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ERDB keeps true to its vision of providing relevant research, development and extension programs that are geared towards attaining a healthy environment and sustainable natural resources for an improved quality of life of the Filipinos.

To achieve this goal, ERDB is proud to embark on a systematic undertaking based on guided principles and protocols. The 2011-2016 Environment and Natural Resources (ENR) Research, Development and Extension (RDE) Framework became �� implementation and achievement of desired results.

�� with the research needs of the DENR sectors on forest resources and watersheds, protected areas and biodiversity, coastal and marine, environment, mines, lands, water ��!��"�

We also extended our path and included issues and concerns that go beyond the national scope and interest. 2011 became the year of crafting more innovative researches and technologies that would answer cross cutting themes on climate change, sustainable energy sources and waste management. We also worked on providing relevant and up-to-date information on issues involving disaster risk and management, climate change, scarce water resources, land degradation, livelihood options vis-à-vis environmental productivity, ecological solid waste management, pollution, biodiversity loss, and many others.

To cope with the growing needs and increasing demands for the Research Sector, the bureau is opening up opportunities for public and private partnerships and making use of the participatory principle to encourage more people to become part ��!��"�#��$%&&��!��!��our clients, and came up with corresponding research programs.

And to even make the researches more usable, we have modeled development together with the packaging of extension modules to extend our outputs to the grassroots level.

MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR2011 is a year of facing greater

challenges, taking bolder steps and embarking on new ventures.

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MARCIAL C. AMARO JR., CESO III

A major highlight of 2011 is the implementation of the National Greening Program – Production of Quality Planting Materials (NGP-PQPM) in response to the present environmental challenges: misuse of forest lands and resources due to destructive activities; bringing back to productive state eight million hectares of unproductive, open, denuded or degraded lands; and protecting an ecosystem that continues to be threatened and more prone to disasters.

With ERDB and the Research Sector at the helm, DENR was able to produce a total of 44,050,799 seedlings, established a number of clonal facilities and instituted linkages to meet the target number of seedlings to be planted in various areas of the country.

In all these accomplishments, ERDB couldn’t have done it all alone. It was through the active support and participation of the Ecosystems Research and Development Services (ERDS) in the 16 regions of the country that made things possible. We also acknowledge our project funders, private and public partners, DENR sectors and agencies for a fruitful collaborative undertaking.

And after a year ends, another new year starts. With greater hopes and dreams, we are expecting 2012 to be even more promising.

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For CY 2011, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Research Sector, comprising of the Ecosystems Research and Development Bureau (ERDB) and the regional Ecosystems Research

and Development Services (ERDS), embarked on Research, Development and Extension (RDE) programs following the ENR RDE Framework 2011 - 2016. The Sector implemented a total of 56 projects under the eight RDE programs that included: 1) Climate Change; 2) Sustainable Upland and Coastal Areas Development; 3) Water Resources Management; 4) Development of Standards/Technologies on Land Disposition, Allocation, Land Use and Management; 5) Mines and Degraded Areas; 6) Conservation and Management of Biodiversity; 7) Environmental Management and Pollution Control; and 8) Technology Transfer and Commercialization. �� completed.

The Program on Climate Change addresses the rising issues on climate variability. Climate change has been impacting on the ENR sector primarily due to the natural phenomena and human activities that have aggravated the production and release of heat-trapping gases or Greenhouse gases (GHGs) into the atmosphere. The ��most of the major ecosystems particularly the coastal and forest/watershed areas in the country wherein coping mechanisms have not yet been fully understood.

The program has three components, namely: climate change adaptation, climate change mitigation and disaster risk reduction. These components aim to generate technologies, science-based information, strategies, and best practices that will help the communities and �� year, the program was implemented in various parts of the country that addresses mitigation, adaptation and disaster risk reduction targeting selected forest plantations, coastal shores, and forest watershed areas.

The main goal of the Program for Sustainable Upland and Coastal Areas Development is to demonstrate the application of improved technologies on plantation development using selected tree plantation

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species, bamboo, rattan, medicinal and other economically important species for livelihood and poverty reduction. With the development of plantations, an improved productivity in the upland and coastal areas could be sustained, potential livelihood could be created, and income and employment in the community ��!��of these raw materials ensures the continuous supply for the manufacturing industries and enterprises.

�� "��a) bamboo, rattan, medicinal plants, and other economically important species for livelihood and ecological stability; b) development and improvement of sustainable technologies as livelihood options for poverty reduction of upland and coastal communities; c) development of strategies for the production of quality planting materials; and d) improving reforestation technologies/strategies and enhancing productivity of upland areas. The program comprised of 18 projects that directly contribute to the improvement of the environment and productivity of the upland and coastal communities in addressing poverty reduction and alleviation.

The Program on Water Resources Management��directed towards developing a package of technologies that address issues/problems related to water resources. Included among the projects are: economic pricing ��water allocation; hydro-meteorological assessment of rivers being utlilized as source of hydropower, irrigation and domestic water supply; riparian zone assessment for rehabilitation to minimize soil erosion and sedimentation quality, quantity and timing; stakeholders’ participation in water resources protection and development; and determination of appropriate water harvesting technology and its contribution to the water resources in the uplands.

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The Program on the Development of Standards/Technologies on Land Disposition, Allocation and Land Use Management was designed to assess the land distribution program of the DENR based on its socioeconomic implications; to determine policy options for foreshore area management; and to determine appropriate standards and methodologies for land valuation. On its initial year, policy issues affecting ��#��to determine policy options on foreshore management for environmental protection and revenue generation.

The Program on Mines and Degraded Areas was composed of three projects on the reduction of degraded and marginal areas through the adoption of appropriate rehabilitation technologies with enabling policies. The program provides policy amendments and recommendations that will improve mining and degraded land use practices based on the thorough analysis of valuation studies and environmental impact studies. For

the year 2011, the research sector conducted detailed planning on the bio-engineering measures to serve as models for the large-scale rehabilitation of degraded and marginal ecosystems. On the assessment of small scale mining practices, the survey that was conducted revealed similarities and differences in the operations of small scale mining in three selected regions.

The Program on the Conservation and Management of Biodiversity was designed to address emerging issues that have potential �� there were seven projects under the program which aimed to update the conservation status and strategy development of the rational utilization

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and protection of biodiversity in response to emerging environmental issues (e. g. climate change, genetic engineering, exploitation of rare and endangered species and ecotourism). For 2011, the project on biosafety and biosecurity measures implemented three studies to enhance the knowledge base on the environmental impacts of Genetically $�� (GMOs), Invasive Alien Species (IAS) and bird migration. For the project related to the determination of the carrying capacity of freshwater lakes, the computation of the carrying capacity (CARCAP) in Lake Sebu and %�&�'��&��(��situ conservation of premium, rare and endangered species was carried out in three protected areas, namely: Mt. Kitanglad Range Natural Park, Mt. Kanlaon Natural Park and Mt. Arayat National Park. Growth, structure and composition of third growth dipterocarp forests in Aurora and Surigao del Sur was determined.

The Program on Environmental Management and Pollution Control �� issues and problems to mitigate pollution of land, air and water resources. Under this program, the projects are on bioremediation and phytoremediation of selected rivers/waterways in urban, coastal and mining areas; toxic and hazardous waste management technologies; and socioeconomic assessment of ecological solid waste management.

The Program on Technology Transfer and Commercialization pursued new strategies for transferring and extending ENR technologies to �� improve the socioeconomic status through more responsive information dissemination and technology transfer procedures. It also provided direction and execution of component projects that facilitate the conduct of pre-technology transfer processes (i.e., ��

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packaging); transfer of technology (i.e., Information, Education and Communication (IEC) materials production, information dissemination activities and conduct of appropriate extension strategies); assessment of utilization of technologies; and commercialization of appropriate technologies. Under Project 5, a policy on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) for the research sector was drafted and presented in ERDB and Research Management Conferences.

With the launching of the National Greening Program (NGP) under Executive Order No. 26 issued by President Benigno S. Aquino III on 24 February 2011, an Operations Center (OpCen) for the National Greening Program-Production of Quality Planting Materials (NGP-PQPM) was created at ERDB. The OpCen is �� National Coordination for NGP-PQPM supported by four working groups namely: 1) technical, 2) linkaging, 3) capability building and 4) monitoring and evaluation. The primary tasks of the working groups are: production of quality planting materials, establishment of ramet multiplication area/hedge �� tasks assigned by the National Coordination.

To date, a total of 44,050,799 seedlings were produced and procured by DENR under the supervision of the research sector out of the 50 million seedlings targeted for 2011. ERDB, on its part produced and procured a total of 699,451 seedlings, 513,431 of which were planted in 1,027 ha. of the designated areas for ERDB located within Region 4A.

The newly established 515 sq m ramet multiplication area/hedge garden was planted with dipterocarp and other indigenous species. The dipterocarp species planted were apitong (��), bagtikan (Parashorea malaanonan), guijo (Shorea guiso), and white lauan (Shorea contorta). Indigenous species planted included bignai (Antidesma bunius), dungon (Heritiera sylvatica), kalingag (Cinnamomun mercadoi) and malugai (Pometia pinnata). These species serve as source of stem cuttings for the production of quality planting materials.

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The expansion and rehabilitation of clonal facilities in ERDB-Los Baños Experiment Station (LBES) at the Jamboree Site, Makiling Forest Reserve and ERDB Special Projects Area were completed. The ��of saplungan (Hopea plagata), guijo and white lauan. Outside of the clonal facilities are additional six seedbeds lined-up with seedlings of narra (Pterocarpus indicus), rain tree (Samanea saman), molave ()��), igyo (Dysoxylum gaudichaudianum), kupang (Parkia roxburghii), ipil (Instia bijuga) and supa (Sindora supa).

To strengthen the Bureau’s monitoring and evaluation (M&E) system, ERDB conducted a training on “Project Management using the Logical Framework” which involved the technical staff of the Bureau. The M&E system was also conducted in the various stages of project ��&��&��implementation.

Technologies generated and pertinent ENR information were packaged to serve as inputs to plans and programs of the different DENR sectors, for policy formulation and IEC campaigns.

The research sector has established, maintained and strengthened linkages and networks through provision of technical assistance, exchange of information, and other forms of collaborative implementation of the RDE projects with other DENR units, government agencies, LGUs, academe, NGOs, RDE consortia, private sector as well as international development agencies.

For 2011, the Bureau’s human resource was composed of 321 personnel; of these, 181 are regular, 9 are coterminus, 22 are casual employees and 109 are under Contract of Services. Out of the 321 personnel, 177 are technical and 144 are non-technical.

To carry out its mandates, ERDB operated on a total budget of Php 216,752,761.62 that included General Appropriation (GAA),

external sources and ERDB trust fund. Its regular budget from the General Appropriations amounted to Php 191,458,000.00 and was distributed as follows: Php 84,397,000 for Personnel Services; Php 97,061,000.00 for Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses; and Php *+ +++ +++�++�,�� -��.��/ 011 +/��0��external sources.

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The two-year project was conducted to determine the biomass, carbon stored in the biomass, and sediment and carbon sequestration/accumulation rate in selected natural stands and mangrove forest plantations in the country. Quadrant Sampling Technique and existing mangrove allometric biomass model were used in determining carbon (C) content.

Of the four natural stands studied, three (75%) were of the secondary type while one (25%) was an old-growth forest in Palawan. The total biomass ranged from 61 to 478 ton/ha with a mean of 229 ton/ha. The carbon stock in the biomass ranged from 28.81 tC/ha to as high as 224.66 tC/ha or 107.81 tC/ha on the average. The sediment carbon ranged from 133.8 to 191.27 tC/ha or 154.93 tC/ha, on the average. The total carbon stock in biomass and sediment combined is 262.66 tC/ha, on the average, and ranged from 178.41 to 369.70 tC/ha which is equivalent to an average of 963.95 ton/ha of carbon dioxide (CO2).

The carbon sequestered based on biomass accumulation in four natural mangrove stands is 3.83 tC/ha/year, on the average, and ranged from 1.90 to 5 tC/ha/year. This amount is equivalent to an annual uptake of 14.05 tC/ha from the atmosphere which would otherwise stay as atmospheric carbon.

For the mangrove plantations, a mixture of Rhizophora apiculata and Rhizophora mucronata with ages 12-27 years were studied. The biomass of Rhizophora plantations gathered, varied from 70.20 to 293.03 t/ha with an average of 164.15 t/ha.

The carbon held in the biomass of the plantation stands ranged from 32.99 to 137.72 tC/ha or 77.15 tC/ha on the average and ranged from 57 to 158.15 tC/ha. The combined carbon held by the biomass and upper 30 cm depth of sediment in the mangrove plantations studied is on the average 190.59 tC/ha and ranged from 117.56 to 262.45 tC/ha which is equivalent to 699.45 tC/ha.

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Mature mangrove stands/trees in the project areas.

The yearly rate of carbon accumulation in the biomass of four mangrove plantations based on carbon stock and plantation age had an average of 4.01 tC/ha, ranging from 2.75 to 5.15 tC/ha/year.

The study demonstrated the potential of mangrove forests, both in natural stand and in plantation, as an effective climate change mitigation strategy. The total carbon stored and held in the biomass and sediment and the amount of biomass carbon accumulated annually from the ��carbon. Proper management tool vis-a-vis appropriate silviculture measure is needed in order to prevent the release of the stored carbon to the atmosphere.

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ADAPTATION STRATEGIES TO CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACTS IN MAIN ISLAND COASTLINES AND SMALL ISLAND FORESHORE AREAS

This project aims to establish baseline information and identify the local coping mechanisms of the affected coastal communities in response to the climate change phenomena. The investigations in main and small island ecosystems of the country have two components: biophysical and social.

Permanent sampling plots (PSPs) with a 10 m x 10 m transect line were established in Regions 3, 5, 7, 10 and 13. Growth patterns (height and diameter) of mangrove stems were measured and recorded. At the same time, macroinvertebrate populations present within the PSPs were measured as well. Samples were collected then ��

For the social component, household surveys in Regions 3, 5, 7 and 13 were completed while initial household interviews were conducted in Regions 2 and 10. Data obtained on the physical perturbations in Regions 3 and 13 showed that shoreline erosion is prevalent in the study sites due to impact of sea level rise and storm surges.

ESTIMATION OF CARBON SEQUESTRATION RATES AND CARBON DENSITY OF FOREST PLANTATION SPECIES IN THE PHILIPPINES

Studies on carbon stocks/density and forest plantation sequestration rates are relatively new in the

Tree measurement and soil sampling being conducted in a plot within a 6-year-old mahogany plantation in Tulunan, North Cotabato.

Philippines. This research project aims to provide relevant information on these concerns through the establishment and periodic re-measurement of PSPs within the selected tree plantations of different ages.

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(Paraserianthes falcataria), mahogany (Swietenia macrophylla), mangium (Acacia mangium), and yemane (Gmelina arborea).

In each plot, the basal diameter (bd), diameter at breast height (dbh), and total height (th) of every sample tree were initially measured. Data on other parameters such as soil depth, elevation, aspect, spacing, terrain, and location were also gathered.

The PSPs will be re-measured every six months, thereafter, for three consecutive years. The growth increments will be analyzed to determine the carbon stock and carbon density for each species using the allometric equations developed by ERDB in 2008.

VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT OF PRIORITY WATERSHEDS IN THE PHILIPPINES

The vulnerability assessment of selected watersheds and coastal areas supports the crafting of the

watershed management plan to ensure that adequate protection from environmental risks is in place. This project provides the policy/decision makers with science-based information on the magnitude and/or degree of vulnerability of selected watersheds to natural and anthropogenic hazards. Among the common factors affecting the vulnerability of the watersheds are: climate, sociocultural characteristics of people within the watershed and uncontrolled land use conversion.

The project was implemented in eight watersheds: Dipalo Watershed (Region 1), Marang Watershed (Region 2), Bucao Watershed (Region 3), �� !�� "� ��#��Panay Watershed (Region 6), Carood Watershed (Region 7), Hinabian Watershed (Region 8) and Upper Agusan Watershed (Region 11).

Researchers from respective regional ERDS are in-charge of periodic gathering of historical/secondary climatic data as well as primary biophysical and socioeconomic data of the different watersheds under study.

Dipalo Watershed’s headwaters located in San Quintin, Pangasinan (left) and an irrigation system located in its lower portion (right).


Data analysis for Regions 3, 7 and 11 were completed under the technical guidance of the ERDB project leaders. The regional counterparts also conducted consultative meetings/workshops to determine areas vulnerable to climate change.

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IMPACT OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON THE EXTENT AND MAGNITUDE OF FLOODING AND LANDSLIDES IN SELECTED MAJOR WATERSHEDS

The project intends to provide information on the impacts of climate change to the magnitude and extent of '�� %�$��(��$��watersheds under varying climatic types.

Seven watersheds in six regions were studied, namely: Pinukpuk Watershed (CAR), Pared Watershed (Region 2), Mag-asawang Tubig !�� "� ��#��% �)�%��and Daku Watersheds (Region 9), Bubunawan Watershed (Region 10) and Saug Watershed (Region 11).

Environmental assessment of the different watersheds was conducted to identify the environmental factors that may have contributed to the occurrence �(�'��$ � ��%�$��Data collected included information on the occurrences and damages brought ��%��'�� $��$��*�$��demographic, water supply and demand, rainfall (daily and monthly), ��*��%��*�'��

Based on the initial information �� '�� *� ��*��agriculture (crops, livestock) and infrastructures (buildings, schools, houses, bridges and roads).

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The project aimed to develop a key for the ��Philippines based entirely on vegetative characteristics because most species of bamboo do not produce ��

Bambuseta and bamboo gardens in Laguna; Baguio City; Benguet State University in La Trinidad, Benguet; and bamboo collections in Cagayan de Oro, Misamis Oriental and Malaybalay City, Bukidnon were visited. Bamboo commercial species like kawayan tinik (Bambusa blumeana) and giant bamboo (Dendrocalamus asper), and ornamental bamboos like black bamboo (Gigantochloa atroviolacea), wamin bamboo (Bambusa vulgaris cv. wamin) and variegated bamboo (Bambusa multiplex f. variegata) were studied. Newly introduced bamboo species like pink bamboo (Gigantochloa kuring) and Shiroshima bamboo (Sasa kurilensis f. Kikan Shiroakebono) were also documented.

The average height, average diameter, number and size of different parts of 60 bamboo species were gathered. The height and diameter of the commercial species ranged from 15 to 30 m and 8 to 20 cm, respectively. The ornamental species usually have small to medium height and diameter (i.e., maximum height of 10 m and diameter of 4 cm). The important parts (i.e., branches, culm sheaths and shoots) were photo-documented. A database system and interface for all the bamboo species were developed.

Based on the project results, a handbook on 7)��8��9��'��Found in the Philippines” will be published in 2012.

DEVELOPMENT OF A VEGETATIVE KEY FOR THE IDENTIFICATION OFBAMBOOS FOUND IN THEPHILIPPINES

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ERDB S&T INTERVENTIONS ON THE NURSERY ESTABLISHMENT AND PROPAGATION OF COMMERCIAL AND ORNAMENTAL BAMBOO SPECIES

This PCARRD-funded project aims to demonstrate the effectiveness

of S&T in improving the quality of bamboo planting stocks and the ��other probable adapters of the S&T package.

Nurseries for both commercial and ornamental bamboos were established in six areas: Nagcarlan, Laguna; Lipa City, Batangas; Magalang, Pampanga; Mangatarem, Pangasinan; Los Baños, Laguna; and Kawit, Cavite. These were done to ensure a continuous supply of propagules for people interested in planting bamboos, whether for construction materials or as ornamentals.

In Kawit, Cavite, a new nursery was built inside the Aguinaldo Shrine because the old nursery was totally destroyed by typhoon. All propagules were transferred to the new nursery. In October 2011, the park personnel were trained on bamboo propagation.

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DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF PILOT BAMBOO PLANTATION IN LUMBAN, LAGUNA

This project was a component of the “Bamboo Industry Development Program: Mainstreaming Engineered-Bamboo Products in the Philippine Raw Materials Market for Construction and Furniture” funded by the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Resources Research and Development (PCARRD) and implemented by various institutions, namely: University of the Philippines Los Baños-College of Forestry and Natural Resources (UPLB-CFNR), Forest Products Research and Development Institute (FPRDI), Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU) and the ERDB.

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bamboo plantation of- -kawayan tinik (5 ha.) and giant bamboo (5 ha.) was established in Barangay Lewin, Lumban, Laguna in June 2009. Two years after planting, the measurements of both species doubled. Data showed that an average of 10.51 culms per clump of kawayan tinik was produced with an average height of 6.75 m and an average diameter of 4.95 cm. The giant bamboos produced 20 culms per clump, the biggest of which had an average height of 15.0 m and an average diameter of 12.6 cm.

