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FLORA & FAUNA hectares of coral . 10,000 Geographical Location reef Between islands of and of Mindanao, Palawan 360 species coral-about 175 Km SE of total Puerto half of worlds Princesa City. 600 species of fish Area: 33,200 (as of 2008) 12 species of sharks Altitude:Approx +2m to 13 species of sea dolphins 100 m below level.and whales Physical Features: 100 species of birds : for hawksbill Vegetation Nesting sites & Green sea turtles Cultural Heritage
1990: The Department of Environment and Natural Resources with Tubbatahha Foundation agreed to manage the Park. Designated part of Palawan UNESCO Biosphere Reserve under the UNESCO Man and Biosphere Program
1993: UNESCO World Heritage Site. IUCN Management Category is II National Park 1995: Presidential Task Force on Tubbatahha Reefs 1999: Tubbataha Protected Area Management Board was created 2000: Designated a Ramsar Wetland Site
LESSONS LEARNED
Conservation of the Tubbataha Reefs National Marine Park (TRNMP) and World Heritage Site
Marine Protected Area covered under the Republic Act 7586 : National Integrated Protected Area System (NIPAS) Act of 1992.
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IV. Duration
Approval Date: 20 March 2000 Project Started: 23 August 2000 Project Completion:
Executing Agency:
World Wide Fund Philippines
August 2004
V. Target Areas
Tubbataha Reef National Marine Park Area Municipality of Cagayancillo, Palawan Province of Palawan Tourism
VI. Objectives
The overall objective of the conservation initiative aimed to conserve the unique and relatively pristine condition of the globally significant biological diversity and ecological processes of the TRNMP and to manage TRNMP and the surrounding area on a sustainable and ecologically sound basis.
Specific Objectives
Conservation Management Regulations, Policy, and Advocacy
Conservation Awareness
Interest
Interest
Cagayancillo fisherfolks Access to parks resources Palawan fishermen Outside fishermen NGO (WWF-KKP & SAGUDA) Research Institutions (MSI, Silliman, SPCP)
Access to the parks resources Access to the parks resources Preservation of the resource while addressing concerns of communities in Cagayancillo Preservation of the resources
USD 1,905,421 774,714 984,707 (Packard Foundation, WWF, Local Communities and NGOs) 146,000
IX. Activities
Ecosystem and Research Monitoring
Livelihood Programs
Photos:www.tubbataha.org
XI. Results
A. CONSERVATION MANAGEMENT Outcome 1: Long-term Conservation Management 1. The project improved enforcement (in coordination with the Navy) around 80 patrols of the coral reef are made each year or approximately twice a week. Supported the TPAMB in the conduct of meetings Assist in putting in place Management System - -operation planning, budgeting, financing, personnel, equipment, travel and training. Produced Training Manuals for Rangers laws, affidavit-making, arrests, searches and seizures.
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XI. Results
A. CONSERVATION MANAGEMENT Outcome 2: Conservation Awareness 1. 2. 3. Production and dissemination of articles Workshops, seminars and regular briefing of divers Radio and televisions broadcasts
The awareness raising resulted in concrete changes / actions such as coastal clean up and mangrove planting. Outcome 3: Regulations / Policy / Advocacy
Increased institutional support. A bill is currently (as of 2004) in the Philippine Congress aimed at rationalizing the management of the PA.
XI. Results
A. CONSERVATION MANAGEMENT Outcome 4: Ecosystem Research and Monitoring Over time coral diversity has improved from 260 species (1982) to 372 (2001).
Outcome 5: Sustainable Resource Management and Livelihood 1. Socio-economic benefits to the Cagayancillo fishers. A survey of household incomes in 2002 shows cash income of PHP2000 in 2004 this has increased to 3812. CPFI (livelihood support organization) membership increased from 152 in 2003 to 306 in 2004. CPFI provided micro-finance to local people to support activities. Showed increased in a lot/land ownership from 82% to 86% and home ownership from 85% to 95% over the project period. Structure and operating systems to run the park were established. Increased visitors arrival and user fee collections. A diver-fee system earned PhP 8.6
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XI. Results
B. CONSERVATION IMPACT Increased fish abundance C. POVERTY LIVELIHOOD IMPACT Agreement with DOT to develop dive tourism Micofinance Seaweed farming substituted fishing Creation of fisherfolk, seaweed farmers and womens association D. POLICY CONTEXT
XIV. References
Technical Evaluation Report : Global Environmental Facility http://www.thegef.org/gef/project_detail?projID=799
Photos and TRNMPs Profile: Official website of Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park http://www.tubbatahareef.org/ Wetland Tourism Case Study: Philippines Tubbataha. Retrieved fromhttp://www.ramsar.org/pdf/case_studies_tourism/Philippines/Philippines_Tubbataha_EN-.pdf UNESCO Website Retrieved from http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/653 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tubbataha_Reef The Conservation Program. Retrieved from http://www.globalgiving.org/pfil/1265/projdoc.pdf Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park Philippines. United Nations Environment Program World Conservation Monitoring Center. Retrieved from http://www.unepwcmc.org/medialibrary/2011/06/28/a9e78ebc/Tubbataha%20Reefs.pdf http://www.asiadivesite.com/philippines-dive-sites/tubbataha-reef/ http://www.hillmanwonders.com/philippines/tubbataha_reef.htm