In-Situ Conservation Project
Technical Progress Report May - August 2009
By
Indira D. L. Widmann, Sabine Schoppe, and Siegfred Diaz With contributions from Peter Widmann Puerto Princesa City, Palawan, Philippines September 2009 PCCP Technical Progress Report 2009
TECHNICAL PROGRESS REPORT COUNTRY: PHILIPPINES PROJECT TITLE: PHILIPPINE COCKATOO CONSERVATION PROGRAM In-situ Conservation Project PROJECT DURATION: May - August 2009 PROJECT SITE: Palawan, Philippines PROJECT COOPERATORS: Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Municipal Government of Narra, Palawan, Philippines Municipal Government of Dumaran, Palawan, Philippines Municipal Government of Rizal, Palawan, Philippines Municipal Government of Patnanungan, Quezon, Philippines Culasian Barangay Government, Rizal, Palawan, Philippines Local Protected Area Management Committees (LPAMC) Sagip Katala Movement-Narra Chapter, Inc. (SKM-NC, Inc) Sagip Katala Movement-Dumaran Chapter (SKM-DC) Palawan Council for Sustainable Development Staff (PCSDS) Polillo Islands Biodiversity Conservation Foundation, Inc. Concerned agencies and authorities
BY: KATALA FOUNDATION, INC.
INDIRA DAYANG LACERNA-WIDMANN Program Manager SABINE SCHOPPE Program Co-Manager SIEGFRED H. DIAZ Field Operations Coordinator
With contributions from Peter Widmann
ADDRESS: Philippine Cockatoo Conservation Program 3rd Floor, RGP Bldg, Peneyra Road, Bgy. San Pedro or P.O. Box 390 Puerto Princesa City 5300 Palawan, Philippines Tel/Fax: +63-48-434-7693 WEBSITE: www.philippinecockatoo.org EMAIL: [email protected] or [email protected]
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Contents EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ...... 5 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS ...... 8 ACRONYMS ...... 9 LIST OF TABLES AND FIGURES ...... 110 INTRODUCTION ...... 13 THE PHILIPPINE COCKATOO CACATUA HAEMATUROPYGIA ...... 133 OBJECTIVE OF THE PHILIPPINE COCKATOO CONSERVATION PROGRAM ...... 13 PROGRAM STRATEGY ...... 13 DELIVERABLES ...... 14 DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT SITES ...... 16 RASA ISLAND, NARRA, PALAWAN ...... 16 DUMARAN ISLAND, DUMARAN, PALAWAN ...... 17 CULASIAN MANAGED RESOURCE PROTECTED AREA (CMRPA), RIZAL, PALAWAN ...... 18 PANDANAN ISLAND, BALABAC ...... 19 PATNANUNGAN, POLILLO GROUP OF ISLANDS, QUEZON ...... 20 METHODOLOGIES ...... 20 RESULTS AND PROGRESS ...... 23 OUTPUT 1: TRANSLOCATION PLANNING FOR PHILIPPINE COCKATOOS ...... 23 OUTPUT 2: CONSERVATION OF COCKATOO POPULATION ON PANDANAN ISLAND, BALABAC INITIATED ...... 23 Roost site monitoring ...... 23 Nest protection scheme ...... 23 Conservation education and linkages ...... 24 PRIDE Campaign...... 24 Constraints and measures taken ...... 26 OUTPUT 3: CONSERVATION OF COCKATOO POPULATION ON RASA ISLAND WILDLIFE SANCTUARY (RIWS), NARRA CONTINUED ...... 27 Wardening scheme ...... 27 Capacity building of the Protected Area Management Board (PAMB) of the Rasa Island Wildlife Sanctuary (RIWS) ...... 30 Conservation Education ...... 30 Systematic collection of data on breeding and feeding biology and population dynamics of Philippine cockatoo continued ...... 30 Constraints and measures taken ...... 34 OUTPUT 4. CONSERVATION OF COCKATOO POPULATION ON DUMARAN ISLAND, DUMARAN CONTINUED ...... 34 Wardening scheme ...... 34 Capacity building ...... 34 Conservation education ...... 35 Create buffer zones around existing cockatoo reserves, preferably including creation of alternative livelihood options ...... 35 Systematic collection of data on breeding and feeding biology and population dynamics of Philippine cockatoo continued ...... 36 Constraints and measures taken ...... 36
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OUTPUT 5. CONSERVATION OF COCKATOO POPULATION IN CULASIAN MANAGED RESOURCE PROTECTED AREA (CMRPA), RIZAL CONTINUED ...... 39 Wardening scheme ...... 39 Capacity building ...... 39 Conservation education ...... 40 Systematic collection of data on breeding and feeding biology and population dynamics of Philippine cockatoo continued ...... 40 Constraints and measures taken ...... 40 OUTPUT 6. POLILLO ISLANDS PARROT PROJECT PROMOTED ...... 41 Nest protection scheme for cockatoos and other parrot species ...... 41 Conservation education ...... 45 Constraints and measures taken ...... 46 OUTPUT 7. KATALA INSTITUTE FOR ECOLOGY AND BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION FURTHER DEVELOPED ...... 46 Landscaping and development of the KIEBC ...... 46 Philippine Cockatoo ...... 47 Philippine Freshwater Turtle Conservation Project (PFTCP) ...... 48 Continue submitting proposals to other potential donors ...... 49 Constraints and measures taken ...... 49 OTHER HIGHLIGHTS ...... 49 PALAWAN PANGOLIN STUDIES ...... 49 MARINE TURTLE TRADE TSEA ...... 49 CALAMIANES PROJECT COOPERATION WITH FFI-PHILIPPINES PROGRAM ...... 49 COCKATOO SURVEY AND IEC AT BGY. MANGINGISDA-LUZVIMINDA, PUERTO PRINCESA CITY ...... 50 PAPERS PUBLISHED, SUBMITTED FOR PUBLICATION TO RELEVANT JOURNALS, RELEVANT REPORTS AND MEDIA MILEAGE ...... 51 OTHER REMARKABLE RECORDS/EVENTS ...... 51 SUMMARY OF RELEVANT SEMINARS, EXPEDITIONS AND WORKSHOPS ORGANIZED AND ATTENDED ...... 52 OFFICE AND PERSONNEL ...... 52 EQUIPMENT STATUS ...... 52 IMPLICATIONS FOR FURTHER WORK ...... 52 PLANNED TARGETS AND ACTIVITIES FOR THE NEXT REPORTING PERIOD ...... 52 WORKSHEET MAY - AUGUST 2009, PCCP, PALAWAN, PHILIPPINES ...... 54 LITERATURE ...... 56 ANNEX ...... 57
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Output 2: Conservation of cockatoo population on Pandanan Island, Balabac initiated 1. Five nest trees were confirmed occupied and one suspected. In total we recorded 11 eggs; of which two were doubted rotten due to flooding. 2. Three fledglings from Pommetia pinnata nest tree were successfully banded this year. We suspected poaching still existed in the area. 3. In June, our Site Coordinator counted a maximum of 37 individuals at the roosting site during dusk time. 4. Pre-project survey results revealed that in areas where most of the nest trees are situated (Dalahican, Gabong, Kamilit, Tangkahan), there is still much potential to increase levels of awareness and knowledge. Output 3: Conservation of cockatoo population on Rasa Island, Narra continued 5. A total of 30 nest trees were occupied this year with 61 recorded eggs. Breeding success was 56% with 34 fledglings. Out of 22 pairs with hatchlings, 18 pairs had successful fledglings. 6. Thirty confirmed cockatoo nest trees were monitored intensively. Three new cockatoo nest trees were discovered this year. 7. We have banded 35 hatchlings and 34 successfully fledged. 8. We banded five Blue-headed racquet-tail hatchings this year. These hatchlings were from two newly-discovered nests. 9. The correlation between breeding success (fledglings/breeding pair) and precipitation may not be a linear one. 10. At the traditional roost site, the highest count within the period was 239 individuals in August, which is again the highest number of cockatoos recorded since the start of the project. 11. The 3rd Katala Festival and the 39th Founding Anniversary of Narra was jointly celebrated on the 21st of June 2009. This year‟s theme was “Knowing our carbon footprint…saving our future”. 12. Two regular PAMB meetings were conducted within the period. Output 4: Conservation of cockatoo population on Dumaran Island, Dumaran continued 13. Four out of eight, including the newly discovered cockatoo nest trees, were confirmed occupied this year. We had a total of eleven eggs, of which five hatchlings were banded and successfully fledged. 14. Since March, cockatoo counts at the traditional roost site yielded positive results. Highest count was 22 in August and lowest was four in May. 15. One each of Blue-headed racquet-tail and Hill myna nest tree was discovered this year. A total of 13 hatchlings of Blue-headed racquet-tails including two from the new nest discovery successfully fledged. 16. As of July, we have 1,873 seedlings in the tree nursery. The Reforestation and Restoration Project Site of the Katala Foundation, a 4.96 ha area has been issued Tax Declaration 615-0501-G by the Municipal Assessor‟s Office. 17. The 6th Kalabukay Festival was successfully celebrated with the active participation of the reactivated local youth group organized by the KFI and the wildlife wardens. Interactive lectures, games and tree planting were among the highlights of the event.
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18. During the Municipal Development Council (MDC) meeting in July, the body approved an appropriation of One hundred thousand (PhP100,000.00) in 2010 for the conservation work at the two PAs. Output 5: Conservation of cockatoo population in Culasian Managed Resource Protected Area (CMRPA), Rizal continued 19. We monitored two Manggis Koompassia excelsa cockatoo nest trees in So. Balen- balen, Bgy. Ransang. However, no successful breeding was recorded. One of these nests was confirmed with egg; however in May, the tree fell due to strong wind and rain. 20. We had 207 Blue-naped parrot fledglings, 26 Hill mynah and 4 fledglings of Palawan hornbill monitored from Culasian Managed Resource Protected Area (CMRPA) as of July. The breeding result of the parrot indicates that the area is a global stronghold for the species. 21. In May, wardens participated in the confiscation of 100 sacks of mangrove barks illegally collected from Culasian. In another occasion, a “lancha” loaded with 200 pcs. of combined Ipil Intsia bijuga & Tabolian Eusideroxylon zwageri timber was apprehended by the multi-sectoral enforcement team. 22. The LPAMC Meeting was conducted on 1st June 2009. We have submitted a proposal to the Municipal Mayor for supplemental funds for 2009 for the wardens and for 2010 appropriation. Output 6: Polillo Islands Parrot Project promoted 23. Based on reports by our warden there was only one cockatoo seen from April to mid of June in Patnanungan. In Burdeos, Cockatoos are regular heard, and seen at Duyan-duyan forest, Brgy. Anibawan. Two cockatoo nests in Duyan-duyan Forest were occupied with four individuals. 24. We observed 11 species of fruit trees in Duyan-duyan Forest eaten by Kalangay, Kagit and other species. 25. A coastal clean-up in Brgy. Patnanungan Norte and school visit to Graders 5 and 6 students of Brgy. Anibawan Elementary School was conducted within the reporting period. Output 7: Katala Institute for Ecology and Biodiversity Conservation further developed 26. A total of 1,985 seedlings of 63 tree species are currently maintained in the KIEBC nursery. Eight hundred fifty trees seedlings, cuttings and trees of 10 species were planted inside the KIEBC. 27. The new cockatoo exhibit and breeding aviary is nearing completion, and cockatoos will be transferred to this enclosure later this year. Roofing material was acquired for the feeding and the breeding areas. Large drift wood trunks had been gathered in coastal areas and were hauled to the aviary to serve as visual barriers, perches, and nest holes. 28. A new enclosure for the softshell turtle was built, and a “clinic area” for routine health check and treatment of animals was set up. 29. Backfilling for the porcupine enclosure continued and a moat was dug out and cemented. Hauling of drift wood for landscaping the enclosure had started. 30. Silver 75 (male) and Blue 80 (female) were put back in the same cage after installing artificial nest box. They were observed mating, yet in rare occasions Silver 75 was observed getting aggressive. Intensive monitoring is continuously done.
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31. Brazil 78 (female) and Violet 74 (male) together in another cage were observed in mating behavior within the period. Brazil 78 was observed with no feathers in a small patch at the breast. 32. Pandanan 08 or Pinky Pan‟s crop area was observed with missing feathers. We suspect this was due to scratching. Its sharp nails were cut and foliages with thick diameters were also put up to help wear off the claws. 33. As of 31 August 2009, KIEBC held an assurance colony of 34 Siebenrockiella leytensis, 33 Cuora amboinensis (12 adults, 7 juveniles, 14 captive bred), 11 Cyclemys dentata, and 1 Dogania subplana. Mating attempts of C. amboinensis and S. leytensis were regularly observed. A total of 24 C. amboinensis, 3 S. leytensis and 1 C. dentata eggs were encountered during the reporting period. 34. Dr. Nimal Fernando from Ocean Park, Hongkong was sent to KIEBC through the generous support of the Turtle Survival Alliance (TSA) in June to help treat sick turtles and train our turtle caretakers. 35. KFI staff Diverlie Acosta attended a four-day training as Pollution Control Officer in May 2009. She now sits as board director of the Palawan Association of Pollution Control Officers. 36. Proposals to pursue research studies on S. leytensis were submitted to several funding agencies. Other highlights 37. We conducted cockatoo surveys on 17-18 and 28-29 August 2009 in Bgy. Mangingisda and Luzviminda, Puerto Princesa City. This did not yield visual cockatoo observations but secondary information gathered indicated presence of cockatoos. Education campaign was conducted. 38. Several press releases were published within the period. Two articles were published on two different magazines: one about the cockatoos in the June 2009 issue of the Parkieten Sociëteit magazine and a turtle article at TSA August magazine issue. 39. Project vehicles (car, tricycle) underwent major repairs within the period. A desktop computer for the main office and a refrigerator for the KIEBC were purchased.
