Reforesting riverbanks of Panigan-Tamugan Watershed

Size of area being restored
102 ha

Geographical features of site
Sloping, Steep, River

Objectives of restoration
1. Increase reforested riverbank areas in Panigan-Tamugan Watershed;
2. Promote Panigan-Tamugan Watershed as a living laboratory for educational tours of students with alternative ecotourism activities but will only be limited to bird watching and river trekking with integration of tree growing and water monitoring;
3. Increase awareness and participation of stakeholders in watershed protection; and
4. Reforested riverbanks will continue to provide home for the wildlife and will help maintain the water quality.

Type/method of restoration
Rainforestation, Adopt-a-Riverbank

Challenges and threats to the area
1. Existence of Monocrop Plantations and continued expansion;
2. Deforestation;
3. Use of synthetic chemicals; and
4. Other unregulated economic activities

Communities involved (indicate size)
1. CBFM Holder – 626 hectares;
2. Bantay Bukid Volunteers – 71 Volunteers; 102 Hectares

Solutions/interventions being done in response to challenges and objectives
1. Adopt-a-riverbank
2. Policy Advocacy and Lobbying for the phase out of Monocrop plantations in Conservation and Agricultural Non-Tillage Areas
3. Enhancing community partners’ capacities in watershed management through trainings

Support needed and details:

— Financing for restoration

— Financing for livelihood