FLUP Maria Aurora

Forest Land Use Plan 2017-2021
CHAPTER I
BACKGROUND AND BRIEF HISTORY
1.0 Background
1.1 Brief History
The “Bugkalots” of the Ilongot Tribe were the first inhabitants of Maria
Aurora. This indigenous people established a settlement called “Egabong”,
meaning muddy stream or no man’s land since no Christian dared to enter
the place for fear of being beheaded.
The municipality’s first name was San Jose, the name of an adventurer
from Liliw, Laguna who settled in Egabong by marrying a young Bugkalot
woman. Jose Bitong became a respected leader in the community and was
instrumental for the entry of Spanish missionaries in the community. In 1771,
the Egabong settlement became a pueblo and named San Jose de
Casecnan in honor of Jose Bitong and of the Casecnan river that the
Spanish believed to be near the settlement.
Jose Bitong became the first appointed “Municipal Kapitan” of pueblo

followed by MamertoCatipon and many others. The last “Kapitan” who
served the placed was Pantaleon Dulay who hailed from the province of La
Union.
After the Spanish revolution, San Jose became a barrio of Baler, one of
the only two towns (the other is Casiguran) comprising the northern part of
the then Tayabas, Quezon. San Jose was then renamed Maria Aurora in
April 1949 in honor of Maria Aurora Aragon Quezon, a lawyer and daughter
of the late President Manuel Luis Quezon and Doña Aurora Aragon Quezon.
In July 21, 1949, Executive Order No. 246 created the Municipality of
Maria Aurora out of Baler. Fourteen barrios including San Jose initially
comprised the municipality. Maria Aurora has had twelve mayors since it
was created.
1.2 Location and Land Area
Maria Aurora is geographically located between East longitudes

121º16’30’’ and 121º32’00’’ and North latitudes 15º55’00’’ and 15º39’00’’
It is the only non-coastal municipality of Aurora. Baler and Dipaculao

bound Maria Aurora on the East, San Luis on the South, the province of
Nueva Ecija on the West and the provinces Nueva Vizcaya and Quirino on
the Northwest.
Maria Aurora has a total land area of 42,433 hectare based on the
digitized data of the Aurora Integrated Area Development Project 2-BSEI in
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1996. BSWM (1989) reported that the municipality has a land area of 40,518
hectares and NCSO (1990) published a land area of 42,492 hectares. The
area of Maria Aurora, which is the legal basis of the Department of Budget
and Management in releasing the Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA), is
42,629 hectares.The Forest Land Use Planning Team, therefore, used the
42,629 hectares as the baseline area for Maria Aurora. Accordingly, all the
thematic, derived, and the composite maps are presented with a total land
area of 42,629 hectares. The FLUP team jointly made this decision after
consulting with the key officers of the LGU and DENR, particularly the
Chairman of the Environment and Natural Resources Committee of the
Sangguniang Bayan, Municipal Planning and Development Officer, and the
Municipal Assessor’s Office.
1.3 Socio-Political Importance of Maria Aurora
Maria Aurora has 40 barangays with a population of 38,128 as of 2010.

Eight barangays cover more than 50% of the municipality’s total land area.
The municipality produces rice, coconut, and other agricultural products. The
existing 15 communal irrigation systems irrigate an estimated total area of
2,000 hectares of agricultural lands.
Maria Aurora encompasses seven (7) watersheds under Presidential

Proclamation, four (4) of which were assisted by Aurora Integrated Area
Development Project (AIADP) as shown in Table 1. These watersheds
service the water needs of the existing irrigation systems and domestic water
requirements in the municipality and nearby towns. In addition, they serve as
buffer for landslides and typhoons in the lowlands.
Maria Aurora’s physical closeness to Baler makes it strategic and the

natural expansion of the latter’s industrial and commercial activities. Maria
Aurora is the gateway to the Aurora province via the Pantabangan-Canili-
Bazal Road.
1.4 Rationale of the Forest Land Use Planning
The forest land use planning in Maria Aurora was largely motivated by
the need and urgency to rationalize the allocation and management of forest
lands to complement the zoning and land uses in the alienable and
disposable lands of the municipality, especially the expected intensification
and development of agricultural production areas and industrial and eco-
tourism activities. There was a perceived need for a forest land use plan to
complement the comprehensive municipal land use plan of Maria Aurora as
mandated by the Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board (HLURB). DENR
through its Natural Resources Management Program (NRMP) saw the
opportunity to adopt forest land use planning that considered the watershed
planning perspective, particularly the functions and services of watersheds in
the forest lands of Maria Aurora that will complement the existing and
proposed land uses and zones in the A & D lands.
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Accordingly, the forestland use planning process tried to address the

doubts and concerns over the intergenerational sustainability of the present
allocation and management of forestlands. The nation-wide non-renewal of
Timber License Agreement (TLA) has resulted in forestlands that are open for
re-allocation by DENR and LGU. This open access situation has spawned
the entry of new immigrants. Maria Aurora has not been spared of this
phenomenon, especially with the improving peace and order situation in the
province.
The improving accessibility of Maria Aurora through the Canili road

poses an increasing threat to the ecological stability and environmental
soundness of the nearby forestlands, which support lowland and upland
agriculture, infrastructures, settlements, major catchments, and river systems.
Only a rational allocation, use, and management of forestlands through a joint
forest land use planning between the DENR and the LGU would minimize
land speculation, facilitate decisions that could lead to optimal and
complementary allocation and management of forestlands, focus or realign
public and private investments (farm to market roads, schools, clinics,
processing plants, etc.) in support of lowland and upland agriculture, tree
plantations, ecotourism, and forest management, and facilitate the resolution
of emerging and anticipated conflicts in the allocation and management of
forestlands.
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CHAPTER II
VISION, MISSION, GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
2.1 Vision
The Local Government of Maria Aurora envisioned a resilient community

that is able to manage its environmental resources through rational allocation
and utilization by providing the needs of the future generation and ensuring
ecological stability.
2.2 Mission
• To ensure rational allocation and management of the municipality’s forest and

forest land.
• Sustain a balanced ecology and its aesthetic features
• Develop and manage climate change adaptive forests and forest lands
2.3 Goals and Objectives
• Provide an environmentally and socio-economically sound forests and

forestland use framework that will increase food production, protect public and
private investments, protect communities and settlements and increase forest
cover in Maria Aurora.
• Provide recommendations on how DENR and the LGU could jointly and
institutionally allocate, manage and monitor forestlands in support of the
overall socio-economic development and environmental management of
Maria Aurora.
• Provide a rationale for prioritizing watersheds/sub-watersheds so that the

LGUs, DENR, other government agencies, and the private sector can focus
and mobilize investments on farm to market roads, irrigation systems, social
infrastructures, and privately initiated business investments.
• Recommend alternatives for resolving existing, emerging, and future conflicts

in the allocation and management of forestlands.
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CHAPTER III
SCOPE AND LIMIT OF THE FLUP
From the inception, orientation, drafting, consultations, validation up to the

legitimization process, the FLUP formulation process in Maria Aurora took more than
a year. The plan was prepared following the principles of participatory approaches
and processes, teamwork, the perspective of allocating and managing forestlands
based on Executive Order 192, Series of 1987, guidelines for the formulation of
comprehensive land use plans by HLURB, and iterative techniques. The Forest
Land Use Plan of Maria Aurora responds to five (5) major categories of issues,
namely:
• Which forestlands within the municipality are not allocated for specific uses?
Or which forestlands are considered to be open access, where nobody at the
local level is responsible, accountable, and authorized to implement specific
plans with respect to the protection and management of forestlands? What is
the area and size of these unallocated forestlands? Where? What are the
condition and status of these areas? In this open access forest lands, where
and how large are the forestlands that should be considered for protection
and production?
• Which forestlands in the municipality are allocated (those that have been
proclaimed as watershed reservations or protected areas, those that are
under CADC, SIFMA, CBFMA, CSCs, Special Use Permits and other form of
long-term lease or production sharing agreements) but are not under effective
management? Which forestlands have been allocated but have no defined or
assigned entity to be responsible, authorized to implement and act based on a
currently under tenure, proclamation, or long term lease with the public,
private, or communities? How are these forestlands being managed? Are
these allocations consistent with sound forest management? Are these
supportive of the zoning plan in the A & D areas? Are these in support of the
expected development in the A & D areas and other physical and industrial
development?
• Where are the conflict areas or emerging conflict areas especially with respect
to the allocation and management of forestlands and in the complementary of
use? Who and what can be done to resolve these conflicts? What
mechanisms should be recommended to resolve these conflicts? What
management systems are feasible in these areas?
• What are the existing support services in the forestlands? Where are the
required public and private investments that are needed to enhance
sustainable forest management and increase the productivity of the
agricultural and forestlands? What are the existing farms to market roads?
What are available social infrastructures in the forestlands where sitios and
barangay settlements are found?
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• Which watersheds or sub-watersheds should have immediate and urgent

attention for rehabilitation and management because of perceived threats to
public and private investments, food production, lives of communities, and
sustainability of forest resources?
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CHAPTER IV
METHODOLOGY
4.1 Orientation and Formation of the FLUP Team
Selected members of Municipal Technical Working Group (MTWG) were

invited to attend the FLUP Orientation conducted by DENR Regional Office at
Lubao, Pampanga last May 4 – 5, 2015.
An orientation anchored/based on Transparency, Accountability and

Participatory approach was also conducted at the municipal level lastMay 26,
2015. It was attended by the Local Chief Executive, members of the
Sangguniang Bayan and Municipal Technical Working Group created by virtue
of Executive Order No.2015-10. The orientation was focused on transparency,
accountability and participation.
Action planning was also initiated to have timetable for the set of
predetermined activities based on FLUP guidelines.
4.2 MOA (DENR and LGU) with Ordinance or Resolution from MDC and SB
Resolution No. 72 dated June 1, 2015 was passed by the Sangguniang

Bayan of Maria Aurora authorizing the Honorable Mayor Amado M. Geneta to
enter into Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with DENR Regional Director
Francisco E. Milla, Jr. to undertake the preparation/ formulation of FLUP of
Maria Aurora, Aurora.
On June 10, 2015, said MOA was put into reality during ceremonial signing
between LGU Maria Aurora and DENR-3 Regional Office.
4.3 Community Profiling and Mapping
On June 23-July 1, 2015, Punong Barangays, Barangay Secretaries, SB

Member on Environment and selected forest stakeholders of 40 barangays were
invited in this workshop. Data gathering was done through the collection of maps
and information from the municipal and barangay levels. Socio economic survey
forms were distributed and filled-up.
Other relevant secondary data were collected from DENR, NAMRIA, NSO,
CBMS, old FLUP and CLUP of Maria Aurora specifically with regards to
population/demographic information and physical environment/information
respectively.
4.4 Validation and Revision of Draft Community Profile and Thematic/

Composite Maps
Revision of draft community profile was done through consultation and field
validation by the Technical Working Group (TWG) assisted by DENR, Municipal
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TWG and barangay officials. All thematic maps gathered were also validated in
the field.
4.5 Map Overlays, Analysis, Consultations with Various Stakeholders
The data gathered was organized, summarized and analyzed. Overlaying of

thematic maps such as land cover map, slope map, elevation, tenure map, issue
map, soil map, drainage map, tourism area and other maps were prepared by
GIS experts from the DENR and analyzed to draw valid conclusions and
possible management strategies.
Consultation / presentation to various stakeholders like IPs, CBFM POs,

NIA, etc. was conducted and participated in this situational analysis of the area,
determining the trend of forests and forestland destruction/decrease and
studying the suitable and best uses of the forests and forestlands among others.
The stakeholders also have the comparison of the past and present situations
and visualizing what they wanted to be in the future.
4.6 Prioritizing Sub-Watersheds and Allocating Open Access (Unallocated

And Unmanaged) Forests and Forest Lands
Prioritization of sub-watersheds were participated by the stakeholders based

on the criteria on biodiversity value, hydrological value, economic value,
protection of infrastructure investments, protection of lives and properties,
aesthetic value and potential threats. 14 sub-watersheds were identified and
ranked based on criteria as shown in Table 1. Each criterion was given weights
that will be equivalent to 100% when summed up. From each criterion, each
sub-watershed is rated from 1 to 14, fourteen with the highest value. The value
given was divided into number of sub-watershed multiplied by the weights given
to each criterion. Then each sub-watershed is ranked based on the ratings, the
highest ratingwas given the highest or topmost priority. Canili subwatershed was
selected as the most priority subwatershed based on criteria presented.
However, Pacugao sub-watershed was ranked first in terms of bio-diversity
value as it was given the highest priority.
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Table 1. List of Sub- watersheds

