EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Community-Based Forest Management Program (CBFMP) revolutionized forest development and rehabilitation efforts of the government when it was institutionalized in 1995 by virtue of Executive Order No. 263. Before the adoption of the CBFM approach, the sole motivating factor of contract reforestation awardees was primarily financial gains. With the implementation of the Forestry Sector Project (FSP) using CBFM as its main strategy to rehabilitate the upland ecosystem, it empowered beneficiary communities economically, socially, technically and politically while transforming them into environmentally responsible managers. The tenurial right to develop subproject sites alongside the various inputs from the Subproject deepened their commitment to collaborate with other stakeholders in the implementation of these subprojects. The Bayog Watershed Rehabilitation Subproject is in Zamboanga del Sur and covers 11 barangays within the Municipality of Bayog. Sibugay River which is responsible for irrigating farmlands of Sibugay Province and Zamboanga del Sur is also within the Subproject site. The implementation of the Comprehensive Site Development (CSD) activities stands out among other components as it manifests the People’s Organization’s zeal and commitment to go beyond targets and work for the success of the Project. From the original target of 2,020 hectares, the Bayog Watershed Rehabilitation Subproject Association, Inc. (BAWARSA, Inc.) was able to develop a total area of 2,164.09 hectares or an excess of 144.09 hectares without the benefit of any additional budget for nursery and plantation establishment. For this achievement, an expansion area was granted to BAWARSA Inc. covering an additional six barangays with a total area of 2,520 hectares. This, too had been exceeded as revealed in the final validation showing an excess of 20 hectares to make the overall accomplishment of 2,540 hectares. Involvement in CSD activities spelled jobs for members of the communities as it generated 404, 601 man days as compared to a mere 186, 045 man days before the Project was implemented. On the other hand, some PHP 2,214 million was generated by BAWARSA Inc. for its Capital Build-up/Community Forest Development Funds from which financing of three livelihood projects were drawn. In terms of income, employment opportunities as well as involvement in livelihood opportunities raised the annual average household income of the community from PHP 42,000.00 before the project to PHP 68,400.00 after the project or an increase of about 63%. The farm-to-market road and the hanging bridge on the other hand support the livelihood projects as they facilitate ease in mobility and transport of livelihood products to places of commerce. The success of the Bayog Watershed Rehabilitation Subproject has become a household word not only in Zamboanga del Sur but in the entire Region 9 for the financial and environmental improvement it has wrought on the people and the ecosystem. TABLE OF CONTENTS Executive Summary ------------------------------------------------------------ i I. Subproject Description ----------------------------------------------------- 1 1. Purpose/ Objectives A. Original B. Modifications 2. Subproject Scope and Dimension A. Comparison of Original and Actual Scope and Dimensions B. Reasons for Revision/ Modification Of Scope and Dimensions C. Contribution of Subproject to Relevant (Sub) Sectors II. Subproject Implementation ----------------------------------------------- 14 1. Organizations for Implementing Subproject 2. Implementation Period 3. Subproject Cost 4. Comments on Performance of AO, AP, PO, M&E, and Infra Contractors 5. Other Matters Relating to Subproject Implementation III. Action taken by the AO, AP, and PO ------------------------------------ 26 Relating to Recommendation(s) IV. Initial Operation and Maintenance Of the Subproject Facilities --------------------------------------------- 26 1. Present Condition of Facilities 2. Organization for Operation and Maintenance 3. Annual Budget or Actual Expenditure For Operation and Maintenance (by year) 4. Maintenance Method V. Benefits Derived from the Project --------------------------------------- 35 1. Indirect Effects VI. Conclusions and Recommendations --------------------------------------- 37 LIST OF TABLES: Table 1 : Trainings Attended by the PO -------------------------------------- 38 Table 2 : Subproject Performance -------------------------------------------- 39 Table 3 : Subproject Site Management Office Equipments ----------------- 40 Table 4 : Trainings Attended by the SUSIMO ------------------------------- 41 Table 5 : Consumer Store and Rice Trading Livelihood Project ------------- 42 Table 5a : Trucking (Service/Hire) Livelihood