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS We are grateful to the Loro Parque Fundación (LPF), Tenerife, Spain for incessantly supporting the Philippine Cockatoo Conservation Program and to the Partner Donors: North of England Zoological Society/Zoological Gardens Chester (NEZS), Zoologische Gesellschaft für Arten- und Populationsschutz (ZGAP, incl. Fonds für Bedrohte Papageien and Strunden-Papageien-Stiftung), Conservation des Espèces et Des Populations Animales (CEPA), and ZooParc de Beauval for their trust and generous support. Particular thanks to Wolfgang Kiessling, President LPF, Dr David Waugh, Director LPF, Dr. Roger Wilkinson, Head of Conservation and Science, North of England Zoological Society (NEZS)/Zoological Gardens Chester, Roland Wirth, President ZGAP, Dr. Jean-Marc Lernould, President CEPA and Marc Boussekey, European Coordinator of the PCCP and Secretary CEPA and for facilitating the flow of funds, communication and support from Europe. The PCCP is indebted to the real players of the project: the wardens and volunteers from Narra, Dumaran, Rizal and Polillo for their dedication, hardwork and commitment. Without them, the project would not have reaped the good harvests. To the honorable Mayor of Narra, Atty. Clarito D. Demaala Jr. and Madame Lucy Demaala and members of the municipal council and officials. Special gratitude goes to PAMB members, Narra for their vigilance and ready attention on Rasa. Equally worth the gratitude are the support of Dumaran Mayor David G. Aurello, MPDO Agnes Padul, R. Aurello, and all Dumaraños. We also thank Rizal Mayor Claire L. Degillo and her husband Samson, as well as Bgy. Captain Reynaldo B. Ong of Culasian for their cooperation. To Bgys. Candawaga and Ransang, Rizal, Palawan. Great thanks to Burdeos Municipality with the leadership of Mayor Gil Establecida, May Bantucan, Burdeos PNP, Burdeos Bantay Kalikasan, Alejandre Gomez and family, Talisayon family and likewise to Patnanungan Municipality headed by Mayor Danteo Eusebio, Brgy. Captain Ricky Villabrosa, Brgy. Antonio Ulleras, Brgy. Capt. Jose Rima. Special gratitude goes to Mayor Shuaib J. Astami of Balabac and his council, former Barangay Captain Nester Gabinete and Bgy. Captain Violeta Gabinete of Bgy. Pandanan, Balabac for their assistance and cooperation. We thank as well all the barangay council members, Kgd. Edjal Karaan and family, Montong family, Pudino Savino, Pacino Dulmoc, Dumol Bedayan, Luis Montong, Saipal Pangal, Ed Gapilango, Sining Montong, Dencio Asmali, Pedring Planque, Noraid, and Julieta Calasagon for all their assistance. We are grateful to the DENR personnel: CENRO Narra/PASU-RIWS Fernando Tactay, Deputy PASu Emmanuel Alfaro, EMS Mercy Almorfe; CENRO Wilfredo Angeles of Roxas, CENRO Ely Nabua of Quezon and PAWS Chief Clarissa Pador and likewise to CENRO Jose Elmer Reyes of Real, Quezon Province. Likewise, we thank Ate Precy, Ate Doray, and Vivian of PENRO Office. Special thanks to Anson Tagtag, Ogie de los Reyes, Josefina de Leon, Angie Mendoza, Teng Lota, Dr. Manila, and Dir. Mundita Lim from the Protected Areas and Wildlife Bureau, and to the Regional Executive Director, MIMAROPA Region and PENR Officer. Our deepest gratitude goes to Hon. Juan Miguel Zubiri, President of KFI, for his unrelenting support and financial assistance; to Erwin and Debbie van den Beukel for their generosity, assistance and precious time. We also give thanks to Gov. Reyes and Vice Governor Ponce de Leon. Roland Wirth for helping us source funds from ZGAP for the porcupine and the cockatoo aviaries and linking us with the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria (EAZA) through Shellshock Turtle and Tortoise Campaign. Thanks also to our co-sponsors of the Philippine
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Freshwater Turtle Conservation Program: European Association of Zoos and Aquaria (EAZA) Shellshock Campaign, Turtle Conservation Fund (TCF), North of England Zoological Society (NEZS), Turtle Survival Alliance (TSA). Special thanks to Rick Hudson of TSA and Dr. Nimal Fernando of Ocean Park, Hong Kong for the quick response and assistance in addressing turtle husbandry issues. We also are grateful to Dr. Jens-Ove Heckel, Director of Zoo Landau in der Pfalz, the Stadtholding Landau in der Pfalz and Freizeitbad La Ola for helping us realize the Carbon Sequestration Initiative. Thanks also to Benedict de Laender from Belgium for his generosity. We also thank the local government of Bgy. Antipuluan for their support. Likewise to the indigenous peoples of Pandanan for their warmth especially to Chieftain Hamedon “Ariel” Monsarapa and Hassan Calasagon. We also give thanks to Atty. Donna Gasgonia of Earth Rights People‟s Rights and Melinda de Luna of Jewelmer Corporation for the kind assistance and access they provide us for Pandanan project. Thanks to the Western Philippines University (WPU) for our good cooperation and so with Dr. G. Rebong from Palawan Wildlife Rescue and Conservation Center (PWRCC). We especially mention and thank CI-Palawan through Jaynee and Rainier for the cooperation. Special thanks to PCSDS particularly to J. Pontillas, A. Marcaida and A. Manalo, B. Catain and E. Roxas. Thanks to Liza Dans, Edgar, Jeremy and Andeth for their work in Polillo Islands and to Polillo Islands Biodiversity Conservation Inc (PIBCFI) staff and Philippine Biodiversity Conservation Foundation Inc. (PBCFI). We are grateful to our Polillo local partners: Eco-waste Coalition, Tanya Conlu, Wilhelmina Garcia and friends and Patrick Atos, Atty. Jojo Florendo, Rico Reyes & Raoul Jorge. We also give special thanks to PBCFI through William Oliver and Aldrin Mallari for our collaboration for the Calamianes Project. Irish Gamarsa also we thank you for your efforts in helping us with the said project. Our gratitude to Mike Plazos (MP), Melanie Plazos (MilaiP), Diverlie Acosta (DA), Ivy Regodos (IR), Maruji Manalo (MM), Ariel Dangis, Charlito Basio, Archie Espinosa, and Rene Antonio and Timothy Fernandez for their services and assistance provided to the project. We also thank Glesselle Batin for her time and kind assistance. To all visiting tourists, foreign and local, for the generous donations given to the project. Thanks also to the SKM officers and members.
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ACRONYMS CE Conservation Education CENRO Community Environment and Natural Resources Office(r) CEPA Conservation des Espèces et Des Populations Animales CMRPA Culasian Managed Resource Protected Area DENR Department of Environment and Natural Resources IUCN International Union for the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources KEEC Katala Environmental Education Center KFI Katala Foundation, Inc. KIEBC Katala Institute for Ecology and Biodiversity Conservation LGU Local Government Unit LPAMC Local Protected Area and Management Committee LPF Loro Parque Fundación MENRO Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Officer/Office MOA Memorandum of Agreement PA Protected Area PAMB Protected Area Management Board PAWB Protected Areas and Wildlife Bureau PASu Protected Area Superintendent PCCP Philippine Cockatoo Conservation Program PCSD(S) Palawan Council for Sustainable Development (Staff) PENRO Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office PFTCP Philippine Freshwater Turtle Conservation Program PNP Philippine National Police PWRCC Palawan Wildlife Rescue and Conservation Center RA 9147 Republic Act 9147 otherwise known as the Wildlife Protection Act RIWS Rasa Island Wildlife Sanctuary SDENRO Special Deputy Environment and Natural Resources Officer SKM Sagip Katala Movement TWG Technical Working Group WPU Western Philippines University ZGAP Zoologische Gesellschaft für Arten- und Populationsschutz
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LIST OF TABLES AND FIGURES LIST OF TABLES Table 1 Cross tabulation on the attitude of respondents about co-existence against location of respondents. Question: Do you think people and the Philippine cockatoo or other wildlife could exist together in the same area? Table 2 Cross tabulation on the attitude of respondents about importance of protection of wildlife from poaching/trading against location of respondents. Question: Do you think that protection of wildlife from hunting/poaching/trading is important? Table 3 Cross tabulation on the knowledge of respondents about the Wildlife Act against location of respondents. Question: Have you heard about the Wildlife Act or RA 9147? Table 4 Cross tabulation on the perception of respondents whether the Philippine cockatoo is threatened by poaching/trading and habitat destruction against location of respondents. Question: Do you think that the Philippine cockatoo is threatened by poaching, trading and habitat destruction? Table 5 Cross tabulation on the attitude of respondents about importance of protection of wildlife from poaching/trading against occupation of respondents. Question: Do you think that protection of wildlife from hunting / poaching / trading in your place is important? Table 6 Cross tabulation on the awareness on the effects of wildlife trading on wild animals against age ranges of respondents. Question: Do you think that wildlife trading can threaten wild animals? Table 7 Summary of nest activities, Pandanan, Balabac, Palawan, Breeding Season 2009 Table 8 Ringing data, Cockatoo Breeding Season 2009, PCCP Project Sites, Katala Foundation, Palawan. Table 9 Conservation education campaigns, May – August 2009, Philippine Cockatoo Conservation Program. Table 10 List of nest trees, species & their location, Patnanungan, Polillo Group of Islands Table 11 List of nest trees of target species in Burdeos, Polillo Group of Islands LIST OF FIGURES Figure 1. Map of the Philippines indicating sites of the Philippine Cockatoo Conservation Program: 1. Culasian Managed Resource Protected Area, Rizal; 2. Pandanan, Balabac; 3. Rasa Island, Narra; 4. Omoi and Manambaling Cockatoo Reserves, Dumaran; 5. Patnanungan Island, Polillo group of Islands, Quezon. Figure 2. Vegetation and land-use of Rasa Island, Palawan, Philippines. Figure 3. Omoi Cockatoo Reserve (left) and Manambaling Cockatoo Reserve (right) cover the last forest patches on Dumaran Island. Figure 4. Vegetation, land use and boundaries of Culasian Managed Resource Protected Area, Rizal, Palawan. Figure 5. Vegetation map of the island (left) showing vast residual forests (green) surrounded by mangroves (purple), and location of Pandanan Island, Balabac, Palawan (right). Sources: CI-Palawan (right), PCSDS (left).
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Figure 6. Vegetation and land use of Patnanungan Island (Hampson et al., 2002). Light green: coconut, dark green: forest, blue: mangrove, orange ricefield, light orange: cornfield, olive: grassland, grey: settlement. Figure 7. Narra warden, Willie Deig, climbed the cockatoo nest tree in Pandanan Island where three hatchlings were successfully banded. Figure 8. Percentage of respondents according to selected occupation who responds to the question “Do you think that the Philippine cockatoo is threatened by poaching, trading and habitat destruction?” Figure 9. (from top left to right) Wardens guide visiting birders to Rasa Island Wildlife Sanctuary; two of the five Blue-headed racquet-tail fledglings after the banding; a pilot whale was buried near the premises of the KIEBC at Bgy. Antipuluan after this was reported to KFI. Figure 10. Some of the activities conducted during the 3rd Katala Festival in Narra highlighted by the interactive lecture on climate change by the Mayor himself before Narranians. Figure 11. Successful fledglings from Rasa Island Wildlife Sanctuary after banding. Figure 12. Correlation between breeding success (avarge number of fledglings per breeding pair and rainfall on Rasa Island. Figure 13. Monthly roost counts of Philippine cockatoos at the traditional roost site, Rasa Island, Palawan. Figure 14. Maximum numbers of Philippine cockatoos counted on the mainland opposite Rasa Island on a single day. Figure 15. Fun activities during the 6th Kalabukay Festival in Dumaran. Figure 16. Monthly maximum and minimum numbers of Philippine cockatoos roosting at the traditional roost site in So. Lagan, Bgy. San Juan, Dumaran, Palawan. Figure 17 A Blue-naped parrot hatchling confiscated in Rizal. Figure 18. A new cockatoo nest tree, Koompassia excelsa,in So. Balen-balen, Ransang, Rizal was monitored by wardens. Figure 19 Cockatoos at the KIEBC are provided with artificial nest boxes since two pairs had been observed in mating behaviour. Figure 20. Dr. Nimal at KIEBC helping caretakers treat sick turtles.
ANNEX Annex 1. Updated list of the Birds of Pandanan and Malinsuno Island, Municipality of Balabac, Palawan.
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INTRODUCTION The Philippine cockatoo Cacatua haematuropygia The Philippine Cockatoo or red-vented cockatoo Cacatua haematuropygia is restricted to lowland forest areas and mangroves in the Philippines. Formerly, it could be found all over the archipelago (Dickinson et al. 1991). Only in the last decades a rapid decline set in, which brought the species to the brink of extinction (e.g. Boussekey 2000a; Lambert 1994). The reasons for the decline of the populations are (e.g.; Collar et al 1999; Lambert 1994; Widmann et al. 2001): Habitat destruction, particularly in respect of nesting and food providing trees. Persecution as crop pest. Poaching for pet trade. Potential diseases caused by the introduction of captive birds in the range of wild populations. Tropical storms and typhoons Habitat destruction and poaching are the most important factors threatening the Philippine cockatoo. Since ten years Katala Foundation Inc. (KFI) implements the PCCP in the Philippines. Comprehensive conservation projects are currently implemented in three sites in Palawan: Rasa Island (Narra), Dumaran Island (Dumaran) and Culasian (Rizal). All three sites contain by now protected areas declared on municipal levels, specifically demarcated to include the remnant cockatoo populations. The most important Philippine cockatoo population on Rasa (which we estimate comprises around twenty percent of the world population) is additionally secured under presidential proclamation as “Rasa Island Wildlife Sanctuary” since February 2006. A new project site in Pandanan Island in Balabac, southernmost part of Palawan has been started due to the recently improved security situation in the area, where a viable cockatoo population is confirmed and threatened by rampant poaching. Patnanungan Island, Polillo group of islands in Quezon harbors the only known Philippine cockatoo population in the Luzon Faunal Region (Fig.1). With the current four project sites in Palawan and one in Luzon it is estimated that at least 25% of the remaining wild population could be covered in PCCP conservation activities. The limiting factor for this estimate is the very incomplete information on the species from the Sulu Archipelago. Objective of the Philippine Cockatoo Conservation Program Conservation and restoration of the most viable subpopulations of the Philippine cockatoo and their habitats, including associated flora and fauna under involvement of all key stakeholders, resulting in a down-listing of the species from „Critical‟ to „Endangered‟ through reversing its population decline and under consideration of the precautionary principle. Program Strategy The main strategy of the programme is to conserve in-situ the most important subpopulations of the Philippine cockatoo through adopting participative methods.
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The general program strategies are: Community-based management of local resources in the framework of Philippine law; Capacity-building for local decision-makers and key stakeholders to ensure sustainability of the conservation efforts; and, Ecosystemic conservation approach with the Philippine cockatoo as flagship species.
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Palawan 4 Figure 1. Map of the Philippines indicating sites 3 of the Philippine Cockatoo Conservation 1 Program: 1. Culasian Managed Resource 2 Protected Area, Rizal; 2. Pandanan, Balabac; 3. Rasa Island, Narra; 4. Omoi and Manambaling Cockatoo Reserves, Dumaran; 5. Patnanungan Island, Polillo group of Islands, Quezon.
Deliverables Objective 1: Translocation planning for Philippine cockatoos Develop a translocation protocol involving relevant stakeholders. Continue assessment of potential translocation sites and potential remnant populations within the historical range. Prepare translocation site, e.g. through conservation education, habitat restoration, legal frame conditions, once a suitable site is identified. Further improve facilities to temporarily accommodate birds suitable for translocation (see Objective 7).
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Objective 2: Conservation of cockatoo population on Pandanan Island, Balabac initiated Establish warden and nest protection scheme. Establish linkages to local stakeholders, particularly local government, poachers, farmers, private entities and school teachers. Initiate conservation education. Conduct research on nest sites and monitor roost site. Initiate small livelihood project as confidence building measure. Objective 3: Conservation of cockatoo population on Rasa Island, Narra continued Continue warden scheme. Assist and capacitate Protected Areas Management Board in the management of the Philippine Cockatoo and Rasa Island Wildlife Sanctuary and stepwise hand over responsibilities. Intensify conservation education for stakeholders, particularly in mainland areas which are regularly frequented by cockatoos. Integrate conservation priorities of Rasa in the new development strategy of Narra, particularly regarding tourism infrastructure. Continue research on conservation-related aspects of cockatoo biology on Rasa. Objective 4: Conservation of cockatoo population on Dumaran Island, Dumaran continued Continue warden scheme. Assist and capacitate Local Protected Areas Management Committee in the management of the Philippine cockatoo, as well as Omoi and Manambaling Cockatoo Reserve. Create buffer zones around existing cockatoo reserves, preferably including creation of alternative livelihood options. Conduct conservation education and assist in community empowerment for stakeholders. Continue research on conservation-related aspects of cockatoo biology, particularly habitat restoration. Objective 5: Conservation of cockatoo population in Culasian Managed Resource Protected Area, Rizal continued Continue warden scheme. Assist and capacitate local Protected Areas Management Committee in the management of the Philippine cockatoo and Culasian Managed Resource Protected Area. Conduct conservation education for stakeholders. Continue research on conservation-related aspects of cockatoo biology. Facilitate hand over to local stakeholders, assist in acquisition of tenurial instruments, and secure alternative funding sources. Objective 6: Polillo Islands Parrot Project promoted Continue warden scheme for Philippine cockatoo and include other parrot species. Continue conservation education for threatened parrot species within the archipelago. Assist in capacity development of local stakeholders for management of threatened parrot populations and their habitats.
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Objective 7: Katala Institute for Ecology and Biodiversity Conservation further developed Continue development of quarantine area, off- and on-show aviary to accommodate rescued cockatoos and/or cockatoos destined for translocation. Improve standard of animal husbandry through employment of full-time zoo keeper and continued capacity building of local partners as assistant keepers. Continue landscaping with native species propagated in the Katala nursery. Further develop a conservation education programme for local school children and students within the facility. Continue submitting proposals to other potential donors.