SUB-WATERSHEDS AREA COVERED RANK
Canili 11,902.85 1
Pacugao 5,952.70 2
Punglo 5,730.43 3
Diaat 4,180.63 4
Baubo 3,696.04 5
Cabualan 2,594.17 6
Dialatnan 1,787.19 7
Dicaan 1,611.14 8
Diaman 1,559.12 9
Bazal 1,109.10 10
Dianawan 972.74 11
Malupa 632.43 12
Wenceslao 533.00 13
Dimasalan 367.66 14
TOTAL 42,629.19
4.7 Community Mapping and Field Validation of Recommendations for the

Allocation and Management of the Forests and Forest Lands
Community mapping and recommendations for the allocation of open

access and proposed tenured holder allocation were validated in the field by the
DENR and Municipal TWG and consulted to the stakeholders during
stakeholder’s meeting.
Refining, revision and finalization of FFL allocation for FLUP was done.
4.8 Visioning, Drafting, and Revising the Final FLUP
Maria Aurora has an approved Forest Land Use Plan since 2006. However,
said Plan was not fully implemented and need to be updated. Vision, mission,
goals and objectives were revisited and discussed based on the result of series
of workshops like prioritization of sub-watersheds and the present condition of
forest and forest land of the municipality.
The initial drafting of the FLUP was followed with the presentation of outputs
and formulation of the municipal vision, mission and proposed first and five-year
plan.
Final draft was presented to the municipal TWG for revision and finalization
before the presentation to the MDC and SB.
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4.9 Legitimization
The final draft of the plan was presented to the Municipal Development
Council (MDC) and Sangguniang Bayan for the passing of Resolution for the
adoption of the said plan.
4.10 Endorsement and Approval of FLUP by the LCE and DENR
After review and consultation to all concerned community and municipal

officials through a resolution and approved Memorandum of Agreement (MOA),
the Local Chief Executive (LCE) and DENR-CENRO Dingalan endorses the
adopted Forest Land Use Plan to the DENR Regional Office for the
implementation of programs and projects therein by the concerned agencies and
sectors.
4.11 Preparation, Validation and Signing of MOA for Implementation
The prepared FLUP will be validated in the field through actual survey of the
area suited for reforestation, agro-forestry and other land use for
implementation, allocation of budget and identification of appropriate tenurial
instrument/MOA for management purposes.
The MENRO being the main actor of the LGU together with the DENR-
PENRO/CENRO will help hand on hand in setting the effective and efficient
forestland management and protection based on the prioritize activities and sub-
watershed.
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CHAPTER V
MUNICIPAL PROFILE
5.1 Biophysical Profile
5.1.1Geographical Location
Maria Aurora is the only non-coastal municipality of the Province of

Aurora and geographically located between East longitudes 121 o 16’ 30”
and 121o 32’00” and North latitudes 15o55’00” and 15o 40’ 00”. It is bounded
by Municipalities of Baler and Dipaculao on the East, San Luis on the South,
the Province of Nueva Ecija on the West and the Province of Nueva Vizcaya
on the NorthWest.
The municipality of Maria Aurora comprises 40 barangays (Figure 1)

with a total land area of 42,629.19 hectares. Table 2 shows the list of
barangays wherein Barangay Villa Aurora has the largest area of 6,674.15
hectares followed by Barangay Bayanihan with a land area of 6,110.33
hectares. The poblacion proper consisting of 4 barangays has a total area of
234.86 hectares. The smallest barangay is Barangay I, Poblacion with a
total area of only 50.12 hectares.
Figure 1. Administrative Map
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Table 2. Land Area by Barangay

Barangay No. of Sitios/Puroks Total Land Area (ha.)
Alcala 3 Puroks 214.81
Bagtu 3 Puroks 220.14
Bannawag 3 Puroks 293.18
Bangco 7 Puroks 422.15
Barangay I (Poblacion) 6 Puroks 50.12
Barangay II (Poblacion) 7 Puroks 80.08
Barangay III (Poblacion) 7 Puroks 60.04
Barangay IV (Poblacion) 7 Puroks 44.62
Baubo 3 Puroks 472.38
Bayanihan 7 Puroks 6,110.33
Bazal 7 Puroks 3,782.90
Cabituculan East 7 Puroks 89.27
Cabituculan West 3 Puroks 70.74
Debucao 6 Puroks 254.34
Decoliat 4 Sitios 1,300.19
Detailen 3 Puroks 248.25
Diaat 7 Puroks 679.82
Dialatnan 3 Puroks 1,116.64
Diaman 7 Puroks 567.14
Dianawan 6 Sitios and 7 Puroks 3,638.94
Dikildit 6 Puroks 1,690.43
Dimanpudso 6 Puroks 222.78
Diome 6 Puroks 254.36
Florida 6 Puroks 166.46
Galintuja 3 Sitios 3,134.21
Kadayakan 3 Sitios 1,316.79
Malasin 5 Puroks 149.02
Punglo 1 Sitio and 4 Puroks 4,816.52
Quirino 7 Puroks 294.48
Ramada 7 Puroks 171.92
San Joaquin 7 Puroks 514.49
San Jose 6 Puroks 239.55
San Juan 7 Puroks 369.74
San Leonardo 4 Puroks 345.26
Sta. Lucia 3 Puroks 131.93
Sto. Cristo 3 Puroks 229.27
Sto. Tomas 7 Puroks 512.83
Suguit 4 Sitios and 7 Puroks 946.72
Villa Aurora 7 Sitios and 4 Puroks 6,674.15
Wenceslao 1 Sitios and 7 Puroks 732.20
Total - 42,629.19
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5.1.2 Topography
Slope
About 29.00% percent or 12,366.35hectares are levels to

moderately sloping areas. 11,611.28hectares are sloping areas while
27.23% is steep to very steep areas at 18-30% and 0-8% slope category.
Above 50% slope or severely steep areas has 78.13hectares or 0.18%
percent of the total land area as shown in Figure 2.
Figure 2. Slope Map
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Table 3. Slope Category and Barangay(s) Covered

SLOPE TABLE Barangays
SLOPE AREA %
Brgy. I, II, III, IV (Poblacion), Alcala,

Bagtu, Bangco, Baubo, Bazal,
Bannawag, Cab. East & West, Diaat,
Malasin, San Joaquin, Sta. Lucia,
Kadayacan, Diaman, Punglo, Suguit,
0-8
Dialatnan, Dikildit, Detailen, Quirino,
(moderately 12,366.35 29.00
Debucao, San Leonardo, San Jose,
sloping)
Wenceslao, Diome, Ramada, Sto.
Tomas, Bayanihan, Dianawan,
Decoliat, Dimanpudso, San Juan,
Galintuja, Villa Aurora, Sto. Cristo
and Florida
Sto. Cristo, Brgy. III, San Leonardo,
Debucao, Dikildit, Diaman, Sto.
Tomas, wenceslao, Baubo, Suguit,
8-18 (sloping) 11,611.28 27.23 Punglo, Villa Aurora, Dialatnan,
Galintuja, Decoliat, San Juan, Bazal,
Bayanihan, Kadayacan, Bannawag,
San Joaquin, Alcala
Sto. Cristo, Brgy. III, San Leonardo,
18-30 (steep) 13,067.74 30.65 Punglo, Villa Aurora, Dialatnan,
San Joaquin, Alcala
Sto. Cristo, San Leonardo,
30-50 (very steep) 5,790.52 13.58 Punglo, Villa Aurora, Dialatnan,
San Joaquin, Alcala
Bazal, Villa Aurora, Diaat,
50 and above Bayanihan, Sto. Tomas,
78.13 0.18
(severely steep)
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Table 3 shows the slope category and the respective barangays

covered. Level to moderately sloping areas are generally in lowland
barangays while Barangays of Bazal, Villa Aurora, Diaat, Bayanihan and
Sto. Tomas are considered or within severely steep areas.
Elevation
Lowland barangays are located between 0-200 meters above sea

level (masl) or 35.33 percent (15,062.78 hectares) of the total land area.
Almost half of the total barangays belongs to elevation of 200-600 masl
which comprise of 51% (21,759.54 hectares). Other areas within 600-800
masl and 800-1000 masl elevations are located within protected
areas/watersheds while 209.05 hectares or 0.49% (above 1000masl) of
the total land area can be found at Barangay Villa Aurora and Barangay
Bazal.
Figure 3. Elevation Map
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Table 4. Elevation Distribution by Barangay
AREA
ELEVATION % Barangay
(ha.)
Brgy. I, II, III, IV (Poblacion), Alcala,

Bagtu, Bangco, Baubo, Bazal,
Bannawag, Cab. East & West, Diaat,
Malasin, San Joaquin, Sta. Lucia,
Kadayacan, Diaman, Punglo, Suguit,
0-200 15,062.78 35.33 Dialatnan, Dikildit, Detailen, Quirino,
Debucao, San Leonardo, San Jose,
Wenceslao, Diome, Ramada, Sto.
Tomas, Bayanihan, Dianawan, Decoliat,
Dimanpudso, Galintuja, Sto. Cristo and
Florida
Baubo, Bazal, Diaat, Kadayacan,
Diaman, Punglo, Suguit, Dialatnan,
200-400 12,422.68 29.14 Dikildit, Wenceslao, Sto. Tomas,
Bayanihan, Dianawan, Decoliat,
Galintuja, San Juan, Villa Aurora
Bazal, Diaat, Kadayacan, Diaman,
Punglo, Suguit, Dialatnan, Wenceslao,
400-600 9,336.86 21.90 Sto. Tomas, Bayanihan, Dianawan,
Decoliat, Galintuja, San Juan, Villa
Aurora
Bazal, Punglo, Bayanihan, Dianawan,

600-800 4,218.59 9.90
Decoliat, Galintuja, Villa Aurora
800-1000 1,379.23 3.24 Bazal, Bayanihan, Villa Aurora
1000 Above 209.05 0.49 Villa Aurora, Bazal
TOTAL 42,629.19 100.00
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5.1.3 Climate
Based on PAGASA Corona’s Classification, 98.09% or 41,813.91

hectares of the total land area of the municipality shifted from Type III to
Type II climatic type of weather condition where there is no dry season
with a very pronounced maximum rain period from December to
February. No single dry month and minimum monthly rainfall occurs
during the period from March to May.
The rest of the area remains under Type III climatic type
classification covering the portions of Barangay San Juan, Villa Aurora,
Punglo and Decoliat with a total land area of 815.28 hectares.
Figure 4. Climate Map
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Table 5. Climatic Type based on Corona’s Classification

CLIMATIC TYPE LOCATION
CODE AREA
Type III 815.28 Portions of San Juan, Villa Aurora, Punglo, Decoliat
Type II 41,813.91 Entire Municipality
TOTAL 42,629.19
5.2 Land Resources
Land Classification
The total land area of Maria Aurora is 42,629.19 hectares

classified as 27,620.04 hectares of forestland (FL) which is 64.79% of the
total land area. Alienable and disposable (A&D) land is about 35.21% of
the land area with an estimated area of 16,960.88 hectares (Figure 5).
Alienable
and
Disposable
15,009.15 has
Forestland
27,620.04 has
Figure 5.Land Classification
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Production and Protection Forest
As show in Figure 6 and based on Land Classification of the entire

land area, 27,620.04 hectares are classified as Forest Land wherein
25,093.65 hectares or 91% are estimated to be Protection Forest. The
remarkable area that occupies such classification type of forest is due to
numerous proclaimed watershed/protected area that Maria Aurora has,
while only 2,526.39 hectares are classified Production Forest.
Figure 6. Production and Protection Forest Map
Tenure Instruments Issued in Forest and Forestland of Maria Aurora
At present, there are two (2) existing tenurial instruments issued

as Community Based Forest Management Area (CBFMA) covering an
area of 6,243.729 hectares. GADWEN Highlanders was awarded with
4,606.601 hectares covering forestlands of Barangays Dianawan,
Wenceslao and Galintuja and 1,637.128 hectares to Kabakiran-Dipungsu
covers Barangays Diaman, Punglo and Suguit and 1,070.14 hectares
was identified as SIFMA however, all SIFMA holders were already
cancelled by the DENR due to non-compliance on forest development as
shown in Figure 7 and other data provided in Table 6.
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Table 6. Tenurial Instruments Issued in Forest and Forestland of Maria

Aurora
TENURE TENURE AREA LOCATION DATE EXPIRY
HOLDERS INSTRUMENT ISSUED DATE
ISSUED
Kabakiran Diaman, 12/8/

