapping, and Planning SSPA – Stud Seedling Producers Association SUSIMO – Subproject Site Management Office SUFAI – Samarca Upland Farmers Association, Inc. TA – Technical Assistance TREES – Tropic Resources Ecosystem and Extension Services, Inc. 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 --------------------------------------------------- 14 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 ---------------------------------------- 28 Relating to Recommendation(s) IV. Initial Operation and Maintenance Of the Subproject Facilities ------------------------------------------------- 29 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 -------------------------------------------- 40 1. Indirect Effects VI. Conclusions and Recommendations -------------------------------------------- 42 LIST OF TABLES: Table 1 : Trainings Attended by the PO ------------------------------------------ 43 Table 2 : Subproject Performance ------------------------------------------------ 45 Table 3 : Subproject Site Management Office Equipments --------------------- 46 Table 4 : Trainings Attended by the SUSIMO ---------------------------------- 47 Table 5a : Fertilizer Lending Livelihood Project --------------------------------- 48 Table 5b : Sari-sari Store Livelihood Project ----------------------------------- 49 Table 5c : Swine Dispersal Livelihood Project ----------------------------------- 50 Table 5d : Goat Dispersal Livelihood Project ------------------------------------- 51 Table 5e : River Resort (Videoke and Cottage Rental) Livelihood Project ------ 52 Table 5f : Seedling Production Livelihood Project ------------------------------- 53 Table 5g : Poultry Livelihood Project --------------------------------------------- 54 Table 5h : Trucking Rentals Livelihood Project ---------------------------------- 55 Table 6 : Subproject Status Report ---------------------------------------------- 56 Table 7 : SMP Cost Estimate Per Activity ---------------------------------------- 57 Table 8 : Community Organizing Cost Estimate Per Activity -------------------- 58 Table 9a : Cost Estimate for Agroforestry Plantation Per Activity ------------ 59 Table 9b : Cost Estimate for Rattan Plantation Per Activity -------------------- 60 Table 9c : Cost Estimate for Plantation Species/Reforestation Per Activity -- 61 Table 10 : Monitoring and Evaluation Cost Estimate Per Activity --------------- 62 Table 11a : Infrastructure Project ----------------------------------------------- 63 Table 11b : Infrastructure Project ----------------------------------------------- 64 Table 12 : Annual Work and Financial Plan ---------------------------------------- 65 ANNEXES: 1. Organizational Structure ------------------------------------------------------- 70 1a. PO 1b. M & E Contractor 1c. SUSIMO 1d. Infrastructure Contractor 2. Pictures -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 74 3. CSD Accomplishment Map ------------------------------------------------------ 76 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 Laoag (Madongan) Watershed Subproject is located within two municipalities in Ilocos Norte: Marcos and Dingras covering Barangays Cacafean and San Marcelino in Marcos and Dingras, respectively. The rehabilitation of the watershed is significant primarily because it supports an irrigation facility, the NIA Dam, that supplies the water requirements of agricultural lands of Marcos and Dingras, considered the rice granaries of Ilocos Norte. It is also important for the enhancement of ecological balance as well as the improvement of socio-economic status of the communities in the area through provision of employment and livelihood. Of the targeted 2,447.00 hectares of open grasslands, brush lands and residual forests to be rehabilitated, only 1,869.56 hectares were accomplished by the Samarca Upland Farmers Association Inc. (SUFAI). Revision was made to consider this as the reduced target and accomplishment as well. Consequently, the comprehensive site development cost went down from PHP40,119,898.00 to PHP31,807,219.00 due to other unaccomplished activities. Still, involvement in CSD and infrastructure activities provided employment to 114 members, 19 of whom are women and generated a total of 231,253 man days. The women were employed in the maintenance and protection of the plantations. The Subproject definitely raised the income of its members. From an annual household income of PHP70,000.00 from off and on-farm activities, it increased to an average of PHP93,000.00. The 2.5 km-farm-to-market road and the hanging bridge as Subproject infrastructures provided mobility for residents as well as ease in transporting their products during market days. With the issuance of the CBFMA for the 2,699 hectares, hopes are high that the communities can very well manage the entire area having been empowered with development trainings on various aspects like administration, financial management, leadership among others. SUBPROJECT COMPLETION REPORT OF LAOAG WATERSHED-MADONGAN SUBWATERSHED REHABILITATION SUBPROJECT Forestry Sector Project Loan Agreement No. PH-P 135 I. Subproject Description The Madongan Subwatershed covers the municipalities of Dingras and Marcos in Ilocos Norte and one of the tributaries of Laoag (Padsan) River. The Subproject lies between 18º02’ and 18º15’ latitude and 120º45’ and 120º50’ longitude. It is bounded by a reforestation project on the northwest portion, communal forest of Dingras on the northeast, and timberland in the eastern and southern parts. The Subproject is about 2.0 kilometers from Barangay San Marcelino and 1.5 kilometers from Barangay Cacafean. It is accessible by any type of vehicle. The entire area of the Subproject is generally mountainous with some hilly portions. Moderately steep slopes characterize the lower hills towards the west. The slopes are even steeper along rivers and creeks. 1. Purpose/Objectives A) Original (at the time of appraisal) 1. To rehabilitate 2,447.00 hectares of open grasslands, brush lands, and residual forests 2. To uplift the socio-economic status of the communities living adjacent to the Subproject. 1 B) Modification a. Modified purpose/objectives To rehabilitate 1,869.56 hectares of open grasslands, brush lands, and residual forests b. Reasons for the modification The objective of rehabilitating vast areas of forest through reforestation, agro forestry, rattan planting, and riverbank protection was not changed. The size of area (2,447.0 ha) for development was modified/reduced because of a number of factors such as insufficient manpower, low wage rate, delayed payment of billings, unit cost of seedlings (rattan)