The soil analysis of the area showed that the amount of nitrogen, ��account for the vigorous growth of the bamboos.

The project’s initial duration, however, was only for three years. To generate relevant data, there is a need to continue the monitoring of the growth and yield for future management and utilization purposes.

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ASSESSMENT AND PILOT TESTING OF THE BEST PRACTICES/SCHEMES FOR COMMUNITY-BASED FUELWOOD PRODUCTION (PHASE I)

Phase 1 of the project assessed the various fuelwood production tenurial instruments/schemes issued in terms of their effectivity, �� '��this assessment, best practices/schemes for community-based fuelwood production pilot tested to validate their application. Thereafter, policy recommendations will be made either to sustain or deter fuelwood collection activity and other activities related to fuelwood production.

Project implementation started in July 2010 and project sites were located in Regions 4A, 4B, 1, 6 and 7. Data regarding the existing tenurial instrument on community-based forest management (CBFM) areas and private plantations, status of fuelwood production in the area, marketing of fuelwood product and other relevant information on fuelwood production/plantation of all project sites were gathered through interviews with key informants, fuelwood producers and buyers, and focus group discussions. Findings showed that restaurants and other food businesses have large ��,�� :managers of restaurants and other food business were also conducted.

Results of interviews revealed that in four project sites, charcoal ��9�� $��;4��<'= ��as the major source of livelihood while charcoal production was only an alternative source. Based on observations, there is a big demand ��,��!��>��fuelwood plantation using fast-growing species would be a lucrative endeavor to meet the local demands.

Secondary data gathering in all project sites and other related information for project report writing were completed from DENR regional �� ,234 � �.234 � �%6?��. ��2�� of primary data gathered from project sites in Pangasinan, Quezon Province, Oriental Mindoro, Guimaras and Cebu were done for the terminal report preparation.


SURVEY OF BAMBOO STANDS AND ESTABLISHMENT OF A NATIONAL DATABASE OF ECONOMICALLY IMPORTANT BAMBOO SPECIES IN THE PHILIPPINES

The economic and ecological potentials of bamboos are countless and the demand for these species has increased locally and abroad. With this, Executive Order No. 879 was promulgated primarily to promote the Bamboo Industry Development Project and direct the use of bamboo for the furniture requirement of public elementary and secondary schools as well as furniture, �+�%�� construction requirements of government facilities.

At present, the local bamboo industry is unable to sustain local demand and compete in the global arena. One �(�� reasons for this predicament is the lack of adequate data on the production areas. This ��,�$�� (��adequate data and information on commercial bamboos nationwide such as kawayan tinik (Bambusa blumeana), giant bamboo (Dendrocalamus asper), bolo (Gigantochloa levis), and buho (Schizostachyum lumampao) by using a

combination of classical techniques and cutting-edge technologies like remote sensing, geographical information system (GIS) and global positioning system (GPS).

As a start, a training on basic remote sensing was conducted at the National Mapping and Resource Information Authority (NAMRIA), Fort Bonifacio, Makati City to capacitate the ERDB and ERDS project personnel on the use of satellite imageries for

the delineation of bamboo stands.

All the regions, except NCR, implemented the project and surveyed the four priority species in both public and private lands �� provinces, namely: Abra, Ilocos Norte, Isabela, Bataan, Laguna, Oriental Mindoro, Camarines Norte, Iloilo, Cebu, Leyte, Zamboanga del Norte, Bukidnon, Davao del Norte, South Cotabato and Agusan del Norte. So far,

the total number of bamboo stands surveyed from the 15 regions was ��&�� (��-.�ha. Among the regions, Region 6 has the most number of stands (592) with ��(�/��0� ��"� ��1�has the least number of stands (12) with a total area of 78.20 ha. Among the four priority species, kawayan tinik

Survey of bamboo stands using GPS.


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constitutes the most number of stands surveyed (1,008) with a total area of 682.70 ha. Buho has the least number of stands surveyed (97) with a total area �(��-��/2� ��

Other important bamboo species were also documented. Among these species are bayog (Bambusa merilliana), kawayan kiling (Bambusa vulgaris), black bamboo (Gigantochloa atroviolacea), anos (Schizostachyum lima), kayali (Gigantochloa atter), laak (Bambusa philippinensis), bikal (�� ), puser (Cyrtochloa puser), Indian bamboo (Bambusa bambos), solid bamboo (Dendrocalamus strictus), tiger bamboo (Bambusa maculata) and yellow bamboo (Bambusa vulgaris var. striata). 1��(��2��*�� (�20��2�� %��the 15 regions.

PROPAGATION OF BAMBOO, RATTAN AND MEDICINAL/ECONOMICALLY IMPORTANT FOREST TREE SPECIES

This project aims to increase planting stock production of bamboo, rattan and medicinal/economically important forest tree species.

Sourcing, collection and propagation of the said species were conducted in different areas in Luzon. These include four bamboo species, namely: laak (Bambusa philippinensis), anos (Schizostachyum lima), bayog (Bambusa merilliana) and puser (Cyrtochloa puser); six medicinal/economically important tree species, namely: dita (Alstonia scholaris), igyo (Dysoxylum gaudichaudianum), bignai (Antidesma bunius), banaba (Lagerstroemia speciosa), kamatsile (Pithecellobium dulce), and lipote (Syzigium polycephaloides); and one rattan species, tagiktik (��).

Bamboo species were propagated using the protocols developed by ERDS Region 11 and ERDB. New protocols were developed for kamatsile using nicking or cutting of the seed coat and wet and sundry method for ten days for bignai.

Nurseries of the 11 species were established in ERDB. As of 30 September 2011, 8,328 seedlings of medicinal/economically important tree species (1,388 each for the six species); 1,555 seedlings of bamboo (255 seedlings of bayog, 300 seedlings of anos, 1,000 seedlings of puser) and 1,000 seedlings of tagiktik were maintained in the nursery. Out of

The training on basic remote sensing held on July 19-22 and 25-28, 2011 at NAMRIA, Fort Bonifacio, Makati City to capacitate the Research Sector’s project personnel on the use of satellite imageries in delineating bamboo stands.


the 8,328 seedlings of medicinal/economically important tree species, 3,600 seedlings were already hauled out by the ERDB staff for plantation establishment in Sariaya, Quezon while 210 laak seedlings were hauled and ��"� ��1��((�� Quezon in June 2011. The remaining seedlings of medicinal/economically �*��$��&2��*��species (255), anos (300), puser (1,000) and tagiktik (1,000) were maintained at the ERDB Nursery.

ESTABLISHMENT OF PILOT PLANTATION OF BAMBOO, RATTAN, MEDICINAL AND OTHER ECONOMICALLY IMPORTANT FOREST TREE SPECIES

This project focused on the establishment of demonstration areas of non-timber resources such as bamboo, rattan and medicinal/economically important tree species in both marginal ��'�� (��"� ��/��1��#��5. It intends to provide technologies for enterprise development in these areas, contribute to environmental protection and rehabilitation, and enhance the biodiversity.

Seven bamboo, seven rattan, and ten medicinal/economically important ��$��

species for the project. These were selected based on their economic importance as raw materials for pharmaceuticals and furniture and handicraft industries.

The ERDB and four ERDS �(�$��"� ��/��1��#��collaborators, were given six priority species each to be produced and established. For 2011, the activities were concentrated on establishing pilot plantation of bamboo, rattan, and medicinal/economically important tree species and training upland tree farmers on nursery techniques and plantation establishment. Planting materials were produced and outplanted. The bamboo species were bayog (Bambusa merrilliana), buho (Schizostachyum lumampao), bikal (�� ), puser (Crytochloa puser), laak (Bambusa philippinensis), bolo (Gigantochloa levis), and anos (Schizostachyum lima). The medicinal species were banaba (Lagerstroemia speciosa), bignai (Antidesma bunius), dita (Alstonia scholaris), igyo (Dysoxylum gaudichaudianum), kamachile (Pithecellobium dulce), and lipote (Syzigium polycephaloides).

The planting sites were selected, delineated and prepared for the outplanting of seedlings raised in nurseries. Direct planting was also done for some species. Different

Outplanting of lipote and banaba in a flat-to-slightly-rolling fertile site (left) and in a marginal grassland site (right).


soil amendments such as vermicast, compost (animal manure), biocharcoal and inorganic fertilizers were applied. Training of upland farmers on nursery and plantation establishment techniques was done simultaneously with the actual activities on production of planting *�� their knowledge and skills on the said activities.

UTILIZATION OF CARBONIZATION BY-PRODUCTS

The utilization of buko wastes and coconut shells for Biocharcoal and Liquid Smoke (LS) production can provide additional income for coastal and upland communities. The utilization of LS and biocharcoal can provide a cheaper alternative to inorganic fertilizer to hasten seedling growth in nurseries and also provide an environment-friendly soil amelioration strategy.

Buko wastes and coconut shells were gathered from buko stands along the highways of Los Baños, Laguna and Sto. Tomas, Batangas. These materials were sun-dried and carbonized using � ��*��%*�3��$��4��grinded. The charcoal powder produced were used in the related experiments.

An 8-m bamboo pole was attached to the chimney of the carbonizer to collect the smoke through the process of condensation. The collected LS was ��(��*��(��least three months.

The effects of using LS observed at the ERDB Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) were as follows:

Odor control – Liquid smoke ��%�� $��reduced foul odor of garbage.

Cockroach control – Cockroaches sprayed with liquid smoke died 5-15 minutes after spraying.

Termite control - Termites colony sprayed with pure liquid smoke died after 15 minutes.

The samples of LS and biocharcoal were submitted to the Biotech Laboratory in UPLB for chemical and nutrient analysis. The nutrient parameters analyzed were the elements needed by plants for optimal growth, which include:

a) Macroelements - Nitrogen (N), Phosphorous (P) and Potassium (K)

b) Micronutrients - Iron (Fe), Copper (Cu), Zinc (Zn), Manganese (Mn), Calcium (Ca) and Magnesium (Mg).

The growth performance of the seedlings applied with LS and biocharcoal were observed under nursery condition and so far, vigorous growth of seedlings were noted.

GENERATION OF APPROPRIATE TECHNOLOGIES FOR JATROPHA-BASED AGROFORESTRY SCHEMES IN THE UPLANDS

Protection and maintenance activities were carried out in 36

Biocharcoal grinded into powder.


experimental plots in Pilar, Bataan which included weeding, brushing, replacement of dilapidated posts and protection from stray animals. Establishment of temporary diversion canal particularly for Blocks 2 and 3 was done to avoid damage to plants from '�� $�%��

Growth and yield data of jatropha (Jatropha curcas) and intercropped species were assessed. Based on � ��(� �*��%��*��5%��&.��all soil treatments positively affected the height and diameter growth of jatropha and intercropped species (calamansi, malunggai and dragon fruit). This implies that all planted crops generally increased in height and diameter through time. The treatment with Topsoil (TS) + Chicken Manure/Rice Hull (CMRH) + Compost (C) or A3 exhibited the highest at last measurement, followed by TS + CMRH (A2), and TS (A1) as the lowest. In terms of mortality and survival, soil treatment A3 had the highest survival for jatropha, calamansi and dragon fruit, while A2 for malunggai. Mortality, on the other hand, was observed highest on soil treatment A1 for jatropha and other planted horticultural species. In terms of ��1&#��6��7��8"9�� ,�� *��% ��1/#��6��+ CMRH + C planted with jatropha and malunggai) and A2B3 (TS + CMRH + C planted with jatropha and calamansi)

were among the experimental plots that yielded the highest jatropha fruits/seeds. Yield of dragon fruit and calamansi, on the other hand, was found to be high in soil treatments A3 with CMRH and compost.

However, based on the latest (sixth) measurement done in October, data showed a negative height growth. This was mainly due to typhoon Pedring that hit the experimental site in September &.�� $��%*��(�plants were top-cut, uprooted and blown down to the ground.

For the cost incurred per treatment

combination, a pure jatropha plantation with sweet potato planted during the ��(��:%��0�0�using top soil only (A1B1), P59,936 with soil amelioration of chicken manure with rice hull (A2B1), and P103,151 with soil amelioration of chicken manure with rice hull and biofertilizer compost (A3B1). For the intercropped species, result of the preliminary analysis showed that A3B2 (TS + CMRH + C planted with jatropha and dragon fruit) was the highest in terms of estimated cost incurred per hectare using 3 m x 3 m spacing. This was followed by A2B2 (TS + CMRH planted with jatropha and dragon fruit) and A3B3 (TS + CMRH + C planted with jatropha and calamansi). This was due to the material cost incurred for the planting material of

Jatropha-based agroforestry in Pilar, Bataan (lower slopes).

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dragon fruit and the cost of fertilizer and compost. Income was computed for sweet potato only and analysis revealed that an additional of P10,306/ha can be ��(�� of establishing and maintaining jatropha agroforestry plantation.

TREE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM OF INDIGENOUS AND ENDANGERED SPECIES

6 ��,�$�� ultimate goal of helping ensure guaranteed sources of quality planting materials of indigenous and endangered species for forest restoration. It has four components: a) clonal seed orchard establishment, b) ramet multiplication/hedge garden establishment, c) provenance trials/progeny tests, and d) propagation protocols development.

Final results were already obtained for two species selected for propagation protocol studies. High rooting survival of Philippine teak (Tectona philippinensis) was obtained at 87.50% when treated with Indole Butyric Acid (IBA) 100 ppm concentration. Balete (Ficus stipulosa), on the other hand, was found to be highest in rooting survival under IBA 500 ppm concentration with 68.06%. Both species were also consistently highest in all growth parameters measured (i.e., number/length of shoots and roots produced) under IBA 100 ppm for Philippine teak and IBA 500 ppm for balete. The soil medium used was a mixture of 1:1 river sand and coconut coir dust.

For hedge garden establishment, dungon (Heritiera sylvatica) and kalingag (Cinnamomum mercadoi) seedlings with 200 units each were outplanted at the back of the ERDB

building with 0.50 m x 0.50 m space interval.

Monitoring of the established provenance trial sites in pre-selected regions yielded the following growth information: 2-year and 7-month-old narra (Pterocarpus indicus) from various provenances planted in Atimonan, Quezon were observed to have an estimated average total height and basal ��*��(��*��$*��$��Three-year-old molave (�� ) of various origins planted in Region 7 (Bilar, Bohol) had an average total �� *��(��%��*��3.75 cm, respectively. The 2-year and 9-month-old yemane (Gmelina arborea) from different provenances planted in Tagum City, Davao del Norte, exhibited an estimated average total height and basal diameter of 7 m and 10 cm, respectively.

DEOXYRIBONUCLEIC ACID (DNA) ANALYSIS OF FOREST TREES AND NON-WOOD FOREST SPECIES

This project is a continuing activity of the second phase of the Genetic Evaluation Project from 2011 to 2015 which focuses on the conduct of DNA analysis of forest trees and non-wood forest species. The project intends to assess the genetic diversity of designated seed production areas (SPAs) and/or seed sources and other plantations of indigenous forest tree species including economically important non-wood forest species such as the rattans and bamboos found in various geographical regions using "��*�1*��*�� $�);1�(RAPD) markers. The genetic structure data generated for each species could ascertain which among the SPAs or plantations are genetically diverse and


are considered as sources of good planting materials.

�� (��*��*��(CY 2011), routine laboratory procedures for Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) assay analysis were conducted for narra (Pterocarpus indicus Willd), molave (�� Juss), and limuran (Calamus ornatus Blume var. philippinensis Becc.). A total of 178 DNA samples were extracted from narra populations located in Cebu, Iloilo, Ilocos Sur, Marinduque and <%�4�� (�&�-�);1�samples were extracted from molave and limuran. The quantity and quality of DNA extracted from the leaf samples were also determined through agarose gel electrophoresis and viewed under ultraviolet light using the Bio-Rad Gel Doc EZ Imager and the Nanodrop spectrophotometer, respectively.

6 ��$ �(��*��(�$��means of extracting DNA of both higher quality and yield is a must in order to do higher analysis using molecular markers. Since there was no research work yet established regarding ��$��$��*��(��);1��*��$��of the three species using RAPD-PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) analysis, alternative primers available in literatures/studies of other related tree and rattan species belonging to the same genus or family level were selected for screening. The various ��$��(��+��$��*��$��that have been established were likewise *��$�*��%�� extraction protocol (SDS or CTAB) and �*��$��$�%��(��narra, limuran and molave.

At present, DNA extraction and �*��$��$��(��limuran have been optimized through ��(�*��$��%��

protocols obtained from available literatures while preliminary testing/*��$��(��$��(��*�� 6 ��*��+��$��protocol of Borse et al. (2011) with �.�*8��$��$��$��=>��=�extraction without RNase Treatment yielded the best results for narra since NNYL3 had scorable bands in all dilutions. On the other hand, the extraction protocols by Pirttila et al. (2001), Borse et al. (2011), and Doyle and Doyle (1987) all worked for limuran. All samples extracted using different protocols showed bands at 1:80 dilutions. By comparing the three extraction protocols, Pirttila et al. (2001) would be the best choice among the three for limuran extraction since BAL5.2 (extracted using this protocol) had bands present in all dilutions. Large-�$��+��$��*��$��on the optimization protocols obtained � ��(��$�*��%�� establishment of protocols for RAPD analysis of narra, limuran and molave. Analysis and interpretation of banding patterns will depend on the presence �(��*��%$��);1�fragments generated from the process.

DETERMINATION OF OIL ATTRIBUTES OF SIX BIOFUEL SPECIES

For 2011, the project focused on the validation of marked plus trees of biofuel species through GPS readings, photo documentation of the habitat; recording, observation and monitoring �(�� '�� (�%�� (�� species; and collection of seed samples of botong (Barringtonia asiatica), bitaog (Calophylum inophyllum), bani (Pongamia pinnata), kalumpang (Sterculia foetida), lumbang (Aleurites moluccana), baguilumbang (Reutealis trisperma), and kalantas (Toona calantas).

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��%�%��'�� (�%�� of botong was observed from January to December in Saud, Pagudpud, Saoang and Currimao in Ilocos Norte (Region 1); Paluan, Occidental Mindoro, Pinamalayan and Suqui, Oriental 8��"� ��#�?�6��%��Tagbilaran, Bohol (Region 7); Baybay and Maasin, Leyte (Region 8) and Camiguin, Misamis Oriental (Region 10).

6 ��'�� (�%�� of the species of bitaog, lumbang, and baguilumbang were observed from 1��5%�� '�� and fruiting was observed in November ��$��$��*��@��Mindoro.

For crude fat analysis, the Soxhlet method was applied. Soxhlet method is ��$� �4�� 1��$��(�@(�$��Analytical Chemists (AOAC) as the standard method for crude fat analysis. Based on the results, the places of seed $��$��$��'%�$�� amount of extracted oil.

The initial results of crude fat ��$��*�� (�the six biofuel species as alternative source of raw materials for biodiesel. Bitaog showed the highest crude fat content (72.66%) with seeds collected from Talaongan, Cavinti, Laguna while seeds from Prieto Diaz, Sorsogon and Inopacan, Leyte have 68.81% and 66.86%, respectively. For lumbang, �0��0A��$��+��$��(��*�the seeds collected from Mt. Makiling, B��#�C��B� %��&��A�(��*�Legazpi City. Baguilumbang seeds (��*�� =��$��;�� 2�0�A�and 39.56% for kalumpang seeds collected from Los Baños, Laguna. For bani, 36.30% oil yield was obtained from Baybay, Leyte compared to seeds gathered from Bohol and Inopacan, B�� /&�/.A��/��A��

respectively. Lastly, botong species showed the least oil yield content with only 5.00% from Camiguin, Bohol and Legazpi City.

DEVELOPMENT OF GUIDEBOOK ON THE IDENTIFICATION AND PHENOLOGY OF BEACH TYPE FOREST PLANTS

Beach type forest is one of the forest formations that can be found in the Philippines with representative trees like: agoho (Casuarina equisetifolia), botong (Barringtonia asiatica), bani (Pongamia pinnata), bitaog (Calophyllum inophyllum) and talisay (Terminalia catappa). They protect shorelines from coastal erosion and protect human settlements in the shore lands from strong winds by acting as a wind barrier. For mangrove forest, much has been written about its littoral plant formation. However, for beach (�� %�� %�� area coverage of the existing beach forest formation and its morphological information/features are still lacking. 6 ��$%�� 3�� %�� $��$�� $��(�� formation in the natural habitat.