CBFMA 1,637.13 07/31/09
Dipungsu Punglo, 2022
Suguit
Galintuja,
GADWEN 12/8/
CBFMA 4,606.60 Dianawan, 09/29/09
Highlanders 2022
Wenceslao
Punglo,
- SIFMA 1,070.14 - -
Decoliat
Figure 7. Tenure Map
Allocation
As shown in Figure 8, out of the 27,620.04 hectares of forestlands,

a total estimated area of 4,777.81 hectares are considered as Open
Access or Unallocated Areas. This Plan proposes that 3,934.15
hectares be set aside a Protection Forest while the remaining 843.66
hectares as Production Forest.
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Figure 8. Allocation Map
Reforestation
A total of 2,994 hectares were identified and implemented with

National Greening Program since it was started last 2011. NGP was
implemented both in Production and Protection Forest, depending on the
nature or purpose of establishment. Some areas were established in
Protection Forest as rehabilitation of the areas while other sites were
selected and planted with high-value crops as agro-forestry areas. Figure
9 shows the established NGP sites in the municipality.
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Figure 9. Reforestation Map
5.3 Vegetative Cover
2003 Land Cover
Table 7 shows the status of forest cover for 2003 wherein 67.09%
or 28,600.89 hectares belongs to Open Forest, broadleaved type while
Closed forest, broadleaved has 1,241.51 hectares, followed by cultivated
land planted with annual crop with 5,214.37 hectares. The rest belongs to
natural barren land, built-up areas, grassland and cultivated land planted
with perennial crop. As shown in Figure 6, major areas of Maria Aurora
belongs to Open forest, broadleaved type.
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Table 7. Forest Cover Type by Land Classification, 2003

LAND COVER AREA (has) PERCENTAGE
Other land, cultivated, annual crop 5,214.37 12.23

Inland water 458.16 1.07
Other land, natural barren land 486.85 1.14
Other land, built-up area 175.81 0.41
Other land, cultivated, perennial crop 2,425.88 5.69
Other wooded land, wooded grassland 1,919.29 4.50
Closed forest, broadleaved 1,241.51 2.91
Open forest, broadleaved 28,600.89 67.09
Open forest, mixed 2,106.43 4.94
TOTAL 42,629.19 100.00
Figure 10. Land Cover, 2003
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Figure 10 shows the 2003 Land Cover of Maria Aurora wherein

open forest, broadleaved is the dominant type of land cover.
2010 Land Cover
In 2010 as shown in Table 8, about 3,272.15 hectares or 7.68% of

Maria Aurora’s total land area are classified as open forest; broadleaved
while closed forest, broadleaved is estimated to 26,869.01 hectares or
63.03%. The rest are classified into mixed open forest, wooded
grassland, closed forest, built-up areas and other uses. However, open
forest, broadleaved was remarkably reduced into 3,272.15 hectares
while about Sixty Three (63.03%) percent or 26,869.01 hectares of Maria
Aurora is now covered by closed forest, broadleaved type. Maria Aurora
is cultivating about 6,043.33 hectares of land for annual and perennial
crops. The area devoted for built-up use is only 367.81 hectares or 0.86
percent of the total land area. Other areas are mostly covered by natural
grassland, wooded grassland, inland water and a fraction of the total
land area with natural barren land.
Table 8. Forest Cover Type by Land Classification, 2010

LAND COVER AREA (has) PERCENTAGE
Other land, cultivated, annual crop 3,767.57 8.84

Inland water 1,315.62 3.09
Other land, natural, grassland 289.19 0.68
Other land, natural barren land 33.11 0.08
Other land, built-up area 367.81 0.86
Other land, cultivated, perennial 2,275.76 5.34
crop
Other wooded land, fallow 11.00 0.03
Other wooded land, wooded 2,651.80 6.22
grassland
Other wooded land, shrubs 1,776.18 4.17
Closed forest, broadleaved 26,869.01 63.03
Open forest, broadleaved 3,272.15 7.68
TOTAL 42,629.19 100.00
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Figure 11. Land Cover, 2010
Figure 11 shows the land cover status of Maria Aurora wherein it is

dominated by closed forest, broadleaved type. It is dominated by premium
and dipterocarp species like narra, white lauan, apitong, palosapis
bagtikan and guijo. Ferns, vines and shrubs dominate the forest floor.
Open forest are usually logged over areas with secondary/residual trees
growing.
Watershed
Maria Aurora lies within six (6) Bigger Watersheds namely:

Casecnan River Water Forest Reserve, Pantabangan-Carangalan Water
Forest Reserve, Pacugao River Water Forest Reserve, Diaat River Water
Forest Reserve, Diteki River Water Forest Reserve, Bazal-Baubo River
Water Forest Reserve. 71% or 4,044 hectares of the total area of Aurora
Memorial National Park also within the jurisdiction of Maria Aurora and the
remaining area is under the jurisdiction of Nueva Ecija. (Figure 12).
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Figure 12. Bigger Watershed Map
Table 9. Proclaimed Watersheds

NAME OF WATERSHED PROCLAMATION DATE
AREA
NO. PROCLAIMED
Pacugao River Water 11/23/92 1,743.709
No.110
Forest Reserved
Diaat River Water Forest 05/24/94 2,760.445
No.309
Reserved
Casecnan River Water 08/11/87 253.547
No.278
Forest Reserved
Diteki River Watershed 08/24/92 2,654.811
No.20
Forest Reserved
Aurora Memorial National 1937 4,044.00
No.744
Park (Aurora side)
Bazal-Baubo River
06/02/94 4,352.303
Watershed Forest No.402
Reserve
Pantabangan-Caranglan
05/21/1969 1,674.373
Watershed Forest No.561
Reserve
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Geohazard
The forestland areas of Maria Aurora are considered as landslide

prone particularly in Barangays of Villa Aurora, Canili, Bayanihan, Bazal,
Punglo, Dialatnan, Dianawan and Decoliat or those barangays that within
elevation of 400 masl to 1000 masl and above and a slope ranging from
30% to 50% above. Lowland areas particularly near rivers and creeks
however, are prone to flooding.
Figure 13. Geohazard Landslide Map
As shown in Table 10, more than 50% of the municipality’s total area
belongs to very highly and highly susceptible to landslide. Twenty six and
40/100 (26.44%) percent of the total area or 11,270.47 hectares are very
highly susceptible to landslide and twenty seven and 18/100 (27.22%)
percent or 11,604.55 hectares are highly susceptible to landslide.
Three thousand six hundred forty three and 53/100 3,643.50 hectares of
land belongs to very low susceptibility to landslide areas where Barangay’s I
to IV or the poblacion proper belongs to.
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The rest of the area representing 6,773.14 and 3,643.50 hectares covers
moderately susceptible and low susceptible to landslide Geohazard
Susceptibility.
Table 10.Geohazard Susceptibility in the Municipality of Maria Aurora

Area
DESCRIPTION % Barangay
(has.)
Baubo, Bazal, Bannawag, San
Joaquin, Kadayacan, Diaman,
Punglo, Suguit, Dialatnan,
Very high
Dikildit, Debucao, San
susceptibility to 11,270.47 26.44
Leonardo, Wenceslao, Sto.
landslide
Tomas, Bayanihan, Dianawan,
Decoliat, San Juan, Galintuja,
Villa Aurora
High susceptibility Dikildit, Debucao, Wenceslao,
11,604.55 27.22
to landslide Sto. Tomas, Bayanihan,
Dianawan, Decoliat, San Juan,
Galintuja, Villa Aurora, Alcala,
Sto. Cristo
Moderate Dikildit, Debucao, Wenceslao,
susceptibility to 6,773.14 15.89 Sto. Tomas, Bayanihan,
landslide Dianawan, Decoliat, San Juan,
Galintuja, Villa Aurora, Sto.
Cristo, Brgy. III, Malasin, San
Leonardo
Low susceptibility Dikildit, Debucao, Wenceslao,
3,643.50 8.55
to landslide Sto. Tomas, Bayanihan,
Dianawan, Decoliat, San Juan,
Galintuja, Villa Aurora, Malasin,
San Leonardo
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5.4 Socio-economic and Cultural Profile
Political Subdivisions
Maria Aurora is subdivided into forty (40) barangays with twenty six
(26) lowland barangays and fourteen (14) upland barangays. The upland
barangays are those which majorities of the areas are within forestland.
Demography
The population over area density of the municipality as of 2014 is

just about one (1) person per hectares of land. Upland areas which
comprises 14 barangays covers 34,382.33 hectares of land with a
population of 12,589 while lowland areas comprises 26 barangays
covering 8,246.86 hectares of land inhabited by 29,284 people.
With a total population of 2,715 in an area of just 44.62 hectares

Barangay IV, is the mostly densely populated barangay at 61
person/hectares followed by Barangay II at 2,132 person over 80.08
hectares of land or 27person/hectares and Barangay I with 1,199 person
at 50.12 hectares and Barangay 3 at 1,036 person at 60.04 hectares of
land all of which located in the poblacion.
From 2010 to 2014, the municipality increased its total population

by 5,103. Barangay Kadayacan increased mostly with 456 from 2010 to
2014 (Table 11).
Table 11. Population in Upland and Lowland Barangays

Density
Brgy. No. of HH Population Total Area (Person/
hectare)
UPLAND 2010 2014 2010 2014
Bayanihan 1325 1395 1202 1,484 6,110.33 0
Bazal 1274 1341 1118 1,406 3,782.90 0
Decoliat 457 481 487 482 1,300.19 0
Diaat 1460 1537 1292 1,592 679.82 2
Dialatnan 183 193 170 173 1,116.64 0
Diaman 239 252 216 261 567.14 0
Dianawan 1111 1169 968 1,299 3,638.94 0
Galintuja 598 629 760 883 3,134.21 0
Punglo 543 572 398 382 4,816.52 0
San Juan 891 938 836 833 369.74 2
Sto. Tomas 684 720 640 763 512.83 1
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Suguit 564 594 514 608 946.72 1

Villa Aurora 751 791 796 888 6,674.15 0
Wenceslao 1266 1333 1353 1,535 732.2 2
LOWLAND
Alcala 521 548 1080 574 214.81 3
Bagtu 748 787 696 843 220.14 4
Bangco 636 669 624 663 422.15 2
Bannawag 492 518 456 568 293.18 2
Baubo 634 667 613 751 472.38 2
Brgy. I 1260 1326 1181 1,199 50.12 24
Brgy. II 1874 1973 1901 2,132 80.08 27
Brgy. III 873 919 766 1,036 60.04 17
Brgy. IV 2465 2595 2415 2,715 44.62 61
Cab. East 664 699 632 724 70.74 10
Cab. West 493 519 448 536 89.27 6
Debucao 1293 1361 1236 1,527 254.34 6
Detailen 793 835 768 830 248.25 3
Dikildit 908 956 888 1,043 1,690.43 1
Dimanpudso 1296 1364 1183 1,280 222.78 6
Diome 760 800 729 922 254.36 4
Florida 1635 1721 1561 1,775 166.46 11
Kadayacan 1261 1327 1091 1,547 1,316.79 1
Malasin 539 624 629 635 149.02 4
Quirino 1584 1667 1533 1,685 294.48 6
Ramada 1134 1194 1086 1,174 171.92 7
San Joaquin 1634 1720 1410 1,554 514.49 3
San Jose 1460 1537 1508 1,593 239.55 7
San
475 500 420 511 345.26 1
Leonardo
Sta. Lucia 541 569 475 605 131.93 5
Sto. Cristo 530 619 691 862 229.27 4
TOTAL 41,873 42,629.19
Source: CBMS, 2010
a. Population in Lowland and Upland Barangay
The most populated barangays are Florida and Quirino with 3,336
and 3,218 respectively, both in lowland barangays. The least
populated in upland is Barangay Dialatnan with only 343 inhabitants.
Current upland population is 12,589 representing 31.09% of the

total population of the municipality. Upland population increased by
1839` people and a huge increase was observed in Barangay Diaat
with an increase of 1,592 from population of about 331 persons
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posted in 2014. The average upland population density is zero (2),

however, out of the fourteen upland barangays. Wenceslao has the
highest population density equivalent to 2.
b. Average Annual Growth Rate
Based on 2010 and 2014 population census, Maria Aurora has a

decreasing annual growth rate of 0.878. This is a good indicator that
the place is not populated and only a few resources are being spent.
As for the years to come, it must also be noted that the population
might reach its carrying capacity.
In terms of annual growth rate based on 2010 and 2014

population, upland barangays have a positive growth rate of 0.8533
while lowland barangays have also positive growth rate of 0.888. The
indicated growth rate in upland population shows a possibility of
migration to upland area.
Table 12. Causes of Upland Migration

