Presented by: Forester Raymond A. Rivera OIC, CENR Office Masinloc, Zambales
Presented by: Forester Raymond A. Rivera
OIC, CENR Office
Masinloc, Zambales
Coastal Profile
Province of
Zambales
Land Area
371,440.00 hectares ; Coastal Area : 56,792.25
Municipalities
Coastal Municipalities/City : 12 Non-Coastal : 2
Length of Coastline
232.6 kilometers
Municipality
No. of
Coastal
Barangays
Sta Cruz 11
Candelaria 9
Masinloc 11
Palauig 10
Iba 6
Botolan 8
Cabangan 6
San Felipe 3
San Narciso 1
San Antonio 2
Subic 6
Olongapo 2
TOTAL 75
0
200,000
400,000
600,000
Total
Population
Coastal
Pop.
534,443
259,789
Sources of Income of Coastal
Community Fishing
Aquaculture
Fish Processing
Fish Trading
Farming
Laborer
Human Settlement
Insufficient supply of potable water
Lack of PO training
Lack of School Buildings/Facilities
Lack of Alternative Source of Livelihood
Degradation of Corals
Siltation/Erosion
Flooding/River Control
Irresponsible Mining
Improper waste disposal
Depletion of Marine Resources
Declining Fish catch
Water Pollution from fish cage
• Region III - approximately 790 hectares of mangrove forest
Zambales - around 210 hectares (partial report)
STATUS OF Zambales
Mangroves
Mangrove Reforestation and Rehabilitation
Project under ICRMP
PO Name Area
(has)
Location
Small Fisherfolks of the Municipality of
Palauig
13 Palauig
LGU of Barangay Sto Tomas 17 Palauig
Mangingisda at Magsasaka sa Palauig 24 Palauig
Samahang Mangingisda ng Panglit 7.5 Masinloc
United Palauig-MPC 33 Palauig
Samahang Magsasaka ng Libaba 23 Palauig
Samahang Mangingisda ng Candelaria 8 Candelaria
Mangrove Reforestation and Rehabilitation
Project under ICRMP
PO Name Area
(has) Location
Samahang Mangingisda ng Panglit 34 Masinloc
Burador Fisherman’s Association 10 Sta Cruz
Samahang Pangkaunlaran ng San
Salvador
15 Masinloc
Panan Fisherfolks Movement Association 10 Botolan
Kalipunan ng Liping Cabangan 5 Cabangan
Parel Union for Water Environmental
resources and Social
5 Botolan
TOTAL 604. 5 has
ICRMP Mangrove Reforestation
& Rehabilitation Projects
Importance of Mangroves
Supports Food chain
Source of Livelihood
Education/Research Data
Nursery grounds
Traps and holds sediments & Siltation
Protection from storm waves
Shelter for migratory and local birds
Recreation/Tourism
Candelaria, Zambales
Botolan, Zambales
Economic Importance of
Mangroves
Sources of Livelihood of Coastal
Communities
Masinloc, Zambales Palauig, Zambales
Sta Cruz, Zambales
Threats to Mangroves
Increasing Population Conversion of mangroves into fishponds Reclamation of mangrove areas for development Pollution and Siltation Dikes and Structures obstructing waterways and tidal inundation Sea level rise Pests and Diseases Overexploitation Storms
Mangrove Protection &
Management Strategies
Establishment of MPA (Mangrove) Enactment and Enforcement
of laws (LGUs and PAMB) Public education (seminar, publication of IEC materials) Training on mangrove rehabilitation and management and enterprise development Habitat enhancement/rehabilitation Mangrove Resource Assessment Community Organizing (POs)
Panglit is the only Sitio in Barangay San Lorenzo, Masinloc, Zambales with mangrove forests
Panglit MPA was established on April 3, 2007 thru Barangay Ordinance No. 02-07 covering 22.6 hectares.
Recognizing the importance and effects to its adjacent habitats, like the mangrove areas and pristine seagrass habitat, the LGU of Masinloc expanded the coverage of the Marine Protected Area to include the sea grass and mangrove habitats.
The area of Panglit MPA cover a total area of 115.54 hectares, which consists of the following specific Zones: Core/No-Take Zone (22.6 Hectares), Mangrove Reserve Zone (8.79 Hectares), Seagrass Bed Zone (15.61 Hectares), Buffer Zone (68.5 Hectares),
Core/No-take Zone
• 22.6 hectares (19.56%)
Mangrove Reserve Zone
• 8.79 hectares (7.61%)
Seagrass Bed Zone
• 15.61 hectares (13.54%)
Buffer Zone
68.5 hectares (59.29%)
Map Showing the MPA
in Panglit, Masinloc,
Zambales
115.54 hectares
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Rhizophora apiculata (Bakawan lalaki)
Rhizophora stylosa (Bakawanbangkau)Sonneratia alba (Pagatpat)
Avicennia officinalis (Api-api)
Brugiera gymnorrhiza (Busain)
Ceriops decandra (Malatangal)
57 % 42%
0.05%
Site
Total Area
of All
Sampled
Quadrats
(sq.m.)
Criteria
Habitat
Condition Percent (%)
Crown
Cover
Average
Height (m)
Regeneration
per Square
meter
Panglit 4,900 100 3.26 0.73 GOOD
Mangrove Rehabilitation Projects
PO Name Survival
Rate
Small Fisherfolks of the Municipality of
Palauig
80-90%
LGU of Barangay Sto Tomas 82.12%
Mangingisda at Magsasaka sa Palauig 86.63
Samahang Mangingisda ng Panglit 80 & 87%
United Palauig-MPC 83
Samahang Magsasaka ng Libaba 86.63%
Samahang Mangingisda ng Candelaria 85.37%
Burador Fisherman’s Association 87%
Samahang Pangkaunlaran ng San
Salvador
82%
Panan Fisherfolks Movement Association 80%
Kalipunan ng Liping Cabangan 65.60%
Parel Union for Water Environmental
resources and Social
100%
Species
Bakawan lalaki (Rhizophora apiculata)
Bakawan babae (Rhizophora mucronata)
Bakawan bato (Rhizophora sytlosa)
Pototan (Bruguiera sexangula)
Nipa (Nypa fruticans)
Api-api (Avicennia officinalis)
Impacts of Mangrove Rehabilitation
Increase fish catch
Promotes clear water
Shoreline Stability
Reduced Organic pollution
Recommendations
Conduct of mangrove profiling and research on the mangrove ecosystem of Zambales
Intensify local people’s awareness on mangrove protection and conservation
Sustainable utilization and management of mangrove forest
Strengthen collaboration with institutions and other agencies in the management of mangrove resources
Conduct mangrove rehabilitation and reforestation projects.
Strengthen coastal law enforcement