Conservation & reforestation in Northwest Panay Peninsula Natural Park and Central Panay Mountain Range

Size of area being restored
12,000 ha

Geographical features of site
Lowland to montane seasonal rainforest on calcareous and non-calcareous soils.

Objectives of restoration
Conservation of existing forest
Reforestation of degraded areas

Type/method of restoration
Law enforcement through Forest Ranger patrols, and reforestation.

Natural / biodiversity assessments done
Yes (NPPNP and CPMR)

Cultural assessments done
Yes (NPPNP, in 2018-2019).

Challenges and threats to the area
– timber and wildlife poaching
– kaingin (slash and burn agriculture/pastures)
– unregulated water extraction
– power plants
– climate change
– in the CPMR: landslides

Communities involved (indicate size)
Certain upland barangays showing willingness to participate (10%, 22 out of 220, to be increased).

Solutions/interventions being done in response to challenges and objectives
By PhilinCon: forest ranger patrols and reforestation
By the PAMB: assessments and regulation of project applications inside the PA.

Support needed and details:

– Financing for restoration
– financial support for seedling production/collection, nurseries and outplanting (including labor)
– financial support for the forest ranger team (salaries and allowances)

– Financing for livelihood
– funding of livelihood projects, preferably the continuation of those already implemented previously (report available upon request)

– Volunteer engagement
– establishing contacts to conservation volunteers (for education, presentations, and reforestation)

– Awareness and education
Yes