Barangay Population Causes of Migration
2010 2014
UPLAND
Bayanihan 1202 1,484 Farming, source of livelihood
Bazal 1118 1,406 Farming, source of livelihood
Decoliat 487 482 Farming, source of livelihood
Diaat 1292 1,592 Farming, source of livelihood
Dialatnan 170 173 Farming, source of livelihood
Diaman 216 261 Farming, source of livelihood
Dianawan 968 1,299 Farming, source of livelihood
Galintuja 760 883 Farming, source of livelihood
Punglo 398 382 Farming, source of livelihood
San Juan 836 833 Farming, source of livelihood
Sto. Tomas 640 763 Farming, source of livelihood
Suguit 514 608 Farming, source of livelihood
Villa Aurora 796 888 Farming, source of livelihood
Wenceslao 1353 1,535 Farming, source of livelihood
SUB-TOTAL 10,750 12,589
LOWLAND 26,020 29,284
TOTAL 36,770 41,873
Farming and source of livelihood are the main causes of in-

migration as shown in Table 12. However, there is no available data
pertaining to actual number of person migrated to the municipality coming
from other places as of 2014.
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Table 13. Population Projection Estimate
Name of Population
Barangay 2010 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
(NSO 2009)
Rural Barangays
Alcala 450 521 548 555 563 570 577 585
Bagtu 714 748 787 798 808 818 829 839
Bangco 618 636 669 678 687 696 705 714
Bannawag 450 492 518 525 531 538 545 552
Baubo 612 634 667 676 685 694 702 712
Bayanihan 1,301 1,325 1,395 1,413 1,431 1,449 1,468 1,487
Bazal 1,215 1,274 1,341 1,358 1,376 1,394 1,412 1,430
Cab. East 644 664 699 708 717 726 736 745
Cab. West 470 493 519 526 532 539 546 553
Debucao 1,260 1,293 1,361 1,379 1,396 1,414 1,433 1,451
Decoliat 429 457 481 487 494 500 506 513
Detailen 759 793 835 845 856 867 879 890
Diaat 1,440 1,460 1,537 1,557 1,577 1,597 1,618 1,639
Dialatnan 160 183 193 195 198 200 203 205
Diaman 215 239 252 255 258 261 265 268
Dianawan 1,080 1,111 1,169 1,185 1,200 1,215 1,231 1,247
Dikildit 886 908 956 968 981 993 1,006 1,019
Diome 750 760 800 810 821 831 842 853
Estonilo 725 755 795 805 815 826 837 847
Galintuja 570 598 629 638 646 654 663 671
Kadayacan 1,229 1,261 1,327 1,344 1,362 1,379 1,397 1,415
Malasin 571 593 624 632 640 649 657 666
Punglo 520 543 572 579 586 594 602 609
Ramada 1,110 1,134 1,194 1,209 1,225 1,240 1,256 1,273
San Juan 889 891 938 950 962 975 987 1,000
San Leonardo 452 475 500 506 513 520 526 533
Sta. Lucia 521 541 569 577 584 592 599 607
Sto. Tomas 659 684 720 729 739 748 758 768
Suguit 541 564 594 601 609 617 625 633
Villa Aurora 727 751 791 801 811 821 832 843
Wenceslao 1,241 1,266 1,333 1,350 1,367 1,385 1,403 1,421
26,98
SUB-TOTAL 23,208 24,047 25,312 25,639 25,970 26,302 26,645
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42,79
TOTAL 36,974 38,128 40,135 40,652 41,179 41,704 42,246
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The population of Maria Aurora for the planning period, 2009-2019,

was projected using the mathematical method based on the geometric
annual growth rate of 0.52% from the 2000-2007 census years.
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Apparently, the population of Maria Aurora will reach 42,791 by
year 2019 or at the end of the planning period. This signifies a total
increase of 8,125 from the 34,666 population in 2007 or an average
annual increase of 545 persons. The urban area (Brgy. Poblacion) is
projected to increase its population to 16,849 while the rest of the
barangays will have a total of 28,773populations by 2019. (See Table
13- Population Projection and Estimate)
The projected population will provide the most basic consideration

in planning for the socio-economic, infrastructure and other
development needs of the population and in determining the spatial
growth of the town within the planning period.
c. Literacy
Table 14. Literacy of Population Five Years Old and Over, 2010
MALE FEMALE BOTH SEX
INDICATOR RATE RATE RATE
NO. NO. NO.
% % %
Literate 16,935 98 15,880 98 32,815 98
Illiterate 365 2 374 2 739 2
Total
(Population 17,300 16,254 33,554
> 5yrs)
Source: CBMS 2010
The literacy level in the municipality for year 2010 is 98%. This
means that of its 33,554 population within the ages 5 years and above,
there were 32,815 literates and 739 (2%) illiterates. (Table 14)
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Table 15. By Highest Grade Completed, 2010

Source: CBMS 2010
MALE FEMALE BOTH SEXES
HIGHEST GRADE
COMPLETED NO. % NO. % NO. %
Pre-School 2,238 13 2,173 13 4411 13
Elementary 6,540 38 5,786 35 12326 37
1st - 4th Grade 3,022 18 2,649 16 5671 17
5th - 7th Grade 3,518 20 3,137 19 6655 20
High School 6,045 35 5,693 35 11738 35
Undergraduate 3,239 19 2,943 18 6182 18
Graduate 2,806 16 2,750 17 5556 17
Post-Secondary 5,36 3 431 3 967 3
Undergraduate 332 2 264 2 596 2
Graduate 204 1 167 1 371 1
College 1,851 11 2,157 13 4008 12
Undergraduate 1,085 6 1,081 7 2166 6
Graduate 766 4 1,076 7 1842 5
Academic Degree 47 0 86 1 133 0
TOTAL 17,257 16,326 33,583
In terms of highest grade completed of its population ages 5 years old and
above, a sizable 12,326 or 37% have completed the elementary grade level. A total
of 5,556 or about 17% completed the secondary level while only 133 or 0% are
academic degree holders. There were more male (1085) than female (1081) college
under graduates.It is likewise significant to note that a total of 8,944 population or
30.65% have not completed any grade/level of schooling at all. (See Table 15)
d. Population by Mother Tongue
Table 16. Population by Mother Tongue

NO. OF % OF TOTAL
MOTHER TONGUE
HOUSEHOLD HOUSEHOLDS
Ilocano 20,669 56.22
Pangasinan 93 0.25
Bikolano 443 1.20
Bisaya/Waray 398 1.08
Cebuano 22 0.05
Tagalog 11,209 30.49
Other Dialects 3,936 10.71
Total 36,770 100
The major dialect in Maria Aurora is Ilocano. In 2000, about 56.22% of its
populace has Ilocano as their mother tongue. The Ilocano-speaking population has
gradually given in to speaking other major tongues on account of constant
immigration. Other dialects that have found their way in the municipality are Tagalog
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which is considered as their second mother tongue, Pangasinan, Bicolano,

Bisaya/Waray, Cebuano, and other dialects. (See Table 16)
e. Religious Affiliation
Table 17.Population by Religious Affiliation, 2010

RELIGIOUS
% OF TOTAL
AFFILIATION NO. OF MEMBERS
POPULATION
Roman Catholic 25,977 70.65%
Iglesia ni Cristo 1,959 5.34%
Protestant 2,154 5.87%
Aglipay 15 0.01%
Islam 29 0.08%
Other 6,636 18.05%
Total 36770 100%
Source :CBMS_Survey 2010
Of the total 36,770 total population in 2010, majority are affiliated with
Roman Catholic with 25,977 or 70.65 percent, followed by other religious affiliations
with 6,636 or 18.05 percent and by Protestant and Iglesia ni Cristo with 5.87 percent
and 5.34 percent, respectively (Table 17)
f. Household Population 15 Years Old and Over by Employment Status
About 22,119 or 60.15 percent of the total household population 15-64

years old are in the labor force. The employed populations constitute about
57.14 percent or 12,640; while 42.86 percent or 9,479 are unemployed.
However, statistics showed that the employed are temporary, permanent or
occasional employment status.
The data on labor force revealed that there is insufficient job opportunities in
the locality, thus, additional employment for the maximum utilization of the labor
force is essential.
g. Institutional profile
Table 18 shows different institutions and stakeholders and their respective

stakes, activities and undertakings in the forest and forest land.
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Table 18. Different Institutions and Stakeholders

STAKEHOLDERS NAME STAKE IN THE FOREST
Furniture makers Source of raw materials (wood and
other minor forest products)
Upland farmers Land, resources
Irrigators Association Water availability and quality
Indigenous Peoples Land claims, resources
Academe Research and extension
PAMB Protection and management
Peoples Organization Development/utilization of resources
Quarry operators/ permittee Utilization of resources
DPWH Infrastructures development
DENR, LGUs, other Co-management
agencies
While there are institutions and stakeholders engaged in protecting and

managing the forest and forest land, there are also institutions and
stakeholders who are connected in activities that needs to utilize the forest
and forest land of the municipality.
Farmers and irrigators need land and water availability for cultivation
and farming. Furniture makers on the other side needs wood, bamboo, rattan
and other raw materials for their livelihood.
There are also government and non-government organizations who are

advocating for protection and management of forest and forest land.
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CHAPTER VI
Conditions of Forests and Forestlands Assets
6.1 Forestlands
Distribution of Forestland
Figure 14. Distribution of Forestland

0.4 1.95
5.49
20.04
10.6
11.65
0 32.79
0.85 8.74
1.52
0.76 3.36
1.84
Baubo Bazal Cabualan Canili Diaat Dialatnan Diaman

Dianawan Dicaan Dimasalan Malupa Pacugao Punglo Wenceslao
Maria Aurora has a total forestland area of 27,620.04 hectares or 64.79% of the
total land area. The forestland is subdivided to fourteen (14) sub-watersheds,
namely: Baubo, Bazal, Cabualan, Canili, Diaat, Dialatnan, Diaman, Dianawan,
Dicaan, Dimasalan, Malupa, Pacugao, Punglo and Wenceslao.
As shown in Figure 14, Canili and Punglo sub-watersheds vastly occupy

32.79% and 20.04% of the forestland areas of Maria Aurora. The twelve remaining
subwatersheds namely: Baubo, Bazal, Cabualan, Diaat, Dialatnan, Diaman,
Dianawaan, Dicaan, Dimasalan, Malupa, Pacugao, and Wenceslao aggregately
occupy 47.16% of forestland area.
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Table 19. Distribution of Forestland per Sub-watershed

FOREST
A&D % OF
NAME OF SUB- BARANGAY AREA LAND
COVERED FOREST
WATERSHED COVERED COVERED COVERED
(has) LAND
(has)
Baubo, Sto. Tomas,
Wenceslao, Diaman,
Diome, Quirino,
Baubo
Debucao, San
2,185.95 769.64 1,416.31 5.13
Leonardo, Bagtu,
Detailen
Bazal, Diaat,
Bazal Malasin, Baubo, Sto. 753.43 265.27 488.16 1.77
Cristo
Bayanihan, Bazal,
Cabualan
Baubo, Galintuja
4,106.39 1445.80 2,660.59 9.63
Galintuja, San Juan,
Canili Decoliat, Diaman, 14,505.63 5,107.23 9,398.40 34.03
Punglo, Villa Aurora
Diaat, Bayanihan,
San Joaquin,
Malasin, Brgy. I, II,
IV, Sto. Cristo, San
Diaat
Jose, San Leonardo,
3,386.75 1,192.43 2,194.32 7.9
Sta. Lucia, Ramada,
Bangco, Bagtu,
Bazal
Suguit, Dikildit,
Dialatnan
Dialatnan
713.98 251.38 462.60 1.67
Diaman, Suguit,
Diaman Dikildit, Punglo, Villa 1,301.66 458.30 843.36 3.05
Aurora
Dianawan Dianawan, Punglo 1,175.28 413.80 761.48 2.76
Dikildit, Diaman,
Dicaan Debucao, Quirino, 587.58 206.88 380.70 1.38
Detailen, Suguit
Dimasalan Dianawan, Punglo 586.60 206.53 380.07 1.38
Wenceslao, Diaman,
Malupa
Debucao, Quirino
30.25 10.65 19.60 0.07
Florida,
Dimanpudso, Brgy.
I, III, IV, Bayanihan,
Pacugao Kadayacan, San 4,511.34 1,588.38 2,922.96 10.58
Joaquin, Bannawag,
Alcala, Cab. East &
West, Bangco
Punglo Punglo, Villa Aurora 8,106.96 2854.35 5,252.61 19.02
Wenceslao,
Wenceslao
Dianawan
677.40 238.50 438.90 1.59
TOTAL 42,629.19 15,009.15 27,620.04 100
Forest Cover
Considering that Maria Aurora is one of the municipality that has

logging concessionaires in the 80s, not only holders of Timber License
Agreements (TLAs) but also with Private Land Timber Permits (PLTPs) and
other cutting permits and/or agreements, the diversity and condition of the
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forest had greatly affected by numerous logging operations. As shown in