Description of Project Sites Rasa Island, Narra, Palawan Rasa is a small coral island of 8.34 km2 area situated in the Sulu Sea, just offshore of the Municipality of Narra, Palawan, Philippines (Fig. 2). About 1.75 km2 are covered with coastal forest, mangrove (5.60 km2), cultivated areas (predominantly coconut; 0.39 km2), 0.60 km2 are barren or sparsely vegetated sand and coral outcrops. In February 2006, the island became a Wildlife Sanctuary through Presidential Proclamation 1000. In 2008, Rasa Island Wildlife Sanctuary was chosen as Top 13 Bird Watching Sites in the Philippines by the Department of Tourism. The island is the pilot site of the program since 1998. Key component of this project site is the wardening scheme which involves patrolling and protection of the birds during and outside the breeding season. This scheme has proven to be efficient. It has more than doubled the population of cockatoos on the island over ten years Figure 2. Vegetation and land-use of Rasa (presently ca. 239 birds). Island, Palawan, Philippines. Rasa Island probably holds the highest population density of Philippine cockatoo that remains in the wild. The world population of Philippine cockatoo was estimated to range between 1,000 to 4,000 individuals (Lambert 1994). More recent estimates put the number of cockatoos remaining in the wild between 870 and 2,300 (Widmann 2001). About 70 to 75% of this population is probably found in Palawan (Boussekey 2000b). This makes Rasa a high priority area for the protection of this species. Not only Philippine cockatoos live on the island, but a variety of other species, with an unusual high percentage of globally threatened and near-threatened taxa (IUCN 2008), considering the small size of Rasa. Note worthy among the 104 recorded bird species are Grey imperial pigeon Ducula pickeringii and Mantanani scops-owl Otus mantananensis.
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Dumaran Island, Dumaran, Palawan Dumaran is situated in north-eastern Palawan between 10°22‟ and 10°41‟N and 119°28‟ and 119°55‟E. Nine Barangays are situated on Palawan mainland, seven on western Dumaran Island. The island is situated in the Sulu Sea and separated by a ca. 7 km wide channel from the mainland. PCCP currently manages three areas on the island: Omoi and Manambaling Cockatoo Reserves (Fig.3) and the traditional roosting site in Lagan.
Figure 3. Omoi Cockatoo Reserve (left) and Manambaling Cockatoo Reserve (right) cover the last forest patches on Dumaran Island. All natural terrestrial ecosystems in Dumaran are tree-dominated. On Dumaran Island only few small and isolated forest patches remain, none of them larger than 103 ha. The most abundant formation is evergreen and semi-evergreen lowland forest with Ipil Intsia bijuga, Amugis Koordersiodendron pinnatum being emergent tree species of commercial value. Ornithological surveys conducted by Katala Foundation so far yielded 108 species from the island. A prominent species of conservation concern is the Philippine cockatoo, which can be found with viable population in the mangroves and forest remnants of Dumaran Island, but apparently not anymore on the mainland. The last remaining forest patches are therefore of global conservation concern. This notion is supported by the recent records of other globally threatened species, particularly the Philippine forest turtle Siebenrockiella leytensis. Other species of conservation concern are Palawan hornbill Anthracoceros marchei, Blue- headed racquet-tail Prioniturus platenae and Palawan pencil-tailed tree-mouse Chiropodomys calamianensis. A yet unidentified shrew species has been caught in one of the last forest patches. Main forms of land use nowadays is upland and slash-and-burn agriculture („kaingin‟), which is still widespread on the island and affects more and more forested areas on steeper slopes on the mainland. Larger parts of the island are covered by grass-and shrub land and dense stands of bamboo as consequence of this practice. Due to lack of water, irrigation systems and level areas, lowland rice cultivation is very restricted. Permanent forms of cultivation are coconut and cashew plantations. Forest and grass fires are common, particularly during the dry season.
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Culasian Managed Resource Protected Area (CMRPA), Rizal, Palawan The Protected Area (PA) is located in the southern portion of Palawan Island in the municipality of Rizal. It is situated in the coastal plain facing the South China Sea, between the coordinates 8°52‟ to 8°47‟N and 117°27‟ to 117°31‟E. The PA comprises 1,954 hectares. CMRPA ranges from sea level to about 140ma.s.l. south of Culasian proper. The terrain is flat in the narrow coastal area, and rolling to moderately steep in the remaining portions. The two largest forest areas persist north of the highway near Tagbalugo on an isolated moderately steep hill reaching 120ma.s.l. and a highly fragmented rolling forest area south of the highway from ca. 20 to 140ma.s.l. near Darapiton, Malutoc, Balingasag and Tuburon. Two permanent rivers mark the periphery of CMRPA: Culasian River in the north and Arapitan River in the south. Smaller ephemeral creeks and stagnant water bodies can be found inside the area. The major terrestrial ecosystem in the PA is lowland dipterocarp forest. Unlike most forests in Palawan, canopy heights are very high, often thirty to forty meters, with “Apitong” Dipterocarpus grandiflorus, “Manggis”’ Koompassia excelsa being the most conspicuous emergent tree species. Other emergent trees are for example Dipterocarpus gracilis, Dipterocarpus hasselti, Intsia bijuga and Koordersiodendron pinnatum. Level areas are dominated by permanent cultivation. Shifting cultivation is also most common along the roads, but can frequently be found isolated in forested areas, often on steep slopes. Emergent “Manggis” and “Apitong”, isolated in cultivated areas, indicate nest sites of parrots or hill mynas which are „owned‟ by a poacher, and therefore were not cut during the area was cultivated. To date, 133 bird species are recorded within the CMRPA. Of outstanding conservation concern (IUCN 2008) are particularly the larger tree cavity nesters, like Palawan hornbill Anthracoceros marchei, all three parrot species of Palawan, Philippine cockatoo Cacatua haematuropygia, Blue-naped parrot Tanygnathus lucionensis and Blue-headed racquet-tail Prioniturus platenae.
Figure 4. Vegetation, land use and boundaries of Culasian Managed Resource Protected Area, Rizal, Palawan.
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Pandanan Island, Balabac Pandanan Island in Bgy. Pandanan belongs to the northeasternmost municipality of Balabac in Palawan (Fig. 5). Coastal forests are dense and stock on flat limestone originating from elevated coral reefs. Large trees in the coastal forest are mostly deciduous and widely spaced due to water stress during the dry season. The understorey is very dense with abundant vines. Emergent trees comprise the genera Dipterocarpus, and Ficus. A narrow rim of beach forest with Erythrina, Calophyllum and Barringtonia is present. Coconuts are the major crop grown in the coastal areas and shifting cultivation including lowland rice, corn, and root crops inside forested areas are common land use forms. Extensive mangroves are thriving. The coconut plantation in So. Manas ((N 08°17′ 05.7″; E 117°09′ 50.0″) is the known roosting site of Philippine cockatoos on Pandanan Island. Sightings from this site range from one to as high as 40 individuals (Widmann et al. 2008). Recent counts made by KFI yielded 34 individuals as highest. Variability of roost counts are very much affected by windy and monsoon conditions. Similar observations have been made during our Samar and Polillo surveys (Widmann et. al. 2002). So far, 47 bird species have been recorded in and around Bgy. Figure 5. Vegetation map of the island (left) showing vast residual Pandanan, but forests (green) surrounded by mangroves (purple), and location of inventories are still Pandanan Island, Balabac, Palawan (right). Sources: CI-Palawan (right), PCSDS (left) ongoing. Among these are six globally threatened and six near-threatened species (IUCN 2008). Of outstanding conservation concern are particularly the larger tree cavity nesters, like Palawan hornbill Anthracoceros marchei, all three parrot species of Palawan, Philippine cockatoo Cacatua haematuropygia, Blue-naped parrot Tanygnathus lucionensis and Blue-headed racquet-tail Prioniturus platenae, and other conservation relevant species like Grey imperial pigeons Ducula pickeringii and Mantanani scops-owl Otus mantananensis (Widmann et al. 2008). The seat of government of the barangay is on Malinsuno Island where most of its residents live. Population in the barangay is at 924 individuals (NSO 2007 census), concentrated on three islands of Pandanan, Malinsuno and Tangkahan. Residents are comprised of several ethnic groups: Pal‟awan, Molbogs, Tausugs and Visayan-speaking migrants. Major livelihood is fishing. Apparently, smuggling is also a considerable source of income for a part of the population. Poaching for the pet trade is one source of income of some of the tribal communities. 19 May - August
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A large part of Pandanan Island is not easily accessible, because it is privately managed and protected by the Cojuanco‟s and the Jewelmer Corporation. Patnanungan, Polillo group of islands, Quezon The Polillo group of islands in Quezon is possibly the last area containing a population of the critically endangered Philippine cockatoo Cacatua haematuropygia, or „Kalangay‟ as known locally, in the Luzon faunal region (Gonzalez 1997, Collar et al. 1999, Widmann 2001). Patnanungan Island (Fig. 6) is mainly covered with secondary vegetation often interspersed with coconuts. The narrow coastal plains in the south and the more extensive ones in the north are transformed into irrigated rice paddies whenever permanent water-flows could be tapped, Higher terrain was transformed into coconut plantations and exceptionally into grassland, due to repeated burning. Forests, particularly in the northern and central portion of the island, are frequently transformed into slash-and- burn fields. The small diameter classes of cut trees indicate that rotational periods might be shorter than fifteen years. Principal crops planted are corn, cassava, banana and papaya. Cockatoos persist in very low numbers. Habitat is seriously degraded and lack of nest trees might be a limiting factor. Poaching for the pet trade is still ongoing, due to insufficient law enforcement, particularly in remote areas.
Figure 6. Vegetation and land use of Patnanungan Island (Hampson et al. 2002). Light green: coconut, dark green: forest, blue: mangrove, orange ricefield, light orange: cornfield, olive: grassland, grey: settlement
Methodologies The Philippine Cockatoo Conservation Program (PCCP) employs an ecosystemic and community-based approach to biodiversity conservation using the Philippine cockatoo as its flagship species. The main components of the program are nest protection or wardening schemes; scientific researches on feeding, biology and ecology of the Philippine cockatoo and other threatened species; identification, protection and management of key conservation sites; conservation education; habitat restoration; and capacity building. Researches on the Philippine cockatoo include distributional surveys, rescue of individual birds, translocation assessments, and conservation breeding for later re-introduction. Information on the biology and ecology of the cockatoo is gathered through direct observation. On Rasa, movements of the cockatoos can be best observed from a boat, from beaches or coral outcrops. Very dense vegetation on the island considerably hampers
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visibility on transect walks or point counts. On Dumaran, Rizal and Patnanungan, movements are observed through wardens monitoring and patrols at protected areas and roost sites. Monitoring of the population trend on Rasa and Dumaran is done through counting individuals at a traditional roost site. A traditional roost site is situated in a mangrove area on Rasa and can be observed from a boat while in Dumaran a privately-owned coconut plantation serves as the roost site bordering close to a mangrove area. Counts are conducted monthly either before sunset on Rasa and daily on Dumaran. Exceptionally, counts are also conducted during dawn before birds leave the roost site. Whenever possible, counts on Rasa are conducted under similar weather and light conditions. No roosting sites are known from Culasian and Patnanungan. The core component in all project sites is the wardening scheme, employing former poachers as wildlife wardens. Wardens inspect and verify existing and potential nest trees starting end of September. During the breeding season, the nest trees are under permanent surveillance. Trees are climbed and nest holes controlled every ten days during that time. For safety reasons, dead or damaged trees are not climbed. Nest trees are characterized through species identification, tree height, diameter at breast height (DBH), height of nest hole, exposition of nest hole, diameter of hole, and diameter at base and depth of cavity. The geographic location of each nest tree is taken with the help of a GPS and marked in a map. Presence or absence and condition of adult birds, eggs, nestlings or nest predators are noted. Nestlings are weighed with Pesola spring balances/and or electronic balance and banded with aluminum rings bearing the inscription of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), the number and year (e.g. DENR 01-09). Volunteers are detailed in monitoring stations at the mainland coasts of Narra within and outside the breeding season. These volunteers record all sightings of cockatoos and other significant wildlife in the area of assignment. Surveys to find remnant cockatoo populations are based on historical sources or recent information. To initially narrow down the searches, non-formal interviews with key informants (poachers, other forest users, barangay officials, school teachers) are conducted. Surveys aim to identify remnant cockatoo populations or areas which are suitable for translocation. Herbarium collections are made of key plants in cockatoo habitats, particularly food-providing plants, and nest and roost trees. The physical structures of cockatoo breeding habitats are characterized through forest profiles. Phenological information on fruiting and flowering of food-providing trees are systematically collected on Rasa. Restoration of mangrove is conducted on Rasa through transplanting of nursery-grown trees. Experimental restoration of lowland forest habitat is done in Dumaran. Particularly nest- and food-providing plants for cockatoos are systematically tested for their suitability for reforestation. MS Access and excel programs are used for analysis. Composition of remaining bird communities in project and survey sites is assessed using MacKinnon-Lists and, occasionally, mist-netting. Composition of mammal, reptile and amphibian communities in project sites is assessed through direct observations, mist- and harp-netting, live-trapping (Sherman type and locally-made cage type) and pitfall trapping. To identify potential cooperators for the projects, livelihood needs, and capacities, stakeholder and SWOT analyses are employed. Participatory planning is done through goal-
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oriented project planning methodology. Alternative livelihood is provided for key-stakeholders of the cockatoo and the PAs, based on the needs assessments. Conservation education activities employ the PRIDE approach which uses marketing methodologies to galvanize community support for conservation. The approach conducts pre and post project surveys to assess changes in levels of knowledge, awareness and behavior among target audience by using control groups. Survey Pro is used for analysis on changes over time. Proven marketing vehicles like billboards, posters, fact sheets, puppet shows, school and community visits, festivals and media participation are used to deliver relevant and compelling conservation messages. Relevant trainings and seminars are conducted to help capacitate local partners in conservation. Cross visits to Rasa and other project sites are encouraged to facilitate exchange of experiences, lessons learned and good practices to boost morale of local partners and reinforce knowledge. Please refer to each output for particular methodologies used in achieving results.
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RESULTS AND PROGRESS Output 1: Translocation planning for Four active poachers from Pandanan Philippine cockatoos were identified and tapped to monitor this year‟s breeding season. We doubt some Please refer to Objective 7 for the of these poachers were still involved in improvements done at cockatoo aviaries selling birds. At the last months of the in the Katala Institute for Ecology and breeding season, other nest tree Biodiversity Conservation (KIEBC). volunteers were not active anymore Output 2: Conservation of cockatoo because it was the start of the kaingin population on Pandanan Island, season when they have to prepare their Balabac initiated parcels of land for planting. This probably Roost site monitoring also contributed to less monitoring of nest trees especially those which are Within the reporting period, our very distant that could not be reached volunteer‟s highest count at Manas frequently by the Site Coordinator. traditional roosting site was 36 and lowest count was 27 in May. On 27th May, SHDiaz counted 36 individuals with observations of 2-3 fledglings in the roost. In June, our Site Coordinator counted a maximum of 37 individuals at dusk time. Field team observed on-going dynamite fishing fronting the roosting site while doing roost counts in Manas. Nest protection scheme Nest trees are composed mainly of two major tree species: Pommetia pinnata and Dracontomelon dao. Five nest trees were confirmed occupied and one suspected. In total we recorded 11 eggs; of which two were doubted rotten due to flooding. One nest tree had four hatchlings in a clutch; however, one was found dead and retrieved from nest hole. Five hatchlings were missing and we suspect poaching was present probably because of our still restricted activities pending all the legalities of our operation Figure 7. Narra warden, Willie Deig, climbed in the area. A summary of nest updates the cockatoo nest tree in Pandanan Island is presented in Table 7. where three hatchlings were successfully banded ©SHDiaz. Three fledglings from Pommetia pinnata nest tree were successfully banded this We have summarized the nest activities year. During banding, the nestlings had in Tab. 7. no food in their crop, but otherwise were in good condition.
