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INTEGRATED COASTAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLAN (ICRMP) for PUJADA BAY CONTENTS
MAJOR ISSUES AND PROBLEMS, 2 Overfishing, 2 Destruction of critical habitats, 2 Water pollution, 2 Tourism-related problems, 2 Legal and institutional issues, 2 THE ICRM PLAN, 3 General Management and Principles and Guidelines, Goal of the Plan, !e" Management #ssues, Management $trategies and %ctions, & 'oastal %rea (onation, & 'onstituenc" building, & )esearch, * Plan implementation, * 'oral )eef Protection and Management, * Mangrove +orest Management and Development, * Water ,ualit" and Land -se Management, * +isheries Management, * .abitat Protection/)ehabilitation, 0 Management Plan for Tourism Development, 0

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MAJOR ISSUES AND PROBLEMS

Overfishing Total fishing effort going times over the ma1imum sustainable level 'ommercial fishing encroachment 2ithin the island municipalit" boundar" depriving small fishers sustainable livelihood from fishing Destruction of coastal habitats Mangroves being rapidl" depleted due to harvesting for charcoal-ma3ing and conversion into a4uaculture ponds, settlements and urban sites Onl" about 567 hectares of natural mangrove forests remain, and 227 hectares mangrove plantation recentl" established8 Destruction and degradation of coral reefs largel" due to d"namite fishing, muro ami, use of beach seine and c"anide8 The abundance of seagrass e1plains the presence of sea turtles, reported sighting of sea co2 b" local fishermen8 Water Pollution domestic 2astes, effluent and se2age from urban centers 9:aranga" 'entral and Matiao; have considerabl" contributed to high nutrient loading a coliform counts of 2aters near urban areas

Tourism Related Problems tourism development plan of the o2ners of Pu<ada #sland is alread" in conflict 2ith the effort of municipal government of Mati to establish fish sanctuar" Legal and Institutional Issues vague delineation of responsibilities ')M policies and roles of national and local are not clear among participants not effective at managing <urisdictional coastal areas lac3 of participation and mechanisms for mobili=ing broad sectors of coastal communities lac3 of political 2ill

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THE ICRM PLAN

General Management and Principles and Guidelines The management of the ba" shall be guided b" the >#P%$ %ct of 5??2 or )8%8 >o8 @*608 Affective management of the ba" shall re4uire the active participation of all affected resource users and their sustained cooperation and support is essential to long-term goal8 'oordination and cooperation among municipal, provincial, regional and national government agencies and the public is crucial to the successful implementation of the management plan8 Management 2ill be a continuing effort8 Management strategies and actions 2ill be evaluated and revised as necessar" for best management results8 When the utili=ation of the ba" and its resource values conflicts 2ith the protection and enhancement of these resource values the protection and enhancement of resource values should prevail8 The active participation and involvement of >GOs and civic/religious organi=ations is crucial in the successful implementation of the management strategies and actions8 %ctive participation and involvement of the communit" is crucial in the planning and implementation of ')M plans8 LG-s are not "et effective at managing their <urisdictional areas for coastal resources under the local government agencies8 #nefffective implementation of la2s, rules, and regulations both in the utili=ation and management of coastal resources arid controlling industrial and domestic pollution8 Mar3et failures and slo2 economic development in coastal areas perpetuate povert" and increase pressure on fisher" and other resources of the ba"8 Lo2 productivit" and loss of marine and coastal biodiversit" resulting from habitat destruction, pollution and over-e1ploitation8 .uman resources to plan and implement ')M plans are not sufficientl" developed8

Goal of the Plan To promote the sustainable development of Pu<ada :a" protected landscape/seascape through integrated/holistic and multi-sectoral coastal resources management consistent 2ith the Philippine $trateg" for $ustainable Development and 'ommunit" :ased Management 9A8O8 >o8 20 dated Bul" 5?,5??*;8 Promote the social 2ell-being of the people supported b" strong A'O>OMC and $-$T%#>AD b" a health" A>D#)O>MA>T8