Project ---------------------- 43 Table 6 : Subproject Status Report ----------------------------------------- 44 Table 7 : SMP Cost Estimate per Hectare per activity ---------------------- 45 Table 8 : Cost Estimate for Community Organizing per activity ------------ 46 Table 9a : Agroforestry Cost Estimate per Activity ------------------------- 47 Table 9b : Cost Estimate for Bamboo Plantation per Activity --------------- 48 Table 9c : Rattan Plantation Cost Estimate per Activity --------------------- 49 Table 9d: Cost Estimate for Tree Plantation per Activity ------------------- 50 Table 10 : Monitoring and Evaluation Cost Estimate per activity ------------ 51 Table 11 : Infrastructure Project --------------------------------------------- 52 Table 12 : Annual Work and Financial Plan ------------------------------------ 53 ANNEXES: 1. Organizational Structure ---------------------------------------------- 57 1a. SMP 1b1-1b2. CO 1c. PO 1d1-1d2-1d3. M & E Contractor 1e. SUSIMO 1f. Infrastructure 2. Pictures --------------------------------------------------------------------- 66 3. CSD Accomplishment Map ------------------------------------------------- 68 SUBPROJECT COMPLETION REPORT Of Bayog Watershed Rehabilitation Subproject Forestry Sector Project Loan Agreement No. PH-P 135 I. Subproject Description The Bayog Watershed Rehabilitation Subproject is located in the Municipality of Bayog, Province of Zamboanga del Sur. It is geographically situated at 123o 02’ 36.60” to 123o 07’ 2.50” east longitude and 7o 50’ 34.96” to 7o 55’ 18.40” north latitude and falls within the Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM) No. 86700 – 87600 north and UTM No. 50400 – 51300 east. The Subproject is bounded on the north by the Municipality of Sindangan,1 Province of Zamboanga del Norte, on the east by the Municipality of Kumalarang and Lakewood, on the south by the Municipality of Buug, and on the west by the Municipality of Diplahan, Siay and Kabasalan, all of Zamboanga Sibugay. With an approved area of 2,520 hectares for Comprehensive Site Development (CSD), accomplishment reached 2,540 hectares covering 11 barangays: Poblacion, Kahayagan, Balumbunan, Depase, Matun-og, Kanipaan, Baking, Conacon, Datagan, Camp Blessing and Dagum. The major access to the Subproject site is through the provincial road connecting the Municipality of Bayog to the nearby municipalities. This road system connects Barangay Depase, Poblacion, and Kahayagan where some portions of the Subproject site are located. The main portion of the Subproject can be reached through a footbridge from Barangays Kahayagan and Supon. The other portions of the Subproject within Barangay Balumbunan, Matun-og, Dagum, Camp Blessing, Kanipaan, Conacon and Baking are accessible through hiking or horse ride from Barangay Supon across the Sibuguey river. The Subproject is part of the public domain and declared as timberland under the government’s legal classification status. A Community-Based Forest Management Agreement (CBFMA) covering a total area of 3,326.53 hectares was awarded to the Bayog Watershed Rehabilitation Subproject Association (BAWARSA) Inc. on April 02, 2003. 1 1. Purpose/Objectives A) Original (at the time of appraisal) a. To develop a total area of 2,020 hectares for reforestation, agro forestry, rattan plantation and stream bank stabilization using bamboo by the community people themselves within the five (5) barangays covered by the subproject; b. To provide employment and alternative livelihood opportunities for the subproject participants; and c. To strengthen the local communities to enable them to manage the watershed on a sustainable basis. B) Modification a. Modified purpose/objectives a. To develop a total area of 2,520 hectares for reforestation, agro forestry, rattan plantation and stream bank stabilization using bamboo by the community people within the 11 barangays of the Subproject; b. Reasons for the modification The target area for CSD was originally pegged at 2,020 hectares. However, BAWARSA Inc. was able to establish /develop a total area of 2,164.09 hectares or an excess of 144.09 hectares. With this performance, an expansion area of 355.91 hectares was granted to the Association, which led to the inclusion of another six barangays with a total area of 2,520 hectares. 2. Subproject Scope and Dimension A. Comparison of Original and Actual Scope & Dimensions a.1. Please check: There has been (revision ad/ or modification or no revision and/or modification) of the Subproject scope and dimensions. ITEM Original Scope and Revised/Modified Dimensions (At the time (Actual) of appraisal/Planned) 1.REFORESTATION/WATERSHED /CBFM 2 A. Survey, mapping and Planning 2,000 ha 2,000 ha 1 Year (August 28, 1995- (August 28, 1995- August 28, 1996) August 28, 1996) B.