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Conservation education and awareness on wildlife laws and linkages attitude towards the concept of co- existence of man and wildlife. In the Information campaigns were conducted same areas, the perception on to fisherfolks, tribal community in whether the Philippine cockatoo is Dalahican, kindergarten pupils from threatened by poaching, trading and Malinsuno and elementary pupils from habitat destruction is low; many of Madarcos Primary School in Dalahican in those who said they do not know June. This was timely since weather whether protection of wildlife from conditions were very poor and hindered hunting/poaching is important come nest monitoring. from same areas, and similarly those PRIDE Campaign who do not know that the Philippine cockatoo is threatened by poaching. Some of the highlights of the pre-project Remarkable as well was the very low survey results include: awareness of the existence of the 65% of respondents said that they Wildlife Act or RA 9147 in those have not heard about the Wildlife Act particular areas (Tabs. 1 to 4); (Q9); Results on farmers and students‟ Only 52% said they think that wildlife attitude towards the importance of trading can threaten wild animals protection of wildlife against poaching (Q3); and and trading needed some attention 56% of the respondents answered as reflected in the results (Tab. 5); they have not done anything in the Across all age groups, it is evident past years to protect wildlife in their that respondents‟ awareness on the area (Q11). effects of wildlife trading on wild Cross tabulation between two animals can still be improved (Tab.6); parameters also presented some and interesting results as follows: A great deal of farmers and students In areas where most of the nest trees said they do not know whether the are situated (Dalahican, Gabong, Philippine cockatoo is threatened by Kamilit, Tangkahan), there is still poaching or habitat destruction (Fig. much to do to increase levels of 8).
Table 1. Cross tabulation on the attitude of respondents about co-existence against location of respondents. Question: Do you think people and the Philippine cockatoo or other wildlife could exist together in the same area?
Location Malinsuno, Kamilit, Gabong, Dalahican, Tangkahan, Bulan- Manas, Poblacion, Lagdong, Rampang, Pandanan, Pandanan Pandanan, Pandanan, Pandanan, bulan, Pandanan, Balabac Balabac Balabac Balabac Island Balabac Balabac Balabac Balabac Balabac 15.2% 0.8% 0.4% 42.0% 13.6% 11.7% 8.2% 5.8% 1.2% 1.2% Yes 93.5% 82.1% 85.7% 70.0% 57.1% 66.7% 0.0% 100.0% 0.0% 0.0% No 1.9% 0.0% 0.0% 3.3% 4.8% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Do not know 4.6% 17.9% 14.3% 26.7% 38.1% 33.3% 100.0% 0.0% 100.0% 100.0% Totals 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
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Table 2. Cross tabulation on the attitude of respondents about importance of protection of wildlife from poaching/trading against location of respondents. Question: Do you think that protection of wildlife from hunting/poaching/trading is important?
Location Malinsuno, Kamilit, Gabong, Dalahican, Tangkahan, Bulan- Manas, Poblacion, Lagdong, Rampang, Pandanan, Pandanan Pandanan, Pandanan, Pandanan, bulan, Pandanan, Balabac Balabac Balabac Balabac Island Balabac Balabac Balabac Balabac Balabac 15.2% 0.8% 0.4% 42.0% 13.6% 11.7% 8.2% 5.8% 1.2% 1.2% Yes 87.0% 76.9% 65.7% 86.7% 52.4% 80.0% 0.0% 33.3% 50.0% 0.0% No 5.6% 0.0% 8.6% 0.0% 19.0% 0.0% 0.0% 33.3% 0.0% 0.0% Do not know/No 7.4% 23.1% 25.7% 13.3% 28.6% 20.0% 100.0% 33.3% 50.0% 100.0% answer Totals 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
Table 3. Cross tabulation on the knowledge of respondents about the Wildlife Act against location of respondents. Question: Have you heard about the Wildlife Act or RA 9147?
Location Malinsuno, Kamilit, Gabong, Dalahican, Tangkahan, Bulan- Manas, Poblacion, Lagdong, Rampang, Pandanan, Pandanan Pandanan, Pandanan, Pandanan, bulan, Pandanan, Balabac Balabac Balabac Balabac Island Balabac Balabac Balabac Balabac Balabac 15.2% 0.8% 0.4% 42.0% 13.6% 11.7% 8.2% 5.8% 1.2% 1.2% Yes 34.3% 38.5% 34.3% 30.0% 4.8% 20.0% 0.0% 66.7% 0.0% 0.0% No 63.9% 48.7% 62.9% 70.0% 95.2% 73.3% 100.0% 33.3% 100.0% 0.0% No answer 1.9% 12.8% 2.9% 0.0% 0.0% 6.7% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 100.0% Totals 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
Table 4. Cross tabulation on the perception of respondents whether the Philippine cockatoo is threatened by poaching/trading and habitat destruction against location of respondents. Question: Do you think that the Philippine cockatoo is threatened by poaching, trading and habitat destruction?
Location Malinsuno, Kamilit, Gabong, Dalahican, Tangkahan, Bulan- Manas, Poblacion, Lagdong, Rampang, Pandanan, Pandanan Pandanan, Pandanan, Pandanan, bulan, Pandanan, Balabac Balabac Balabac Balabac Island Balabac Balabac Balabac Balabac Balabac 15.2% 0.8% 0.4% 42.0% 13.6% 11.7% 8.2% 5.8% 1.2% 1.2% Yes 83.3% 71.8% 65.7% 70.0% 57.1% 66.7% 0.0% 66.7% 0.0% 0.0% No 12.0% 0.0% 22.9% 16.7% 9.5% 13.3% 0.0% 33.3% 0.0% 0.0% Do not 4.6% 28.2% 11.4% 13.3% 33.3% 20.0% 100.0% 0.0% 100.0% 100.0% know Totals 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
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Table 5. Cross tabulation on the attitude of respondents about importance of protection of wildlife from poaching/trading against occupation of respondents. Question: Do you think that protection of wildlife from hunting / poaching / trading in your place is important?
Occupation
Copra Government Market Fishing Housewife Student Unemployed Farming Driver Other making employee vendor 23.0% 15.6% 14.4% 10.1% 4.3% 0.0% 23.0% 3.5% 3.1% 3.1% Yes 86.4% 85.0% 64.9% 53.8% 63.6% 55.6% 100.0% 62.5% - 84.7% No 1.7% 0.0% 5.4% 3.8% 27.3% 22.2% 0.0% 0.0% - 8.5% Do not know / No answer 11.9% 15.0% 29.7% 42.3% 9.1% 22.2% 0.0% 37.5% - 6.8% Totals 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% % 100.0%
Table 6. Cross tabulation on the awareness Figure 8. Percentage of respondents on the effects of wildlife trading on wild according to selected occupation who animals against age ranges of respondents. responds to the question “Do you think that Question: Do you think that wildlife trading the Philippine cockatoo is threatened by can threaten wild animals? poaching, trading and habitat destruction?”
Age
60 and 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-59 above 30.4% 23.3% 19.5% 19.5% 7.4%
46.2% 51.7% 58.0% 54.0% 63.2% Yes No 20.5% 20.0% 10.0% 14.0% 10.5% Do not 33.3% 28.3% 32.0% 32.0% 26.3% know 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 Totals % % % % %
Constraints and measures taken . Our efforts to coordinate with Jewelmer Corporation are on-going. . Poaching probably took place this Initial discussions with a non- breeding season despite our government organization working presence in the area. As previously close with indigenous peoples in the mentioned, we were restricted due to area is hoped to tackle on issues of lacking legal documents to operate. poaching among IPs through We could not confirm however traditional tribal legal action. whether these poachers came from the mainland or from among the . Similarly, we are pursuing the newly recruited wardens. Since application for SEP clearance from wardening scheme and livelihood are concerned authorities, which is a not yet in place, the temptation to precondition for implementing poach still persists. conservation projects in Palawan.
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. A proposal entitled “Participatory Banding of hatchlings was completed. conservation of the Philippine Please see Tab. 8 for details. All banding Cockatoo in Balabac Municipality, schedules were joined by Deputy PASu Southern Palawan, Philippines” was Alfaro from CENRO. submitted to “Wildlife Without In June, banding of five Blue-headed Borders: Critically Endangered racquet-tail hatchlings was completed. Animals Conservation Fund” to One hatchling with mites was implement a full project in Pandanan. successfully treated against mites. Output 3: Conservation of cockatoo In July, wardens assisted in burying a population on Rasa Island Wildlife dead Short-finned pilot whale Sanctuary (RIWS), Narra continued Globicephala macrorynchus recovered Wardening scheme by fisherman from Panacan waters. Thirty confirmed cockatoo nest trees Apart from regular monitoring activities, were monitored intensively. Three new wardens continued assisting several cockatoo nest trees were discovered this birding trips and doing the roost counts. year. All nest trees were flashed with iron Phenological data from Estrella forest is sheets to prevent monitor lizards from on-going with additional 14 species in the raiding nests. list.
Figure 9. (from top left to right) Wardens guide visiting birders to Rasa Island Wildlife Sanctuary; three of the five Blue-headed racquet-tail fledglings after the banding; a pilot whale was buried near the premises of the KIEBC at Bgy. Antipuluan after this was reported to KFI ©SHDiaz.
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Table 7. Summary of nest activities, Pandanan, Balabac, Palawan, Breeding Season 2009
Nest # Local Name Scientific Name Location Status & Remarks Pan 01 Arisurang/ Coastal forest of No cockatoo observed, doubted not occupied (04/27), Climbed, no cockatoo, Dipanga Dalahican no egg, nest hole open on bottom (05/23) Pan02 Bayuso/ Pommetia pinnata Magsakayan No cockatoo, 2 eggs, doubted rotten, nest hole wet with rain (05/08), not Malugai Forest climbed, no sign of occupation (05/05) Pan 03 Bayuso/ Pommetia pinnata pogkot forest Information from Pudino (poacher/volunteer) that it was not occupied, nest Malugai hole susceptible to rain (05/27) Pan 04 Dao Dracontomelon dao Lucapo forest Climbed, can’t confirm number of eggs however cut trees and twigs on trail leading to nesting tree was observed (05/26), doubted poached Pan 05 Salugon Dalahican Road Heard 2 cockatoos, flying around (05/12); reported with two eggs but also forest poached; no cockatoos, climbed, no egg, no sign of visitation (05/23), good depth of nest hole Pan 06 Bayuso/ Pommetia pinnata Magsakayan 2 cockatoos observed, 1 hatchling with 250g (04/24), 2 cockatoos, climbed, Malugai Forest no more hatchling, doubted poached (05/23) Pan 07 Dao Dalahican, near No cockatoo observed, climbed, no egg (04/26), no cockatoos, not climbed, Dumol's house no sign of visitation/occupation (05/25) Pan 08 Bayuso/ Pommetia pinnata Manas /Kamilet 2 cockatoos observed, 4 hatchlings, 3 banded, 1 died, dried skeleton, taken Malugai forest out, same size with 3 survivors (05/24) Pan 09 Bayuso/ Pommetia pinnata Pogkot forest 1 cockatoo observed, few cut twigs, few feces, Pudi confessed that he Malugai (near saypol) climbed it with 2 eggs, climbed, no eggs/hatchlings, doubted poached (05/26) Pan PN 01 Arisurang/ Dalahican Road Visited by Luis past months but no sign of visitation by cockatoos Dipanga forest Pan PN 02 Dao Dracontomelon dao Kamilet near No cockatoos, no sign of visitation by cockatoos, not climbed (05/27) kaingin area Pan PN 03 Dao Dracontomelon dao Magsakayan Characterized, no cockatoo, no sign of visitation, information from Ed that no occupation (03/03) Pan PN 04 Dao Dracontomelon dao dalahican - near Characterized, no cockatoo, no sign of visitation, information from Sining not houses occupied (03/03) Pan PN 05 Dao Dracontomelon dao Gabong - near Pacino informed that he once visited but no sign of occupation (05/24) bunkhouse Pan PN 06 Malugai Pommetia pinnata Lucapo forest No sign of visitation/occupation, (04/28)
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Nest # Local Name Scientific Name Location Status & Remarks Pan PN 07 Salugon Lucapo forest Checked by Luis but he did not find the nesting tree inside forest Pan PN 08 Dao Dracontomelon dao Kamilet Pacino checked it but no sign of visitation/occupation Pan PN 09 Salugon Lamo No sign of occupation, info's from forest users that no occupation (04/24) Pan PN 10 Bayuso/ Pommetia pinnata Lucapo forest Information from Oto that no sign of visitation/occupation Malugai Pan PN 11 Bayuso/ Pommetia pinnata Bonwasada Visited by Saypol but no sign of visitation/occupation Malugai Pan PN 12 Dao Dracontomelon dao Tagbinowang Coordinated Munding, no cockatoo observed, no sign of visitation/occupation
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Capacity building of the Protected year‟s theme was “Knowing our carbon Area Management Board (PAMB) of footprint…saving our future”. The day the Rasa Island Wildlife Sanctuary started with coastal clean-up which was 3 (RIWS) joined by ca. 500 Narranians. Approx. 6m of uncompacted garbage was collected The regular PAMB meeting for this quarter th and hauled by LGU garbage trucks. was conducted on 26 of May 2009 with Malunggay planting along coastal 11 member-offices present. Hon. barangays followed. Mayor Demaala and Councilor Bayani Agapito presided the Vice Mayor Bundal graced the afternoon meeting in absence of PAMB Co-Chair activities with kids and adults participating Mayor Demaala. Highlights were: in interactive lectures, face painting, and Presentation of the activities for the games. The evening celebration was Annual Katala Festival in June. The highlighted with cultural presentations and body approved the activities and local music played by known local bands. endorsed the proposal to the Mayor for Recognition was given that night to two funding; barangays for their on-going environmental projects. Bgy. Malatgao has Updates on the breeding season 2009; mangrove plantation while Bgy. Caguisan Updates on the following were tackled: has widespread Malunggay Planting and Herb Plantation. The confiscation of the illegally collected Anahaw leaves from This year‟s Katala Festival was mainly RIWS; financed by the local government of Narra Approval of Ms. Sopsop‟s request through its Mayor, Atty. Demaala. This for picture documentation on was also highly supported by private vegetation of RIWS pertinent to her groups in Narra. study conducted previously. Tab. 9 lists the IEC activities covered The 14th PAMB meeting was held on 4th within the period. August 2009 and among the highlights Systematic collection of data on was the move of the Resource Protection breeding and feeding biology and and Law Enforcement Committee headed population dynamics of Philippine by CENRO office to initiate with cockatoo continued delineation of RIWS boundaries through marker buoys. Also significant was the re- A total of 30 nest trees were occupied this launching of the Barangay Environmental year with 61 recorded eggs. Breeding Project to be spearheaded by KFI. This success was 56% with 34 fledglings. Out contest will be judged for the whole year of 22 pairs with hatchlings, 18 pairs had and will be awarded during the 2010 successful fledglings. Three hatchlings in Katala Festival celebrations. all were dead while 14 eggs were confirmed gone; two of these were Conservation Education possibly thrown out because they were Katala Festival infertile while 12 were reportedly rotten, rd th broken or infertile while remaining in the The 3 Katala Festival and the 39 nest. Founding Anniversary of Narra was jointly celebrated on the 21st of June 2009. This
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Figure 10. Photos of some of the activities conducted during the 3rd Katala Festival in Narra highlighted by the interactive lecture on climate change by the Mayor himself before Narranians. ©KFI We have banded 35 hatchlings canopy ca. 30m above ground. A small unfortunately one hatchling died after nestbox was installed in the hanging cage banding. Banding data shown in Tab. 8 for the bird to hide. Feeding was done includes all project sites. using a pulley system and was set twice daily at 7am and 3pm. Natural food items We have in total 59 nest trees on Rasa; were also provided in the cage and yet 12 are not functional anymore because nestbox. This was received by the bird either branches with nest holes broke off well as observed. A flock of 3-4 cockatoos or the tree itself is dead. There were nest frequented the area. When it was ready to holes which have been enlarged and fly, cage was opened and it joined the deepened hence nestlings were not visible flock. The temporary isolation was and only during banding the actual sanctioned by Deputy PASu Alfaro. numbers of hatchlings were confirmed. In June, we observed several nests were From another nest tree, two hatchlings attacked by mites. We surmised this was were rescued by wardens. Both were due to heavy rains which made some nest malnourished, one observed with stunted holes moist especially at the entrance of growth, the other which was severely the hole. We also suspect that the parent malnourished died at camp. The latter was birds brought in mites and transferred observed with a big developmental gap them to the hatchlings during feeding. against the surviving nestling. This probably occurred because of insufficient We banded as well five Blue-headed nutrition and might not be related to the racquet-tail hatchings this year using the age gap. The surviving nestling weighed 2003 silver rings intended for the species. 347g when it was banded on the 2nd of These hatchlings were from two newly June. It was fed with Cerelac and was discovered nests. In another discovered temporarily kept isolated at camp site on nest, a broken egg was found, probably Rasa. Bird cage was set up near camp preyed by a rat. Egg was not smelly. site where this was hoisted near tree
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Figure 11. Successful fledglings from Rasa Island Wildlife Sanctuary after banding. ©KFI The correlation between breeding success may also occur if eggs or nestlings cool (fledglings/breeding pair) and precipitation out during generally lower temperatures or may not be a linear one (Fig.12). Very low wet parent birds incubating. Attacks by rainfall may lead to complete breeding mites also seem to occur more often failure as in 2005. The current breeding during wet conditions, leading to higher season was the wettest since 2000 and morbidity and even mortality of nestlings. breeding success with an average of 1.17 An alternative explanation for the slightly fledglings per pair the lowest with decreased reproductive rate in comparison exception of 2005. High rainfall can cause to previous years could be that it is a direct losses, if nest cavities get flooded, density-dependent response to the already like was experienced in 1999, before we quite high cockatoo population on Rasa. started to rainproof nest cavities. Losses
Figure 12. Correlation between breeding success (avarge number of fledglings per breeding pair and rainfall on Rasa Island. At the traditional roost site, the highest consecutive months (June-August), counts count within the period was 239 individuals were over 200 individuals. In particular, we in August (Fig. 13), which is again the have done six roost counts in August and highest number of cockatoos recorded in every count, the number was over 200. since the start of the project. For three During the counts, we observed flocks
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ranging between 5 to 20 individuals, Borbon station so counts at this site are leaving the island to the mainland sporadic (Fig. 14). Several sightings in especially when roost counts were done at wide areas all over Narra were reported early morning. including flock of 6-10 in interior areas in central Narra. Birds were observed On mainland Narra, the counts have foraging on Moringa oleifera. reduced since it was height of breeding season. We have no more volunteer at
Figure 13. Monthly roost counts of Philippine cockatoos at the traditional roost site, Rasa Island, Palawan.