Table 20, there is a 95.38 increase in area on closed forest, broadleaved for
2010 as compared to 2003 while Maria Aurora experienced a decline on area
of open forest, broadleaved. This may be due to the influx of upland farmers
to residual forest for farming and the increasing demand for wood and other
forest product.
Table 20. Forest Cover of Maria Aurora, 2003 and 2010

Forest Land Increase/
Forest Land (has) Annual rate loss/growth
Forest Cover Type decrease
2003 2010 hectares % hectares %
Other land, cultivated,
5,214.37 3,767.57 (1,446.80) (38.40) (482.27) (12.80)
annual crop
Inland water 458.16 1,315.62 857.46 65.18 285.82 21.73
Other land, natural,
289.19 289.19 100.00 96.40 33.33
grassland
Other land, natural
486.85 33.11 (453.74) (1,370.40) (151.25) (456.80)
barren land
175.82 367.81 191.99 52.20 64.00 17.40
Other land, built-up area
Other land, cultivated,
2,425.88 2,275.76 (150.12) (6.60) (50.04) (2.20)
perennial crop
Other wooded land,
11.00 11.00 100.00 3.67 33.33
fallow
Other wooded land,
1,919.29 2,651.80 732.51 27.62 244.17 9.21
wooded grassland
Other wooded land,
1,776.18 1,776.18 100.00 592.06 33.33
shrubs
Closed forest,
1,241.51 26,869.01 25,627.50 95.38 8,542.50 31.79
broadleaved
Open forest,
28,600.89 3,272.15 (25,328.74) (774.07) (8,442.91) (258.02)
broadleaved
Open forest, mixed 2,106.43 - 2,106.43 - 702.14 -
TOTAL 42,629.19 42,629.19
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6.2 Natural forests
The natural forest serves as the watershed area of the municipality of

Maria Aurora that supplies water for domestic and irrigation purposes. It also
acts as natural habitat for wildlife species thriving in the forest. However, this
important FFL asset is confronted with threats such as timber poaching,
charcoal making, illegal hunting, kaingin, forest/grassfire and squatting.
6.3 Plantations
Forest plantations are established forest area with the intervention of

human. Identified area of forest plantation in 2003 statistics is within the
DENR Tenured Area specifically in Community Based Forest Management
Area of Canili- Wenceslao Upland Multi-purpose Cooperative with an
estimated area of 258 hectares. While in 2010 statistics, the identified
plantations are the DENR Reforestation Projects from 2004 to 2007.
Other plantation areas established were individual upland and lowland

farmers, areas reforested by group of individuals, associations and private
organizations.
Past programs like Upland Development Program (UDP), Contract

Reforestation, Integrated Social Forestry and others were also established
plantations.
6.4 Grasslands and Brushlands
Grasslands and brushlands of the forest land of Maria Aurora has a

total area of approximately 289 hectares. The vegetative cover of the
grassland is dominated by cogon grass and boho (species of bamboo) of
which some barangay folks gathered and collect for commercial purposes.
Boho is being used for the manufacture of barbecue sticks and cogon as
roofing material for huts and native cottages.
The 289 hectares open grasslands and brushlands should also be

rehabilitated/ reforested thru the implementation of the National Greening
Program of the government to further enhance the ecological stability and
diversities of the area.
6.5 Cultivated Lands
Cultivated lands within forestland are areas planted with annual crops
and root crops like corn, potatoes, Baguio beans, string beans, pipino , rainfed
palay and others. In 2010, 3,767.57 hectares of forestlands are cultivated land
planted with annual crops. Cultivated forest lands in Maria Aurora usually
concentrated in upland barangays of Canili area where Igorot tribe dwells.
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6.6 Water Bodies and Water Production Areas
Rivers and Creeks
There are fourteen (14) main rivers and creeks namely, Baubo,
Bazal, Cabualan, Canili, Diaat, Dialatnan, Diaman, Dianawan, Dicaan,
Dimasalan, Malupa, Pacugao, Punglo, and Wenceslao that serve as
tributaries of the sub-watersheds with an estimated total length of
139.6 kilometers. The longest stream is within Pacugao sub-watershed
with an estimated length of 21.5 km.
Maria Aurora forestlands are rich in water resources. There are

several small creeks and streams draining from the forest areas that
have been used for household consumption, irrigation, agricultural and
recreational purposes.
Rivers and creeks within the sub-watershed areas as shown in

Table 21 are mostly used for irrigation, potable water, fishing, tourism
and other domestic uses.
Table 21. Rivers and Creeks per Sub-watershed and their Uses
SUBWATERSHED RIVERS/CREEKS STREAM USES
LENGTH
Baubo Baubo River 10.90 Irrigation, fishing
Irrigation, fishing,
Bazal 10.00
Bazal River tourism, domestic
use
Cabualan Cabualan River 7.20
tourism
Canili Cabatangan River 18.20
tourism, domestic
use
Diaat Diaat River 20.2 Irrigation, fishing,

domestic use
Dialatnan 3.00 Irrigation, fishing,

Malupa River domestic use
Diaman Diaman River 11.10 Irrigation, fishing,

domestic use
Dianawan Magdenden 5.00 Irrigation, fishing

Creek
Dicaan Dicaan River 10.06 Irrigation, fishing
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Dimasalan 4.40
Malupa 4.40
Pacugao 21.5 tourism, domestic
Pacugao River
use
Punglo 10.70
Dipawan River domestic use
Wenceslao Dimanglat Creek 2.40
domestic use
139.06
6.7 Biodiversity Resources
Biodiversity
Biodiversity is one of the indicators on the state of forest. It also

signifies the richness and diversity of interacting lives in a forest
ecosystem. Based on the observation during the field validation the
area is still diverse and rich in various species
Flora and Fauna
Table 22 and Table 23 shows the threatened flora and fauna in

Maria Aurora based on biodiversity assessment conducted.
Table 22. Threatened Flora Species based on Biodiversity Assessment

Common Name Scientific Name Family Conservation
Status
Almaciga Agathis philippinensis Araucariaceae Vulnerable
Amugis Koordersiodendron pinnatum Araucariaceae Vulnerable
Apo Oak Lithocarpus apoencis Fagaceae Vulnerable
Bolong-eta Diospyros pilosanthera Ebenaceae Endangered
Dao Dracontomelon dao Araucariaceae Vulnerable
Hairy leaf Apitong Dipterocarpus philippinensis Dipterocarpaceae Endangered
Ipil Intsia bijuga Leguminosae Endangered
Kamagong/Mabolo Diospyros blancoi(A Dc) Ebenaceae Critically
Endangered
Lamio Dracontomelon edule Araucariaceae Vulnerable
Makaasim Syzygium nitidum (Benth) Myrtaceae Critically
Endangered
Malabayabas Tristaniopsis decorticata Myrtaceae Critically
Endangered
Molave/Molawin Vitex parviflora Verbenaceae Endangered
Narra Prickly Pterocarpus indicus (Forma Leguminosae Critically
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echinatus) Endangered
Pahutan Mangifera altissima Araucariaceae Vulnerable
Pakak Arthocarpus treculianus Moraceae Vulnerable
Philippine Teak Tectona philippinensis Verbenaceae Critically
Endangered
Red lauan Shorea negrosensis Dipterocarpaceae Vulnerable
Supa Sindora supa Leguminosae Endangered
Tangile Shoreapoly sperma Dipterocarpaceae Vulnerable
Tindalo Afzelia rhomboidea Leguminosae Endangered
Tree Fern Cyatheamic rochlamya Cyatheceae Critically
Endangered
Tree Fern Cyathea acuminata Cyatheceae Endangered
White Lauan Shorea contorta Dipterocarpaceae Vulnerable
Yakal Shoreaastylosa (Foxw) Dipterocarpaceae Critically
Endangered
Table 23. List of Threatened Wildlife Species in Maria Aurora

Conservation
Common Name Scientific Name Order
Status
Kalaw AgrosWaldeni Critically
Endangered
Luzon bleeding Gallicolumbaluzonica Critically
heart Endangered
Philippine Sus philippinensis Artiodactyla Vulnerable
warty pig
Blue-capped Actenoidoshombroni Coraciiformes Vulnerable
kingfisher
Kuwago Bubo philippinensis Strigiformes Vulnerable
Pugo Turnixworcesteri Charadriiformes Vulnerable
Usa Rusa marina Artiodactyla Vulnerable
Giant golden Acerodonjubatus Chiroptera Endangered
crowned flying
fox
Polilo forest Platymantisspelaeus Anura Endangered
frog
Analysis
The change on status of forest cover type in forestlands of Maria

Aurora affects the presence of existing flora and fauna in forestland. The
decline in forest cover indicates significant threat to biodiversity and the
species therein.
Growing population of the adjacent lowland barangays and upland

barangays threaten the protection of the forest resources in the forest
area of Maria Aurora particularly in open access areas. Human activities
adversely affect the health and condition of the forestland.
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6.8 Sand and Gravel Resources
Sand and Gravel along rivers and creeks washed from the mountain
areas of Maria Aurora down to Dikildit-Villa Aurora River are potential
resources that have economic value. However, the sand and gravel
accumulated in the river system of Maria Aurora caused siltation and
eventually flooding in low lying communities near the riverbanks. Regulated
extraction of sand and gravel could address siltation of river system and add
revenue to the locality.
6.9 Nature-based Tourism Assets
The identified nature-based tourism areas are potential eco-tourisms

area in Maria Aurora. Table 24 enumerated potential eco-tourism sites in
Maria Aurora per sub-watershed also shown in Figure 14.
Historical landmarks are also considered as potential eco-tourism area.

The important historical landmarks in Maria Aurora are the Bathing Place of
Quezon and Death Place of Maria Aurora both located in boundary of Maria
Aurora and Nueva Ecija.
Figure 15. Tourism Map
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Table 24.List of Potential Eco-Tourism Sites

Sub-Watershed Barangay/Eco-Tourism Site
Pacugao Bayanihan (mountain trek, eco-tourism site,
pacugao falls/kelensekagi), Kadayacan (hot spring),
Alcala(hotspring, spring), Dimanpudso (2 picnic
area, quarry site,NIA dam), Barangay III (view deck,
forest park), Florida (spring), Bangco (diversion
dam, spring, picnic site,), Cabituculan East (mini
dam, picnic site)
Diaat San Jose (fish culture site ,picnic area, picnic area),
Ramada (spring,old swimming pool,2 SWIP), Bagtu,
2 SWIP), Diaat- Mamonce Falls
Baubo Detailen (picnic area, spring, mini dam, agromet
weather station), Quirino (Balete Park), Sta. Lucia
(spring),Wenceslao (Dicagum Falls), Wenceslao
(balete, view deck)
Bazal Bazal (prayer mountain), NIA (picnic site)
Cabualan Bazal (Mt.Udok, bazal falls, kampovirgie)
Canili Galintuja (la fortuna falls, aurora trans basin dam,
dimasalan falls, dimotol falls), Decoliat (dimalngin
falls), Villa Aurora (welcome arc, tagpo falls, ubot
falls)
Punglo Punglo (punglo falls)
Diaman Suguit (suguit falls, Ditapalyen falls)
Dicaan Dikildit (2 picnic ground)
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CHAPTER VII
Key Stakeholders
7.0 Water Users
Farmers in lowland barangays are the main beneficiaries of water flowing

in the watershed. It has been used by 3,000 farmers for irrigation and
agricultural purposes. Also, it has been used for recreation and other domestic
purposes by various households both in lowland and upland barangays.
7.1 Upland Farmers
Forestland of Maria Aurora, just like any other forestland areas in the
Philippines, became an option for farmers to till and cultivate as agricultural land
which is one of the cause of migration in upland areas.
With the issuance of CBFMA under Executive Order 263 as a strategy for
sustainable development in upland area, farmers became steward and partners
in management and protection of forestland areas. Maria Aurora has two (2)
CBFM areas awarded to people’s organization, namely; Kabakiran Dipungsu
and Gadwen Highlanders.
7.2 Investors
Currently, there is no investor for eco-tourism project in Maria Aurora but

the LGU is looking forward for potential/possible investors. Public-private
partnership could be adopted strategy in the future development of potential
nature tourism areas.
Investors and business companies with interest in the Forestland could be a

construction company, a tourism developer, biodiversity conservation advocates,
forest based industries and other stakeholders with social responsibilities.
7.3 NGOs
There are numerous non-government organizations participate in the

environmental advocacy of the LGU and DENR namely: Organization for
Industrial Spiritual and Cultural Advancement (OISCA), Maria Aurora For Christ
and Green Society. The said NGOs promote advocacy on environmental
protection, conducted tree planting and seminars on ecological waste
management.
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7.4 LGU
The Local Government of Maria Aurora is an active partner of DENR in

the implementation of National Greening Program (NGP). Other activities
undertaken by the LGU is as follows:
1. Implementation of National Greening Program (NGP) through the