Ke Management Issues

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ineffective implementation of la2s, rules and regulations open access s"stem causes over e1ploitation of most ba"Es resources human resources to plan and implement ')M plans and host sufficientl" developed ')M policies and the roles of the various national and local agencies involved are not clear among all participants in ')M planning and implementation8 De facto open access s"stem causes over e1ploitation of most of the ba"Es resources8

!pecific Management Ob"ectives To identif" and develop strategies for management of each =one To rehabilitate degraded ecos"stems/critical habitats To intensif" information, education and communication campaign To identif" and develop alternative livelihood activities for fishing families To rehabilitate degraded ecos"stem/critical habitats To promote and develop eco-tourism potential of the ba" To facilitate local coastal resources management institutionali=ation and implementation8 To develop effective 2aste management for urban and urbani=ing areas along the ba"Es coastline8 To intensif" information, education, communication campaign To enhance and strengthened coordination among municipal, provincial, regional and national government agencies in coastal resource management8 To enlist the active participation, support and involvement of >G7s, Pos, civic/religious organi=ations and the private sectors in coastal resource management To underta3e researches that 2ill serve as useful inputs for management decisions8 To identif" appropriate resource uses for the ba" through coastal and =oning and develop strateg" for the management of each =one through participative and multisectoral planning and plan implementation8 To organi=e municipal fishermen into associations/cooperatives and train them in communit"-based coastal resources management8 To identif" and develop alternative livelihood activities for fishing families To establish fish sanctuaries to cover an area of at least 57F of the total area of the Pu<ada :a" Protected $eascape8 To promote the application of soil and 2ater conservation measures in the upland farming s"stems8

Management !trategies and #ctions Coasta Ar!a "o#at$o# a. Strict Protection Zone -- areas 2ith high biodiversit" value and shall be closed to all human activit" e1cept for scientific studies and ceremonial b" indigenous communities b. Restoration zone -- to restore natural habitat 2ith its associated biodiversit" and to return the area to more strict protection level c. Multiple Use Zone -- areas 2here settlement, traditional and sustainable land use d. Buffer Zone -- areas outside the protected area but ad<oining it that are established b" la2 under the control of DA>) e. Recreational Zone -- areas high in recreational tourism, educational, environmental a2areness values f. Industrial Zone -- areas 2here commercial and #ndustrial establishment are allo2ed g. Sustainable Land Use -- >atural areas 2here the habitat and its associated biodiversit" shall be conserved Co#st$t%!#&' B%$ ($#)

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#t has been the e1perience and learning of previous programs that the active participation and involvement of the communit", especiall" the direct sta3eholders of an" resource to be managed, is crucial in the development process8 R!s!ar&* )esearch shall be a continuing activit" in the plan8 +indings and results of researches shall become the bases for the formation of management and strategies8 )ecommended management actionsG 'ommunit" organi=ing Public information, education and communication programs Public participation and involvement in planning and implementation of plans P a# I+, !+!#tat$o# #nstitutional arrangements :udgetar" re4uirements Monitoring and evaluation Cora R!!f Prot!&t$o# a#( Ma#a)!+!#t Providing relevant government agencies 2ith more manpo2er and e4uipment Promoting interagenc" cooperation )evising unclear and outdated la2s and regulations and adopting ne2 ones Anhancing local participation in coral reef management )ecommended actions for the protection and rehabilitation of coral reefsG Astablishment of +ish $anctuaries Prevention and 'ontrol of $oil Arosion Prohibition of 'oral 'ollection Astablishment of Permanent Mooring in $trategic Places Ma#)ro-! .or!st Ma#a)!+!#t a#( D!-! o,+!#t )ehabilitation of degraded mangrove areas )ecommended actions for mangrove management and developmentG Anforcement of rules and regulations pertaining to mangrove forest protection Preparation of communit"-baspd mangrove resource management plan )ehabilitationlreforestation of degraded mangrove areas #dentification of alternative livelihood pro<ects Astablishment of mangrove reservation >on-conversion of e1isting mangrove forest into other uses /at!r 0%a $t' a#( La#( Us! Ma#a)!+!#t Management of 2ater 4ualit" should ta3e into account the land use pattern surrounding Pu<ada :a" )ecommended actions for 2ater 4ualit" managementG 'lassification of all rivers/cree3s that drain in Pu<ada ba" 'oastal 2aters - a similar s"stem of comparing e1isting 2ater 4ualit" to beneficial uses can be used in the marine 2aters along the coast of Pu<ada :a" .$s*!r$!s Ma#a)!+!#t Polices and plans should discourage the over e1ploitation and inappropriate utili=ation of marine fisheries resources, and reduce conflicts among different fisheries practices to better utili=e the ba" as fishing ground and a4uaculture areas8

