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Resource assessment, economic valuation and identification
of alternative livelihood options in the areas within and surrounding
the Lamon Bay, Ragay Gulf and Tayabas Bay, Philippines
Objectives
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To conduct a resource (marine, terrestrial and
human) assessment within the surrounding areas of Lamon Bay, Ragay
Gulf and Tayabas Bay;
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To identify the marine and terrestrial resources
of economic and ecological importance on the surrounding communities
of the aforementioned sites;
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To identify factors affecting changes (positive
and negative) on the marine and terrestrial resources;
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To identify the areas where appropriate restoration
technologies may be applied;
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To determine the economic importance of the marine
and terrestrial resources in terms of their market and non-market
values; and
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To identify and pilot-test income-generating activities
which lessen the pressure on the utilization of marine and terrestrial
resources.
Research Theme
Activities
The project has three phases, namely:
Expected Outcomes
- Improved management of local resources
- General case study with wider relevance in ASEAN
Indicative Budget
Duration
Project site
ARCBC Remarks
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Links to be generated with ARCBC themes of ecological
restoration and economic studies.
Coordinator
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Ecosystems Research and Development Bureau
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Tel No. +6349 5362229; 5363628
Fax No. +6349 5362850
erdb@laguna.net
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