Figure 14. Maximum numbers of Philippine cockatoos counted on the mainland opposite Rasa Island on a single day.
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Constraints and measures taken Breeding season assessment meeting was done in July. Monitoring schedules . Timing of banding we think is and reporting discrepancies were settled. essential. Based from experience, it is best to band hatchlings earliest two One each of Blue-headed racquet-tail hours after feeding time to avoid and Hill myna nest tree was discovered stress. this year. A total of 13 hatchlings of Blue- headed racquet-tails including two from . Mites are more abundant during wet the new nest discovery successfully conditions; despite the regular fledged. Meanwhile, four and six monitoring of nest holes and fledglings of Hill myna and Blue-naped nestlings, we were unable to prevent parrots respectively were observed. infestation in some nest holes. We thought of ways to take out In July, wardens received reports of hatchlings during monitoring even crocodile sightings at San Juan rivers. before banding to ascertain if mites We have reported sightings to the are present. Application of cock Palawan Wildlife Rescue and shampoo is effective. Conservation Center, formerly Crocodile Farming Institute. . Malunggay planting must be monitored considering that increasing Other activities that kept wardens busy cockatoo population starts raiding included nursery care and management existing Malunggay-areas on and maintenance of the garden at mainland Narra. campsite. Output 4. Conservation of cockatoo Capacity building population on Dumaran Island, The Local Protected Area Management Dumaran continued Committee (LPAMC) convened on 15th Wardening scheme July and was presided by Mayor Aurello. The major discussion was on the reports There was no major illegal activity of the Municipal Environment and recorded within the period inside the Natural Resources Officer (MENRO). cockatoo reserves. As to the previous Two cases of illegal activity were incidence of illegal cutting of trees, a reported: one involving the cutting of Ipil case had been filed through the initiative Intsia bijuga in So. Baleteng Bilog of the CENRO-Roxas. allegedly sanctioned by the owner of the As the kaingin (slash and burn) farms lot who was clearing the area reportedly were nearing harvest time, flocks of 5-7 as a ranch. A cockatoo nest tree is ca. foraging cockatoos were observed. In 500m away from this area. Verification is May, wardens observed some individuals yet to be done. The other case was on feeding on Sorghum and in July on mangrove cutting for charcoal several occasions wardens observed 11 production. MENRO reported that his cockatoos feeding on seeds of office had gotten no evidence to the Pterocarpus indicus around Poblacion crime so he could yet not file a case area. Birds were also frequently against the perpetrator. observed around the KFI field house. SHDiaz attended the Municipal Banding of five hatchlings was Development Council (MDC) meeting in completed in May. Details are in Tab.8. July for the municipality‟s 5-year Annual Investment Planning. It was approved during the meeting that in 2010
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conservation work at the two PAs during the Kalabukay Festival on 14-18 through the KFI will be afforded a June 2009. hundred thousand (PhP100,000.00) It has been six years that we jointly budget. celebrated the Kalabukay Festival and Also in July we participated in the ECAN the Founding Anniversary of Dumaran. Board Planning Workshop at Municipal Like in previous years, interactive Training Center where KFI became lectures with our Kataly mascot and face member of Enforcement, Monitoring and painting were a hit. Around 250 Evaluation Committee. seedlings of assorted tree species were planted at the buffer of the Omoi Conservation education Cockatoo Reserve. This was joined by Kalabukay Festival young and adults alike. Participants of the tree planting were also introduced to Basic Acting Workshop was sponsored basics of bird watching. The evening was by PCCP to train the reactivated Katala highlighted by the Search for Ms. Conservation Club (KCC) members in Kalabukay 2009. preparation for the Festival activities. The output of the workshop was the For activities at the Katala Environmental presentation of their environmental role Education Center (KEEC) and education plays in the KCC and Wardens Night campaigns, please refer to Tab. 9.
Figure 15. Fun activities during the 6th Kalabukay Festival in Dumaran. ©KFI Create buffer zones around existing issued Tax Declaration 615-0501-G by cockatoo reserves, preferably the Municipal Assessors Office as including creation of alternative Reforestation and Restoration Project livelihood options Site of the Katala Foundation. A nursery area was established inside the newly acquired lot intended for reforestation and restoration work. As of July, we have 1,873 seedlings in the nursery. The 4,9575ha area has been
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Systematic collection of data on wardens said food supply within the roost breeding and feeding biology and area is scarce in those months. population dynamics of Philippine Sonneratia alba was not fruiting yet. cockatoo continued Wardens also noted some days with strong wind and rain and this affected as Four out of eight including the newly well roost counts. discovered cockatoo nest trees were confirmed occupied this year. We had a The small forest patch ca. 8ha of total of eleven eggs of which five secondary growth trees in San Juan was hatchlings were banded and successfully revisited but yielded not many fledged (Tab. 8). Three eggs from the observations of cockatoos. newly discovered nest tree were preyed probably by monitor lizards.
Since March, cockatoo counts at the traditional roost site yielded positive results. Highest count was 22 in August and lowest was four in May (Fig. 16). Our
Figure 16. Monthly maximum and minimum numbers of Philippine cockatoos roosting at the traditional roost site in So. Lagan, Bgy. San Juan, Dumaran, Palawan. Constraints and measures taken Precipitation was abundant starting April and in the height of the breeding season, this has caused some lapses in monitoring by wardens due to inaccessibility caused by heavy downpour. Reporting disparities were settled during the meeting in July.
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Table 8. Ringing data, Cockatoo Breeding Season 2009, PCCP Project Sites, Katala Foundation, Palawan NESTING TREE NO. of MEASUREMENTS (mm) WT NO. & NAME HATCHLING DATE OF Wing Tail Total EYE (g) BANDED RING NO. / COLOR RINGING length length length COLOR REMARKS 31- Garuga 2 Blue: DENR 01-09 5/15/2009 Brownish floribunda 190 85 295 289 / black Few food on crop Blue: DENR 02-09 With wound on leg, few food on 189 75 275 309 Blackish crop 41 - Garuga 2 Blue: DENR 03-09 5/15/2009 155 30 235 285 Blackish Half food on crop, seeds floribunda Blue: DENR 04-09 148 16 215 270 Brownish Few food on crop, seeds 13 - Garuga 2 Blue: DENR 05-09 5/15/2009 144 22 220 290 Brownish Half food on crop seeds floribunda Blue: DENR 06-09 155 45 265 310 Blackish Few food on crop, seeds 45 - Sonneratia 2 Blue: DENR 07-09 5/18/2009 172 45 265 320 Brownish Few food on crop, seeds alba Blue: DENR 08-09 Few seeds on crop, healthy, near 192 82 273 318 Brownish to fledge 36 - Sonneratia 2 Blue: DENR 09-09 5/18/2009 Few seeds on crop, healthy, big alba 175 60 250 302 Brownish gap with young cockatoo Blue: DENR 10-09 Few seeds on crop, seeds 92 no tail 190 295 Brownish Malunggay, young, no tail yet 7 - Garuga 2 Blue: DENR 11-09 5/18/2009 180 40 225 270 Blackish Few seeds on crop, healthy, floribunda Blue: DENR 12-09 172 40 235 266 Brownish few seeds on crop, healthy, 6 - Garuga 2 Blue: DENR 13-09 5/18/2009 146 25 235 355 Blackish full food on crop, healthy floribunda Blue: DENR 14-09 135 18 225 335 Blackish half food on crop, healthy 58 – Garcinia sp. 2 Blue: DENR 15-09 5/18/2009 young, few feathers on wings, full food on crop seeds, fine feathers 65 - 165 211 Brownish on body, bald Blue: DENR 16-09 Young, wing feather open, full 115 5 225 325 Brownish food on crop, tail start to sprout 46 Sonneratia alba 2 Blue: DENR 17-09 5/27/2009 120 20 215 260 Brownish Young, few food on crop, healthy Blue: DENR 18-09 110 5 200 280 Brownish Young, full food on crop, healthy 38 - Sonneratia 2 Blue: DENR 19-09 5/27/2009 135 25 210 350 Blackish No food on crop, healthy alba Blue: DENR 20-09 117 20 180 290 Blackish Half food on crop, healthy 47 - Sonneratia 3 Blue: DENR 21-09 5/27/2009 Few food on crop, healthy, few alba 155 45 255 325 Brownish mites Blue: DENR 22-09 No food on crop, healthy, few 135 35 235 245 Brownish mites Blue: DENR 23-09 118 15 215 265 Blackish Few food , healthy, few mites 10 - Sonneratia 1 Blue: DENR 24-09 5/27/2009 Full food on crop, healthy, no alba 173 55 285 370 Brownish mites, near fledge
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44 - Sonneratia 2 Blue: DENR 25-09 5/27/2009 Full food on crop, seeds, no mites, alba 165 74 290 285 Brownish healthy, near to fledge Blue: DENR 26-09 182 78 300 300 Brownish Few food on crop, healthy 39 - Sonneratia 1 Blue: DENR 27-09 5/27/2009 Full food on crop, healthy, no alba 158 34 238 335 Brownish mites 9 - Sonneratia alba 1 Blue: DENR 28-09 Banded at camp, rescued from 150 50 260 347 Brownish mite infestation 56 - Sonneratia 2 Blue: DENR 29-09 6/6/2009 Few food on crop, healthy, no alba 165 38 250 280 Brownish mites Blue: DENR 30-09 Full food on crop, healthy, no 145 36 280 295 Brownish mites 16 - Sonneratia 2 Blue: DENR 31-09 6/6/2009 149 25 220 300 Blackish No food on crop, with mites alba Blue: DENR 32-09 No food on crop, with mites, 115 - 210 320 Blackish wounded 54- Garuga 2 Blue: DENR 33-09 6/10/2009 174 56 260 269 Brownish Few food on crop, healthy floribunda Blue: DENR 34-09 175 65 275 245 Brownish Few food on crop, small in growth 23 - Sonneratia 1 Blue: DENR 34-09 6/22/2009 Full food on crop, chewed alba 75 - 162 197 Brownish Pagatpat fruits, young, no mites DUMARAN COCKATOO RESERVES Abu 4 – Luwas- 3 Yellow: DENR 61-09 5/13/2009 120 42 216 280 Brownish Full crop, dirty feathers, healthy luwas Yellow: DENR 62-09 140 43 220 280 Brownish Full crop, dirty feathers, healthy Yellow: DENR 63-09 140 45 272 310 Brownish Full crop, dirty feathers, healthy Abu 8 – Luwas- 1 Yellow: DENR 65-09 5/25/2009 luwas 120 43 225 330 Brownish Full crop, dirty feathers, healthy Abu 9- Olandeg 1 Yellow: DENR 64-09 5/25/2009 120 45 220 300 Brownish Full crop, dirty feathers, healthy PANDANAN 8 – Pommetia 3 Red: DENR 55-09 5/24/2009 No food on crop, complete pinnata 110 280 260 Brownish feathers, not so healthy Red: DENR 56-09 No food on crop, complete 172 255 250 Black feathers, not so healthy Red: DENR 57-09 No food on crop, complete 175 260 240 Brownish feathers, not so healthy
BLUE-HEADED RACQUET-TAIL FROM RASA ISLAND WILDLIFE SANCTUARY 38 - Sonneratia 3 Silver: DENR 07 - 03 82 91 170 150 Blackish Full food on crop, healthy alba Silver: DENR 08 - 03 72 18 175 160 Blackish Full food on crop, healthy Silver: DENR 09 - 03 63 5 145 195 Blackish Full food on crop, healthy Sonneratia alba 1 Silver: DENR 01 - 03 6/2/2009 55 7 140 125 Blackish Full food on crop
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Output 5. Conservation of cockatoo result of the parrot indicates that the area population in Culasian Managed is a global stronghold for the species. Resource Protected Area (CMRPA), We lost two hatchings of Palawan Rizal continued hornbill to a monitor lizard which was Wardening scheme observed escaping from the nest hole during the monitoring. Only dried bones We reported illegal cutting of Ipil Intsia and feathers were seen at the nest. bijuga in Balukanad area to concerned authorities but no action yet was taken. We also monitored wildlife trading at The chainsaw used to cut the said tree Tagur, Rizal during its market day in had a registration from PCSDS. August. Wardens interviewed two known However, we learned from PCSDS staff poachers from the area and they had Angel Manalon that the said registration reported that there are less birds to trade is due for renewal and so far only two and difficult to trade due to an improved chainsaws from Rizal are duly registered law enforcement. at PCSDS. In May, wardens participated in the confiscation operations by authorities on illegal tan barking in mangroves at Culasian. The multi-sectoral quick response team confiscated 100 sacks of mangrove barks. However, KFI team observed 426 sacks of mangrove during the visit and this was reportedly for shipment to Zamboanga, Mindanao. On the same month, a “lancha” loaded with 200 pcs. of combined Ipil Intsia bijuga & Tabolian Eusideroxylon zwageri Figure 17. A Blue-naped parrot hatchling timber allegedly owned by William Ong confiscated in Rizal. ©IRegodos of Culasian was apprehended by Capacity building Provincial Police. The LPAMC Meeting was conducted on In August, wardens observed two people the 1st of June with 8 member offices with air guns at Darapiton area. The present. Vice Mayor Cabuquid presided wardens were not able to interview as the meeting. PCSDS representative the armed men evaded them reported on the launching of the successfully. They were allegedly from Environmental Enforcement Centre on neighboring barangay Panalingaan and 5th June. Members of this group made were in search for a contact person to the apprehension of the “lancha” loaded illegally trade caught wildlife. with illegal cut timber and the recovery of Apart from regular monitoring at the PA, 700 board ft. of illegally cut Ipil at wardens mainly monitor identified nest Darapiton area which was turned over to trees of target bird species in the area. In PENRO immediately. summary we had 207 Blue-naped parrot An update on the proclamation of the Mt. fledglings, 26 Hill mynah and 4 fledglings Mantalingahan Protected Landscape of Palawan hornbill monitored from (MMPL) was presented by Dr. Schoppe. Culasian Managed Resource Protected The LPAMC also requested the Western Area (CMRPA) as of July. The breeding Philippines University (WPU)