Up to this time, very few literature are available with regard to the beach forest formation in the country from morphological information down to basic ecological concepts as well as silvicultural requirements. Information on species composition, structure, density, dominant taxa, and geographic locations are important input to an effective forest planning activity (e.g. overall rehabilitation and management plans of the coastal zone).

Thus, this handbook could serve as a primary input to effective beach


cum coastal forest management vis-à-vis conservation and protection. It could also contribute to the public’s greater awareness and deeper appreciation of unique and important plant formation.

There were eight regions with 12 beach sites assessed as to the presence of plant formations. Plots were ��$��site for determining site qualities. Sites selected included the beaches of Dipaculao, Aurora; Bagac, Bataan; Malay, Aklan; Camiguin Island, Nasipit, Agusan del Norte; Mabini, Calatagan and Lian in Batangas; and Samal Island in Davao. So far, there were 36 ��$��%��&&�(�*��32 genera. Specimens were collected (��$��% ��ERDB as herbarium specimen. Other site quality parameters were recorded, including current phenological stage of development and associated species on their habitat.

TISSUE CULTURE OF GENETICALLY SUPERIOR NARRA

Narra is a premium hardwood species used for making quality furniture that demands a high price. It is also used for reforestation and has ornamental and medicinal values. The remaining stands of narra in the Philippines have been recorded as “vulnerable”, thus, there is a need to plant narra trees in our forest. This can be done by producing planting materials from quality trees of narra and by developing a protocol for using tissue culture as an alternative means of propagation.

To establish a hedge garden that will serve as source of planting materials for tissue culture, branch cuttings were collected in Cebu where quality trees

�� % ��*��$%��study conducted by ERDB. Cuttings were treated with rooting hormones and the soil medium was sprayed with fungicide to prevent decay. Shoot production was hastened by treatment with 100 ppm of hormones gibberellic acid and benzyladenine (BA).

For the development of protocol for tissue culture, treatments for sterilization of explants involved the use of fungicide (Dithane) at 2% in combination with 5%, 10% and 20% bleach (Zonrox) solution. The procedure included the addition of two drops of liquid detergent to the fungicide solution as surfactant. Results showed that regardless of the increase in length of soaking in fungicide and the increase in the concentration of bleach solution, percentage contamination of explants was still high (83%-100%). Regular fungicide spraying on the shoots of cuttings in the nursery prior to collection of nodal explants resulted in low contamination.

The culture media treatments on shoot formation involved the hormones BA at concentrations 0.5, 1.0, 2.5, 5.0 and 10.0 ppm solely and in combination with indolebutyric acid (IBA), naphthalene acetic acid (NAA), kinetin, adenine sulphate and gibberellic acid. Leaf and nodal explants were taken from the shoots produced by the branch cuttings and they were planted on different media treatments. Leaf explants became curled and had callus on the edges. Bud break was observed on all treatments but elongation was observed on treatments with gibberellic acid and on treatments with 1.0 and 0.5 ppm BA.

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treatments with NAA only had callus formation on the base.

APPLICATION OF MYCORRHIZA AND OTHER SOIL AMELIORATION MEASURES TO IMPROVE REFORESTATION AND AGROFORESTRY IN UPLAND AREAS

In all regions, technical plans were implemented which included seedling production and nursery activities (e.g. pre-germination treatments, sowing, pricking, potting, and inoculation), care and maintenance. Site delineation and site preparation activities were likewise conducted in the ��%��"� ��1"��1��0��

Soil samples taken from Regions �1��0��4�� D")#�Laboratory. Soil analysis for the site in �� <%�4��"� ��1�� that soil pH ranged from very acidic to *��$��$��0��N (0.18-0.97%) and very low P (1.6-3.5 ppm). Soil analysis is ongoing for Regions 5 and 8.

GROWTH PERFORMANCE OF MOLAVE AND NARRA INOCULATED WITH SELECTED GLOMUS* PROVENANCES

Quarterly growth measurement of outplanted molave and narra seedlings applied with Glomus sp. from narra which were collected from different areas of the country was conducted at Barangay Entablado, Rizal, Laguna from January to December 2011.

The treatments applied in the nursery were M0 – control; M1 Glomus collected from San Jose, Nueva Ecija (N2); M2 – Glomus collected from Minglanilla Cebu (N7); M3 – Glomus from Dagohoy, Bohol (N8), M� – Glomus from Nueva Era, Ilocos Norte (N9); M5 – Glomus from Consuelo Reforestation Project (N23); and, M6 – Glomus from Visares, Leyte (N32).

Table 1 shows the mean height and diameter growth of narra 3 to 12 months after outplanting. Treatments M1 and M6 obtained the highest mean height �(��/��/��$*��./��/��.&�$*��respectively, from the third to the ninth month of establishment compared with the other treatments and the control plants.

However, on the twelfth month, slight higher increase in height was noted for the untreated or the control plants with an average of 190.13 cm compared with seedlings applied with M3 (188.75 cm), M� (188.18 cm) and M6 (187.67 cm). Treatment M1 with consistent increase in height from the third to ninth month obtained only an average of 170.70 cm on the twelfth month. In terms of diameter growth, treatments M� and M6 got the highest increase of 1.96 cm each compared with 1.80 cm of the untreated plants.

Treatments 3 months 6 months 9 months 12 monthsH D H D H D H D

M0 - Control 35.67 0.52 58.47 0.73 122.59 1.19 190.13 1.80M1 - San Jose, Nueva Ecija (N2) 43.57 0.63 74.56 0.92 135.00 1.33 170.70 1.87M2 - Minglanilla, Cebu (N7) 32.72 0.57 58.08 0.80 107.93 1.18 174.90 1.79M3- Dagohoy, Bohol (N8) 39.47 0.59 66.55 0.82 119.31 1.32 188.75 1.91M4 - Nueva Era, Ilocos Norte (N9) 37.91 0.55 64.05 0.83 133.80 1.35 188.18 1.96M5 - Consuelo Refo. Project (N23) 38.13 0.55 58.62 0.77 105.16 1.15 165.77 1.68M6 - Visares, Leyte (N32) 41.03 0.61 69.24 0.83 134.02 1.25 187.67 1.96

Table 1. Growth measurement of narra after one year of establishment.

*Glomus is a genus of arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi, and all species form symbiotic relationships (mycorrhizas) with plant roots. Glomus is the largest genus of AM fungi, with ca. 85 species described, but as currently defined is non-monophyletic.


For molave (Table 2), M2 and M5 �� (��&�2��2��$*��/��0�&/�$*��respectively, from the third to twelfth month of outplanting while the highest diameter was recorded for treatment M6 with 1.80 cm. Treatment M1 had the lowest growth rate among those applied with Glomus sp. with an average of only 129.83 cm followed by M3 with 132.13 cm. Untreated or the control plants had ��2.�$*��(�� (� �*�� (�plantation establishment.

The indicators of tree decay are: presence of fruiting bodies, swollen boles/trunks, branch stubs, stem decay/cavity, wounds, exposed roots, termite attacks, dead branches, epicormic sprouts and stem galls/knots.

The Benguet pine trees exhibited 100% of branch stubs with 10% of stem knot. Gmelina trees had 20% of branch stubs, 10% of stem knot, 10% cavity and 10% of termite attacks. Narra trees �+ ��2.A��(��$ ��%��.A��(��$ ��.A��(�$��.A��(��$��*�$��%��.A��(��*��attacks. Rain tree had 100% of branch stubs, 100% of exposed root, 100% of dead branches and 100% presence of Fomes sp. fruiting bodies.

Treatments 3 months 6 months 9 months 12 monthsH D H D H D H D

M0 29.23 0.33 54.63 0.70 101.30 1.20 147.60 1.67M1 35.20 0.43 61.33 0.70 93.13 1.17 129.83 1.57M2 42.67 0.53 66.33 0.77 100.87 1.17 156.57 1.68M3 36.80 0.42 61.90 0.73 97.60 1.13 132.13 1.27M4 38.60 0.53 59.47 0.84 114.03 1.40 157.43 1.77M5 44.43 0.57 70.20 0.77 105.60 1.33 158.23 1.73M6 35.40 0.50 62.67 0.81 104.30 1.30 149.03 1.80

Table 2. Growth measurement of molave after one year of establishment.

TREE HEALTH ASSESSMENT OF BENGUET PINE, GMELINA, NARRA AND RAIN TREE AS SEED SOURCES

The health assessment of potential mother seed trees includes determination of their natural status to identify appropriate measures needed to enhance their productivity, performance and aesthetic values.

Tree health of Benguet pine in

CAR (21 trees); gmelina in Region 2 (10 trees); narra in Region 3 (5 trees) and Region 1 (5 trees); and rain tree in Region 1 (1), Region 3 (1), and CAR (1) were assessed, measured in terms of th and dbh and photo documented. Branch stubs (1) and fruiting bodies at Fomes

sp. (2) are indicators of advanced decay of the rain tree documented in Victoria, Tarlac.

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ECONOMIC PRICING OF RAW WATER TO ENSURE WATER USE EFFICIENCY AND EQUITABLE WATER ALLOCATION

The Philippine Strategy for Improved Watershed Management which was formulated in 1998 under the Water Resources Development Project stressed the need to price raw water and other watershed resources based on their true economic values or worth of a good or service as determined by the market (Javier 2001). Despite this need, it can be said that there has been very limited efforts to price and collect fees for raw water in the Philippines. This study is a positive step in the country’s efforts to determine the price of raw water, which must now be viewed as a scarce resource that ��*�� (�$��effectively. The results of the study can provide valuable information to policy makers and watershed managers for them to fully realize the value of an improved watershed management .

The project is being implemented ��"� ��1"��1��2��1�� start of the project, a training/workshop on Contingent Valuation Method (CVM) and proposal development for water pricing was conducted with the ERDS project counterparts. The regional participants conceptualized the project proposal and prepared � ��3��$��(�� study. Series of consultations were done with the technical consultant, Dr. Margaret Calderon of UPLB-CFNR, ��(��4� �� %�� =�the survey questionnaire, emphasis was given on the development of a contingent valuation (CV) scenario.

Activities conducted before actual survey include: coordination with local ��*��(�$��$��$��surveys, FGDs, pre-testing and training of enumerators.

In the training on Analysis of Contingent Valuation Data, there is a need to review and censor the encoded data to come up with an estimated mean willingness to pay (WTP). Given the database developed, only descriptive statistics were generated.

All the implementing regions have completed the household survey and data encoding. In Mt. Malarayat ��"��"� ��1��(��..��%��Socioeconomic data gathered reveals that, 78% of the respondents were married; 30% have completed secondary education; and 53% are self-employed.

Based on the initial analysis of raw data, results showed that 207 ��0A�� seven bid amounts (i.e., P10, P20, P30, P50, P75, P100 and P150) for their raw �� .��&�A��only willing to pay if the amounts were �*��1�*�� (��2A��(�� who are willing to pay the seven bid amounts wanted their contribution to be included in their water bill. Meanwhile, the remaining 120 respondents (28%) are not willing to pay any amount. This is because: 1) they could not afford any additional payment; 2) it can lead to a decrease in the budget intended for the family; and 3) the funds might not go to the intended purpose.


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HYDRO-METEOROLOGICAL ASSESSMENT OF RIVERS BEING UTILIZED AS SOURCE OF HYDROPOWER, IRRIGATION AND DOMESTIC WATER SUPPLY

Three watersheds are the subject of study in this project, namely: Ambalanga (CAR), Buaya (Region 2) ��#% ��"� ��6 �� of watersheds includes land use validation, collation of climatic and hydrologic data, and other secondary information conducted during the year.

Hydro-meteorological stations were setup in selected points of the three watersheds for monitoring of ��(��*'��*��%��Training of hired gauge keepers ��%��collection were also conducted after the establishment of the monitoring systems.

The rain gauge and staff gauge (Region 2) which were damaged by Typhoon Pedring have been reinstalled; and the recorded initial data on ��*'��were recovered and encoded in the database. An administrative map of the watershed was also produced using the Geographic Information System (GIS).

A staff gauge was also installed in Buhi, Camarines Sur. Rainfall and temperature data were acquired from different sources particularly from the the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and

Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), National Power Corporation (NPC) and State Universities (SUs).

The database system on the hydrology of rivers is mostly complete and the data gathered are being encoded.

RIPARIAN ZONE ASSESSMENT FOR REHABILITATION TO MINIMIZE SOIL EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION

This study evaluates the effectiveness of various riparian zone/stream bank rehabilitation measures in minimizing erosion and sedimentation of watersheds.

Coordination and consultation with regional counterparts, reconnaissance �%�� %��3��selection activities were done in six regions ��1"��"� ��&��/��1�and 6). The following activities were

Field layouting (1&2) and the established experimental plots (3&4) in Binahaan, Pagbilao, Quezon.

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also conducted: photo documentation on the uses of surface water; land %��$��?��*�$ ��measurements; riparian zonation; and gathering of secondary data. Interview with water authorities and stakeholders as well as procurement of climatic data were done in three regions (CAR, "� ��1��2��6 �� *��and layouting of the experimental plots have started in Binahaan, Pagbilao, <%�4��"� �� other regions will be established in the ��:%��(�&.�&�

Factors affecting the riparian zone such as land use, slope, drainage, soil characteristics and �� $��Digital Elevation Models (DEM) of Ambalanga Sub-watershed (CAR), Dipalo Sub-watershed (Region 1), Pinulot Sub-watershed (Region 3), Maasin River (Region 6) and Diadi Watershed (Region 2) were prepared based on GPS readings collected %�� 3��6 �*��$�*��(�� vulnerability analysis of riparian zone is also underway.

Issues and problems encountered �� 4��were mostly small-scale mining activities, unmanaged solid wastes, small-scale piggery operations and localized erosions along the stream bank.

STAKEHOLDERS’ PARTICIPATION IN WATER RESOURCES PROTECTION AND DEVELOPMENT IN SELECTED WATERSHED AREAS IN THE PHILIPPINES

The study aims to determine appropriate models and mechanisms for a participatory water resource protection and development in watersheds.

Site assessment and documentation were conducted by ERDB in six sites, namely: Loakan-Apugan Watershed (CAR); Dipalo and Viray Watersheds (Region 1); Diwad, Buliwao-Maasin and Barobbod Watersheds (Region 2); Pinulot Watershed (Region 3), Maulawin, Pangil and Sta. Maria !�� "� ��1�?��;��and Maasin Watersheds (Region 6).

Water resource protection in Maasin Watershed Forest Reserve in Maasin, Iloilo City under the co-management of PASU and Municipal Water District of Iloilo.

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The stakeholders’ water providers are: community-based organizations such as the Barangay Water Services Association, Rural Water Supply Association and Cooperative; LGU-run water utilities at the provincial, municipal and barangay levels; small-scale independent providers; Government Owned and Controlled Corporations (GOCCs) through the water district; private operators; and household self-providers. Stakeholders play important roles not only in the use and allocation of water but also in the protection and management of the water resource systems like rivers, springs and creeks which serve as source of water for drinking and household consumption.

=�� water provider groups have low to moderate participation in the protection and management of the water resources in the watershed areas. Survey data are being encoded for processing using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) software.

DETERMINATION OF APPROPRIATE WATER HARVESTING TECHNOLOGY AND ITS CONTRIBUTION TO UPLAND AREAS

The project aims to evaluate and assess water harvesting technologies and determine their contribution to local water resources in the Philippines.

The project started in the third quarter of 2011. Levelling off on the methodology and performance indicators were conducted with different �� *��*��"� ��/��#�and 6 were visited and water harvesting technologies were documented. The technologies documented included: water harvesting in karst watershed, roof water and cistern system in Region 3; �� (�� Mangyan indigenous system of water �� "� ��#?��*��pump for community water supply in Region 6.

Viray (top left) and Dipalo (bottom left) in Pangasinan (Region 1) and Buliwao Watershed (right) in Nueva Vizcaya (Region 2) serve as source of drinking water for the community.


The staff gauge is being used to measure water level of the river or stream in Magat. The evaporation pan is used to measure evaporation rate in the area.

To date, the project team constructed nine complete mini-hydrometeorological stations in Buhi, Tiwi, Makban, Caliraya, Angat, Magat, San Roque, Ambuklao and Pantabangan. Each station was stabilized by a carefully cemented base. Interlinked wires were also used to protect and enclose each station.

To date, only two watershed reservations need to be installed with mini-hydrometeorological stations: Lanao del Sur and Pulangi, Bukidnon.

A total of 15 manual rain gauges were installed in Magat (2), Angat (1), Caliraya (1), Makban (2), Buhi (3), Tiwi (3), San Roque (1), Ambuklao (1) and Pantabangan (1).

As of 15 December 2011, meteorological data from the automatic weather stations in Buhi, Tiwi and Caliraya were collected. Rainfall data were likewise gathered from the manual rain gauges in Buhi, Tiwi, Caliraya and Makban.

ESTABLISHMENT OF HYDROMETEOROLOGICAL STATIONS IN NPC-MANAGED WATERSHED RESERVATION

The project was designed to help the National Power Corporation (NPC) gather hydrometeorological data which are essential in the study of hydrology and enhancement of watershed management practices.

The team purchased 11 units of ��%��(��((�gauge and three additional sets of automatic weather monitoring stations.

Automatic weather monitoring station installed at the mini-hydrometeorological station in Caliraya.

Manual rain gauge installed in Caliraya.Mini-hydromet stations established in Angat Watershed and Caliraya-Lumot Reservation.


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AREA MANAGEMENT Apart from the physical description

of the respective FS areas, the different ERDS reported on policy issues and concerns including: 1) centralized ��*�?�&��$�'�$��claims; lack of funds for managing FS areas; 3) lack of trained personnel to implement FS-related mandates; ��$3��(�� (�� *�� *��%��18E�� ?�5) multiple tasks of personnel; 6) lack of comprehensive information systems; and 7) technical issues in surveying and characterization for permit and renewal purposes (e.g. squatting, proliferation of illegal commercial structures, dumping of solid wastes, non-recognition of FS area limits, sand and gravel extraction, alleged titling of foreshore lands, non-payment of fees, and tedious application process).

Towards the second half of 2011, � ��D")��(�$��*��*�� project started data gathering in ��$��$��*��%��sites such as: a) FS areas with high revenue generation (potential and realized within 2011-2016); b) degraded and problematic FS areas; and c) FS areas for strict resource conservation. The areas, whenever available, were those covered by the Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP) or Coastal Resource Management Plan of LGUs. The activities involved key informant interviews, FGDs and continuous gathering of other relevant information.

For 2011, ERDB together with ten �� D")��"� ��&��1��2��7, 8, 9 10, 11 and NCR) initiated the project to come up with a technical report that could serve as basis of policy review on foreshore (FS) area management for environmental protection and revenue generation.

Starting in the second quarter of 2011, reviews of existing policies on FS area management were done. The Land Management Bureau (LMB) �� $��and initial analysis of policy issues affecting FS area management. The different ERDS counterparts, on the other hand, conducted their respective regional FS characterization. These included the scope of FS, description of management, issues, opportunities and problems governing FS areas in the region.

Map showing the foreshore areas in Metro Manila.

ERDB Ongoing Project


IMPROVED REHABILITATION STRATEGIES, SCHEMES AND TECHNOLOGIES FOR AREAS ADVERSELY AFFECTED BY MINING ACTIVITIES AND HIGHLY VULNERABLE AND SEVERELY ERODED AREAS IN WATERSHEDS

For 2011, all targeted activities during the year were accomplished. The Project Implementation Plans (PIP) for site rehabilitation were validated. Plans made by Regions 2 and 11 were revised due to change of sites. ERDB provided technical mentoring on establishment/*��$��(��*�� F�&��#��2��13 and conducted laboratory analyses of soils collected. Activities were �*��*�� D")��In the regions, activities included site characterization, site assessment and measurements of areas for setting up bio-engineering designs and measures depending on the slope length and steepness, vulnerability of media, availability of local resources, castings, manpower, etc. Bio-engineering

measures varied among regions. These include: hedgerows (vetiver, ipil-ipil), simple wattling (using kakawate, bamboo, etc.), coconut matting (in combination with creepers and trees), check dams (using various materials such as live trees, small shrubs and creepers), and structures such as terracing and gabions in waterways.

APPLICATION OF REHABILITATION TECHNOLOGY IN MINED-OUT AREAS USING INDIGENOUS SPECIES WITH MYCORRHIZAL INOCULATION

This study was preceded by a collaborative research between ERDB and Benguet Corporation - Balatoc Antamok Gold Operation (BC-BAGO), a private mining company in Itogon, Benguet. Encouraging results of the previous study with the mining company �� $�� of rehabilitation technology using indigenous species with mycorrhizal

Establishment of kakawate brushwood to support seven loose rock check dams in Region 6.