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)ecommended fisher" management activitiesG Anforcement of +isher" La2s and )egulations -- strict enforcement of all relevant la2s, rules and regulations underta3en primaril" b" Provincial #nter-agenc" Tas3 +orce of 'oastal Anvironment Protection created under A1ecutive Order >o8 55@ #mplementation of %lternative Livelihood Pro<ect -- various alternative income generating activities 2hich are sustainable and environment friendl" 2ill be introduced )eduction of +ishing Affort -- local ordinance should be enacted License limitation scheme

Ha1$tat Prot!&t$o#2R!*a1$ $tat$o# )ehabilitation of degraded habitats, particularl" the mangrove activities forest as part of fisher" management

Ma#a)!+!#t P a# for To%r$s+ D!-! o,+!#t Tourism development should be carefull" and sustainabl" managed to ensure consistent financial returns for the private developer and the LG-, 2hile protecting the ver" resources that are being developed and utili=ed8 The tourism management plan 2ill provide general management guidelines and specific action for areas proposed and currentl" developed for tourismG !olid $aste management% Aach tourist facilit" should provide ade4uate garbage containers and have a regular collection s"stem Ground$ater suppl % Avaluation of ground2ater suppl" should be underta3en prior to development, especiall" in rural areas and on islands Involvement of local population% Tourism development should al2a"s benefit the local population8 Protected areas% Tourist operation should not have adverse impact on the protected areaEs environment and onl" compatible tourist should be allo2ed8 &ducation and interpretation% %ll tourist developments should be re4uired to present educational e1penses geared to2ards the decision ma3ers, the local population and the visitors 9interpretative trails, e1hibits and visitor centers; 'arr ing capacit % 'arr"ing capacit" of isolated discrete areas, such as islands or sites ad<acent to protected area, should be assured as part of the evaluation e1ercise for an" development proposal Tourism Development (Limitation) *ones% Within each tourism =one, specific activities shall be identified in accordance to its appropriateness for an" of the different scales of development such asG large-scale resorts, medium-scale tourist accommodation and small-scale communit" accommodations8 )ecommended actions for tourism development 58 Siting, design and construction of facilities -- $oil erosion control measures should be implemented to reduce the loss of topsoil and run-off in 2ater2a"s during construction 28 Set-bac -- Development along beaches, a minimum of 07 meters from the mean high 2ater line should be re4uired8 Development ne1t to mangroves, a construction setbac3 of &77 meters from the mangroveEs edge is recommended 8 Se!age !aste disposal -- %de4uate measures for se2age 2aste disposal in all tourism developments &8 "onstruction of ports -- 'onstruction of ports and an" dredging of the seabed should onl" be done if there are- accompan"ing measures to reduce the resulting 2ater turbidit" *8 #ater $ualit% -- Developments ad<acent to recreational areas should be evaluated on the basis of their cumulative impacts on the 2ater 4ualit"