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Presented during the: Philippine Conference on Capturing Economic Benefits from Ecosystem Services 25 Aug. 2011; ADB Headquarters
By:
ELVINO B. BALICAO, JR. Municipal Mayor Wao, Lanao del Sur, ARMM
Population: 42, 100 (NSO 2007) Diversed Cultures: Ilokano, Ilonggo, Cebuano, Maranao, Tausug, Waray, Tagalog, Ibatan, Batangueno, Boholano A post-christian-moro- conflict zone Land Area: 35,459 ha Forestlands: 19,819 ha Natural Forests: 12,412 ha Rate of natural forest loss: 4.6%
Waos watershed feeds 5 river systems that irrigates 19,000 hectares of farmlands (in Wao & 5 nearby municipalities in Bukidnon, Cotabato & Lanao del Sur) One main source of water, the Diomel Spring, used to discharge 100 lps during rainy season; NOW its down to 15 lps
Constraints
Lack of participation of stakeholders Fragmented approach in forest management Absence of well-defined Property Rights in uplands Absence of on-site management Lack of transparency Unclear accountability
plant-now-paylater scheme
Wao increased LGU investment on Forest Management - Php 1M / Yr from 2005 date, a 3rd class Municipality it could only provide For Wao to be able to provide continued support for the forest development efforts of IPR holders & sustain forest protection efforts, it had to encourage other stakeholders to give their share
WDC
PES proceeds are placed in special account intended for environment programs. Disbursements are approved by Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Council, a multi-sector oversight & policy-making body set up in 2003 to help ensure sustainability of environment programs, regardless of whoever sits as Mayor of Wao.
Lessons Learned
Forest stakeholders are willing to pay for environmental services if: - LGU leadership shows seriousness & political will to properly manage the forests - governance principles, such as transparency, accountability and participatory decision-making are observed in planning & implementation - stakeholders see where their contributions are going
Initial results, impacts 2010 Wao became GALING POOK Awardee in ARMM
2007 Wao declared as Learning Center for Environmental Management in Mindanao (among EcoGov-assisted LGUs)