Bottom Up Budgeting (BUB) with partnership with CBFM PO
2. Establishment of municipal forest nursery and distribution of forest tree

seedlings to individual farmers / lot owners both in upland and lowland
community
3. Establishment of 50 hectares communal forest at Brgy. Diaman.
4. Establishment of 50 hectares fruit tree plantation at Brgy. Dianawan.
7.5 Forest-based Industries
In terms of forest-based industries like wood furniture and sash factories,

Maria Aurora has 35 registered/unregistered sash factories/ furniture
shops/antique shops while other stakeholders like basket weavers are
commonly concentrated in their locality / barangay Most of the raw materials like
timber and rattan are source out from the forestlands of Maria Aurora. Despite
with the issuance of Executive Order No. 23, most of these shops uses common
hardwoods as their wood materials. Below is the list of furniture shops operating
with or without business permits as of 2013.
Business Name Location
1. Julli-Ann Furniture & Sash Factory Brgy. 4

2. Xtreme Furniture Makers Brgy. 4
3. MDG Furniture Shop Brgy. 2
4. Manel Sash Furniture Shop Brgy. 2
5. Fersie Furniture Shop Brgy. 2
6. Arshylle Antiques Roots and Brgy.Dianawan
Handicrafts
7. Manacpo’s Furniture Shop Brgy. 4
8. Ricardo Apilado Brgy. Florida
9. Erwin Antiques & Furniture Shop Brgy.San Joaquin
10. 4H Handicrafts Brgy. Dianawan
11. Brotherhood Furniture Brgy. 4
12. Jemarie Creative Antiques &Woodcrafts Brgy. Decoliat
13. Gumuwang Antiques & Handicrafts Brgy. Decoliat
14. Jerry Castro Brgy. Alcala
15. Rodrigo Abrero, Jr. Brgy. Alcala
16. Alejandro M. San Juan Brgy. 2
17. Lito Mariano Brgy. 4
18. Ador De Guzman Brgy. 4
19. Abad Mariano Brgy. 4
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20. Benjie D. Mariano Brgy. 2

21. Reynaldo Parrocha Brgy. 4
22. Bartolome Julian Brgy. 4
23. Angelito Argallion Brgy. 4
24. Orlando Apalla Brgy. 2
25. Aufrocinio Abuan Brgy. 2
26. Violeta Ayson Brgy. 2
27. Edgardo Reyes Brgy. 2
28. Editha Emperador Brgy. Dimanpudso
29. Ruben Roque Brgy. Dimanpudso
30. Ronaldo Virgo Brgy. 3
31. Romy Leones Brgy. Detailen
32. Henry Angayon Brgy. Dianawan
33. Angelo Antiques (Roland Cabbigat) Brgy. Galintuja
34. Esmeraldo Catipon Brgy. Dianawan
35. Reymundo Catipon Brgy. Dianawan
7.6 DENR
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) through its

field offices – PENRO and CENROS implement the plans and programs of the
agency as mandated by the Executive Order 192.
One of the main advocacies of the agency is to reforest the denuded and
degraded forestland areas in the country through the National Greening
Program. This program aims to uplift economic condition and environmental
health particularly in the upland communities with an effect to offsite
communities. It helps support Climate Change, Biodiversity Conservation and
Poverty Alleviation in the Upland Communities.
7.7PAMB
The Aurora Memorial National Park (AMNP) has established governing body
called the Protected Area Management Board (PAMB). The PAMB manage the
said protected area (PA) with the support of its Protected Area Superintendent
(PASu). Activities and development within the PA must secure clearance to the
PAMB.
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CHAPTER VIII
Institutional Assessment
The key actors in the implementation of the environmental and forestland

management plan were assessed based on the manpower component,
organizational framework, budget allocation, equipment, plans and programs in
managing the country’s natural resources.
DENR and LGU are considered as the key actors in the management of forest
and forestland. The partnership of the two agencies was strengthen with the
provision of DENR-DILG Joint Memorandum Circulars (98-01 and 2003-01). The
said JMC hopes to serve as a guide in forging a closer alliance between the national
government and the LGUs towards the attainment of a common goal – to provide
effective “on site” forest management.
Table 25 show different institutions and their mandates, manpower and

projects being implemented in relation to forestry-related activities.
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Table 25. Parameters in Institutional Assessment

INSTITUTIONS MAN DATES FFM UNITS/ FFM SKILLS ANNUAL PROJ/POLICIES WERE THIS REMARKS
MANPOWER BUDGET IMPLEMENTED SUCCESS-FUL?
WHY?
DENR EO 192 CENRO with GIS, nursery and NGP, technical Limited
forestry units; plantation assistance, CBFMP; coordination to
BantayGubat establishments, ISF LGUs
surveying
MLGU RA 7160 MENRO; MPDC technical 300,000 nursery lack of funds/
capability establishment; manpower
FLUP TWG
organization
PLGU RA 7160 PG-ENRO technical ISF;
capability
NCIP IPRA law Tribal Chieftain/ forest protection ADSPP YES; lack of funds
Representative i.e. patrolling cooperation,
control illegal
forest activities
DA AFMA law ATs technical organic farming;
capability seedling production;
postharvest
BLGUs RA 7160 local leaders; key NGP;barangay YES; cooperation lack of fund
community resource/area forest; nursery and control illegal
informant seedling production; forest activities
SGI
NIA RA 3601; PD
552
WATER DISTRICT Balibago Plumber
NGOs, Pos Advocacy Members monitoring, tree planting, YES request fund
community community from
organizer organizing LGUS/NGAs
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CHAPTER IX
Summary of Key Issues, Conflicts, Problems, Needs, Investment/Socio-

Economic Opportunities
A. Problems, Issues and Needs
1. Expanding Agriculture in Forestlands
Agriculture / farming is the main source of income Maria Aurora. Exploding

population and migration leads to insufficiency of agricultural lands to cultivate
that drives the community people to encroach in forestlands and develop into
farms lots (kaingins).
2. Declining Natural Forests
Communities close to the natural growth forest of Maria Aurora mostly

depends on forest products they derive from the remaining vegetation for their
daily living. Timber poaching and charcoal making are the major causes of
forest degradation. This manifests the necessity for employment and livelihood
programs to redirect the interest and reliance from uninhibited forest product
utilization. Collection and pouching of wildlife affects the biodiversity in the area.
Construction of farm to market roads also facilitates the access to forest
resources and causes degradation of old growth forest.
3. Weak Institutional Collaboration
Weak collaboration and linkages by and between government agencies,

private sectors, organizations and other concern agencies resulted to
ineffective protection and conservation of remaining environmental resources.
Success in the implementation of National Greening Program projects within
the municipality of Maria Aurora rely on the effective and harmonious
coordination and dynamic participation of Department of Environment and
Natural Resources, Local Government Unit of Maria Aurora and other concern
institutions.
4. Degradation of Water Sources
Quality and volume of water resources degrade through time due to

damage to watersheds. Flash floods, soil erosion during rainy season and low
water inflow during summer’s season are the end result of unhealthy
watershed.
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5. Boundary Conflicts/ Conflicting Land Claims
In determining the actual and official land area of the municipality,

boundary conflicts play a vital role in decision-making. One major conflict is
Maria Aurora – Alfonso Castaneda wherein based on cadastral survey
conducted by hired surveyor, it showed that 1,000.41 hectares within A.
Castaneda is part of Maria Aurora, however and expectedly, A. Castaneda’s
local officials did not allow or agree in the result of survey.
6. Others
Concrete bridges, hanging bridges and farm to market roads are essential to
the community for the easy transport of their goods for trade. Likewise, it gives
access for lowland people to nature attractions within Maria Aurora.
Construction of flood control dams/dikes in barangays with close proximity at
raging River during rainy seasons to prevent flooding, siltation and soil erosion.
B. Opportunities
1. Tourism Opportunities
Natural waterfalls, rivers, mountain treks & climbing and the AMNP
itself present within Maria Aurora are potential opportunities for eco-tourism
and recreational activities. Waterfalls like Pacugao Falls, Galintuja Falls Ubot
Falls, Gipit Falls, Cabualan Falls, Dimasalan Falls,Diaat Waterfalls etc. are
magnetizing scenery for sightseers. Activities such as canyoneering and
mountain biking areas must be identified including the seasonal hunting in
CADT area.
2. Potential Areas for Plantations
A total of 2,288 hectares potential area for agro-forestry plantation and

reforestation specifically located in multiple use zones and production
zones. Most of the areas in 50% above steep slopes are suitable for
assisted natural regeneration and reforestation projects. It is also encourage
that indigenous species be planted in the area.
3. Private Investors
Investment on tourism sites development is an opportunity for private

investors and at the same time to the local government of Maria Aurora.
Biodiversity area and nature tourism areas like waterfalls and trekking with
the forest flora and fauna are some of the eco-friendly tourism areas in
Maria Aurora that can attract investors.
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4. Biodiversity Conservation Areas
Existence of protected area and rich flora and fauna in the area like
dipterocarp species and other threatened species are potential area for in-
situ biodiversity conservation area. The mountain ranges of Sierra Madre
within the Aurora Memorial National Park is said to be the habitat and
sightings of Philippine Eagle and Rafflesia sp. particularly in forested and
high elevations.
5. Forest and Water Resources
The forest area of Maria Aurora is rich in various forest products both
flora and fauna. These raw materials could be utilized by the community
starting forest products enterprises like souvenir items, furniture and fixtures
with proper regulation on the volume of resources to be extracted per year.
Extraction will be limited in identified multiple use areas with proper permits in
compliance with existing rules and regulations with close monitoring of
concern agency, barangay and MLGUs on the said activity.
It also provides and exhibits a unique microclimate in the area which

favors the diverse ecosystem with complex food chain therein. It serves as
natural shelter and protection against heavy typhoon. The beautiful flora of the
forest is an aesthetic by itself. It provides both tangible and intangible benefit
both in off-site and on-site communities.
Water is one of the abundant resources of Maria Aurora which also

give a different ambiance to the rich vegetation of the area. The watershed
with free flowing water resources is good source of domestic and agricultural
water supply in the upland.
6. Strategic Location
It is easily accessible by any kind of transportation except during wet

season in Brgy. Villa Aurora due to lack of bridge connecting Aurora and
Nueva Ecija and the ongoing road construction and rehabilitation in the area.
The on-going road construction project of the DPWH will be a great

help to ease the accessibility of the said area. The road construction will boost
the eco-tourism in the area which is also an ideal way to traverse the province
of Aurora.
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CHAPTER X
Recommended Strategies
10.1 General Strategies
a. Zoning
Table 26. Production and Protection Zone per Sub-Watershed