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inoculation. The stakeholders were directly involved in the development of the rehabilitation technology.

Funding was solicited from Benguet Corporation through their Mine Rehabilitation Fund (MRF). MRF is managed by the Mine Rehabilitation Fund Committee (MRFC) composed of different sectoral representatives and chaired by the Regional Director of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB). Members of the regional MRFC were the BC-BAGO, Municipal LGU, local NGO, Regional EMB and MGB, and the DENR Regional Executive Director.

Short studies and further data gathering in the established trial area were conducted. Ocular inspection and layouting of the site were also done during the fourth quarter of 2011. A total of 1,500 Benguet pine seedlings were inoculated with two provenances of Glomus mycorrhiza and were hardened

at the BC-BAGO Nursery in Virac, Itogon, Benguet.

ASSESSMENT OF SMALL-SCALE MINING PRACTICES IN CAR AND REGIONS 5 AND 11

This two-year project started in March 2011 and will be completed in December 2012. It aims to assess the operations of small-scale mining in the selected regions (CAR, Regions 5 and 11) using a devised survey tool and FGDs. The generated information will be useful in coming up with recommendations or measures to address the problems and issues related to small-scale mining. This will also serve as a guide in strengthening the effectiveness and adequacy of the LGUs in implementing environmental �� %��6 �� $�%��also provide useful information to the

Inoculated Benguet pine seedlings at Virac Nursery of BC-BAGO.


policy makers in coming up with sound decisions on responsible mining.

Seventy percent (70%) of the

360 total target respondents in CAR, Regions 5 and 11 were interviewed one-on-one using the devised survey questionnaire. Preliminary data processing was done at the regional level. Results showed that the respondents have common perceptions about small-scale mining, some of which are as follows: 1) it is a source of income for the community, 2) it has good and detrimental effects, 3) it is a mining activity that uses simple tools only and ��:%��*�� it causes environmental problems like landslides and soil erosion.

FGDs were also conducted in all selected regions to discuss issues and concerns related to small-scale gold mining operations. FGD participants were small-scale gold miners, LGU representatives and local communities in the mining area of the selected regions. A total of 106 participants were involved in the said activity. �� /��(��*�8�� %��Compostela Valley Province; 30 from

Itogon, Benguet; 33 from Ampucao, Benguet; and 15 from Jose Panganiban, Camarines Norte. The positive effects of small-scale mining (e.g. increase in household income and contribution to community development) as well as its negative consequences (e.g. health hazards, ecological degradation, and social disruption) were drawn from the discussions.

RESTORATION OF FOREST ALONG WATERWAYS AND LAND AREAS AFFECTED BY MINING ACTIVITIES IN THE PHILIPPINES: IMPROVING THE GERMINATION AND SURVIVAL OF DIRECTLY SEEDED ENDEMIC PIONEER TREES IN AREAS AFFECTED BY MINING ACTIVITIES IN THE PHILIPPINES

Under this AusAID-CSIRO Project, a training workshop was conducted on 19-21 October 2011 at Eurotel North EDSA, Quezon City. It was attended by 31 participants from selected regional parks and wildlife, environment, mines, research and forestry sectors/bureaus. The last activity of the �� 3� ��Holcim Philippines, Inc. in Norzagaray, Bulacan where participants were exposed to rehabilitation activities of a company implementing its Final Mine Rehabilitation and Decommissioning Plan. The output of the whole exercise was a re-entry plan in their respective regions that will address major issues on forest management in mining areas. The Handbook on “Management and Restoration of Forests in Areas Affected by Mining in the Philippines” was also prepared.

Mine tailings and muck wastes placed in sacks are being used by communities as ripraps to prevent landslides.


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REHABILITATION STRATEGIES AND ECOTOURISM DEVELOPMENT FOR MINED-OUT AND WASTE DUMP AREAS IN BAGACAY, HINABANGAN, SAMAR

The project was formerly funded by the World Bank. At present, it is being funded by the Mines and Geosciences Bureau. Its objective is to �� the Bagacay mined-out and waste dump areas and to improve soil condition using potentially tolerant species.

For 2011, planted species have shown remarkable improvement. Records showed that narra (Pterocarpus indicus) and mangium (Acacia mangium) consistently vied for the highest growth performance followed by acacia (Acacia auri). Mountain agoho (Gymnostoma rumphiana), though it showed signs of improvement, registered the lowest average height among the four species.

All throughout the year, narra '�%�� *��%��*��forest soil (FS) + lime + inorganic fertilizer among other treatments. A. mangium, on the other hand, obtained the highest growth performance under the same treatment for three quarters ��/�� @�� $��quarter, its highest growth was under the treatment FS + organic fertilizer.

A. auri showed good growth under the FS control and treatments that have organic fertilizer (i.e., FS + lime + organic fertilizer and FS + organic fertilizer). The same behavior was observed on the growth of Mountain agoho.

Narra (Pterocarpus indicus) showed great progress under FS + lime +inorganic fertilizer treatment throughout the year.

Vigorous growth of leaves and well-developed branching patterns are indications that A. mangium has adapted to the conditions in Bagacay Mines.


For three quarters, highest growth measurements were recorded under treatments with organic fertilizer (i.e., FS + lime + organic fertilizer and FS + organic fertilizer).

The effect of organic fertilizer on Mountain agoho and A. auri species were also observed in the area where sacks of chicken dung were piled nearby and which leaked due to rains. Thereafter, chicken dung was applied in the area as organic fertilizer.

The effect of organic fertilizer on

the growth and survival of plants was also noted in the experimental plots of grass species established in 2008 but are still being maintained as part of the previously completed study of ERDB in Bagacay Mines. Flourishing Pinto

Species

peanut (mani-manian) with luscious green leaves were thriving near the sacks of chicken dung. Similar to the preceding situation, the sacks of chicken dung got soaked by rain, caused them to leak, and fertilized the toxic soil.

Further analysis would be made once the laboratory results for tissue and soil analysis were secured. This would help determine which among the tree species have the capability to absorb high amount of toxic heavy metals and provide greater biomass for the soil.

Growth of species per treatment in Blocks 1 and 2 after more than a year of outplanting in Bagacay Mines.

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DETERMINATION OF CARRYING CAPACITY OF FRESHWATER LAKES FOR RESOURCE CONSERVATION, LIVELIHOOD AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

Biophysical properties, nutrient loading, pollution and sedimentation, water quality �� >��of Lakes Paoay, Buhi, Danao and Sebu were obtained and consolidated based on the ��$��.�� ;$.� = �'��5��-@��Resources (BFAR) and accomplishment reports of ERDS Regions 5 and 12.

��computation of carrying capacity of Lake Buhi and Lake Sebu were also generated from primary and secondary data. Data include: drainage area, surface area, lake volume, �� phosphorus load from feed.

Based on the average computation for the two lakes, the estimated volume of Tilapia spp. production in Lake Buhi in 2008 (26,694,855 kg/y or 26,695 t/y) exceeded the estimated carrying capacity of the lake which is 1,377,504 kg/y (1,3778 t/y) by 25,317,351 &�:��;0� 1*A��:�=��!��1A/ <01��//��&�� +++��*+��*+��#��

For Lake Sebu, the computed carrying capacity is 252,558 kg/y (253,000 t/y). Based �� *// �A+��1*��&��* �++>1 +++��;��0 0�+��=��A��*��#��

However, the computations of the carrying capacity of the two lakes need further ��in site properties and characteristics.

The initial estimates of carrying capacities for the lakes implied that management strategies and conservation/protection measures have to be made to ensure overall ��&��productivity. Initial estimates of carrying capacities would include various aspects such as: compliance to established area limits according to zoning plans, prevention of pollution/contamination of lake water, strengthening of management capability of ��:��&� ��92,��for stakeholders on lake resources, and conservation/protection, among others.

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Great egret (Egretta alba) in LAPPACHEA, Metro Manila.

BIOLOGICAL SURVEILLANCE OF MIGRATORY WATER BIRDS IN PRIORITY WETLANDS IN RELATION TO CLIMATE CHANGE

The bioecological surveillance of migratory water birds was conducted in three wetlands of international importance: 1) Naujan Lake National Park (Ramsar Site), 2) Las Piñas - Parañaque Critical Habitat and Ecotourism Area (LAPPACHEA), and 3) Candaba Wetlands (candidate site for Ramsar).

A total of 32,990 individuals were counted in the three wetlands during peak migration, off-migration, and early migration seasons. These belong to 45 species and 11 families.

At Naujan Lake, 21,186 individuals belonging to 21 species and seven families were recorded. In Candaba Wetlands, there were a total of 8,265 individuals belonging to 31 species and seven families. In LAPPACHEA, a total of 3,558 individuals were recorded, belonging to 23 species and eight families. One was ��

Tufted ducks (Aythya fuligula), black-winged stilt (Himantopus himantopus), and common terns (Sterna hirundo) were the most abundant species in Naujan Lake, Candaba Wetlands, and LAPPACHEA.

Rapid Wetland Assessment Technique was used in

assessing the wetlands. Naujan and Candaba are freshwater wetlands. In these sites, the �@��"�Hydrilla sp., Ipomea aquatica, Phragmites australis, Ludwigia repens, Brachiara mutica, Saccharum spontaneum, Cyperus sp., and Nymphaena nouchali. These species provided shelter for overwintering birds. The detritus materials provide nutrients to benthic fauna which are forage to water birds.

On the other hand, LAPPACHEA a coastal wetland is dominated by mangrove ��!��as feeding grounds of water birds. Macrobenthic fauna that are forage materials were found abundant in the area. These include: gastropods, bivalves, crustaceans, polychaete �� !��@��water birds. Feeding ecology study shows the abundance of forage materials both during off and peak migration.

The presence of water birds both migratory and residents and indigenous species in the three sites during off migration season is a good indicator of its rich forage materials for water birds. The absence of existing threats at the three sites indicates a suitable habitat for the birds. However, there is a potential threat in LAPPACHEA. The plan to develop portions of LAPPACHEA to give way to infrastructure development by National Railways Authority (Public Estates Authority) could change the ecological character of this critical habitat.


BIOSAFETY MEASURES FOR THE PROTECTION OF BIODIVERSITY AGAINST THE POTENTIAL IMPACTS OF PRODUCTS OF MODERN BIOTECHNOLOGY OR GMOS

The biosafety project is intended to address issues associated with the potential adverse impacts of genetically *�� *��G8@��6 ��project combines capacity building of DENR staff on a national level and post-commercial monitoring of the impacts of GMOs on the environment and farming systems in selected top-growing regions of GMOs in the country today.

RESEARCH INVESTIGATION ON BIOECOLOGY AND SUSTAINABLE USE OF THE JANITOR FISH

Ocular observation of Laguna Lake and its tributaries and social survey covering 29 lakeshore municipalities of Laguna de Bay were undertaken to gather baseline ��on the lake environment. With a total of 176 respondents, ��threat in the rivers and lake. However, it is not as much of a problem in the lake compared to problems posed by water lilies.

�� catch, proportion of each species harvested, density, frequency and diversity indices of each species indicated that the river tributaries were greatly affected by janitor ��&��&��+��B�C��%��%�&��-��&��which is establishing its population in Laguna Lake.

Collected janitor fish at Napindan Channel in Pasig River.

The ERDB, as the lead agency, provided the documents/survey instruments for the post-commercial monitoring of the GMO impacts including other needed information to the study leaders from seven ERDS �(�$��"� ��&��/��2��.��&��CAR).

D")#��$�%$��day follow-up Training/Workshop on Capacity Building for the DENR Staff on Biosafety which was undertaken in two venues for the Luzon and Visayas/Mindanao regions held in June and July, 2011, respectively. The training workshop was designed to enhance the biosafety assessment skills of regional implementers through a science-based assessment of environmental risks and impacts of GMOs.


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On the other hand, the regional counterparts facilitated site selection and coordination with the LGU and the regional Department of Agriculture (DA) with regard to the conduct of post-commercial monitoring of GMOs. 1��(��..�� seven regions were interviewed on the observed impacts of GMOs on the environment and biodiversity. The most $�**��$��(��*�$��include Mimosa pudica, Chromolaena odorata, Eleusine indica, and Corchorus capsularis.

The Draft Administrative Order on the subject Rules and Regulation for Biosafety and Environmental Impact 1��*��(�G��$��8��Forest and Wildlife Resources �G8�!"�� 4��under review at the DENR level.

BIOSECURITY MEASURES FOR THE PROTECTION OF BIODIVERSITY FROM INVASIVE ALIEN SPECIES

The project was conducted in all regions to determine what types of exotic species caused damage or harm to local species and habitats and prioritize them according to their impacts and/or potential use as basis for a national policy in invasive alien species (IAS).

As of November, the project recorded 92 possible IAS in the Philippines. Of these species, coronitas (Lantana camara), hagonoy (Chromolaena odorata), water hyacinth (Eichornia crassipes), toad (Bufo marinus), golden apple snail (Pomacea canaliculata), yemane (Gmelina arborea), mahogany (Swietenia macrophylla), acacia (Acacia auriculiformis), makahiya (Mimosa

pudica) and teak (Tectona grandis) ��*��A survey on the awareness of the DENR employees and other related government agencies on IAS was also ��*�� low level of awareness on IAS.

DETERMINATION OF GROWTH, STRUCTURE AND COMPOSITION OF THIRD-GROWTH DIPTEROCARP FOREST IN AREAS UNDER ACTIVE TLA/IFMA

Growth and yield derived from periodic measurements of Permanent Sampling Plots (PSPs) are essential to the sound management of production forests. It could provide forest-based industries as well as policy makers and other stakeholders involved in forest management insights on the kinds of plants available and their potential yields.

Three 1-ha PSPs, each consisting of four 0.25 ha sub-plots, were established randomly in the logged-over residual dipterocarp forest in the project sites of Industries Development Corporation (IDC) - IFMA holder in Aurora Province and the Surigao Development Corporation (SUDECOR) - TLA holder in Surigao del Sur Province. The PSP in SUDECOR and IDC were established in 2005 and 2006, respectively, and thereon, annual remeasurements on the diameter at breast height (dbh), merchantable height (mh) and total height (th) of all the trees 5 cm and larger within the plots were undertaken.

=��E)D�@"�� (�-��trees measuring 5 cm and larger per �$��*��%��6 ��$�*��(�/�.��/��2A��$��$��2��


�2��A��$��;��two percent (92%) of the trees were in the 5-35 cm dbh class, implying a relatively young third-growth stand. The average dbh was 15.99 cm. The mean merchantable volume of trees 15 cm dbh and larger was 187.70 cu m. The basal area of all trees tallied was 30.52 sq m. Average annual mortality was 20 trees while ingrowth was 32. Reproductions were estimated at 1,675 - rattans (2,533), palms �&�-�&��(��02��*�� six remeasurement data, diameter growth prediction functions were initially developed for the two groups of species, dipterocarps and non-dipterocarps.

In IDC, an average of 723 trees/ha were tallied, 28.8% of which were dipterocarp species and 71.2% were ��$��+� %��(��eight (91%) were in the 5-35 cm dbh class range, almost the same as that of SUDECOR. The average dbh was ��$*��6 ��*��*��$ ��%*��.��-2�$%�*��&A��(�� $ �was attributed to the dipterocarps and �0A�� $��6 ��$�*�%��&��-��:�*��6 ��estimated number of reproductions was ��0H ��&��&��*��-&�ferns.

The maintenance and protection of the PSP are tasks of the licensee-cooperators. However, with the issuance of E.O. No. 23 “Declaring a Moratorium on the Cutting and Harvesting of Timber in the Natural and Residual Forests and Creating the Anti-Illegal Task Force” on 1 February 2011, visits to and remeasurements of the PSP had become uncertain. With the stoppage of operations of the said licensee-cooperators, going to the ��,�$�� $�*��(�$%��risky.

IN SITU CONSERVATION OF PREMIUM, RARE AND ENDANGERED SPECIES

The study was conducted in three Protected Areas (PAs), namely: Mt. Arayat National Park (MANP) in Pampanga - Region 3; Mt. Kanlaon Natural Park (MKNP) in Negros Occidental - Region 6; and Mt. Kitanglad Natural Range Park (MKNRP) in Bukidnon - Region 10. Permanent plots were established within the strict protection zone of the selected PAs.

The research and development team from ERDB, ERDS, PASU, and CENRO studied and assessed 2 ha of

Portion of the established plot in IDC (left) and measuring the trees inside the permanent sampling plots of SUDECOR (right).

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the southeastern slope of MANP and 3 ha of the northwestern slope. All trees 10 cm dbh and above within the plots were marked with red paint and marked with GPS from the starting point to the end of every plot. The marked trees ��*��%��*��of dbh, th, and crown diameter.

The site demarcated in MKNP

was within 10 ha wherein seven strips with 10 m x 50 m each was laid out ��*�� (��'��%��The same area was delineated of around 50 ha to constitute the biodiversity monitoring of fauna with the establishment of plots and quadrants for monitoring populations of different wildlife species. A digitized map of the MKNP was prepared for the study including project location map, management zone map, and map of features and amenities for nature tourism.

In MKNRP, the research team

from ERDB and ERDS established and assessed 1-ha plot within the Forest Reserve in Kaaton, Lantapan, Bukidnon. ERDS continued establishing the sample plots/strips for the 5-ha

area within the forest reserve. Some of the plots/strips established were near the nesting site of the Philippine Eagle which is about 10 strips/plots measuring 50 m long and 10 m wide. All trees (>10 cm in diameter) found within each ��*��3�� assistance of the Kitanglad Volunteer Guards (KGV).

Secondary data was gathered in

three PAs. Biodiversity data in MKNRP and MKNP are still for consolidation. For MANP, the secondary data on biodiversity resources were gathered from the thesis manuscripts of students from Pampanga Agricultural College (PAC). List of biodiversity resources from PAC includes species from angiosperm (9), grasses (7), mushrooms (10), and orchids (8). I��$��$�%��insects (51), arachnids (33), annelids (7), mollusks (11), amphibians (10) and reptiles (12). Initial results indicated that there is a high species diversity particularly at the northwestern slope of MANP.

Strict protection zone at the northeastern slope of Mt. Kitanglad, Bukidnon.

Timber inventory within the transect of Mt. Arayat National Park in Pampanga.


BIODIVERSITY ASSESSMENT OF PASIG RIVER AND ITS MAJOR TRIBUTARIES: THE ECOSYSTEMS APPROACH (PHASE 2)

The project is funded by the Pasig River Rehabilitation Commission ��""�� $�*��>��1) Plant diversity assessment; 2) Faunal diversity assessment; 3) Pilot-testing of phytoremediation using constructed wetland water treatment facility; ��#�$��*��?��5) Psycho-social assessment of riparian communities.

The project is on its initial stage of implementation. It commenced with the presentation of the Project Inception Report. The discussion focused on methodology wherein additional esteros, namely: San Miguel, Sampaloc, Uli-Uli, Quiapo, Paco and Aviles shall be included in the psycho-social survey and in '��(�%��*��based on the suggestion of the members of the Environmental Management Committee of PRRC.

Reconnaissance surveys on the pre-selected sites, namely: Marikina, San Juan, Pateros and Taguig Rivers and minor tributaries such as Estero de San Miguel, Uli-Uli and Aviles were conducted by each project component to gather baseline information on the status/condition of the rivers and minor tributaries. Pre-arrangement activities ��$�� BGE��(�$��were made in preparation for the psycho-social survey and invertebrate assessment.

Initial data gathering on vegetation and avifaunal surveys were undertaken in Pateros and Taguig Rivers. Findings showed that datiles (Muntingia calabura L.) and coconut palms (Cocos nucifera) were the most abundant species among the plants and trees surveyed along the riverbanks of Pateros and Taguig. Meanwhile, avifaunal survey recorded 15 bird species with a total of 168 individuals. Of these, the tree sparrow (Passer montanus) was the most dominant.

Black nape tern (Sterna sumatra) found in Pasig River.

On social component, information

gathered through psycho-social survey of about 150 respondents indicated that household residents along the riverbanks of the study sites were mostly informal settlers. Most of the houses are built from concrete materials and have second level. Households in most of the sites have access to electricity and water utilities. The sites that were surveyed included Barangays Wawa and Sta. Ana in Taguig, Barangay Aguho in Pateros, Barangay Tumana in Marikina and Barangay Progreso in San Juan.