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representative to talk about their projects We have reported that the known nest for the tribal community within the area. tree in So. Balen-balen was already occupied with microbats and the In May, Field Operations Coordinator cockatoo did not anymore visit the said SHDiaz along with IRegodos presented cavity. In May, we monitored another the PCCP before the Bgy. Ransang Manggis Koompassia excelsa not far Council members. This was upon from the known nest tree which was request of the barangay who indicated frequented by the cockatoos. The tree is interest in cockatoo conservation about 9m in height and was observed considering that KFI have been with feces of cockatoo. However, this did continuously monitoring cockatoo nest not yield any positive breeding record. trees in So. Balen-balen. Two of the This was monitored till August where wildlife wardens shared their experiences wardens observed one adult cockatoo as wardens to the council. The which flew out from the nest hole. presentation was well received. Another nest tree in the area, also Conservation education Manggis, was confirmed. There was one In May, a documentary feature was egg confirmed from this nest. Two filmed at Rizal involving our wardens and defensive adult cockatoos were our project site. This was about pet trade observed during every monitoring. In and the significance of Manggis May, during the height of a strong wind Koompassia excelsa as prime nest tree and rain, we received reports from nest in southern Palawan. The documentary guards in the area that the tree has fallen covered details of illegal trade from with the egg in it. The fallen tree was poaching to destination of traded wildlife. confirmed by the wardens. Through IRegodos, we have revived our basic writing lessons for the wardens. Every salary day, an hour or two were spent for the lesson. They were provided writing handbook and guide, pencils and erasers and started to work initially with alphabets. Monitoring is done every month. Systematic collection of data on breeding and feeding biology and population dynamics of Philippine cockatoo continued Figure 18. A new cockatoo nest tree, At the CMRPA, sightings of cockatoos Koompassia excelsa,in So. Balen-balen, are getting scarce. Wardens continue to Ransang, Rizal was monitored by wardens. patrol outside of the PA to monitor and ©IRegodos verify sightings. In June, two to four Constraints and measures taken cockatoos were observed perching on a Manggis tree. The pair flew towards The multi-sectoral task force probably Darapiton area inside the PA. This was lessens the pressure of our wardens also reported to forage on Durian fruits. to act on reported illegal activities This report is yet to be verified. themselves. Wardens still continue doing their functions; hence, the
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threats persist. Harassment on April at Duyan-duyan forest. They were wardens by perpetrators is still felt. usually seen alone or in pairs on two Yakal Shorea astylosa trees in the said Due to a reduced monetary incentive area. for wardens, some had indicated their interest in working in other activities A total of 4 individuals were seen during to augment income. We have already observation dates of June 16-20, 2009 assessed the reactivation of two on NT #1 and NT #5. The cockatoos livelihood options: the vegetable were observed to be on the nest trees gardening and the reactivation of the from 5:23-8:15AM and 3:46-6:45PM. small grocery store for their daily Two sets of egg shells were found at the provisions. Likewise, we have bottom directly below the hole of NT 1 submitted a new proposal to the last May 20, 2009. One set had a green municipal government of Rizal to allot Pili Canarium ovatum fruit with bite from their supplemental funds a small marks about 5 cm away, while the other amount to help the wardens. We set had a purple colored oval shaped shall hear the results in the next fruit with bite marks. reporting period. NT 1 and NT 5 were further observed Output 6. Polillo Islands Parrot Project from May 14–16 and 20–21 and in June promoted 16-20. During the May observations, one Nest protection scheme for Kalangay stayed overnight in NT 1 only cockatoos and other parrot species once, on May 14. NT 5 showed a more regular habitation compared to NT 1. There was no successful breeding The Kalangay were observed to stay on attempt in Patnanungan Island for 2009 the tree from 5-8AM, leaving, sometimes (Tab. 10). Based on reports by our only flying to NT 1 to perch. They would warden, Edgar Abaño, there was only return to NT 5 after a couple of minutes. one cockatoo seen from April to mid of They were observed sometimes alone or June. The Kalangay was seen mostly in in pairs. In June, four individuals were the areas of Cabangan forest, Salolo and observed. Tab. 11 shows the activity per Aburot in Sitio Cabangan and Apitong known nest in Burdeos, Polillo within the area, all in Brgy. Patnanungan Norte. reporting period. They were seen as well in the ricefields near the Balutang-guinto (possible Maranthes corymbosa) in Sitio biyo, Brgy. Kilogan. During these months the weather was constantly cloudy and rainy. Several storms were also experienced during the month of May. It was suggested by Edgar Abaño that the Kalangay of Patnanungan may have transferred to Burdeos during this time to breed. In Burdeos, Kalangay is regular heard, if not seen at Duyan-duyan forest, Brgy. Anibawan. Merlito Barrientos, Agta Dumagat chieftain for Sitio Anuwan, Brgy. Anibawan saw 4 individuals on 15
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Table 9. Conservation education campaigns, May – August 2009, Philippine Cockatoo Conservation Program DATE/TIME ACTIVITIES LOCATION RESULTS/REMARKS PROBLEMS CONDUCTED ENCOUNTERED
4-May-09 Presentation of PCCP Bgy. Ransang, Rizal A total of 18 people from the Bgy. council and project/concept Palawan community attended the presentation 8-May-09 Funday Bgy. Antipuluan Fun games related to cockatoo biology were Barangay Hall, Narra undertaken. Attended by 35 kids Palawan 11-May-09 IEC with children Malinsuno, Pandanan, Discussed the wildlife conservation using the Share a Balabac Palawan place to live poster 25-May-09 World Turtle Day Poblacion, Narra IEC regarding marine and freshwater turtle for children Not many students were and their parents. Distributed several turtle information gathered cause it was materials (bookmarks, postcards, books, posters) ang school break Pawikan sa Pagkaubos” 1-Jun-09 Presentation of PCCP Balabac Proper KFI needs accreditation from the municipality as to Sanggunian Bayan requirement for requested endorsement 8-Jun-09 Conduct of IEC in Malinsuno, Pandanan 10 children attended, they are interested in the pictures Kindergarten and the information extended to them. 9-Jun-09 Conduct of IEC to Malinsuno, Pandanan Shared with fishermen concern for conservation of fisherfolks. wildlife. Informed about Wildlife Act 11-Jun-09 Conduct of IEC Dalahican, Pandanan 21 students attended from Madarcos Elem. School; Brochures were distributed 16-Jun-09 Katala Fun Day, Dumaran Island Over 300 seedlings of two hardwood species were Kalabukay Festival planted in the restoration area at the buffer zone of the Omoi Cockatoo Reserve. Lectures and fun games were conducted. Information materials distributed to audience. 21-Jun-09 Katala Fun Day, Katala Narra Ca. 400 Malunggay cuttings planted, coastal clean-up Coastal clean-up was Festival at Panacan, Narra. Climate Change lecture and fun not very well organized games; reached about 200 Narranians and planned 27-Jun-09 Pista y Kagueban Puerto Princesa City Planted 30 Narra seedlings
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29-Jul-09 Turtle IEC NCIP, PPC General information about freshwater turtle species, threats and conservation needs were discussed 30-Jul-09 Turtle and cockatoo Barangay Captain, Information about freshwater turtle conservation and IEC Tagabenit, PPC Philippine Cockatoo conservation needs 31-Jul-09 Turtle IEC Barangay Tagabenit, Residents were informed about project, importance of PPC the species and conservation needs
14-Aug-09 Handover of IEC PENRO Palawan Given out 30 Kalayaan posters to DENR material 14-Aug-09 Orientation re:Monitor RIWS, Narra, Palawan Orientation on presence of monitor lizards on RIWS in lizard regards to the proposed population study of the species on the island 17-Aug-09 Cockatoo IEC Mangingisda and Presentation of KFI project, lecture on Share a place to short time allotted Luzviminda, PPC live. 20 persons attended in Bgy. Mangingisda and distributed information materials
22-Aug-09 Face painting and Dumaran National High With theme: Buhay-ilang, bigyang laya, Kagubatay essay writing contest School, Poblacion, protektahan, Para sa kinabukasan… Dumaran Palawan attended by 32 high school students, 11 participated in the essay writing contest
28-Aug-09 Cockatoo IEC Bgy. Luzviminda Presentation of KFI project, lecture on Share a place to A caged cockatoo from live. Attended by 32 persons; distributed cockatoo site was surrendered to information materials KFI and we turned over to PWRCC 28-Aug-09 FGD Bgy. Bohol, Dumaran Lectured on Philippine cockatoo and Rasa Island Palawan Wildlife Sanctuary and importance of mangroves; distributed IEC materials
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Table 10. List of nest trees, species & their location, Patnanungan, Polillo Group of Islands
NT # Local name Species Location Observation
2 Red Lauaan Shorea Sitio Bacong, Observed cutting of leaves in negrosensis Brgy. Amaga March but the Kalangay was not seen. No further activity in May.
3 Banilad/Balinad Sterculia Sitio Bacong, No activity. Surrounding philippinensis Brgy. Amaga foliage was over-grown.
7 Mungit Sitio Biyo, Brgy. Cutting of leaves was Kilogan observed on surrounding foliage. A male and female Tarictic was seen on the tree and other species.
8 Malaikmo or Sitio Inusukan, No activity. Surrounding Tapat-tapat Brgy. P. Norte foliage was over-grown.
9 Balutang-guinto poss. Maranthes Sitio Biyo, Brgy. Fruiting in April, eaten by corymbosa Kilogan Kalangay and other birds.
10 Red Lauaan Shores Sitio Tibalao, Surrounding area busy with negrosensis Brgy. P. Sur kaingineros and charcoal makers.
Table 11. List of nest trees of target species in Burdeos, Polillo Group of Islands
NT # Species Species Location Observation
1 Cacatua Shorea Duyan-duyan 2 Kalangay were seen and heard on haematuropygia astylosa forest, Brgy. the tree. Anibawan Egg shells were found at the forest floor directly beneath the nest hole. No Kalangay was observed to be roosting on this tree except for May 14. Frequented by other species 4 Tanygnathus Shorea Duyan-duyan A pair of Kagits observed in June lucionensis astylosa forest, Brgy. hybridus Anibawan
5 Cacatua Shorea Duyan-duyan A male and female Kalangay haematuropygia astylosa forest, Brgy. roosted on this tree Anibawan The pair was observed early in the morning and late in the afternoon. Freshly cut branches were seen at the bottom of the tree.
Penelopides nest hole size of 12.8 x 12.8cm; manillae inside the hole there was a barrier, subnigra has a 7.65cm (vertical) x 3cm (horizontal) opening
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below the hole. Aggressive calls from both species (Cockatoo and Tarictic) were heard. 6 Tanygnathus Shorea Brgy. Anibawan A dead tree located in a kaingin on a lucionensis astylosa hill approximately 100m from hybridus Anibawan River; has multiple holes. No activity as reported by Andeth Gomez No flashing installed. 11 Tanygnathus Syzygium Sitio Anuwan, No activity as reported by Agta lucionensis sp. Brgy. Anibawan Dumagat from Sitio Anuwan hybridus No flashing installed.
Cacatua Shorea Brgy. Rizal On May 2, Florante dela Cruz haematuropygia astylosa reported a possible nest tree, Yakal, nested by Kalangay every year. He said that it is located near the Agta Dumagat ancestral domain in Brgy. Rizal. This is believed to be near Duyan-duyan forest. This yet has to be further investigated. Tanygnathus Syzygium Duyan-duyan 2 Kagit were frequently seen and lucionensis nitidum forest, Brgy. heard on this tree. hybridus Anibawan Species of tree is not yet definite.
? Palaquium Duyan-duyan With 4 holes philippense forest, Brgy. Tree was fruiting during observation Anibawan Frequented by Kalangay and Kagit
It was observed that during the monitoring Ms. Dans, our coordinator on site, dates, there were 11 species of fruit trees coordinated with the newly designated in Duyan-duyan Forest eaten by CENRO in Real, Mr. Jose Elmer Bascos. Kalangay, Kagit and other species. Most Mr. Bascos was provided a brief report on of the species known to the guides are species found in Duyan-duyan Forest, in dipterocarps and other hard wood particular the existence of Philippine species. It was also noted that there was cockatoos. Mr. Bascos pledged to help active fruiting of Dalindingan (possibly monitoring of wildlife and their habitat in Hopea woodiana), as identified by the Polillo Group of Islands by agreeing to guides. provide signboards and coordinating IEC activities with Liza Dans. Subsequently, Conservation education 10 sign boards with RA 9147, PD 705 and A coastal clean-up in Brgy. Patnanungan Chainsaw Act were put up in kaingin Norte was organized by Liza Dans and areas and trails surrounding Duyan-duyan Wilhelmina Garcia in August. Volunteers Forest. from the private sector, organizations like A lecture on Water Cycle, Flow of Energy, the Eco-waste Coalition and PAWB- and Philippine Cockatoos for Grades 5 DENR joined the activity. and 6 students was given in Brgy. Anibawan Elementary School last June 22. The lecture was done during the 45 May - August
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science class of Mr. Meriel P. Avenilla. Output 7. Katala Institute for Ecology The lecture was attended by 88 students and Biodiversity Conservation further between 8 to 15 years old, 2 science developed teachers and 3 Barangay Kagawads Road construction is progressing slowly. (council members). The national highway passing by the site Constraints and measures taken is under construction and this hinders trucks to enter the site. Several issues have yet to be settled and coordinated with local authorities, A new matrix was developed to record to wit: health status of every individual separately and routine health check of Logging activity was going on in cockatoos and turtles at KIEBC was Duyan-duyan forest near the conducted through the services of Dr. Kalangay nesting grounds. A Glenn Rebong from the PWRCC. chainsaw was heard operating last May 14 and 16. Fresh carabao KFI staff Diverlie Acosta attended a four- and log trails were encountered day training as Pollution Control Officer in before entering Duyan-duyan May 2009. She was officially inducted on forest. June 27, 2009. She had prepared the Continuous kaingin by locals of quarterly self-monitoring report (SMR) for Brgy. Anibawan and Brgy. the second quarter which was submitted Bonbon, Panukulan in and out of to authorities on July 15, 2009. Ms. Duyan-duyan forest, Brgy. Acosta sits as board member to the Anibawan. Palawan Association of Pollution Control Officers (PAPCO). Conversion of mangroves to fishponds and Nypa plantation in Landscaping and development of the Brgy. Rizal. KIEBC Rampant charcoal making of Major activities for this period included: Sonneratia alba by Agta Dumagats of Brgy. Rizal. The Nursery care and management. A Dumagats were told by tagalong total of 1,985 seedlings of 63 tree locals that Sonneratia alba is a species are currently maintained in useless tree. This needs the KIEBC nursery. Plants raised are education campaigns in particular mainly food providing trees for the emphasizing the importance of Katala. A new area was cleared in mangroves not only for the preparation for a new nursery area. In cockatoos but for humans as well. the current nursery area some seedlings have already established It can be assumed that virtually all of hence will be left to grow. chainsaws operating in Patnanungan and Burdeos are not registered. Logs Improvement of turtle enclosures (see are being cut illegally and transported succeeding update under PFTCP). A out of the islands to other new enclosure for the softshell turtle municipalities of Quezon. We are was built, and a “clinic area” for pursuing to lobby for the declaration of routine health check and treatment of Local Conservation Areas particularly animals was set up. Cement sealant for our target species. was applied to some of the small quarantine cell to prevent Ca2CO3 leakage and related high pH.