SUB- PRODUCTION PROTECTION TOTAL FOREST LAND A & D (4) TOTA(
WATERSHED (1+2)=(3) 3) + (4) = (5)
(1) (2) (1) + (2) = (3) (4) (3+4)
Baubo 38.43 1,377.88 1,416.31 769.64 2,185.95
Bazal 0 488.16 488.16 265.27 753.43
Cabualan 0 2,660.59 2,660.59 1445.80 4,106.39
Canili 1,169.35 8,229.05 9,398.40 5,107.23 14,505.63
Diaat 0 2,194.32 2,194.32 1,192.43 3,386.75
Dialatnan 0 462.52 462.60 251.38 713.98
Diaman 0 843.36 843.36 458.30 1,301.66
Dianawan 570.38 191.10 761.48 413.80 1,175.28
Dicaan 0 380.70 380.70 206.88 587.58
Dimasalan 165.81 214.26 380.07 206.53 586.60
Malupa 19.512 0.09 19.60 10.65 30.25
Pacugao 0 2,922.96 2,922.96 1,588.38 4,511.34
Punglo 223.31 5029.31 5,252.61 2854.35 8,106.96
Wenceslao 339.59 99.30 438.90 238.50 677.40
TOTAL 2,526.39 25,093.65 27,620.04 15,009.15 42,629.19
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Production zones are areas open for human activities interacting

harmoniously with the forest resources therein. Based on the GIS derived maps, an
estimated area of 2,526.39 hectares or 9% are production forest and 25,093.65
hectares or 91% of the total forestland are protection forest as shown in Table 26.
Adoptable strategies under production forest or multiple use zones are agro-forestry
projects while ANR and reforestation for protection area. Nature-based tourism or
eco-tourism could be adopted in both production and protection forest considering
the natural scenic, aesthetic and historic value of the forestland.
Multiple use zone and strict protection zones are zoning for protected areas
(PAs) under National Integrated Protected Area System (NIPAS) or R.A. 7586.
Portion of Aurora Memorial National Park with an area of 4,044 hectares are within
Maria Aurora. The said protected area is suited for nature tourism, agro-forestry
through PACBRMA/ MOA and watershed/biodiversity conservation through
ANR/Reforestation. The multiple-use zone was included in production area.
b. Allocation of open access forestlands
Based on GIS-generated map, a total area of 4,777.81 hectares are

identified an open access forestland area of Maria Aurora as shown in Table 27.
3,934.15 hectares of the total unallocated forestland is recommended as Protection
Forest while 843.66 hectares shall be used as Production Forest like communal
forest, NGP sites and other uses. Portion of forestlands within barangays of
Dianawan, Dikildit, Dialatnan, Villa Aurora, Diaman, Kadayacan, Decoliat and
Punglo were allocated as Protection Forest while Barangays Dianawan, Wenceslao,
Villa Aurora and Punglo were identified and allocated as Production Forest.
It is recommended that the unallocated area that is within protection forest be

set aside in reforestation, enhancement planting or assisted natural regeneration
(ANR). Indigenous planting species like dipterocarp and other premium species are
recommended for planting in protection zone particularly within protected area.
Other land use likes nature tourism, biodiversity conservation area, recreational and
research activities are also applicable in combination with other land use with low-
impact to the environment.
In unallocated forestland that is within production forest, establishment of

communal forest is highly recommended. This is to ensure supply of wood
resources intended for domestic and commercial uses.
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Table 27. Unallocated Forestlands per Subwatershed

Name of Total Area Unallocated
Subwatershed Forestlands (ha)
Baubo 1,416.31 670.18
Bazal 488.16 34.07
Cabualan 2,660.59
Canili 9,398.40 2,727.57
Dialatnan 2,194.32
Diaat 462.60 4.92
Diaman 843.36 544.70
Dicaan 761.48 352.55
Dianawan 380.70 47.42
Dimasalan 380.07 53.61
Malupa 19.60
Pacugao 2,922.96
Punglo 5,252.61 320.06
Wenceslao 438.90 22.73
TOTAL 27,620.04 4,777.81
Table 28 shows the criteria considered in allocating forestlands, its potential

uses and the proposed land-use and management strategies recommended for
every land uses.
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Table 28. Criteria Considered in Allocating Open Access in Forestland

Criteria Considered in Allocating Open Access in Forestland
Slope Range Elevation Soil Soil Land Cover Geohazard Characteristics ZONING Potential Uses Proposed Land Management
Class % Fertility Type 2010 Use Strategies
(LMU)
C(1) 0 - 18 0-200 Low Annam Residential Low to moderate Fair land with A&D Pasture, Cropland,
CL susceptibility to serve limitations Residential
flooding of soil, slope &
drainage
Cultivated Moderate to high Fair land with A&D Pasture, Cropland,
Land susceptibility to serve limitations Residential
flooding of soil, slope &
drainage
200-400 Residential/ Low to moderate Fair land with FL/Multiple Use Pasture, Cropland Agro-forestry/ CBFMA/PACBRM
Cultivated susceptibility to serve limitations zone/ Residential Silvipasture A WITHIN PA/CO-
land flooding of soil, slope & Production Agroforestry/ (Forest MANAGEMENT
drainage Reforestation trees,crops, bio-
fuel/ fuelwood
production)
D (2) 18-30 200-400 Low Annam OF/ GL Moderate to high Use for grazing Multiple use Residential Agro-forestry/ CBFMA/PACBRM
400-600 CL susceptibility and forestry zone/ Forestry/Watershed, Silvipasture A WITHIN PA/CO-
landslide slightly limited by Production (Agroforestry/Reforesta (Forest MANAGEMENT
rockiness, shallow Zone tion/ANR) trees,crops, bio-
soil, or wetness fuel/ fuelwood
production)
E (3) 30- 50 600-800 Low Annam OF/GL High susceptibility Moderate FL/Protection/ Residential Reforestation/ CO-
800-1000 CL to landslide limitation for Strict Protection Forestry/Watershed, ANR/ Ecotourism MANAGEMENT/
grazing and Zone (Agroforestry/Reforesta MOA
forestry because tion/ANR)
of moderate steep
slopes
F (4) 50< 800-1000 Low Annam OF High susceptibility Severe limitations FL/Protection/ Forestry, Watershed, Reforestation/ ANR/ CO- MANAGEMENT/
1000 above CL to landslide for grazing and Strict Protection Recreation, Wildlife, Ecotourism MOA
forestry because of Zone Protection/ Conservation
very steep slopes
vulnerable to
erosion
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c. Prioritization of Sub-watersheds
Table 29 shows the sub-watershed prioritization analysis. Among the seven

criterion set and agreed by the TWG, Bio-diversity value was identified as the most
important criteria for prioritization. It is followed the value for Protection to lives and
properties, Hydrological value, Economic Value, Protection to Infrastructures &
Investments, Aesthetic Value and Potential Threat. Under the Bio-diversity Value,
Punglo sub-watershed is ranked as the sub-watershed having the most bio-diversity
value followed by Cabualan, Canili and Pacugao sub-watersheds. Pacugao sub-
watershed is ranked as the sub-watershed which have the highest value for
protection to lives and properties. It is then followed by Diaat and Baubo sub-
watershed.Prioritization of sub-watershed
Prioritization of sub-watersheds has been conducted in consultation with the

key persons of the community and concern MENRO and MPDC. There are seven (7)
criteria used to measure and analyze the sub-watersheds, namely: biodiversity
value, hydrological value, economic value, protection of infrastructure and
investments, protection of lives and properties, aesthetic values and potential
threats.
Based on the result of the consultation using the above-cited criteria using
various parameters discussed, Canili, Wenceslao and Bazal Sub-Watersheds are
the priority sub-watershed in the municipality of Maria Aurora. These sub-watersheds
will be given priority by LGUs to invest in forest management, eco-tourism and other
appropriate developments in the area.
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Table 29.Sub-Watershed Prioritization Analysis

BAUBO BAZAL CABUALAN CANILI DIAAT DIALATNAN DIAMAN DIANAWAN DICAAN DIMASALAN MALUPA PACUGAO PUNGLO WENCESLAO
CRITERION RANK WEIGHTS
SW1 SW2 SW3 SW4 SW5 SW6 SW7 SW8 SW9 SW10 SW11 SW12 SW13 SW14
1. Bio-diversity 1 22 9.00 7.00 13.00 12.00 10.00 4.00 8.00 3.00 5.00 6.00 1.00 11.00 14.00 2.00
values
14.14 11.00 20.43 18.86 15.71 6.29 12.57 4.71 7.86 9.43 1.57 17.29 22.00 3.14
2. Hydrological 3 16 8.00 9.00 10.00 14.00 12.00 4.00 7.00 5.00 2.00 6.00 1.00 12.00 13.00 3.00
values
9.14 10.29 11.43 16.00 13.71 4.57 8.00 5.71 2.29 6.86 1.14 13.71 14.86 3.43
3. Economic 4 15 11.00 2.00 1.00 14.00 7.00 4.00 3.00 10.00 6.00 5.00 8.00 13.00 12.00 9.00
values
11.79 2.14 1.07 15.00 7.50 4.29 3.21 10.71 6.43 5.36 8.57 13.93 12.86 9.64
4. Protection of 5 12 12.00 10.00 3.00 11.00 13.00 5.00 4.00 8.00 6.00 2.00 7.00 14.00 9.00 1.00
Infrastructures
& Investments 10.29 8.57 2.57 9.43 11.14 4.29 3.43 6.86 5.14 1.71 6.00 12.00 7.71 0.86
5. Protection of 2 20 12.00 10.00 7.00 11.00 13.00 4.00 6.00 3.00 8.00 1.00 9.00 14.00 5.00 2.00
lives and
properties
17.14 14.29 10.00 15.71 18.57 5.71 8.57 4.29 11.43 1.43 12.86 20.00 7.14 2.86
6. Aesthetic 6 10 11.00 7.00 9.00 10.00 12.00 2.00 6.00 3.00 5.00 8.00 4.00 13.00 14.00 1.00
values
7.86 5.00 6.43 7.14 8.57 1.43 4.29 2.14 3.57 5.71 2.86 9.29 10.00 0.71
7. Potential 7 5 13.00 7.00 5.00 14.00 12.00 3.00 4.00 8.00 9.00 2.00 1.00 11.00 10.00 6.00
threat
4.64 2.50 4.64 5.00 4.29 1.07 1.43 2.86 3.21 0.71 0.36 3.93 3.57 2.14
TOTAL 100 75.00 53.79 66.00 87.14 79.50 27.64 41.50 37.29 39.93 31.21 33.36 90.14 78.14 22.79
SW Ranking RANKING 5 7 6 2 3 13 8 10 9 12 11 1 4 14
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10.2 Specific Technical Strategies
a. Ground validation of open access
In order for the proper allocation of open access forestland, it is

necessary to validate on the ground the present status and verify existing
claims and identify metes and boundary of open access before
recommending proper forest management activities.
b. Protection of existing natural forests
i. Strict implementation of national policies (Presidential Decree

No. 705, Executive Order. 23)
ii. Deputation of Barangay Forest Officers
iii. Establishment of chokepoints to minimize illegal activities within
the area of responsibility
iv. Delineation of forest land of each barangay to define and
resolve boundary conflicts
v. Regulate wood based industries/ensure legal source of raw
materials before issuance of Mayor’s Permit/Business Permits
vi. Organized fire brigade in the upland during summer months to
control/stop slash and burn activities in forest lands
vii. Harmonized livelihood projects in the upland and strengthen
linkages (CDA and DENR/DAR) to avoid conflicting interest
creating negative effect on forest cover/vegetation.
viii. Rehabilitation and development of grassland, brush land and
cultivated forestlands
• Livelihood plantation, agroforestry, Inventory of forest
occupants
ix. Conservation and development of water production areas and
biodiversity resources
• Enrichment planting, reforestation
x. Nature based tourism development
• Development of potential site and delineation of identified
eco-tourism site – actual survey; geo tagging
xi. Development of priority sub-watershed to enhance the aesthetic
value and preservation of its natural resources.
xii. Recommend to NCIP the boundary delineation of CADT and set
clear guidelines with the DENR in implementing IPRA Law and
other related policies concerning indigenous peoples.
xiii. As initial components of the NIPAS, Pacugao River Watershed
Forest Reserve, Diaat River Watershed Forest Reserve and
Bazal-Baubo River Watershed Forest Reserve are
recommended to create Protected Area Management Board
(PAMB) as governing body in protecting such watersheds.
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c. Reforestation/ANR
Reforestation of 33 hectares of open denuded forest areas through

assisted natural regeneration (ANR) and plantation establishment in Brgy.
Galintuja.
d. Nursery Establishment
Establishment of central nursery for indigenous species with local

communities. The Office of the MENRO had already established a
permanent nursery at Brgy. San Joaquin and maintenance of this nursery
will ensure planting stocks for forest rehabilitation-related activities.
e. Biodiversity and Wildlife Conservation
• Establishment of biodiversity conservation area in strict protection zone

in Punglo Subwatershed as priority subwatershed in terms of
biodiversity values which prohibit extraction and harvesting of
resources to widen wildlife niche in the area
• Passed a local ordinance on the prohibition of wildlife hunting in
identified biodiversity conservation area
• Establish and maintain wildlife corridors along Sierra Madre Mountain
Ranges that are outside PA within the locality of Maria Aurora
• Identification of flagship species of the municipality as part of the
wildlife conservation program
• Establishment of Biodiversity Monitoring Station/s (BMS)
• Regular biodiversity monitoring on established BMS area;
f. Implementation of ESWM Program
• Strengthen the implementation of Ecological Solid Waste Management