LABORATORY SCREENING OF POTENTIAL BIOCONTROL BACTERIA ISOLATED FROM MARILAO AND LAPAD RIVERS IN BULACAN AND PROTOCOL DEVELOPMENT OF THE BACTERIA BIOCONTROL AGENT FOR BIOREMEDIATION OF SELECTED RIVERS AND MINING AREAS

The screening of bacteria in the Marilao-Meycauayan-Obando River System (MMORS) was undertaken. ��$��(��$��(��*�the water and sediment samples were collected from the convergence of MMORS. Three species of Pseudomonas, two species of Salmonella and three species of Enterobacteria comprised the pure isolates. This project has been deferred in consideration of seasonal factors that affect isolation of microorganisms.

ASSESSMENT OF TREATMENT TECHNOLOGIES FOR THE MITIGATION OF TOXIC AND HAZARDOUS WASTES IN INDUSTRIAL EFFLUENTS

Treatment technologies for toxic and hazardous wastes were assessed in selected industries in the National ��"� ��;�"��"� ��1��1B1#1"J@;��$��$�� cities of Sta. Rosa, Calamba, Cabuyao, Batangas, Las Piñas and Manila.

A total of 610 industrial companies in two commercial complexes and seven industrial/technology parks �%��;�"��"� ��1��found to have either communal or individual treatment facility for their �('%��%$��%��(�

��D('%��(��*��+��$��facilities consisting of two treatment facilities from livestock industry, two food and commercial companies and two automobile parts/industrial manufacturers were analyzed for oxygen concentration (DO, COD, BOD) and heavy metals such as Iron, Copper, Zinc, Lead, Chromium, Arsenic and Mercury. Two samples from a livestock (��*��+� ��$�� Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) (111-988mg/L) and not in accordance with DENR-EMB standards but heavy metal contents were within acceptable levels. Out of nine possible waste treatment technologies (Activated Sludge Process, Extended Aeration Process, Submerged Aerated Fixed Film, Moving Bed Bio Reactor, Sequential Batch Reactor, Electro Oxidation, Membrane Bio Reactor, Rotating Biological Contactor, Biogas Digester), four are being used in the sampled industries (Box 1).

"��%�� (��analyses would be the bases for recommendations on the appropriate technology to treat toxic and hazardous wastes from industry sources.

ASSESSMENT OF ECOLOGICAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT WITH EMPHASIS ON MATERIAL RECOVERY FACILITY (MRF) STRATEGIES IN SELECTED MUNICIPALITIES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION AND PROTECTION

The project on the socioeconomic assessment of MRF is in line with the Ecological Solid Waste Management (ESWM) Act of 2000 considering the prevailing problems on solid waste. Even after 10 years of its implementation, there has been no assessment of the socioeconomic perspective on the compliance by


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stakeholders with particular attention to MRF strategy. Thus, this project is deemed necessary to determine the status of implementation of the ESWM Act.

Focus group discussions (FGDs), in-depth interviews with key informants, and household interviews were conducted in 30 barangays of 5 regions, �*��>��1"��;�"��&��1��-��

Respondents were 572 FGD ��$��&2��*��/.0�(�*��3��(��*��2�*��&��females) and 562 individuals (188 *��/��(�*��

Based on the initial set of generated data, the Solid Waste Management (SWM) project has social, economic, and environmental impacts on the residents, particularly in terms of building camaraderie, providing extra income, increasing awareness on proper waste management, and maintaining a clean and healthy environment.

Strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) ��!8�� (��(�$��$�*��were considered strengths while non-compliance of other residents to SWM and limited resources were perceived as weakness and threat.

REHABILITATION STRATEGIES FOR IMPORTANT TREES IN PARKS AND ROADSIDE PLANTATIONS

Tree rehabilitation strategies were conducted for economically important tree species in selected parks and roadsides as part of environmental management. Health assessment/diagnoses as well as rehabilitation strategies like surgery, pruning, and top cutting were conducted in Region 3, NCR and CAR. A total of 967 trees were ��@(�� %*��:%��%� ��.��%� ��-��for sanitation cutting. Fifty two (52) trees looked healthy based on their physical attributes.

Box 1. Waste treatment technologies being used by selected industrial companies in NCR and Region 4A.

Technology DescriptionActivated Sludge Process

A wastewater treatment method in which the carbonaceous organic matter of wastewater provides an energy source for the production of new cells for a mixed population of microorganisms in an aquatic aerobic environment.

Microbes convert carbon into cell tissue and oxidized end products that include carbon dioxide and water.

Extended Aeration Process

A method of sewage treatment using modified activated sludge procedures. It is preferred for relatively small waste loads, where lower operating efficiency is offset by mechanical simplicity.

Sequential Batch Reactor (SBR)

A fill-and-draw activated sludge system for wastewater treatment. Wastewater is added to a single “batch” reactor, treated to remove undesirable components, and then discharged. Equalization, aeration and clarification can all be achieved using a single batch reactor.

Biogas Digester Anaerobic fermentation to generate flammable gas (methane).

Source: http://www.coff.edu/ete/modules/watersq3/wQuassess1.html


A total of 30 trees were treated (based on the degree of the wound) with various treatments such as: surgery/$�� ?��%� ��&��$%�� 6 �� strategies were applied in the following sites: Burnham Park, Baguio City (8); DENR Quezon City (QC) compound (6); QC Hall compound (3); QC Memorial Circle (6); Capitol Forest Mini-Park (6) and Barasoain Church compound (1). From the six sites, 26 personnel were educated on introductory tree health assessment and rehabilitation strategies to treat tree canker and decay.

=�� $��$��3�H�(�$��$�*��%��$��maintenance were not well implemented resulting in high-risk trees that could cause damages to life and properties.

ESTABLISHMENT OF A WETLAND WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM FOR MARILAO RIVER

The project funded by Manila Bay �� @(�$��8#�@�� implemented by ERDB in cooperation and collaboration with DENR-EMB/ERDS Region 3 and with consultation with different stakeholders for social acceptability, accountability, socio-interviews and SWOT analysis. Field activities done were: a) collection and analyses of plants and water samples for nutrient and water quality parameters [e.g. pH; temperature; salinity; phosphate (PO�); Sulfate (SO�); Ammonia (NH3); total suspended solids (TSS); total dissolved solids (TDS); and heavy metal content (e.g. Mercury (Hg); Arsenic (As); Cadmium (Cd); Chromium (Cr); and Zinc (Zn)]; b) propagation of aquatic and river bank plant species � �$ ��3��?��$��site setting up of water treatment facility in MRFs of Marilao and Meycauayan, Bulacan and in vitro (off-site) in ERDB.

Callus growing months after surgery was conducted on a dapdap tree that had multi-cavities.

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Experimental setup in the ricefield of Barangay Prenza II, Marilao, Bulacan. Shown are cattails (top) and water hyacinths (bottom) on a rice paddy.

Aquatic and riverbank species such as: kangkong (Ipomea aquatic), water hyacinth (Eichornia crassipes), water cabbage (Pistia stratiotes), cattail (Typha angustifolia), Nipa (Nypha sp.), bakawan lalake (Rhizophora apiculata), bakawan babae (Rhizophora mucronata), pagatpat (Sonneratia alba), bamboo (Bambusa sp.), aratiles (Muntiangia calabura), tambo (Phragmites sp.) and rice plant (Oryza sativa) were analyzed for heavy metal concentration. Chromium in cattail, water hyacinth and spirodela; Arsenic in cattail, rice plants, water hyacinth, duckweed, nipa, pagatpat, aratiles, bamboo and tambo; and Lead in kangkong, water hyacinth, duckweed, cattail, nipa, pagatpat, bamboo, aratiles, tambo and rice plants ��(�%� � �� )D;"�)1@�/��Series of 1990 Standard for Chromium (0.05 ppm), Arsenic (0.5 ppm) and Lead (0.05 ppm).

Water samples were collected ��*�� Marilao-Meycauayan segment of the MMORS located within the vicinities of pollution sources like tanneries, battery recycling, metal and jewelry fabrication,

$�'%�$��(�� *��loading station, market site and dam ��%�� %��(��.��and MRF water samples in Marilao and 78 MRF samples in Meycauayan ��4��(�� ('%��discharges from pollution point sources. Aquatic plants were propagated in the ERDB greenhouse through in vitro trials ��%��(��%��assessment.

6 �� $��#�� Prenza II, Marilao where water hyacinth and cattail are grown was monitored for changes in water quality parameters and heavy metal. Three hundred sixty (360) ��$��*��4��

The water treatment facility is located in the MRF of Marilao where cattail, water hyacinth and duckweed are being grown in aqueous media consisting of water from Prenza Dam and MRF leachate, placed in portable plastic cube tanks (1,000 liter capacity). 6 ��(��aquatic species to absorb organic and heavy metals of aqueous media will be regularly monitored and analyzed.


Another setup will be located in the MRF of Meycauayan, Bulacan, wherein aquatic plants and growth media will also be regularly monitored and analyzed.

Socioeconomic data gathered through FGDs and interviews among � ��$��$�**%�� (Tugatog, Saluysoy, Calvario, Poblacion and Hulo) of Meycauayan, Bulacan; and two barangays (Patubig and Prenza) of Marilao, Bulacan indicated favorable

On-site setup of aquatic and riverbank species grown in cube tanks in the Material Recovery Facility in Marilao, Bulacan.

Water hyacinth (1), cattail (2) and duckweed (3) in one cube tank.

responses for the implementation of the phytoremediation project for the rehabilitation of polluted riverwater. 6�� %��(��&��respondents consisting of 83 male and �2��(�*��8��Meycauayan, Bulacan revealed their willingness to support strategies and activities such as clean technology, bioremediation, IEC on water treatment and occupational safety which are useful in improving the deteriorating condition of the MMORS.

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ASSESSMENT AND PACKAGING OF TECHNOLOGIES GENERATED BY DENR RESEARCH SECTOR

The ERDB Technical Review Board organized the Technology Assessment Team (TAT) from the ERDB pool of experts. Feasibility test on the selected technologies was conducted following social, technological, economic, environmental and political (STEEP) $��6 ��$ �� characterized as information type were not subjected to feasibility test. Only ��$ �� $��$��products were subjected to STEEP.

Hands-on training and leveling-off on the application of TA guidelines were also conducted. The participants were composed of the project staff, TAT members, and experts that would be part of the TAT for other technologies. Thirty (30) participants were trained as evaluators and considered as TAT members.

Two (2) technologies, namely: Landang Production from Buri Starch submitted by ERDS 7 and Growing Mangkono submitted by ERDS 8 were validated by ERDB TAT. The technology on Landang Production from Buri Starch is recommended for promotion and adoption as a livelihood option.

PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF RDE PUBLICATIONS, IEC MATERIALS, AND OTHER MODES OF DISSEMINATION

This project was designed to further enhance communication support activities for technology transfer through

tri-media and production of technology manuals.

A. TRI-MEDIA TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER ACTIVITY

This component was intended to package and disseminate ERDB technologies through print, audio-visual and internet.

Component 1: Tickler (A pocket notebook containing information on a ��$��$�D;"��$ �� K� )��(��$��

design/layout of the tickler.

Component 2: 10-15 min video (CD version of the tickler)K� �� $��%*��$��(��

the 10-15 min. video.K� =�� $��

and prepared the shot list.K� 6��3�� (�� (�

different ecosystems in Regions ��&��/��;�"��1"�� RDEP-related activities.

Component 3: Web posting (A shorter version of the video material which will be uploaded in the ERDB website)K� )��(�� $��

for the 1-minute video for the web.

B. PRODUCTION OF SPECIAL MANUALS AND PUBLICATIONS

Manuals based on the outputs of the RDE programs were prepared.


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K� 8�%��I%��Assessment of Watersheds was printed. The manual provides procedures for DENR technical staff in the conduct of vulnerability assessment of watersheds in the country.

K� "��$ ��*��%*��(�Rehabilitation Strategies for Damaged Urban Areas was edited and layouted. This is a compilation of technologies for rehabilitating damaged urban areas.

PRO-ACTIVE RESPONSE TOWARDS NURTURING ENVIRONMENTAL RELATIONS: A BARANGAY OUTREACH PROJECT BASED ON COMMUNITY NEEDS AND DEMANDS (PARTNER-BOND)

The PARTNER-BOND project, which started in March 2011, conducted exploratory/consultative meetings �� $�$��3��(�$��(�� municipalities of Batangas Province. To determine their receptiveness to the project, Mataas na Kahoy and Cuenca were chosen to represent the fourth class municipalities while San Nicolas ��6�� (� �class. LGU-San Nicolas was receptive to the concept of the project but there

was a problem on the accessibility specially those along/near the Taal lake/volcano due to strong volcanic tremors at that time.

On the other hand, LGU-Sta. Teresita was not receptive to � ��,�$��9�$��(� �$��municipalities of Laguna (Rizal and Pakil) were selected as the project’s partner municipalities.

Focus group discussions (FGDs) �� BGE�3��(�$��conducted to create awareness, appreciation and full understanding of ERDB and PARTNER-BOND Project.

The DENR organizational

structure, ERDB mission and mandates, PARTNER-BOND Project and the ERDB-generated ENR technologies were presented during the orientation meetings and �� ((�� (�$��and/or representatives of the four municipalities. ERDB brochure and other IEC materials/publications were also distributed as supplementary sources of information.

The results of the Training Needs Survey (TNS) conducted among the barangay captains are shown in Table 3.

MunicipalityNo. of

respondents Priority technology needs and demandsMataas na Kahoy, Batangas

16 Medicinal Plant PropagationBamboo Propagation, Plantation Establishment and Management

Cuenca, Batangas 18 Medicinal Plant PropagationCharcoal Briquetting Technology

Pakil, Laguna 12 Bamboo Propagation, Plantation Establishment and ManagementCharcoal Briquetting Technology

Rizal, Laguna 11 Bamboo Propagation, Plantation Establishment and ManagementCharcoal Briquetting Technology

Table 3. Results of the Training Needs Survey (TNS) conducted with the barangay captains of the selected municipalities.


Based on the shopping list

presented, majority of the barangay $�� $ �� bamboo, medicinal plants and charcoal briquetting as their priority technology needs and demands.

6�� $��partner barangays for each of the four municipalities based on the TNS results, *%�$��H�� $��process, and criteria. Among which were the adjacent barangays with common needs and the opinion and experiences of the Municipal Environment and ;��%��"��%�$��@(�$��8D;"@��with their respective barangays.

A draft Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the ERDB and the concerned LGUs was prepared and ��(��4��

The selected barangays agreed

to have a two-day training cum hands-on demo as the extension approach in identifying technology needs and demands.

There were about 50 - 60 participants for each training composed of the respective MENROs, Municipal 1 ��$%��%��@(�$��81@��*%�$�� (�$��((��representatives from the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) and women’s �� 4��6 ��

to the presentations and lectures of the invited resource persons followed by discussions and open forum. The mayors of Rizal, Pakil and Mataas na Kahoy and vice mayor of Cuenca attended the respective opening program.

Gender advocacy and

mainstreaming was included in all the trainings conducted with emphasis on conscientization and participation. As part of the training, the participants integrated and mainstreamed gender advocacies in their Barangay Action Plan.

Partner barangays/Municipality Priority technology needs and demandsBayorbor, Manggahan, Nangkaan and Santol (Mataas na Kahoy)

Medicinal plant propagation and processing

Emmanuel, Bungahan, Dalipit East and Dalipit West (Cuenca)

Medicinal plant propagation and processing

Casa Real, Casinsin, Banilan and Matikiw (Pakil)

Bamboo propagation, plantation establishment and management

Pauli II, Tala, Tuy and Antipolo (Rizal) Bamboo propagation, plantation establishment and management

Table 4. List of selected partner barangays for the PARTNER-BOND Project.

Training on bamboo propagation, plantation establishment and management in Pakil (top) and Rizal (bottom), Laguna.

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information gathered are the following:

6 �� $�%$��(�� ,�$��(��*�� ,�$�L�� >�the lower the class of municipalities, the more they are uninformed and unaware of the existence of ERDB and its generated ENR technologies.

8��$��3��(�$��$��barangay captains are now aware and appreciative of the role of ERDB as one of the bureaus of DENR and the extension services it can offer or provide to the LGUs.

It was observed that through participatory discussion and dialogue, BGE��(�$�� $�*��*��and respect the majority’s decision regardless of their position, authority or opposing parties.

6 ��BGE��(�$��8D;"@��GAD focal persons/representatives and other concerned constituents of selected LGUs were appreciative and grateful for the commitment of ERDB in reaching out and helping people on ENR concerns. The respondents also showed their cooperation and eagerness to pursue their partnership in the project endeavor.

Follow up extension services/activities should be done for the partner barangays to enhance their capacities, sustain and boost their enthusiasm, interest and concern, and to achieve the goal of the project (i.e., enhanced productivity of natural resources, protection of environment and improved quality of life through sustained adoption of ENR technologies).

EVALUATION OF UTILIZATION OF TECHNOLOGIES TRANSFERRED

The project which started in March 2011 conducted meetings with clienteles/adopters of the three ERDB technologies that were previously transferred to them. The technologies are:

K� Nursery and plantation establishment of bamboo

K� Application of mycorrhizal technology for reforestation, agroforestry and coastal rehabilitation

K� Species site compatibility and assessment for improved forestation planning

FGDs were conducted among the LGUs of Tanauan, Batangas and Kalayaan, Laguna in coordination with the MPDO.

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propagation technology were interviewed (Table 5). This includes �(�$��%$ �� BGE��(�B��C��1 ��$%��%��@(�$�� =�� Project is managed; the Bambusetum I and II of Congresswoman Cynthia Villar and Mark Villar and the Bambusetum III, an expansion bamboo project in Las Piñas; and the research sector of DENR in San Fernando City, La Union. An NGO from Mangatarem, Pangasinan, that adopted the bamboo propagation technology, and is continuously planting bamboo was also interviewed.

Interviews were also conducted with 39 clients of mycorrhiza technology. The groups were composed of:


K� DENR Research Sector (Region 5) in Legaspi City, Albay

K� CENRO and PENRO of Sorsogon, Camarines Sur, Tarlac, Pangasinan, Pampanga, Ilocos Norte and Sur, La Union, Zambales, Bulacan, Palawan and Bataan

K� SBMA Staff at the Ecology Nursery in Subic, Olongapo

Nine clients on species site compatibility assessment technology from the ERDS in Region 3, Pampanga and the AWECA Foundation, Inc., an IFMA holder in Angeles City, Pampanga were interviewed.

COMMERCIALIZATION OF ENR TECHNOLOGIES

The preparation of draft ��$��=��$�%��Property (IP) and Technology Commercialization for the DENR Research Sector was facilitated through the assistance of

Dr. Reynaldo L. Garcia, the Director �(�6�$ �� B�$�� @(�$��6B@��of the University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City.

The draft policy was presentedin the Policy Forum for ERDB Research and Support Staff in August 2011 and in the Management Conferences of the Research Sector in September and December 2011. The draft policy will be submitted to the DENR Policy Technical Working Group for action at the DENR level.

Dr. Reynaldo Garcia of the Technology Licensing Office of University of the Philippines presents the draft policy on ERDB Intellectual Property and Technology Commercialization on 19 August 2011 at the ERDB Auditorium.

Office/Group

No. of adopters

No. of non-adopters

No. of adopters

No. of non-adopters

No. of adopters

No. of non-adopters

Bamboo nursery and plantation establishment

Mycorrhizal application

Species site compatibility assessment

ERDS 2 - 8 8 6 2CENRO 1 - 1 2 - -PENRO - - 3 6 - -LGU 31 - - - - -Private 8 6 5 5 1 -PO - - 1 - - -Total 42 6 18 21 7 2

Table 5. Number of adopters and non-adopters of ERDB technologies in Regions 1-5.

A survey was conducted in Kalayaan, Laguna with ERDB clientele and technology adopters to evaluate the utilization of ERDB technologies.


NGP calls for an active collaboration among DA, DAR and DENR to produce quality seedlings (forest and fruit trees) to be planted with the assistance of different agencies nationwide like the Department of Education (DepEd), Department of National Defense (DND), Department of Health (DOH), Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC), and others. The DENR, through the Forest Management Bureau (FMB, for forest lands) and Protected Areas and Wildlife Bureau (PAWB, for protected areas) shall identify the areas to be planted; while ERDB, in collaboration with ERDS, shall ensure the availability of quality planting materials.

