Preliminary Site Evaluation

in Olango
Island Wildlife Sanctuary
Guide Questions
1. Are there significant
potential natural and/or
cultural attractions in the
area?
2. Can visitor access to the
attractions be easily
established?
3. Can the attractions be
protected at an acceptable
level from the impacts of
visitation?
4. Is the area free of security
problems and or natural
hazards that cannot be
effectively controlled by the
management of the area or
local authorities?
5. Does the protected area
have sufficient
management and
administrative authority to
effectively manage
implementation and
monitoring of an
Response Remarks
The area consists of potential nat
√ attractions such as beaches, mang
forests, coral reefs, etc. where vis
can enjoy a range of activities
(swimming, snorkeling, island ho
that allow them to fully experienc
beauty of the island. The variety
attractions the area has to offer is
to please any visitor.
The sanctuary is easily accessible
√ short boat ride from Mactan Islan
many tour operators offer guided
to the island. Additionally, there a
numerous public transportation o
available, making it easy to acces
attractions on the site.
The communities together with s
√ local governments and other
administrative authorities have
implemented policies that they ca
out properly on the site such as li
the number of visitors and provid
adequate resources for the mainte
and upkeep of the attractions.
The area is free of security proble
√ and natural hazards as the
environmental conservation,
monitoring, and protection of the
Olango Island Wildlife Sanctuary
managed by the Department of N
Resources (DENR). The area is
thoroughly checked and examine
professionals to avoid accidents t
may happen while visiting the pla
The site is managed by an
√ administrative authority which is
Department of Environment and
Natural Resources (DENR) that i
committed to preserving the sanc
natural resources and educating v
about the importance of conserva
 ecotourism program at site
level?
6. Is there a reasonable
expectation that initial
funding needed to develop √ with the DENR and other key
ecotourism will be
available?
7. Are the protected area
managers tour operators
and communities willing to √ investigation about the location, t
conform to ecotourism
guidelines low impact
small groups impacts
monitoring working with
and actively involving
communities?
8. Will visitation improve
biodiversity health or
reduce threats to √ positive impacts on the site as it c
conservation?
The DENR offers various progra
aim to promote awareness and
understanding of the sanctuary’s
ecosystem and the importance of
conservation efforts
The city government in partnersh
stakeholders of the site provides
to boost the ecotourism in the are
is one of the most critical areas in
country for significant number of
migratory waterbirds for winterin
staging, and roosting.
As based on the preliminary
are willing and have been in cont
with the LGUs in the jurisdiction
protected area, as well as have fo
sense of partnership and agreeme
They will also abide by the ecoto
guidelines for the protection and
conservation of the site and the
improvement of the community.
Visitation, when done responsibl
raise awareness by informing the
about the need to conserve the w
sanctuary, as well as help generat
funds for protecting
endangered/vulnerable species an
development of the area by givin
people a source of income within
community.