(ESWM) plan and its projects particularly in water source area in the
upland community;
• Promote integrated diversified farming system (IDFS) as a banner
program for zero waste management in upland agriculture;
g. Integrated Pest Management System (IPM)
• Promote Integrated pest management system (IPM) like organic

farming, biological control to minimize usage of chemicals that could
affect the quality of water in the watershed;
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h. Nature based tourism development
• Assessment and Preparation of Eco-tourism Plan
• Preparation of ecotourism plan in four (4) sub-watersheds particularly

in identified potential tourism sites
i. Mechanism Development for Revenue Generation
• Develop mechanism on revenue generation for the benefits of local

communities like crafting of souvenir items and tour guiding and
collection of entrance fee;
j. Recognition of Indigenous People Right (IPR) and Prioritization of

Local Communities in Project Implementation.
• The National Commission on Indigenous People (NCIP) and DENR shall

set clear guidelines in the implementation of IPRA Law especially in the
provision of their ADSPP specifically in their utilization rights and
identification of boundaries. The Commission shall also identify the
legitimacy of CADC in Brgy. Dianawan if the area is already covered by
CADT of Egongot Tribe or if it is a new claim considering their clamour
for new application for CADT.
k. PO Formation and Strengthening
• Strengthen existing people’s organization in upland communities as part

of the current forest management activities in the upland.
l. Information, Education and Communication
• Advocacy on community preparedness and social acceptability on

various innovations and technology transfer;
• Trainings and seminars for P.O. formation and strengthening
m. Infrastructures
• To improve the level of infrastructure such as road networks, hanging

bridge, flood control, small water impounding system (SWIS) and the
like;
• To develop structures for eco-tourism areas that have no or less
adverse effect to the forestland ecosystem and its component therein
like zip line, monument of Quezon;
n. Social Services in On-site and Off-site Communities
• Provision of educational, health and other social services particularly

the minorities
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o. Disaster preparedness and risk reduction
• Establishment/development of relocation sites and or resettlement

areas in case of natural disasters;
• Dredging of silted rivers particularly the main drainage of Canili-
Wenceslao River within the four (4) sub-watersheds;
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CHAPTER XI
Organizational Structure and Operations in Support to FLUP Implementation
The municipality of Maria Aurora has an existing Municipal Environment and

Natural Resources Officer (MENRO) and has two (2) Job Order staff in the Office. The
MENRO focuses more on the implementation of the Ecological Solid Waste
Management Act (R.A. 9003) and participate in some of the DENR Projects and
Programs. MENRO relies on the budget coming from the Mayor’s Office 20 %
Development Fund in implementing SWM Program and other ENR-related projects and
activities.
Forestland management and development should be part of the implementation

and projects of the MENRO as the municipality comprises 60% of the total land area as
forest land. Funding must also be supported by the concerned LGU for the
implementation of the project. A need to strengthen the said organization is deem
necessary for the success of the forest management plans and projects.
• Strengthening of the Municipal ENRO
o Creation and hiring of additional personnel/staff for forestland

management
o Provision of Funds for the implementation of FLUP particularly in
devolved function, partnership and co-management on forest
management
• Financing mechanism
o Public-private partnership
o Identified potential sources of sustainable financing for the
implementation of forestland management and eco-tourism
development;
• Passing of Resolution and ordinances for Environment and

Forestland Use Plan
• Database Management of Forest Resources
o Available and extracted major and minor forest products like

rattan per yearfor regulation on the volume of extraction
• Research Studies
o Preparation of research agenda and proposals

o Implementation of research studies like resource inventory and
others
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• Linkaging and Networking
o Strengthen partnership with other government agencies like

DENR, DILG, DA, DPWH, DOT, PNP and other government
agencies and Non-government organizations in the
implementation of other advocacies for Forestland
Management
o Execute of Memorandum of Agreement with OGAs, private
sector and other concern sector/agencies
o Creation of appropriate multi-sectoral committees with various
functions in the implementation of forestland management.
Figure 16. Proposed Organizational Structure of Municipal Environment and

Natural Resources Office (based on submitted Staffing Pattern)
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CHAPTER XII
Estimated Financial Requirements for Implementing the FLUP and

Sources of Funds
12.1 Estimated 5-Year Financial Requirements for Implementing the FLUP
Table 30 shows the first five (5) years Forest Land Use Plan (FLUP) of Maria
Aurora that will need a total budget of 4,537,500.00. The first year operation alone
will require which 224,000.00 will come from the LGU and counterpart of DENR and
OGAs, potential investors, private businesses and non-government organizations
(NGOs) listed in Table 31.
Preparation and submission of project proposals to our proponents and

potential are encourage in support to the implementation of the FLUP particularly in
eco-tourism development and biodiversity establishment.
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Table 30. Strategies and Activities (FIVE-YEAR WORK AND FINANCIAL PLAN)
STRATEGIES/ ACTIVITES BUDGETARY REQUIREMENT FUND
SOURCES
2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 TOTAL
1.Bio-physical Protection and

Development
• Reforestation (33 has) 247,500 247,500 DENR/LGU
• Ground validation of 100,000 100,000 LGU

open access
• Implementation of SWM 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 500,000 LGU
Program
• Establishment of 500,00 500,000 DENR/LGU
biodiversity conservation
area
• Formulation of Eco-
tourism Plan 50,000 50,000 LGU
• Establishment of
100,00 100,000 LGU/DENR/
chokepoints PNP
• Delineation of forest 200,000 200,000 LGU/DENR
land of each barangay
• Organization of fire 100,000 100,000 LGU/BFP
brigade
2.Socio-Economic and
Cultural Development
• Boundary Delineation of
CADT area of Ilongot 2,000,000 2,000,000 NCIP
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3.Institutional Development
and Strengthening
• Creation of PAMB to 500,000 500,000 LGU/DENR
three (3) proclaimed
watersheds
20,000 20,000 LGU/DENR
• Creation of ENRMC
24,000 24,000 24,000 24,000 24,000 120,000 LGU/DENR
• IEC 100,000 100,000
• Deputation of Barangay
Forest Officers
(24 upland barangays)
SUBTOTAL 224,000 2,744,000 571,500 374,000 624,000
GRAND TOTAL 4,537,500
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Table 31. FIRST YEAR WORK AND FINANCIAL PLAN

Schedule of Php
Key Activities Output Activities Budget
Q Q Q Q Required
1 2 3 4
1. Bio-physical Protection and
Development
-Ground validation of open Status of

access unallocated
forestland 100,000
- implementation of SWM Increase waste 100,000

Program diversion target
2. Institutional Development and
Strengthening
-IEC Well-aware/
participative 24,000
community in
forest protection
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CHAPTER XII
Periodic Monitoring and Evaluation of FLUP Implementation
• Multi-sectoral and interagency periodic assessment, analysis, and reporting in

support of the FLUP
o Creation of Environmental and Natural Resources Management Council

chaired by LGU and compose of representatives from various stakeholders
(IPs, PAMB, NGOs, wood based industries, POs, religious sector, women and
youth sector, academe and irrigators association, etc.), co-chaired by the
DENR to ensure proper implementation and monitoring of FLUP in
accordance with JMCs 98-01 and 2003-01 and other related laws rules and
regulation to ensure the participation of multi-sectoral groups in monitoring the
compliance to commitments and MOA under the FLUP.
o Conduct quarterly monitoring of activities and projects on the implementation

of the FLUP based on the standard monitoring of the concerned agency
(LGU/DENR);
o Conduct quarterly meeting/coordination between ENRMC for management of

conflicts and issues arising during the implementation of the plan;
o Annual accomplishment reports shall be submitted to the DENR and LGUs
through its ENRMC for scheduling of monitoring and evaluation particularly
the area with MOA in partnership/co-management with LGUs/other
stakeholders
o Monitor and evaluate the activities annually based on the accomplishments

and actions undertaken or to be taken on issues arises during the
implementation.
o ENRMC shall conduct an assessment of the outcome and impact of the

project after five years based on the attainment of objectives stipulated in the
FLUP to determine possible revision and recommendations for inclusion to
the FLUP that may suit the needs of the community based on the existing
scenarios and condition considering the results of annual monitoring and
assessment;
▪ Status of forest cover

▪ Reduction of open access forest and forestlands
▪ Ecotourism developed
▪ Tenurial instrument issued – assessment/evaluation
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Forest Land Use

LGU -MENRO
Plan (FLUP)
Implementation
ENRMC M&E
Accomplishments/
PENRO/CENRO
Issues and Concerns
Community/
Feedback
stakeholders
Possible Revision
Figure 17. Monitoring & Evaluation on the Implementation of FLUP
The M&E scheme simply implies the feedback mechanism on the activities
being implemented in the community. This will be the basis of evaluation on the
output and outcome of the FLUP as a whole after five years. Flexibility and
adjustments on the strategies to be undertaken shall be considered in compliance
with the existing rules and regulation and as needed during the time of
implementation. The issues and concerns shall also be considered on the possible
revision of the FLUP.
The partnership and complementation of the DENR and LGU in the

implementation is the vital engine of the project. It will be manifested in the creation
of ENRMC who shall be responsible in the monitoring in the implementation of the
plan.
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BACKGROUND AND BRIEF HISTORY

1.1 Brief History

Jose Bitong became the first appointed “Municipal Kapitan” of pueblo

1.2 Location and Land Area

Maria Aurora is geographically located between East longitudes

It is the only non-coastal municipality of Aurora. Baler and Dipaculao

1.3 Socio-Political Importance of Maria Aurora

Maria Aurora has 40 barangays with a population of 38,128 as of 2010.

Maria Aurora encompasses seven (7) watersheds under Presidential

Maria Aurora’s physical closeness to Baler makes it strategic and the

1.4 Rationale of the Forest Land Use Planning

Accordingly, the forestland use planning process tried to address the

The improving accessibility of Maria Aurora through the Canili road

VISION, MISSION, GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

The Local Government of Maria Aurora envisioned a resilient community

• To ensure rational allocation and management of the municipality’s forest and

• Sustain a balanced ecology and its aesthetic features

2.3 Goals and Objectives

• Provide an environmentally and socio-economically sound forests and

• Provide a rationale for prioritizing watersheds/sub-watersheds so that the

• Recommend alternatives for resolving existing, emerging, and future conflicts

SCOPE AND LIMIT OF THE FLUP

From the inception, orientation, drafting, consultations, validation up to the

• Which watersheds or sub-watersheds should have immediate and urgent

4.1 Orientation and Formation of the FLUP Team

Selected members of Municipal Technical Working Group (MTWG) were

An orientation anchored/based on Transparency, Accountability and

Resolution No. 72 dated June 1, 2015 was passed by the Sangguniang

4.3 Community Profiling and Mapping

On June 23-July 1, 2015, Punong Barangays, Barangay Secretaries, SB

4.4 Validation and Revision of Draft Community Profile and Thematic/

4.5 Map Overlays, Analysis, Consultations with Various Stakeholders

The data gathered was organized, summarized and analyzed. Overlaying of

Consultation / presentation to various stakeholders like IPs, CBFM POs,

4.6 Prioritizing Sub-Watersheds and Allocating Open Access (Unallocated

Prioritization of sub-watersheds were participated by the stakeholders based

Table 1. List of Sub- watersheds

4.7 Community Mapping and Field Validation of Recommendations for the

Community mapping and recommendations for the allocation of open

4.8 Visioning, Drafting, and Revising the Final FLUP

4.10 Endorsement and Approval of FLUP by the LCE and DENR

After review and consultation to all concerned community and municipal

4.11 Preparation, Validation and Signing of MOA for Implementation

5.1 Biophysical Profile

Maria Aurora is the only non-coastal municipality of the Province of

The municipality of Maria Aurora comprises 40 barangays (Figure 1)

Figure 1. Administrative Map

Table 2. Land Area by Barangay

About 29.00% percent or 12,366.35hectares are levels to

Figure 2. Slope Map

Table 3. Slope Category and Barangay(s) Covered

Brgy. I, II, III, IV (Poblacion), Alcala,

Table 3 shows the slope category and the respective barangays

Lowland barangays are located between 0-200 meters above sea

Figure 3. Elevation Map

Table 4. Elevation Distribution by Barangay

Brgy. I, II, III, IV (Poblacion), Alcala,

Bazal, Punglo, Bayanihan, Dianawan,

800-1000 1,379.23 3.24 Bazal, Bayanihan, Villa Aurora

1000 Above 209.05 0.49 Villa Aurora, Bazal

TOTAL 42,629.19 100.00

Based on PAGASA Corona’s Classification, 98.09% or 41,813.91