ERDB was tasked to oversee and lead the production of 20 million quality seedlings for planting starting July 2011. Thus, the program entitled, “National Greening Program-Production of Quality Planting Materials (NGP-PQPM)” was developed which involves production of quality planting materials for forestation purposes of 1.5 million ha. for the period 2011-2016. For ERDB, the target is to produce 700,000 seedlings of premium/indigenous forest tree species, fruit trees and other forest tree species. These seedlings � �%��..� ��(��within the CALABARZON Region � �$ �� %��)D;"�

"� ��1��@�� D")��collaborated with other sectors in the regions, government agencies (DA, DAR, DepEd), LGUs, State Universities and Colleges (SUCs), Military, Non-government Organizations (NGOs) and other DENR sectors.

To ensure the steady supply of quality planting materials, ERDB prepared the strategic plan for the NGP which comprised the short-term (January - June 2011) and long-term plans (January 2011 - December 2016) of the bureau. The primary activities included were: inventory/validation of the resources available in the regional �(�$��%$��H��$%��*��of planting materials, linkaging and establishment of partnership among stakeholders, monitoring and evaluation, and capability building. The logical framework for the said strategic plan was prepared for easy monitoring of the implementation of activities.

CLONAL FACILITIES

Rehabilitation and expansion program of nursery complex at the ERDB-LBES Jamboree Site, Makiling Forest Reserve (MFR)

The construction of the Laboratory Area in ERDB LBES Jamboree Site at the MFR was completed and now fully operational.

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1. Laboratory/Processing area ��/�2��:�*��6 �� '�� $�*(��*��painted walls and roof, sliding and jalousie windows, and steel matting. Automatic electric pump and water tank were also installed to provide the needed water supply.

2. Sterilization and Potting area (68.12 sq m). The concrete foundation and walls of the S & P area as well as � ��

/�� "�� ..��:�*��6 �� *��%�� 0��:�*�each were completed. Collected cuttings for root development were placed here.

�� "�$��0/��2��:�*��6 ��leveling area and its retaining wall were completed. The 11 recovery beds were constructed and covered by net roof.

5. Hardening area (91.98 sq m). The hardening area was completed.

The capacities of the clonal facilities are as follows:

Rooting Area - 10, 397 seedlingsRecovery Area - 10, 609 seedlings9�� 1��.��2��

The Clonal Facility (CF) is fully ��6 �� $��

of saplungan (Hopea plagata), guijo (Shorea guiso) and white lauan (Shorea contorta). Outside the CF are additional six seedbeds lined up with seedlings of narra (Pterocarpus indicus), rain tree (Samanea saman), molave (�� ), igyo (Dysoxylum gaudichaudianum), kupang (Parkia timoriana), ipil (Instia bijuga) and supa (Sindora supa).

Construction of training hall in ERDB-LBES Jamboree Site, Makiling Forest Reserve (MFR)

The training hall at the ERDB-LBES Jamboree Site, MFR was renovated. Steel trusses were installed, ��*�� '��were placed. The structure was painted, windows were placed and electrical lighting was improved. Three comfort rooms were constructed. Furniture ��+�%�� $�%$ �� mattresses, tables, chairs and kitchen utensils) will be acquired to complement the renovation.

Rehabilitation of nursery complex at ERDB’s Special Projects Area (SPA)

Construction of the nursery complex at the SPA is nearing completion. Installation of steel trusses and roof were done. However, other components of the nursery complex such as rooting beds have to be constructed. Construction of the perimeter fence is ongoing.

ERDB Clonal nursery complex features: rooting bed (1), hardening area (2), recovery area (3), and rooting area (4).

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Ramet Multiplication Garden

Dipterocarp species and other indigenous species which could be successfully propagated through cuttings (particularly stem cuttings, �� (�� These included white lauan (S. contorta), panau (Dipterocarpus gracilis), palosapis (Anisoptera thurifera), dalingdingan (Hopea foxworhtyi), apitong (Dipterocarpus � �� ), mayapis (Shorea palosapis), guijo (S. guiso), and bignai (Antidesma bunius).

Selection of candidate plus trees �(�� $��$��locations was done. From these plus trees, cuttings, seedlings and wildlings were collected and potted. A total of &��$�� collected and raised, 12 of which were dipterocarps and 12 were indigenous species.

Selection of quality seedlings/wildlings was done at nursery stage. Quality seedlings were used and planted in the ramet multiplication area with a total area of 515 sq m.

Existing hedge gardens consisting �(�&��$�� (��2&��planting stocks in ERDB and in the Jamboree site were maintained.

SEEDLING PRODUCTION

Seedling production and procurement

A target of 20 million seedlings was assigned to the DENR Research ��$��D� ��$��0�A��(�� target seedlings were procured and the remaining 15% was produced from the nurseries. The target was exceeded by 8.9% or a total of 1,779,032 seedlings. The details are shown in Table 6.

For the ERDB, out of the 700,000 seedlings targeted for production including procurement, a total of 828,951 seedlings (118%) were produced. Around 91% or 638,931 seedlings were delivered to ERDB �� )D;"�"� ��1��

Mode of production

Planned Actual %

Prior Stock (DENR) --- 1,781,766 ---ERDS-supervised 20,000,000 21,779,032 108.90 Production* 3,143,000 3,279,336 104.34 Procurement* 16,857,000 18,499,696 109.74PO-contracted 30,000,000 20,490,001 68.30

TOTAL 50,000,000 44,050,799 88.10

Table 6. Summary of seedling production.

*Revised due to the changes in the target of other regions.

The newly renovated training hall at ERDB-LBES Jamboree Site, Makiling Forest Reserve.

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and two exotic tree species namely, golden shower (��) and ipil-ipil (Leucaena leucocephala) were used in the storage study/seed banking.

�� F�;��-��dipterocarp species were produced through mass propagation. Non-mist technology was employed as an effective way for rooting cuttings.

5. Soil collection and collection of secondary data – Soil samples were collected from different planting sites and are being analyzed in the ERDB Soils laboratory (Table 7).

Region BarangayRegion 4A Brgy. Mamala I, Sariaya, Quezon

Brgy. Alas-as, San Nicolas, BatangasRegion 5 Brgy. Banquerohan, Legazpi CityRegion 9 Sitio Imelda, Brgy. Tolosa,

Zamboanga City Brgy. Sicade, Kumalarang, Pagadian City

Region 10 Sitio Balabag, Brgy. Kan-ayan, Malaybalay City, BukidnonSitio Midkiwan, Brgy. Bayanga, Cagayan de Oro City

CAR Brgy. Pito, Bokod, BenguetBrgy. Ambassador, Tublay, BenguetSitio Pinan, Brgy. Basil, Tublay, Benguet

Table 7. Soil sampling sites for the NGP-PQPM.

Seedling production of balitbitan (1), tamayuan (2), kalingag (3), and white lauan (4) at the LBES Jamboree Site.4321

Seedling delivery

Of the 638,931 seedlings delivered, 503,931 were planted at the ERDB planting sites covering a total area of 1,011 ha. TECHNICAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS

1. Production of Information Bulletin – A new layout of the Information Bulletin No. 1 entitled, “Propagation Protocols for Indigenous/Endangered and Exotic Forest Tree Species and Some Fruit Trees” was ��1��(��-�� %��forest tree species and 18 exotic forest tree species were included in the information bulletin.

2. Protocol development – Propagation protocols for two indigenous forest tree species, anuping (Gymnacranthera paniculata) and tanghas (Myristica elliptica var. simiarum) were developed. The ��$��(�� (��(�%��trees developed by the Horticulture Department of UPLB and published by PCARRD were also included to support the agroforestry activity of various clusters and regions.

3. Seed banking/Storage studies – Three (3) indigenous tree species, namely: dita (Alstonia scholaris), batino (Alstonia macrophylla), and malapapaya (Polyscias nodosa)


Lectures, demonstrations and hands-on exercises for nursery establishment, non-mist propagation of indigenous forest trees, mycorrhizal application and establishment and management of a clonal facility were the major activities of the training. The training was conducted to provide the regional counterparts with knowledge and skills that will help them establish and manage their own clonal facility and improve quality seedling production.

A proposal for the trainers’ training on clonal propagation techniques and mycorrhizal application was also prepared. The target participants will be the ERDS staff who will be tasked to conduct the same trainings for different clients in their respective regions. A Training Manual on Seedling Production and Plantation Establishment was produced and distributed to the participants of the Training on Clonal Propagation Techniques for High Quality Planting Stocks of Indigenous Species.

Training Participants doing hands-on exercises on clonal propagation.

Linkaging

Collaboration and partnership were made through Memoranda of Agreement (MOA) with the following sectors/agencies:

K� �� "� ��**%��)�(��G��%��"�)G��"��**��(RESCOM) Philippine Army (PA) – for seedling care and maintenance

K� D�� )��*��(EDC) – Technical support and supervision of the establishment of vegetative material reproduction facility and website/database development for EDC’s BINHI - Tree for the Future Module

K� ��**��9� ��D%$��(CHED) – for production of quality planting materials

Other activities were also conducted such as attendance to REDs Meeting on NGP, NGP-Technical Working Group (TWG) Meetings, DENR Executive Committee (ExeCom) Meetings and Crafting of Strategies to Implement NGP (with FMB) and PQPM.

CAPABILITY BUILDING AND IEC

The Training on Clonal Propagation Techniques for High Quality Planting Stocks of Indigenous ��$��$�%$��0�5%��2011 at the ERDB Auditorium with 35 participants from the ERDS.


FORMULATION OF ENR RDE FRAMEWORK 2011-2016

The Environment and Natural Resources (ENR) Research Development and Extension (RDE) Framework for 2011-2016 is a product of collaboration among research and development (R & D) sectors in the DENR, other government agencies, the academe, industry and private sector. This collaboration was achieved through a series of workshops and consultations across the country. The framework is aligned with the National R and D Priorities Plan (NRDPP)for 2010-2016 which streamlines government R & D efforts and provides guidance for allocating and utilizing public R & D funds.

To provide a turnkey platform for R & D activities, an extension component was included in the framework to bring into use or adoption the technologies generated by the bureau from its R & D activities. Thus, this framework �� %�� $��$��((��of conducting research, modelling development, and packaging of extension modules to communicate the technologies to potential adopters and clienteles. This could be useful in restoring a productive and balanced environment, creating environment-friendly economic activities, and reinforcing environmental security.

The scope of this framework embraces the following sectors: forest resources and watersheds, protected areas and biodiversity, coastal and marine areas, mines, lands, water resources including freshwater and technology transfer and commercialization. The framework will serve as the Research Sector’s roadmap in the next six years. It covers

��$��$��$��*��RDE activities including the cross-cutting concerns on climate change, sustainable energy sources and waste management.

MANAGEMENT AND PLANNING ACTIVITIES

DENR RESEARCH MANAGEMENT CONFERENCES

For 2011, the Research Sector conducted four Management ��(��$��6 ��"��$ ��$��Management Conference for CY 2011 and Planning Workshop was held at the Fontana Resort, Clark, Pampanga on 18-19 January 2011 to discuss the directions of the Research Sector in the implementation of the NGP as well as to set the targets for the major programs/projects/activities for the year. The event was conducted simultaneously with the different DENR sectors with the expanded Executive Committee Meeting as the kick-off activity. This also served as a venue to conduct convergence meeting with the FMB and PAWB to plan for the operationalization of the NGP.

The second management conference or the National Levelling-off Workshop on the Implementation of the National Greening Program - Production of Quality Planting Materials (NGP-PQPM) and Priority Research, Development and Extension (RDE) Programs/Projects CY 2011 was held at the Traders Hotel, Roxas Blvd., Pasay City on 28 February - 3 March 2011. A total of 110 participants attended the management conference. This was conducted to: ��4�� $�%��for the uniform implementation and

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common understanding of the NGP-PQPM and priority RDE Programs/Projects (with downloaded funds) by the concerned ERDS in CY 2011; &��4�� 3��$��plans and deliverables expected by the end of December 2011 for each RDE project; 3) determine the roles and responsibilities of the ERDB project staff as well as the regional counterparts in the implementation of the RDE projects; ��(��%��$�$��(technical, administrative and others) related to the implementation of the RDE projects and recommend solutions to the issues raised.

The third Research Sector Management Conference for CY 2011 was held at Alona Kew White Beach Resort, Panglao, Bohol on 7-8 September 2011 to discuss the status and progress of the RDE Programs/Projects and NGP-PQPM implementation. A total of 87 participants attended the two-day management conference composed of representatives from regional ERDS (RTDs, Division Chiefs and NGP Coordinators), ERDB (Executive Committee, Program Leaders and NGP Core Team), and other sectoral bureaus (FMB and MBG).

The fourth Research Sector Management Conference was held at the Traders Hotel, Roxas Blvd., ��/��)�$�*��&.��to present the year-end assessment of RDE Programs/Projects and NGP-PQPM implementation as well as to set the targets and deliverables for CY &.�&��1��(�-��$��(��*�ERDB, ERDS, regional DENR Planning @(�$��$��%��%��)D;"��@(�$�� conference.

TRAINING ON PROJECT MANAGEMENT USING LOGICAL FRAMEWORK

In view of the need to establish a strong foundation for the effective and �(�$��*�� *��(�")D�� *Hproject, ERDB conducted a training on project management using logical (��*��3��5�%��&.��6 ��Bureau invited a project management specialist to act as resource person/facilitator during the training. The activity aims to aid program/project managers and leaders on the various stages of the program/project cycle management integrating the logical framework approach as an analytical tool used to plan, monitor and evaluate programs and projects. It is imperative to enhance the knowledge and skills of the Bureau’s technical staff in project management especially in logical framework analysis in order to determine if the program/project is relevant, implemented �((�$��(�$�� progress and success could be claimed and how future efforts might be improved.

CLIMATE PROOFING THE ENR RDE FRAMEWORK 2011-2016

The training/workshop on Climate �� >�@��8��*� �Climate Change Adaptation (CCA) in ENR Research, Development and Extension (RDE) Framework for 2011-2016 was conducted on 31 May to 1 June 2011 at the ERDB Auditorium. This activity was in collaboration with DENR and Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) Adaptation to Climate Change of Biodiversity �1��#��,�$��1��(��.�D")#�staff participated in the two-day training/workshop. This training/workshop intended to improve the institutional capacities in formulating climate change adaptation policies and strategies


as well as in integrating adaptation measures in plans, programs and projects. This activity was also directed towards the promotion of the systematic understanding of the science of climate change and the holistic perspective of climate change adaptation and understanding the integration of CCA as an ongoing institutional change process.

A similar orientation training/��3� ��$��*�� in Bohol on 5-6 September 2011 back-to-back with the third Research Sector’s Management Conference to introduce � ��$�$��(�$��*�� regional research counterparts. Also in attendance during the training were the ERDB program and project leaders to backstop the ERDS participants during the workshop. Seventy (70) participants attended the two-day training workshop.

MONITORING AND EVALUATION

CONDUCT OF AGENCY IN-HOUSE REVIEW

ERDB facilitated the conduct of 15 in-house reviews in all regions except Region 11 within the period of April to September. The Annual Agency In-House Review of ERDB RDE programs/projects was conducted on 3-5 August &.��1��(��,�$��%�� priority RDE Programs consisting of 36 new projects, 16 ongoing and 22 completed were presented and evaluated in the three-day activity. These projects were evaluated based on the attainment of the set objectives; appropriateness of the methodology; realization and usefulness of outputs; status of technology; potential outcome/impact; and lessons learned.

REVIEW OF QUARTERLY NARRATIVE AND STATISTICAL REPORTS

The implementation of the RDE programs/projects was monitored and evaluated by the Monitoring and Evaluation Team of ERDB through the submission of the quarterly narrative and statistical reports. These reports were assessed vis-a-vis the submitted ��3��$��1��(��$3�mechanism, the observations and recommendations on the reports were forwarded to the concerned divisions and regions through the issuance of memoranda.

PROPOSALS AND TERMINAL REPORTS RECEIVED AND EVALUATED

A total of 62 proposals were received in 2011, 15 of which came (��*�D")#��(��*�D")��6 ��proposals were forwarded to the evaluators and as of December 2011, 33 proposals were sent back to the ��(��*�D")#��&��from ERDS.

Eighty-two (82) terminal reports were received for evaluation during � ��/2�(��*�D")#��2�(��*�D")��1�� (�&.��(��terminal reports were returned to the proponents, 30 from ERDB and 15 from ERDS.

DATA AND SYSTEM MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE

For the year 2011, the ERDB local area network was maintained and *�� (��3��and 27 mobile work stations connected. One hundred twenty (120) computer units were installed with Kaspersky Open Space Antivirus.

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The pages of the Bureau’s site website have been regularly updated (i.e., newsbriefs, calendar of activities, ��$��(��(�$��%��$��and awards and library acquisitions). Additional features of the ERDB website is the webpage of NGP-PQPM.

Maintenance and monitoring of the utilization of the four information systems were continued:

1. ENR RDE Information System (ERDIS) which captures the inventory of all proposals, ongoing, and completed programs/projects

2. ERDB Technology Generated Information System (ETGIS) which archives technologies generated by ERDB, ERDS, and other DENR units

3. Library Resources Information System (LRIS) which catalogues books and other reference materials

��Document Tracking System (DTS) which tracks all documents internally routed to all divisions/units of the Bureau. The DTS has been enhanced for faster processing of data. The system’s features has been redesigned. Advance search was added for more options for the users to view ��$��$� ��%��(��$%*��E��can now print the report to an excel format.

LABORATORY SERVICES

ERDB is maintaining seven Ecosystems Research and Services Laboratories (ERSL), namely:

SEED LABORATORY

��&.��(�� %��tree species samples were collected from different areas in Luzon which were then processed and tested in the laboratory. All the germinants produced from the various tests together with the other tree species germinated in the laboratory were planted in the Special Project Area (SPA) site as planting stock for the NGP and RDEP 2 project. Protocols for selected species such as kalumpang (Sterculia foetida), pinka-pinkainan (Oryxlum indicum)and dita (Alstonia scholaris) and recalcitrant species such as anuping (Gymnacronthera farguhariana), tanghas (Myristica elleptica var. simiarum) and baniti (Diploknema �� ) were also developed. Seed banking was undertaken as a continuing activity.

FOREST MOLECULAR LABORATORY

Routine activities for DNA assay analysis (laboratory phase) of narra, molave and limuran were conducted as part of the project on DNA analysis of forest trees and non-wood forest species. Laboratory staff continued to provide technical assistance to ERDB visitors and other walk-in clientele. A

Seed laboratory

Forest molecular laboratory


��(�/0��(��for the consumption of the laboratory, of which a greater volume was supplied to the Soils, Chemistry, Microbiology and Analytical Laboratories.

��%��equipment, namely: automatic voltage regulator, airconditioning unit, analytical balance, mini-electrophoresis apparatus, two thermal cyclers, personal microcentrifuge, mini-vortexer, micropipette set, nanodrop spectrophotometer, refrigerated microcentrifuge and two complete packages of submarine/horizontal gel electrophoresis systems, were procured for genetic analysis.

BOTANY LABORATORY

6 ��$��(�&�.��*��(i.e., 208 assorted forest tree species,

��species and 27 bamboo species) which were collected from the provinces of Laguna, Occidental Mindoro, Pangasinan, Agusan del Sur, Agusan del Norte, Batangas,

Zambales, Benguet, Palawan, Bukidnon and Aklan. Specimens �� (�*��Euphorbiaceae, Rubiaceae, Palmae, Dipterocarpaceae, Sonneraceae, Verbenaceae, Rhizophoraceae, Guttiferae, Mimosaceae, Graminae, and Myristicaceae. The collected plant materials were processed as follows: 1) treatment with denatured alcohol, 2) placing the materials in newspaper

with appropriate labels/tags and then 3) putting these in wooden presser for oven drying. Basic information on the species were also gathered from recent publications such as the books from Plant Resources of Southeast Asia (PROSEA). As of December 2011, a ��(�/��$�*��recorded in the accession book.

1�'��%�� was also produced to show its importance in the implementation of R & D projects. It featured among others, the oldest collection such as Philippine Teak (Tectona philippinensis) $��$��$3��-2�� staff of the then Bureau of Forestry under Herbarium No. 001195. The '��$��(��*�� plant collections are being maintained, ��*��(�$��$�� pertinent information.

TISSUE CULTURE LABORATORY

Kalingag, Mindanao cinnamon, and bignay (Antidesma bunius) are three forest tree species which can be used as additional source of income in the upland community. Tissue culture as an alternative means of propagation can be used for these species because plantlets while in culture bottles are much more handy and portable.

Preserved rattan specimen kept in a box for easier retrieval at the Botany Laboratory.

At the tissue culture laboratory, explants are dissected and planted in culture bottles containing artificial medium.