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Construction and landscaping of the We tried this hoping that feather plucking porcupine enclosure. Backfilling for of B80 would also be resolved. mount construction continued and a Caretakers observed aggression between moat was dug out and cemented. the two in some occasions in June but Hauling of drift wood for landscaping only rarely; however, careful monitoring the enclosure has started. A project from a hidden spot is continuously done, extension until October 2009 was particularly on S75. B80 still is bald and granted. manifests behavioral problems. Construction and landscaping of the Meanwhile, in the other cage, another cockatoo aviary. Roofing material was artificial nestbox was installed for Brazil acquired for the feeding and the 78 (female) and Violet 74 (male). Both breeding areas of the two aviaries. were as well observed in mating behavior Canvassing of mercury- and lead-free within the period. Brazil 78 was observed paints yielded only one option of paint with no feathers in a small (about 1x1cm) that is available in Manila. The two patch at the breast. Some feather keels aviaries have been divided by a were left. She also showed disturbed sliding door that if the need arise behavior. could connect the two aviary. With the Pandanan 08 or Pinky Pan‟s crop area permission from CENRO large drift was observed with missing feathers. We wood trunks had been gathered in suspect this was due to scratching. coastal areas and were hauled to the Caretaker has not observed visually aviary to serve as visual barriers, feather plucking behavior. The spot could perches, and nest holes respectively. be reached only with difficulty, if at all. The area around the aviary has been Probably this was plucked by Blue 80 planted. when they shared the hanging cage Planting of pioneering and food trees before they were separated, or it is for cockatoos at perimeter areas, because of the long sharp claws. In the quarantine and turtle areas and near neck and head the self-preening is done the cockatoo aviary. Eight hundred with the claws. It might also be another fifty trees seedlings, cuttings and trees moult problem, like temporary nutrient of 10 species were planted in the imbalance. Consequently, its nails were area. cut using sharp scissors. Branches with thicker diameter in the cage were also put Perimeter fence. We started replacing up to sit on as it wears off the claws more the temporary bamboo fence with a effectively. Pandanan was banded with permanent structure. So far 22m code DENR 0060-08 and weight during perimeter fence had been banding was 335g. constructed. Manual backfilling along the perimeter fence continues. All birds are feeding well. Regular showers were given especially when rain Philippine Cockatoo was absent in consecutive days. We observed Silver 75 (male) in mating behavior and we thought of moving in Blue 80 (female) with S75 since they were bonded already before. Hence, S75 was transferred to an isolation cage on 15th May while artificial nest box using local materials was installed in its cage.
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and Freshwater Turtle Specialist Group and local experts from PWRCC and Conservation International were consulted and a veterinary from Ocean Park in Hong Kong, Dr. Nimal Fernando was sent through the generous support of the Turtle Survival Alliance (TSA) by mid of June. An article on Dr. Nimal‟s visit was published in the August issue of the TSA‟s regular magazine.
Figure 19. Cockatoos at the KIEBC are provided with artificial nest boxes since two pairs had been observed in mating behaviour. ©KFI Philippine Freshwater Turtle Conservation Project (PFTCP) As of 31 August 2009, KIEBC held an assurance colony of 34 Siebenrockiella leytensis, 33 Cuora amboinensis (12 adults, 7 juveniles, 14 captive bred), 11 Cyclemys dentata, and 1 Dogania subplana. All were regularly monitored for growth, and dewormed twice during the reporting period. Mating attempts of C. amboinensis and S. leytensis were regularly observed. A total of 24 C. amboinensis, 3 S. leytensis and 1 C. dentata eggs were encountered Figure 20. Dr. Nimal at KIEBC helping during the reporting period. caretakers treat sick turtles. ©KFI Two major constructions improved Water samples were sent for analysis. husbandry conditions of turtles: a “clinic” Shell rot is expected to be related to and a new enclosure for the softshell stress in combination with water and soil turtle Dogania subplana. The “clinic” area chemistry at the site. The high pH of with shelves, sink and working area waters in Narra might be one of the main serves for routine health check and causes of weakness of the animals. Pond treatment of turtles. water were consequently treated with During monthly turtle inventory in May it leaves of Terminalia catappa, a coastal was noted that some S. leytensis had tree, locally called Talisay that is known to developed shell rot while all other species reduce pH of aquarium waters. were healthy. Sick individuals were Furthermore, cement sealant was applied separated in quarantine enclosures and to some of the small quarantine cell to after veterinary consultation set on prevent eventual Ca2CO3 leakage. medication. To cope with the additional A team of turtle husbandry experts from work, another assistant, Charlito Basio TSA is scheduled to visit KIEBC in early was trained late May and contracted for the rest of the year. The IUCN Tortoise 48 May - August
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September to assess husbandry Conservation of the Philippine Forest conditions. Turtle Siebenrockiella leytensis in Palawan” were submitted to the Wildlife KFI celebrated the World Turtle Day on Without Borders Critically Endangered 25th May in Narra. The one day Animals Conservation Fund last 15 July celebration was composed of lectures, 2009. games, quiz bee, drawing contests. Education materials and give a ways for Constraints and measures taken the activity had been donated by Traffic Southeast Asia, Conservation We are looking forward to the International, Pawikan Conservation completion of the big aviary so the Program of DENR-PAWB and Glesselle birds would be well accommodated Batin. and its breeding attempts could be more successful. On 26th June, KFI was invited to attend the monthly council meeting of PCSD to Other highlights defend our application for SEP clearance Palawan Pangolin Studies of our ongoing long-term population trend studies of S. leytensis. The application KFI submitted its financial report was granted and SEP clearance issued. regarding the Research Project The late issuance had however delayed PTDC/BIA-BDE/69144/2006 “Phylogeny the regular field work schedule. When and Taxonomic Status of the Palawan team left for field work in July they were Pangolin” to Dr. Agostinho Antunes, hit by a typhoon and had to pull out. CIIMAR, Centro Interdisciplinar de Investigação Marinha e Ambiental, Continue submitting proposals to Portugal last July 6, 2009. other potential donors Marine Turtle Trade TSEA Conservation status of the Palawan Pangolin Manis culionensis that was Schoppe, S. and R.A. Antonio, 2009. submitted to SeaWorld & Busch Gardens Marine Turtle Trade in the Philippines. A Conservation Fund Grants Committee final project report was submitted to last November 2008 was rejected on July TRAFFIC Southeast Asia, Kuala Lumpur, 2, 2009. Malaysia on May 18, 2009. The proposal “How common is common? Calamianes Project Cooperation with The Southeast Asian Box Turtle Cuora FFI-Philippines Program amboinensis in the Philippines” that was PCSDS refused to tackle our proposal submitted on last March 11, 2009 is still during the May council meeting fearing pending. that our proposed project activities have The proposal “BORN TO BE WILD: In situ already been covered by an early project conservation of the Philippine Forest entitled “Sustainable Environment Turtle Siebenrockiella leytensis” was Management Project for Northern granted by North of England Zoological Palawan” conducted in 2004. We are now Society Chester Zoo on June 30, 2009. in the process of verifying said report to Preparations have started but actual field validate whether or not our proposed work will start in January 2010. activities would indeed be duplicating previous activities. The proposals “Participatory conservation of the Philippine cockatoo in Balabac Municipality, Southern Palawan, Philippines” and “BACOCO – 49 May - August
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Cockatoo survey and IEC at Bgy. Another contact was visited in Mangingisda-Luzviminda, Puerto Binansilihan (along the diversion road of Princesa City the zigzag). This person allegedly owns 24ha of combine mangrove and forest We followed up reports of Katala areas. His farm is planted with coconut, sightings on 17-18 and 28-29 August and fruit trees. He reported that three 2009 in two barangays in Puerto Princesa cockatoos fly regularly around his farm City. In Bgy. Mangingisda, residents which he attempted to snare using reported 3-4 cockatoos frequently sighted “Pagkit”, a sticky sap of Artocarpus sp. In near mangroves at Purok Puting 2008, he reported that migrants using Buhangin (N09o41‟06.6” E 118o45‟09.7”). harnesses poached 3-5 cockatoo This is along the coast with open area hatchlings from forest inside the coastal and few coconuts. Dominant mangrove hill area. Further, he said in 1989, he species was Sonneratia alba (Pagatpat) observed 50 individuals in forest and with diameter ranging from 30-36 cm and mangrove areas. height of 8-15 meters. However, none were observed with possible nest holes. In Bgy. Luzviminda, the team coordinated SHD noted some trees were cut using with the Bgy. Captain who happened to chainsaw while mangrove canopies were have a caged cockatoo inside his noted to be damaged by recent strong compound. This was reportedly turned winds and rains. Two interviewees over by a prisoner from Iwahig Penal reported regular morning sightings of two Farm. The Bgy. Captain intended to to four cockatoos foraging, flying and register this as his pet, yet we explained perching on dried twigs of Pagatpat that registration was no longer possible Sonneratia alba, Kapok Ceiba pentandra and advised him to rather turn-over the and Bangkal Nauclea orientalis. In cockatoo to the PWRCC. This was readily another interview with Mr. and Mrs. accepted and we facilitated the transfer of Servano, they observed cockatoos the bird to the PWRCC on 28th August. feeding on “Labnog”, Malunggay and Around 50 community members Alagao fruits. Before the months of April (students, council members, fisherfolks) and May in the past years six cockatoos participated in the lecture/presentation of they recalled were flying from KFI team on PCCP and its activities. The Binansilihan area heading to mangroves questions raised were very interesting, of Puting Buhangin and heading back to though showing little knowledge about the Binansilihan between 4-6pm. Information species e.g. physical description of the were gathered that a certain resident from species, food preference and penalties for Binansilihan poached a cockatoo violations). The caged cockatoo was used hatchling last year (2008) yet this died as a visual aid to the lecture before this while in the cage. SHD visited the said was turned over to the authorities. We left resident in Binansilihan and the poacher monitoring sheets for them to fill up on denied the allegation; however, pointed to sightings and information materials for SHD a possible nest tree in the mangrove reading. Because of positive reactions area. He also reported regular sightings during our intervention, we look forward between two to six individuals at his farm for further cooperation. lot. This farm lot is adjacent to mangrove stands. He further reported that back in 1989, 20-30 cockatoos were seen foraging on Malunggay and kaingin farms in the area.
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Papers published, submitted for June 5, 2009: Press conference publication to relevant journals, Global Legal Action for Climate relevant reports and media mileage Change, Coliseum, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan. Festival press releases were published online e.g. June 7: Submitted for publication in http://www.sunstar.com.ph/manila/kal Chelonian Conservation and Biology: abukay-festival-gears-climate-change- Conservation needs of the critically challenges, http://www.free-press- endangered Philippine Forest Turtle release.com/news/200906/124432418 Siebenrockiella leytensis (Taylor, 9.html; 1920) in Palawan, Philippines. http://www.prlog.org/10252027- kalabukay-festival-2009-gears-up-to- August 7: Proofs of the manuscript the-challenges-of-global-climate- “Schoppe, S. and M. Cervancia, 2009. change.html; Herpetological surveys along http://www.your-story.org/kalabukay- Pagdanan Range, and Dumaran festival-2009-gears-up-to-the- Island, northern Palawan, Philippines. challenges-of-global-climate-change- Hamadryad Vol. 34, No. 1, 2009” 11240/; were received. http://www.i- Schoppe, S. and R. Cruz, 2009. The newswire.com/pr293078.html; Palawan Pangolin Manis culionensis, http://www.pressroom.nl/Message/def p. 176-188. In Pantel, S. and C.S. Yun ault.asp?NewsID=40742&CatID=180 (ed.). Proceedings of the Workshop &Query=Katala%20Foundation; on Trade and Conservation of http://www.presscenter.nl/Message/de Pangolins Native to South and fault.asp?NewsID=40742&CatID=180 Southeast Asia, 30 June – 2 July &Query=kalabukay 2008, Singapore Zoo, Singapore. Conservation studies compilation TRAFFIC Southeast Asia, Petaling press release were published online Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia, 227 pp. via: http://www.prlog.org/10251915- Other remarkable records/events katala-foundation-the-book-is- out.html; We have updated the bird list in http://www.free-press- Pandanan after the contract of the release.com/news/200906/124429290 Site Coordinator. Remarkable records 6.html; include some endemics and http://www.presscenter.nl/Message/de threatened species. Please see fault.asp?NewsID=40741&CatID=180 Annex 1. &Query=katala%20foundation; Dr. Schoppe, Program Co-Manager http://www.emea.nl/?p=27084 (this represented KFI during the launching link can also be found in of the Mt. Mantalingahan Protected http://nieuwscentral.nl/feed.php?feed= Landscape (MMPL) at Sofronio 102&category=1) Espanola, southern Palawan. The PA was declared through Presidential Reisverslag naar het rd instandhoudingsgebied van de Proclamation No. 1815 on 23 June Filippijnse kaketoe Cacatua 2009. It is important to note that the haematuropygia, Parkieten Sociëteit, KFI-initiated CMRPA in Rizal had pp. 174-182, June 2009 issue. been integrated in the entire MMPL. We are working for the integration as
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well of the wardening scheme into the Office desktop computer at main bigger PA. office was finally replaced. Likewise, in our main turtle target site A refrigerator/freezer was bought for in Tagabinet, Puerto Princesa City, the KIEBC. cockatoo sightings and nesting were reported. One sitio leader reported he Narra computer underwent repairs. was able to protect two cockatoo Implications for further work nests and had observed successful fledglings in the vicinity. This is area The Pandanan project site poses a lot where the PCCP started under the of challenges not only about the DENR. difficulty on securing endorsements pursuant to our application for SEP Summary of relevant seminars, clearance but also security-wise. The expeditions and workshops organized military and Muslim rebel groups and attended engaged in gun battle within the Pollution Control Officer (PCO) period. Training, Legend Hotel, Puerto Conservation education campaigns in Princesa City, Palawan, Philippines, Narra must focus on the possible 8-10 May 2009; conflict between humans and Climate change forum PCSD, 16 June increasing number of cockatoos. We 2009, Legend Hotel, Puerto Princesa received reports and some City, Palawan. complaining of cockatoos raiding their PCSD council meeting, 26 June 2009, Malunggay Moringa oleifera Quezon City, Luzon. plantations. We are working with Committee on Information and National Conference on Climate Education of the PAMB to address Change Adaptation Practices in this concern. Natural Resources Management, Traders Hotel, Pasay City, Planned targets and activities Philippines, 29-30 June 2009. for the next reporting period Office and Personnel Objective 1: Translocation planning for Since we are still securing our SEP Philippine cockatoos clearance for Pandanan, we have terminated our Site Coordinator Further improve facilities to contract pending the approval of the temporarily accommodate birds permits. We are coordinating with suitable for translocation (see local officials on updates. Objective 7). Conduct first translocation workshop Equipment Status by January 2010. Project car underwent a major Objective 2: Conservation of cockatoo overhaul with replacement of rack and population on Pandanan Island, Balabac pinion among other maintenance initiated services. Establish linkages to local Project boats had few repairs e.g. stakeholders, particularly local outriggers replaced, propellers; after government, poachers, farmers, damage caused by northeast private entities and school teachers. monsoon.