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Preliminary research on the tissue culture of kalingag and bignay involved treatments on sterilization of explants. An effective sterilization treatment should be able to eradicate any bacteria and fungi that may cause decay of explants in culture. The treatments involved soaking the nodal explants consecutively in different sterilants which included hydrogen peroxide, sodium hypochlorite and fungicide at different concentrations ranging from 5 to 20%. The treatments using hydrogen peroxide (10% for 10 minutes), sodium hypochlorite (20% for 10 minutes) and fungicide (0.01% for 30 minutes) gave the least percent contamination of 50%; but these treatments resulted in browning of bignay explants. Seeds of bignay were germinated in the laboratory after treatment with 50% each of hydrogen peroxide and sodium hypochlorite which effectively eradicated contaminants.

MICROBIOLOGY LABORATORY

An annual inventory of mychorrhizal inoculants in the endobank was conducted. The total volume of ��$%�� 3��&��3 ��which is a 1.29% increase from last ��L��1��(��20�3 ��(�inoculants have either been given or sold to clientele, including the regional staff. Last year, the laboratory harvested and repacked 1000 kg of soil inoculants for future distribution which were taken from 900 inoculated pots of Centrosema in a ratio of 1:1 bentonite and sand and 600 pots of onion using 1:1 ratio of sand and soil.

6��*�� (�$�$��(�mycorrhiza, nine indigenous tree species were inoculated. Twenty (20) different isolates were used for inoculation and 15 seedlings were used for each treatment. The species used

were katurai, kalumpang, kamatchile, baniti, pinka-pinkainan, laneteng gubat, batino, dita and ilang-ilang.

SOILS LABORATORY

A total of 375 soil samples from ERDB/ERDS researchers and graduate students from CFNR-UPLB were analyzed for the physical and chemical properties. Most of the soil samples came from the ERDB-funded project titled “Application of Mycorrhiza and Soil Amelioration Measures to Improve Reforestation and Agroforestry”.

CHEMISTRY LABORATORY

Sixty six (66) water samples were also analyzed for water quality monitoring with the following parameters: temperature (T), pH, conductivity, total dissolved solids (TDS), dissolved oxygen (DO), phosphate (PO�), ammonia (NH3) and turbidity. Out of the 66 water samples, 11 were collected from Prenza Dam; Daungan; Pinagdugtungan; Nipa; Tabing Ilog; Philippine Recyclers, Inc. (RAMCAR) in Meycuayan; and Marilao River in Bulacan. Meanwhile,

Analysis of water samples at the Chemistry laboratory.


55 samples were collected at the ERDB set up which is planted with water lettuce (Pistia stratiotes), water hyacinth (Eichornia crassipes) and cattail (Typha ��$��=��&��('%��waste water samples collected at Monde Nissin, Yazaki-Torres, Sta. Rose slaughterhouse and SNI Sta. Rosa were also analyzed using the same parameters.

Fifteen (15) plant samples collected from Meycauayan-Marilao River were analyzed for Ca, Mg, K, Na, P, ash content and moisture determination.

��.��*��(�� bani, botong, lumbang, baguilumbang, kalumpang and Jatropha curcas which are potential sources of biofuel were analyzed for crude fat analysis. The seed samples were collected from several regions.

ZOOLOGY LABORATORY

The zoology laboratory undertook its operation and maintenance of stuffed birds and mammals which included ��(�*��(��(�*��of mammals. Silica gel was regularly replaced to prevent moisture that encourages the growth of molds and spoilage of the specimens.

INFORMATION, EDUCATION AND COMMUNICATION

SYLVATROP, THE TECHNICAL JOURNAL OF PHILIPPINE ECOSYSTEMS AND NATURAL RESOURCES

Sylvatrop Volume 19 Nos. 1 & 2 (2009 issue) and Volume 20 Nos. 1 & 2 (2010 issue) were published and ��%��)D;"��(�$��D")#�regional counterparts, universities, and other clientele and subscribers.

For 2011, the Sylvatrop Editorial Board approved six articles for Volume 21 Nos. 1 & 2 (2011 issue). Most of these articles were submitted in 2010. Editorial and layouting works were done to prepare the issue for printing.

CANOPY INTERNATIONAL

Canopy International Vol. 36 (2010 issue) was produced and distributed to subscribers and other ERDB clients.

The issue contains the following articles:

1. Allometry of aboveground biomass and carbon content of forest tree species by L. M. Tandug et al.

2. I��$��(��+��%��et al.

3. Herbal industry in the Philippines by R. Rimando et al.

��Traversing old reforestation projects by M. Sy

5. �� $� �� B� %��de Bay by A. Jose

6. Pursuing integrated ecosystem management thru our social fabric by P. Florece

7. ERDB’s 2010 major events8. Earthwatch9. Editorial

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RESEARCH INFORMATION SERIES ON ENVIRONMENT (RISE)

For 2011, RISE Vol. 23 No. 1 was printed with 1000 copies. The issue contains the following articles:

1. Lesser-used indigenous species of important use (Pinus merkusii)

2. Medicinal forest trees species and non-timber (forest vines) species with medicinal contents

MEDIA RELEASES

Press releases/Radio interviews

K� D")#��"�)G��*��3��Joint Mission

K� New ERDB Clonal Facility (NGP) K� 10 most vulnerable watersheds

(Published in Phil. Star-June 20, 2011)

K� Environment Day Exhibit and Opening Ceremony

K� DENR RDE Programs Strategized in 2011 Research Management Conference

K� FORESPIK� Star cited with

Biotech Journalism (Published in Philippine Star)

K� DZEM radio interview on ERDB Priority RDE Programs for 2011 (Dir. Marcial C. Amaro, Jr.)

K� DZMM radio interview regarding vulnerability assessment (Dr. Antonio Daño)

ERDB exhibits at the celebration of: National Science and Technology Week at Baker Hall, UPLB (1), International Year of Forests at Arellano University (2) and 7th National Biotechnology Week at DENR Central Office (3).

Website news

K� Los Baños celebrates Earth Hour; Song Writing Contest

K� Dr. Aida Lapis receives Hall of Fame Award from UPLB-CFNR Alumni Association

K� ERDB’s new clonal facilityK� Celebrating 2011 National

Biotechnology Week

EXHIBITS

Exhibits, containing promotional materials on ERDB and its technologies, were set up in different events and locations.

K� ERDB lobbyK� Celebration of the UP Open

University AnniversaryK� Launching of International Year of

Forests 2011K� Celebration of DENR-GAD ForumK� LBSCFI Exhibit at Robinson’s Town

MallK� Launching of International Year of

Forests 2011 at Arellano University

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These acquisitions were obtained through donations/gifts or as exchange publications. The materials were all ��$��$��+��

�� /�people serviced by the library broken down as follows:

K� D")#�� &.��K� UPLB-CFNR - 80K� Others - 129

DONATIONS/EXCHANGE PUBLICATIONS

Local and foreign entities such as: @(�$��(�� $��1"")��)D;"��1 ��$%��%��@(�$��(FAO), Food and Fertilizer Technology Center (FFTC) and Economy and Environment Program for Southeast Asia (EEPSEA) regularly send their publications to ERDB.

K� Celebration of National Science and Technology Week-LBSCFI at Baker Hall, UPLB College, Laguna

K� Celebration of Environmental Awareness at San Antonio Parish, Pila, Laguna

K� Celebration of 7th National Biotechnology Week.

LIBRARY SERVICES

From January to December 2011, � ��D")#�B��$:%��(��/&�reading materials. This includes:

K� 16 BooksK� 82 issues of Bulletins K� 201 Journal IssuesK� 72 issues of NewslettersK� 3 Paper PresentationsK� ��"��K� 8 USDA PublicationsK� 35 Vertical Files


Gender and Development

For 2011, the ERDB GAD Focal Point System (GADFPS) developed and implemented programs, projects, and activities in compliance with the %��(�� )D;"��@(�$��(DENR CO) through the Planning and �� *�@(�$��$��$��$��included the following: a) monitoring of the gender mainstreaming of the 16 RDEPs and the other new GAD projects; b) participation in GAD meetings, seminars, workshops, and trainings of different DENR and non-)D;"��(�$��?�$��(��$ �$��assistance to ERDB constituents and �� $��(�$��?�d) gender advocacy and promotional activities; and e) development of DENR GAD RDE Compendium.

A levelling-off for gender mainstreaming of ERDB RDEPs and other GAD projects was also conducted to serve as a venue to present the gender component of the participants’ GAD RDE projects as well as their

gender mainstreaming strategies and monitoring and evaluation system/mechanics. Continuous monitoring of the projects was also done.

The GAD Focal Point, together with selected ERDB personnel including GADFPS members participated in a total of 18 trainings, workshops, seminars, and other GAD-related activities. Eight GAD-related meetings were also conducted which showed strong linkage between ERDB and the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW), STARRDEC, CALABARZON Regional Council and the DENR CO and its Bureaus. In addition, GADFPS provided technical assistance by serving as resource persons in GAD trainings of DENR units and other non-DENR agencies like DTI, DTTC, PCW and Department of Finance-National Tax Research Center (DOF-NTRC).

On the women’s month celebration, the following activities were undertaken: a) seminars on research outputs such as vulnerability assessment and climate change; assessment of gender issues; participation of women in reforestation and gender perspectives in small scale mining; b) health and wellness program such as eye examination, watch your health program and seminar; c) poster-making contest entitled “Women’s Perspectives on Environment: An Art Contest” and d) participation of ERDB employees to Women’s Month Celebration including the PCW and DENR CO.

More so, the ERDB GADFPS, as part of its gender advocacy and promotional activities, conducted a youth camp on ENR participated in by children and grandchildren of the

Gender mainstreaming of ERDB RDE Programs and other GAD Projects for CY 2011-2012 held on 16-17 May 2011 at ERDB Auditorium.

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Bureau’s employees. Display and distribution of GAD IEC materials, as well as setting-up of photo exhibit, were also done. In addition, the DENR GAD RDE Compendium was under preparation.

Finally, the inclusion of ERDB GAD to the PCW - Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) funded Gender Responsive Economic Actions for the Transformation (GREAT) Women Project for year 2011-2013 was another achievement for this year. This project ��$�*��>

1. Conduct of Training of Technical Advisers on Gender Analysis, held on 18-20 November 2011 at Maria Paz Royale Resort, San Pablo City, Laguna

2. Results-Based Management Monitoring and Evaluation Training-Workshop, to be held on 19-20 January 2012 at Maria Paz Royale Garden Resort, San Pablo City

3. Research Study on Carrying Capacity of Pamilacan Island, Bohol

�� Documentation of Good Practices of Women’s Groups/ Individual on Microenterprises for Forestry and Environment Management

5. Conduct of Inter-NGA Forum re: output of the four bureaus’ projects such as DENR guidelines, assessment tools on GAD Women Economic Empowerment (WEE) for possible interventions at the national and provincial levels.

Training of Technical Advisers on Gender Analysis held on 18-20 November 2011 at Maria Paz Royale Resort, San Pablo City, Laguna.

Month-long activities for the Women’s Month Celebration: Walk for a cause (1); Gov. Ejercito delivering a message during the kick off (2) and youth camp (3).

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General Administration and Support Services

HUMAN RESOURCES

For 2011, the ERDB’s human resource was composed of 321 personnel, 181 of which are regular, 9 are coterminus, 22 are casual employees and 109 are under Contract of Services. Out of the 321 personnel, ��$ �$��technical.

For skills and knowledge enhancement, selected ERDB research staff and personnel were given the opportunity to attend local and international trainings on research, development and extension. Twenty (20) local and international conferences, seminars and wokshops were attended by ERDB staff and personnel in 2011 �1�+��

OFFICE POLICIES AND INNOVATIONS INTRODUCED

A draft DENR Memorandum Circular was prepared in 2011 for the Adoption of the Manual on Vulnerability Assessment of Watersheds in the preparation of the Integrated Watershed Management Plan. The draft is currently being evaluated by the DENR Planning ��$��%��@(�$��@��

The above cited Manual was developed by ERDB to serve as a user-friendly reference material for the watershed managers of the PAWB, NPC, PNOC, LGUs and other stakeholders. It updates, streamlines ��*�� $�%��techniques in the vulnerability assessment of watersheds by taking into consideration the recent advances in the GIS application technologies.

ERDB also prepared the draft DENR Administrative Order for the Adoption of the 2011-2016 Integrated ENR RDE Framework in all DENR �(�$��6 ��(��)1@� ��%�� evaluation and is being revised.

The adoption of the ENR RDE Framework hopes to strengthen the links of the DENR Research Sector to other DENR sectors, attached � �$�� (�$��?� �� the merits of RDE in establishing an �(�$��((�$��enabling environment for sustainable ENR management; and promote the importance of ENR RDE to the Department’s clienteles, including other national agencies, research and development institutions, local government units, the business sector and other stakeholders.

INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT

ERDB completed the following infrastructure projects in 2011: storm drain system and riprapping for the ERDB Guest House; power transformer and rehabilitation of ERDB transmission lines; and covered walk passage to the NGP Operation Center.

EQUIPMENT PROCURED

For 2011, ERDB invested on laboratory equipment, computers/laptops, LCD projectors and digital cameras.


FINANCIAL RESOURCES

To carry out its mandates, ERDB operated on a total budget of Php 216,752,761.62. This included General Appropriations, external sources and ERDB trust fund. Its regular budget from the General Appropriations amounting to � ��-��0�...�..��distributed as follows: � ��0��/-��...�(��Services; Php 97,061,000.00 for Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses; and Php 10,000,000.00 for Capital Outlay.

A total of Php 7,233,076.62 $�*��(��*��+��(%� �institutions such as the MGB, PRRC, PCARRD, NPC and LLDA.

The conduct of Biosafety Training on Environmental Risk Assessment, EDC, National Biotechnology Week and Editorial Board activities and workshops for the production of the Sylvatrop Technical Journal which amounted to Php 1,355,205.00 was charged against the ERDB Trust Fund.


Annex 1. Monthly Technical Seminar Series for 2011.Speaker Title Date

P. UmaliC. Roxas

Nursery establishment and propagation of bamboo using S&T interventions

March 9

Dr. A. Daño Vulnerability assessment and gender perspective March 21Dr. H. PalisC. Taguiam

Adaptation response to coastal perturbations: The Case of Prieto Diaz and Baler coastal dwellers in the Philippines

April 6

Atty. A. del Rio Basic Internal Control Service May 10M. Lanting Organic farming: A natural way for a healthy

livingJune10

Dr. L. Calanog Review of Outcomes to Impacts (ROtI): Adopting a tool for evaluating R&D results

June 30

Dr. E. Castillo Understanding mycorrhizal symbiosis July 8V. Sinohin Southeast Asia Conference on current

approaches to the environmental risk assessment of GMOs

Aug. 18

J. Padin Molecular approach to the phylogeny of Jacks in Taal Lake, Batangas Province, Philippines

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P. Atega Vulnerability assessment of Mt. Banahaw Oct. 12B. Ranes Mine rehabilitation in Rio Tuba Nickel Mining

CorporationNov. 16

J. Urbanek Mining in Palawan: issues and concerns Nov. 16

Annex 2. Technical papers presented Title of Paper Resource Person Date and Venue

Climbing Palms of the ASEAN:Potential for Food andMedicine

A. B. Lapis 9-13 July 2011 St. Louis, Missouri, USA

Diversity of Philippine Rattans (International Conferenceon Climate Change andBiodiversity Year)

A. B. Lapis 1-3 February 2011PICC, Manila

Adaptation Responses to Coastal Perturbations: Case of Prieto Diaz and Baler Households

H.G. Palis C.G. Taguiam

6 April 2011 ERDB

Annex 3. Trainings conducted Title of Trainings Sponsor Date and Venue

Clonal Propagation Techniques of Endangered and Vanishing Tree Species

EDC ��0�5%��&.��ERDB Auditorium

Training/Workshop on Hydrometeorological Instrumentation and Observation

ERDB and NPC 11-15 July 2011 ERDB Auditorium

Forest Management and Restoration in Areas Affected by Mining in the PhilippinesTopics: Report on the Team’s Visit to Australian Mines Forest Management during Mine Development for Operation Stage

ERDB and AusAID-CSIRO

19-21 October 2011 Eurotel North EDSAQuezon City

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Title of Trainings Sponsor Date and Venue Propagation Technologies and Nursery Plantation Establishment of Forest Trees (Seed Technology)

ERDB 19 August 2011 ERDB, College,Laguna

Annex 4. Conferences, Seminars and Workshops

International Title of Event Participant/s Sponsor Date and Venue

APN Gap Analysis Scoping Workshop Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services in the Asia ��$��$�"� ��

M. C. Amaro, Jr.

APN 13-15 February 2011Tokyo, Japan

Regional Workshop to Support the Preparation of the State of the World’s Forest Genetic Resources in Asia

E. F. Rimando FAO- 1��$��$�Association of Forestry Research Institutions (APAFRI)

7-9 March 2011Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

1st Session of the Intergovernmental Technical Group on Forest Genetic Resources

E. F. Rimando FAO ��2�1��&.��Rome, Italy

6th International Conference on Environmental Future (ICEF)

H.G. Palis N/A 18-22 July 2011United Kingdom

APFP Component Study Tour S. Pasicolan Asean Peatland Forest Project

3-7 October 2011 Sabah, Malaysia

Asia Bamboo and Rattan Young Professional Exchange Program

J.A. Castillo Fredskorpset 21 October 2011 to 31 August 2012Beijing, China

Workshop on Forest Health Technology and Phytosanitary Standards

M.C. Amaro, Jr.

FAO and USDA Forest Service

6, 8, 10 and 11 November 2011 Beijing, China

H. San Valentin

FAO and USDA Forest Service

6-11 November 2011Beijing, China

1��$��$��!��3�(APFW) Side-Event: State of the World’s Forest Genetic Resources

E. F. Rimando APAFRI 7-11 November 2011Beijing China

17th APAFRI Executive Committte Meeting

A. B. Lapis APAFRI 7-11 November 2011Beijing, China

Annex 3. Continuation


Local Title of Event Participant/s Sponsor Date and Venue

Agriculture Development Seminar Series (ADSS) on Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation in Developing Countries (REDD+) and Strategies for Global Cooperation and Greener Forest

A. S. Jose SEARCA ��5�%��&.��SEARCA Auditorium, College, Laguna

ADSS Weekly Seminar Series on Farmers Willingness

A. S. Jose SEARCA 8 January 2011 SEARCA Audi, College, Laguna

Forum on Forests and Strategic Plan of Action on Forestry

M. U. Sy DENR 20-21 January 2011Sulo Hotel, Manila

CFNR Lecture Series Phytoremediation: A Smorgasbord of Plant Technologies to Assist the Clean-up of Pollutants in the Environment

A. S. JoseA. Parco

CFNR 20 January 2011 CFNR, College, Laguna

Climate Relevant Forest Policy and Piloting of REDD Planning Workshop

M. U. Sy DENR 31January – 1 February 2011 Innotech, Diliman Quezon City

International Conference onClimate Change and Biodiversity Year

A. B. Lapis 1-3 February 2011PICC, CCP ComplexRoxas Blvd, Manila

3-day Preparation and Electronic Updating of Personal Services Itemization and Plantilla of Personnel (PSIPOP) for FY 2011

M. Arcillas DENR Trust Funds 101

&��%��2011Baguio City

Mindanao River Basin (MRB) Technical Working Group Consultation Meeting

A. Daño MRB 6-9 February 2011Cotabato City

Meeting on Bamboo Development Project in CALABARZON

M. V. LantingP. A. Umali, Jr

Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Laguna

16 February 2011 Victoria, Laguna


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Title of Event Participant/s Sponsor Date and VenuePhilippine National Workshop for the Philippine Pilot Study of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Water Availability Enhancement Project

A. Daño NWRB and PNRI

2-3 March 2011 PNRI Auditorium, Diliman, Quezon City

Workshop on Forest Carbon Financing re: Philippine National REDD+ Plus Strategy

M. U. Sy DENR 29-30 March 2011Quezon City

Procurement Management Orientation/Workshop

R. RevillaL. CabuscabusA. Castillo

ERDB �/��1��&.��Tagaytay City

Orientation on the Standardized Methodologies ��$��$�1��*��(��Sensitive Coastal Areas

M. L. Moreno ICRMP 19 April 2011

Monitoring of Small Grant Projects and other AccBio Components and Review of Results Chain for SGP and Presentation of SCP results

M. L. MorenoL. C. Ranes

AccBio-GIZ 29 April 2011

Kick-Off Program for the International/ National Year of Forests

M. U. Sy A. J. D. Borja

DENR/UPLB-CFNR

27 April 2011 CFNR Botanical Gardens

Seminar on Operations and Management

A. Del RioB. Avanzado

ERDB ��2�8��&.��Hotel Kimberly Malate, Manila

REDD+ Measurable, "��I��8"I��Group Meeting

M. U. Sy DENR/GIZ ��8��&.��Fersal Hotel, Diliman, Quezon City

Orientation on the Use of the Species-Site Compatibility Assessment Software

M. U. Sy,P. A. Umali, Jr. N. L. Lantican

DENR Region��1

5 May 2011Luisa Ridge Hot Spring & Spa, Pansol, Calamba

Round Table Discussion onPolicies on the Managementof Forests Affected by Mining in the Philippines

A. B. LapisP. J. Cuadra

9 May 2011UP Diliman, Quezon City

Climate Change Capacity Development Workshop

C. G. Taguiam DENR-GIZ 18 May 2011

7th Meeting of the ASEAN Experts Group on International Forest Policy Process

M. U. Sy FMB 7-8 June 2011 Richmonde Hotel, Ortigas Center, Pasig City



Title of Event Participant/s Sponsor Date and VenueSeminar Workshop on Remote Sensing

M. Lanting, Jr. P. Umali, Jr.A. Olvida F. Ociones

ERDB/NAMRIA

19-22July 201125-28 July 2011NAMRIA

��*�� Master Plan

A. DañoR. Reaviles

DENR 25-29 July 2011 Mandaluyong City

Workshop for the Development of Monitoring Standards and Indicators for Biodiversity for the MRVREDDF

C. I. Villamor DENR 26-27 July 2011

DENR-Ad Hoc Technical working group on GMO

C. I. Villamor DOST 28 July 2011

Review/assessment of WCI Report #6 Draft Final Report �$�*�� (��hydrogeology and basin simulation and the river basin master plan)

A. Daño Mindanao River Basin Integrated Management and Development Plan

8-12 August 2011, Gen. Santos City

National Consultative Meeting-2nd National Report on the Application of Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety

R. MauricioF. Capuli

DOST, Bicutan 12 August 2011 Bicutan, Metro Manila

National Consultation for the Second National Report on the Implementation of the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety

C.M. Palaypayon DENR-GIZ 12 August 2011

Meeting with Secretary Franklin M. Drilon and Iloilo City Development Council for the creation of Project Team to address Erosion and Siltation of Iloilo River

A. Daño DENR 19-20 August 2011Iloilo City

2nd Quarterly Membership Meeting and Seminar of the Philippines Association for Government Budget Administration (PAGBA), Inc.