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Conduct research on nest sites and Continue wardening scheme and monitor roost site. collaborate with other organizations to Initiate small livelihood project as sustain the scheme. confidence building measure. Assist and capacitate local Protected Objective 3: Conservation of cockatoo Areas Management Committee in the population on Rasa Island, Narra management of the Philippine continued cockatoo and Culasian Managed Resource Protected Area. Continue wardening scheme. Continue research on conservation- Assist and capacitate Protected Areas related aspects of cockatoo biology. Management Board in the Objective 6: Polillo Islands Parrot Project management of the Philippine promoted Cockatoo and Rasa Island Wildlife Sanctuary and stepwise hand over Continue wardening scheme for responsibilities. Philippine cockatoo and include other Intensify conservation education for parrot species. stakeholders, particularly in mainland Continue conservation education for areas which are regularly frequented threatened parrot species within the by cockatoos. archipelago. Integrate conservation priorities of Assist in capacity development of Rasa in the new development strategy local stakeholders for management of of Narra, particularly regarding threatened parrot populations and tourism infrastructure. their habitats. Continue research on conservation- Objective 7: Katala Institute for Ecology related aspects of cockatoo biology on and Biodiversity Conservation further Rasa. developed Objective 4: Conservation of cockatoo Continue development of quarantine population on Dumaran Island, Dumaran area, off- and on-show aviary to continued accommodate rescued cockatoos Continue wardening scheme. and/or cockatoos destined for Assist and capacitate Local Protected translocation. Areas Management Committee in the Improve standard of animal management of the Philippine husbandry through employment of cockatoo, as well as Omoi and full-time zoo keeper and continued Manambaling Cockatoo Reserve. capacity building of local partners as Create buffer zones around existing assistant keepers. cockatoo reserves, preferably Finish porcupine enclosure and including creation of alternative initiate legal basis for donation of livelihood options. porcupines from the local rescue Conduct conservation education and center. assist in community empowerment for Continue landscaping with native stakeholders. species propagated in the Katala Continue research on conservation- nursery. related aspects of cockatoo biology, Continue submitting proposals to particularly habitat restoration. other potential donors. Objective 5: Conservation of cockatoo population in Culasian Managed Resource Protected Area, Rizal continued 53 May - August
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Worksheet May - August 2009, PCCP, Palawan, Philippines KEY PROJECT ACTIVITIES DATE INVOLVED PERSON(S) Checking driftwood for nest box at Borbon 05/02/09 SHD SB regarding Calamianes and turtle SEP clearances. Finances. 5/4-5/09 SS Presentation of PCCP & KFI with Ransang Bgy. Council, Bgy. Ransang, Rizal 05/04/09 SHD, IR Palawan Nest verification & climbing at Balen-balen, Ransang 05/05/09 SHD, wardens
Fun games at Barangay Antipuluan related to cockatoo biology 05/08/09 IR Pollution Control Officers training at Legend Hotel 05/5-8/09 DD Marine turtle trade report writing 5/08-17/09 SS Meeting with GMA I – witness team. 05/09/09 SHD Get Calamianes Documents at SP Records office (Legislative Bldg.), checking 05/05/09 MM, SHD of nest tree at Tagbalugo Purchasing of equipment 05/11/09 IDLW SP resolution endorsing Calamianes project signed. 05/12/09 SS Coura eggs measurement 05/12/09 DD Follow up Turtle SEP clearance application, meeting with Tagor Chieftain and 05/12/09 MM, SHD Balingasag poachers Banding of ABU4 hatchlings at So. Manangbaling 05/13/09 MP Ringing of hatchlings at RIWS, Transfer silver to isolation cage, Turn-over of 05/15/09 SHD, IR BNP from Rizal to PWRCC Setting nest box with Doy at KIEBC 05/16/09 SHD Visit to Landau Zoo 05/17/09 PW Inventory of turtles 05/17/09 DD Env. Committee and SP Env. Committee Hearing regarding trutle project 05/18/09 SS (approved). Submission Marine Turtle Trade Report. Ringing of hatchlings 05/18/09 SHD Narra, KIEBC inspection. 05/19/09 SS, SHD, DA, IR Preparation for World Turtle Day 05/20-24/09 IR,DA Travel to Pandanan 05.22-29 SHD Preparation for PAMB Narra and LPAMC Rizal and for World Turtle Day 5/23-24/09 SS World Turtle Day celebration in Narra, preparation of 13th PAMB meeting 05/25/09 SS, MM, IR, DA, RA PAMB. KIEBC, checking of turtle health. 05/26/09 SS, MM,IR,DA Meeting with Mayor Aurello re: LPAMC schedule on June 2009; Preparation 05/27/09 MM for Kalabukay Festival Meeting with John Pontillas regarding SEMP/Calamianes project 05/28/09 SS Attendance to L. Baguero case at Araceli, Palawan 05/28/09 MP LPAMC Meeting, Rizal 06/01/09 SS Attendance to LPAMC meeting at Rizal, Palawan 06/01/09 SHD, IR Water sample analysis KIEBC. BPI. Finances 06/02/09 SS Transferring Silver with Blue, documentation of rescued birds 06/02/09 SHD Doc Glenn visit KIEBC 06/04/09 DA Submission of Katala festival proposal at Mayor‟s Office 06/04/09 IR Press conference GLACC 06/05/09 SS Worksheet Jan to April. Submit Schoppe et al. S. leytensis short term studies 6/06-08/09 SS to Chelonian Conservation and Biology. Finances. Festival prep. Request for Accreditation form for proposed project in Bgy. Pandanan in 06/08/09 MM, SHD Balabac, Presentation of Katala Fest proposal Submission of 12th PAMB minutes at CENRO, preparation for Katala festival 06/09/09 IR Distribution of request letters for Fun day in Dumaran 06/10/09 MP KIEBC with Rainier Manalo and Dong Guion re. husbandry. Dr. Nimal Fernado 6/12-13/09 SS, DA, SHD, IR of OceanPark Hongkong assessed turtle health and trained Pick up accreditation form and meeting with Muncipal Secretary of Balabac 06/12/09 MM Dumaran Kalabukay Festival 6/14-17/09 SS, MM, MP Katala Festival preparations: logistics, programs, certificates 6/15-19/09 IDLW
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Submission of 12th PAMB minutes at Mayor‟s office 06/16/09 IR Malunggay planting, coastal clean up and Katala festival in Narra 06/21/09 SS,MM,SHD,IR,DA,AE KIEBC Turtle health check. 06/22/09 SS, DA Participation in tree planting activity at Mt. Turing,Darft report and affidavit at 06/23/09 MP MENRO office and PNP Revisions of Chester Zoo proposal re turtle IEC, Pandanan reports 06/24/09 SS Consolidation of Dumaran reports 06/25/09 MM Attend PCSD council meeting Manila re turlte SEP clearance. 06/26/09 SS Inventory of remaining seedlings in experimental plot and in nursery. 06/26-27/09 MP Pista y ang Cagueban at Bgy. Irawan, PPC 06/27/09 MM, DA, AE setting ANB at tree with hanging cage monitoring in RIWS 06/28/09 SHD Collection of talisay leaves for turtle enclosure 06/28/09 DD Climate Change workshop Manila 6/29-30/09 SS TWG meeting in KEEC field house, Dumaran 06/29/09 MP Bird count at Roosting site counted 140 individuals 06/30/09 SHD Finances. Meeting Chieftain Ariel. PTPR preparation. 07/08/09 SS, IDLW Consolidation of rizal wardens reports 07/09/09 IR KIEBC with turtle fieldwork applicant Mervyn Loretto. 07/10/09 SS, DA. Preparations for Municipal planning workshop, LPAMC and Breeding Season 7/11-12/09 SS, IDLW Assessment Dumaran Dumaran, finances, Wildlife without Borders (WWB) proposal. 7/13-14/09 SS, IDLW MDC meeting in Dumaran, Palawan 07/14/09 MM, SHD, MP Preparation and submission of SMR 07/14-15/09 DD BS assessment meeting, LPAMC meeting, meeting with KCC members 07/15/09 MM,SHD,MP wardens Submission of WWB proposals. Progress report production. 07/15/09 SS, IDLW Launching MMPA Espanola. 07/16/09 SS, DA Visitation of Lagan roost site, counted 8 cockatoo individual 06/16/09 SHD, MP Staking, lay-outing and digging holes for malunggay planting 06/17/09 SHD, wardens Proposal writing. 07/19/09 SS Preparation of PTPR for distribution 07/20-22/09 MM Coordination with Jewelmer Corp and ERPR for Pandanan project 07/21-23/09 IDLW Monitor lizard study discussion. 7/23-26/09 SS ZGAP aritcle writing. Turtle fieldwork. 7/28- 8/02/09 SS, DA Consolidation of reports 08/03/09 MM PAMB meeting Narra. KIEBC inspection. 08/04/09 SS, SHD, IR Repairing of KEEC roof 08/03-04/09 MP, wardens Car check up. City planning re maps and CBMS data. Finances 08/05/09 SS Visitation to Ransang nest, verificaiton of hatchling, Rizal trip 8/07-08/09 IR Lecture on Philippine cockatoo and other wildlife at KEEC 08/10/09 Milai P. Processing of herbarium transport permit to Manila. PAMB minutes draft. 08/12/09 SS Meeting with WESCOM personal regarding IEC. Send request letter to Wescom, pick up ecopy of maps of Balabac, IEC 08/11-12/09 MM materials preparation for Bgy. Mangingisda and Luzviminda Attended Sangguniang Bayan Session of LGU Rizal at Puerto 08/13/09 IR Meeting with Bgy. Captain of Bgy. Mangingisda at KFI office 08/14/09 SS,MM IEC and visual survey at Bgy. Mangingisda 08/17-18/09 MM, SHD In Mla: Submission of herbarium specimens to National Museum, Meeting with 08/19-20/09 IDLW Sen. Zubiri, Office purchases, paint canvass for aviary Prepare for PTPR (KIEBC and PFTCP highlights) 08/20/09 SS Turtle large eclosures improvement 08/20-23/09 DA, SHD IEC at Dumaran National High School: face painting, essay writing 08/22/09 Milai P. face painting and essay writing contest at Dumaran National High School 08/22/09 Milai P. Repaired the small quarantine at KIEBC, generator repair 08/22-24/09 DA. SHD Proposal writing for municipal appropriations. BS Assessment Narra 8/23-24/09 IDLW preparations, Car-check up Attendance to Baguero case hearing at Araceli, Palawan 08.27.09 MP Conduct interview on S. leytensis at Bgy. Tigman, Aborlan Palawan 08/27/09 DA Preparation of factsheet for KFI portfolio , IEC at Bgy. Luzviminda 08/28/09 MM, SHD
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FGD in Bgy. Bohol 08.28.09 Milai P. Tutorial on Rizal wildlife wardens, Consolidation and writing of reports 08.31.09 IR, MP Financial and PTPR writing July-Aug 2009 IDLW Management and Operations May-Aug 2009 IDLW, SS Improvement and enhancement in aviary at KIEBC May-Aug 2009 SHD, MB, LA Overseeing construction and landscaping at KIEBC May-Aug 2009 SHD Regular maintenance of turtles and enclosures May-Aug 2009 DA, wardens, SHD
LITERATURE Boussekey, M. 2000a: European studbook for the Red-vented cockatoo (Cacatua haematuropygia). St. Martin La Plaine, France. 53pp. Boussekey, M., 2000b: An integrated approach to the conservation of the Philippine cockatoo or Red- vented cockatoo Cacatua haematuropygia. Int. Zoo Yb. (2000) 137-146. Collar, N.J., N.A.D. Mallari, B.R. Tabaranza, Jr., 1999: Threatened Birds of the Philippines. The Haribon Foundation/BirdLife International, Manila, Philippines. 559pp. Dans, F., 2009. Philippine Cockatoo Monitoring Project in Patnanungan, Polillo Group of Islands, unpublished report, 6pp. Dickinson, E.C., R. S. Kennedy & K.C. Parkes, 1991: The Birds of the Philippines. B.O.U. check-list no. 12. British Ornithologists‟ Union, Tring, UK. 507pp. Gonzalez, J.C.T. 1997. The ecology and distribution of the birds in the Polillo Islands, Philippines. Unpubl. M.Sc. thesis. 134pp. Hampson, K., D. Bennett, P. Alviola, T. Clements, C. Galley, M. V. Hilario, M. Ledesma, M. A. Manuba, A. Pulumbarit, M.A. Reyes, E.L.B. Rico & S. Walker 2002. Wildlife and conservation in the Polillo Islands. CD-Rom. Heaney, L.R., 1986: Biogeography of mammals in Southeast Asia: Estimates of rates of colonization extinction and speciation – Biological Journal of the Linnaean Society 28:127-165. IUCN 2008. The IUCN 2008 red list of threatened species. www.redlist.org. Lambert, Frank. 1994: The Status of the Philippine cockatoo Cacatua haematuropygia in Palawan and the Sulu Islands, Philippines. IUCN Species Survival Commission. IUCN, Gland, Switzerland and Cambridge, UK. Widmann, P. 1998: A Guide to the Ecosystems of Palawan. Times Editions, Singapore. Widmann, P. 2001: Distribution and status of the Philippine cockatoo Cacatua haematuropygia in the wild. Unpubl. review and discussion paper. 32pp. Widmann, P., I.D. Lacerna & S.H. Diaz, 2001. Biology and conservation of the Philippine cockatoo (Cacatua haematuropygia) on Rasa Island, Palawan, Philippines. Proceedings of the 10th Annual symposium and scientific meeting of the Wildlife Conservation Society of the Philippines, April 2001, Silliman University, Dumaguete City, Philippines.
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ANNEXES Annex 1. Updated list of the Birds of Pandanan and Malinsuno Island, Municipality of Balabac, Palawan Scientific name English name IUCN Status Megapodius cumingii Philippine Scrubfowl Turnix suscitator Barred Buttonquail Dryocopus javensis White-bellied Woddpecker Dinopium javanense Common Flameback Mulleripicus pulverulentus Great Slaty Woodpecker Anthracoceros marchei Palawan Hornbill Vulnerable Eurystomus orientalis Dollarbird Alcedo meninting Blue-eared Kingfisher Halcyon capensis Stork-billed Kingfisher Halcyon coromanda Ruddy Kingfisher Todiramphus chloris Collared Kingfisher Cacomantis merulinus Plaintive Cuckoo Surniculus lugubris Drongo Cuckoo Eudynamys scolopacea Asian Koel Centropus sinensis Greater Coucal Centropus bengalensis Lesser Coucal Cacatua haematuropygia Philippine Cockatoo Critically endangered Prioniturus platenae Blue-headed Racquet-tail Vulnerable Tanygnathus lucionensis Blue-naped Parrot Near-threatened Otus mantananensis Mantanani Scops Owl Near-threatened Caloenas nicobarica Nicobar Pigeon Near-threatened Ducula aenea Green Imperial Pigeon Ducula pickeringii Grey Imperial Pigeon Vulnerable Numenius phaeopus Whimbrel Haliaeetus leucogaster White-bellied Sea Eagle Spilornis cheela Crested Serpent Eagle Egretta garzetta Little Egret Egretta sacra Pacific Reef Egret Ardea sumatrana Great-billed Heron Bubulcus ibis Cattle Egret Pitta sordida Hooded Pitta Chloropsis palawanensis Yellow-throated Leafbird Corvus enca Slender-billed Crow
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Artamus leucorynchus White-breasted Woodswallow Oriolus chinensis Black-naped Oriole Coracina striata Bar-bellied Cuckooshrike Rhipidura javanica Pied Fantail Dicrurus leucophaeus Ashy Drongo Dicrurus hottentottus Spangled Drongo Hypothymis azurea Black-naped Monarch Terpsiphone cyanescens Blue Paradise-flycatcher Near-threatened Aegithina tiphia Common Iora Ficedula platenae Palawan Flycatcher Vulnerable Cyornis lemprieri Palawan Blue Flycatcher Near-threatened Copsychus niger White-vented Shama Aplonis panayensis Asian Glossy Starling Gracula religiosa Hill Myna Parus amabilis Palawan Tit Near-threatened Pycnonotus plumosus Olive-winged Bulbul Alophoixus bres Grey-cheeked Bulbul Orthotomus sericeus Rufous-tailed Tailorbird Macronous gularis Striped Tit Babbler Prionochilus plateni Palawan Flowerpecker Nectarinia jugularis Olive-backed Sunbird Aethopyga shelleyi Lovely Sunbird Arachnothera longirostra Little Spiderhunter Passer montanus Eurasian Tree Sparrow
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