A. LobinaA. CondezT. ErasgaM. Arcillas

ERDB 31 August - 3 September 2011 Pryce Plaza Hotel Puerto Princesa City

Committee Meeting of the GIZ-Adaptation to Climate Change and Conservation of the Biodiversity and Climate Relevant Modernization of the National Foresty Policy and Piloting of REDD measures in the Philippines

M. U. Sy DENR 20 September 2011Ortigas Center, Pasig City


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Title of Event Participant/s Sponsor Date and VenueSFFI Anniversary Celebration and National Workshop

M. U. Sy R. A. Mauricio M. Dimayuga E. F. RimandoH. G. PalisE. B. RamoranC.M. PalaypayonL. BrevaA. B. LapisE. S. Alaira

SFFI 21-23 September 2011La Carmela Boracay Island Malay, Aklan

Writeshop on Revised IRR �(�"1�-�0��$��Government Procurement Policy Board (GPPB) Related Issuances

L. Calderon Support to FAP’s Funds

21-23 September 2011Antipolo City

Validation Workshop on the Mainstreaming Framework and Guidelines and the Formulation of Prioritization Framework and Selection Criteria for CCA/DRR Programs and projects

A. Daño DENR 26-28 September 2011 Tagaytay City

M��8�� M. L. Moreno M� 28-29 September 2011

Pilot Training for Incorporating Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and Climate Change Adaptation (CCA) concerns in the Philippine EIS System

M. L. Moreno EMB /��@$��&.��Eurotel North EDSA, Quezon City

DENR Consultation Workshop on the National Integrated Coastal Management Program (NICMP) for the Sustainable Development of the Coastal and Marine Environment and Resources of the Philippines

M. L. Moreno ICRMP/PAWB-DENR

7 October 2011 Hotel Rembrandt, Quezon, City

UP Symposuim on Integrated Ecosystem Management and Development: Prospects and Opportunities for the Sustainable Management of Mt. Makiling and Laguna de Bay

M. L. Moreno UPLB 11-12 October 2011Forestry Auditorium, UPLB

Inception Workshop of the Project UN-READ Phil. Programme: Supporting Initial Readiness Process

M. U. Sy DENR �/��@$��2011Sulo Riviera Hotel, Diliman, Quezon City



Title of Events Participant/s Sponsor Date and VenueWorkshop to Pilot Test, Operationalize the Vulnerability Assessment tools

R. S. ReavilesM. L. Moreno

DENR &��&2�@$��2011 Days Hotel, Tagaytay City

Pre-CBFM Congress and CBFM-CARP Workshop

A. LunaL. Calanog

ERDB 25-28 October 2011 Quezon City

Training of Technical Advisers on Gender Analysis (TOTAGA)

A. LapisA. LunaM. SyE. EusebioA. ExcondeM. BravoS. PasicolanF. SiapnoD. Kalaw

ERDB 16-18 November 2011San Pablo, Laguna

TOTAGA M. L. Moreno J. EboraF. OcionesS. OrobiaM. Briz

ERDB 16-18 November 2011San Pablo, Laguna

The Role of Forests in Disaster Risk Reduction and Management

C. TaguiamG. SantosA. S. JoseV. AustriaH. G. PalisC.M. PalaypayonC. G. TaguiamL. A. BrevaJ. de CastroW. Hintural

FORESPI &��&��;��*��2011

Forest and Natural Resources Research Society of the Philippines (FORESPI) Forum

A. B. LapisM. DP. DayanE. T. CastilloF. E. SiapnoE. S. AlairaM. AvanzadoM. BrizJ. B. EboraC. MojicaM. Delos Reyes

&��;��*��2011PCARRD, Los BañosLaguna


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Annex 5. Technical assistance provided to ERDB stakeholders.Topic Recipient of TA Date

Public scoping and site visit for the proposed Lime Milk Plant of Unichamp Mineral Philippines, Inc. at Bataraza, Palawan*

DENR-EMB 15-18 February 2011

Public and technical scoping for the proposed Kanan Hydropower Project of Kanan Hydroelectric Power Corporation, at the Anoling Multipurpose Hall, General Nakar, Quezon Province*

DENR-EMB 3-5 March 2011

Preliminary review, site visit and public consultation for the proposed Manticao Nickel Project of CESSMAG Development., Inc. in Manticao, Misamis Oriental*

DENR-EMB 8-11 March 2011

Application of GIS in Watershed and Biological Science Research

25 BS and MS students of the Biological Sciences Department, UPLB

March 2011

Use of the facilities of Forest Molecular Laboratory in the conduct of molecularanalysis

Albert Piñon UPLB-CFNR Graduate Student (SFI) and ITTO Scholarship Grantee

16 March 2011

Establishment ofarboretum in Calapan, Mindoro

PENRO of Calapan, Mindoro, Arturo Serna

17-18 March 2011

Communication and information activities of community vulnerability

Students of Dev. Com, UPLB

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=��$��(�� 6%�*��$�� (Curcuma longa) locally known as Luyang dilaw

OIC-RED, NCR-DENR 7 April 2011

Species-site Compatibility Assessment Software

"� ��1 5 May 2011

Invasive forest species Students of SLSU Lucban, Quezon and MMSU Batac, Ilocos Norte

13 May 2011

Technical scoping, public scoping and site visit for the proposed FPMC Parcel 2 Mining Project of 168 Ferrum ��$��$�8�� #�� Datagan, Municipality of Bayog, Province of Zamboanga Del Sur*

DENR-EMB 18-20 May 2011

Potting/Bagging and outplanting of forest tree seedlings and basic concepts on ecology

Youth participants 2 June 2011

*Technical assistance provided as member of the Internal Review Committe of the DENR-EMB.


Topic Recipient of TA Date and VenueHands-on training/lecture on endomycorrhizal technology

a. Prof. Levylee Bautista, Instructor, University of Pangasinan, College of Arts and Sciences, Arellano St. Dagupan City

b. Prof. Maria Elena Caguioa, Asst. Prof II, Tarlac College of Agriculture, Malacampa, Camiling, Tarlac

c. Mr. Mark Anthony Carreon, MS Biology Student, St. Louis University, Bonifacio St., Baguio City

d. Prof. Melanie Mondala, Instructor, Tarlac College of Agriculture, Malacampa, Camiling, Tarlac

e. Mr. Kenneth Paulo, MS Biology Student, St. Louis University, Bonifacio St., Baguio City

3 June 2011

Public consultation and site visit for the proposed Kanan Hydropower Project of Kanan Hydroelectric Power Corporation at the covered court of Barangay Poblacion, General Nakar, Quezon Province*

DENR-EMB 9 -10 June 2011

Effects of forest compaction on dying Benguet pine

DENR-CAR, CEPMO, DPWH Personnel

21 June 2011

Propagation techniques of narra and bignai seeds for tissue culture protocol development

Glea Lagon (DENR-Baguio City)

22 June 2011

Mine rehabilitation practices, emerging mine rehabilitation technologies and acid mine drainage mitigation

MGB-CO 25-26 June 2011

Propagation and establishment of bamboo plantation

Jocelyn Palacpac-AlvarezResidents of Brgy. Macabud, Rodriguez, RizalDr. P. B. Claudio

13 July 2011and 10 September 2011



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Topic Recipient of TA Date and VenueMycorrhiza Foresters from EDC:

Erwin MagallanesJose Ruben CitasMariane PajeRonnie GuancoEricson del RosarioAmadeo Palacpac

21 July 2011

Visit/orientation of the rattan genebank at LBES

Faculty from Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU)

1 August 2011

Endomycorrhiza and possible collaboration in establishing pilot demonstration area at Pililia, Rizal using ERDB technology on endomycorrhiza

Julie Barcelona (Harbest) 2 August 2011

Optimization and replication of agroforestry systems in the Philippines

Graduate students of SLE-Post Graduate Studies, Humbol at University of Berlin (presentation at FMB, DENR, Diliman, QC)

5 August 2011

Seeds of Philippine teak, red lauan, molave and Eucalyptus and their propagation

Danny Yao 10 August 2011

Training on nursery establishment and biological control

Tierra Buena Agricultural Products, Inc. (Zialcita and Company, Inc.)

19 August 2011

Site assessment of Iloilo River to address its erosion and siltation problem

"��#��@(�$��(RBCO) Project for Iloilo River

2-3 September 2011

Fungal diseases of Dita seedlings E.J. Bautista, UP CFNR Ph. D. Student

10 September 2011

Assessment of site for bambusetum and bamboo plantation

Arellano University, Manila ��*��2011

Technical scoping for the proposed chromite and associated minerals mining operations and processing plant project of the Maharlika Dragon Mining Corp.*

DENR-EMB 19 September 2011

Technical scoping for the proposed Sangay Chromite Plant Project in the municipality of Dinagat of Oriental Vision Mining Philippines Corporation*

DENR-EMB 19 October 2011




Topic Recipient of TA Date and Venue#�*��$��$��bamboo propagation

DOST-CALABARZON 3 November 2011

Public scoping and site visit for the proposed chromite and associated minerals mining operations and processing plant project of Maharlika Dragon Mining Corp. in Zamboanga del Norte*

DENR-EMB 7-10 December 2011

Processing of collected plant materials/ specimen

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2011

Molecular characterization of Eucalyptus ��%�� "��*�1*��Polymorphic DNA (RAPD) analysis

Graduate student (Masters in Forestry)

2011


Annex 6. Linkages and networkingAgency Nature of Linkage

DENR UnitsProvincial Environment and Natural "��%�$��@(�$��**%��D��*��;��%��"��%�$��@(�$��(CENROs and PENROs)

Collaborative work in the implementation of the projects/studies in their areas of jurisdiction

)D;"�"� ��@(�$��8��1!J�8��EMS, LMS, etc.)

Collaborative work in the implementation of ENR-RDE programs addressing regional and sectoral concerns

Forest Management Bureau (FMB) Co-implementor for the project on the “Rationalization on the Disposition of Pasture and Grazing Lands in the Philippines”

Collaborative works on forestry-related concerns

Environment and Management Bureau (EMB)

Collaborative work in data collection and monitoring of study sites re: project on acid deposition; physical and chemical analyses of water

Mines and Geo-Sciences Bureau (MGB) Funding support and technical collaboration in the implementation of the study entitled “ERDB-MGB Cooperative Project on Ecosystems Reconstruction and Phytoremediation of Mined-out Lands”

Protected Areas and Wildlife Bureau (PAWB)

Collaborative works on protected areas and wildlife-related concerns

Land Management Bureau (LMB) / Land Administration and Management Project (LAMP)

Collaboration on land management-related projects/studies


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Agency Nature of LinkageLaguna Lake Development Authority (LLDA)

Provision of secondary data regarding the implementation of the project entitled “Determination of Environmental Carrying Capacity of Lake-based Aquaculture of Laguna de Bay”

Pasig River Rehabilitation Commission (PRRC)

Funding support and technical collaboration in the implementation of the Phase II of the study entitled “Biodiversity Assessment of Pasig River and Its Tributaries: The Ecosystems Approach”

Pasig River Rehabilitation Commission (PRRC)

Technical assistance in the review and evaluation of proposal

National Mapping Resource Information Authority (NAMRIA)

Collaborative work in obtaining topographic maps and satellite images, statistics and policy concerns

FASPO-UNDP-GEF Project on Invasive Alien Species

Research

Other Government AgenciesDepartment of Agriculture, Bureau of Agricultural Research (DA-BAR)

Coordination for the action plan on alien invasive species

DA-Bureau of Plant Industry/ National Conservation of Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (NCPGRFA)

Technical collaboration for the establishment of a network of PGFRA curators and build up a database of Philippines PGFRA.

National Committee on Biosafety of the Philippines (NCBP)

Coordination for the action plan on alien invasive species

Department of Science and Technology (DOST)

Financial support in study grants or scholarships


Philippine Council for Agricultural Resources Research and Development (PCARRD)

Financial support in the implementation of various projects of the Sector

Philippine Council for Aquatic and Marine Resources Research and Development (PCAMRRD)

Collaborative work in the collection of data needed in various projects addressing marine and aquatic resources

Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR)PCARRD-DOST-GIA Funding support for projects in

ERDS Region 5

Forest Products Research and Development Institute (FPRDI)

Collaborative work in the implementation of the project on Charcoal Briquetting

National Power Corporation (NPC) Financial support in the implementation of the study “ERDB-NPC Research Project Installation and Operation of Hydrometorological Station for Watershed Planning/Management in support to NAPOCOR Watershed Rehabilitation and Conservation Program”


Agency Nature of Linkage

Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA)

Collaborative work in the collection of monthly rainfall data needed in the various projects

Philippine Forest Corporation (PhilForest Corp)

Provision of an area for the implementation of the project entitled “Generation of Appropriate Technology for Jathropa-based Agroforestry Schemes in the Uplands”

Subic Bay Metopolitan Authority (SBMA) Implementation of two ongoing studies

Pasig River Dredging Multipartite Monitoring Team

Research

Local Government Units

B�3��8�� *��@(�$��8%��(�Muntinlupa, Municipalities of Baler, Aurora; Paoay, Ilocos Norte; Mangatarem, Pangasinan; Limay, Bataan; Magalang, Pampanga; Kawit, Cavite; Los Baños, Nagcarlan, Lumban, Luisiana and Majayjay in Laguna; Lipa City in Batangas; Dolores, and Pagbilao in Quezon; Naujan, Oriental, Mindoro; Buhi and Tigaon Camarines Sur; Bacacay, Albay; Prieto Diaz, Sorsogon; Ajuy, Iloilo; Buenavista and Jordan in Guimaras; Olango Island, Cebu; Sibonga, Buhisan, Minglanilla, Talisay City , Toledo City in Cebu; Negros Oriental; Siquijor; Guimaras, Bohol; Tagum, Davao del Norte; Governor Generosa, Davao Oriental; Catarman, Samar; Ormoc, Leyte; Claveria, Cagayan; Diadi, Nueva Vizcaya; Bauang and San Gabriel, La Union; Sarrat, Pasuquin and Paoay, Ilocos Norte; Sta. Cruz, Ilocos Sur; San Manuel, Pangasinan

Implementation of the Research, Development and Extension Projects (RDEPs) in their respective areas of jurisdiction.

Municipalities of Lidlida, Ilocos Sur; Sison, Pangasinan; Lubao and Mexico, Pampanga; Angat and Pulilan in Bulacan; Cabiao, Nueva Ecija; Tagapo, Sta. Rosa in Laguna; Laurel, Batangas; Dolores, Quezon; Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro; Brgys. Central, Caloocan, Bagong Buhay in Quezon City; Metta Arts in Cubao, Quezon City; Brgy. 128 Tondo and Brgy 2��8��8��

Conduct of trainings on charcoal briquetting


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Agency Nature of Linkage

Academe

UPLB College of Forestry and Natural Resources (UPLB-CFNR), UPLB - BIOTECH, UPLB - Institute of Biological Science (IBS), UPLB - Institute of Plant Breeding (IPB)

Collaborative works in the implementation of projects on bamboo, DNA analyses of forest trees and non-wood species, restoration of forest along waterways and mining affected areas, etc.)


UP College of Agriculture Technical cooperation and exchange of information on ENR concerns

Marine Science Institute Technical assistance on the review of project proposal entitled “Development of Seaweed Health Management Program for Fame Eucheumatic species in the Philippines”

De La Salle University, Canlubang Technical collaboration in the implementation of the study entitled “Tree Domestication Strategy Using Selected Indigenous Species and Mycorrhizal Application”

Aurora State College of Technology (ASCOT)

Provision of area for the establishment of 1-ha site for the project; counterpart labor and/or material/resources

Visayas State University (VSU) Data gathering in the 20-year old Palasan plantation in the area

Bicol University Technical assistance for the establishment of coral reefs in Kapuntukan reef, Bagacay, Legaspi City

Batangas State University Partner in the project entitled “Agro-Ecotourism Industry of Lobo, Batangas Through Public-Private Partnership to Mainstream RDE and LGU Initiatives for Biodiversity”

Non-Government Organizations

Partnership in Environmental Management for the Seas of East Asia

Consultation and workshop

Philippine Wood Producers Association Technical collaboration in the collection of data

Coastal Conservation and Education, Foundation

Technical collaboration on matters relative to mangrove

Pusod Inc. Assistance to facilitate FGD

Lipa Head Water Council Technical assistance relative to water pricing project

Society for the Conservation of the Philippine Wetlands

Provided technical assistance for the project entitled “Biological Surveillance of Migratory Water Birds at Priority Wetlands”


ERDB ORGANIZATIONAL CHART

RDEP PROGRAM LEADERSRDEP on Climate Change Dr. Honorato G. PalisRDEP for Sustainable Upland and Coastal Areas Development

Dr. Aleli M. Luna

RDEP on Water Resources Management Dr. Antonio M. DañoRDEP on the Development of Standards/ Technologies on Land Disposition, Allocation and Land Use Management

Juan B. Ebora

RDEP on Mines and Degraded Areas Dr. Aida B. Lapis

RDEP on the Conservation and Management of Biodiversity

Dr. Carmelita I. Villamor

RDEP on Environmental Management and Pollution Control

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ERDB ANNUAL REPORT 2011��%$��@(�$��((��(�� Ecosystems Research and Development Bureau.

EXECUTIVE ADVISER: Marcial C. Amaro, Jr.EXECUTIVE EDITOR: Leuvina M. Tandug EDITOR: Eliseo M. BaltazarASSISTANT EDITORS: Liberty E. Asis, Marla V. Cambay, Dianne Marie F. Cunanan, Malaya N. Montesur and Adreana M. SantosMANUSCRIPT PREPARATION: Editha P. Eusebio, Elsa A. Diacos, Marie Abbie Gail L. Dela Cueva, Joan Marie G. del Mundo, Karen Rae M. Fortus and Nelson Levi M. LanticanLAYOUT EDITOR: Adreana M. SantosPRODUCTION COORDINATOR: Francisco R. CabreraCIRCULATION MANAGER: Flora B. PalicpicCIRCULATION ASSISTANT: Eduardo M. TolentinoPRINTING: Liberato A. Bacod

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