Beruflich Dokumente
Kultur Dokumente
Year 1
(2008)
Year 2
(2009)
Year 3
(2010)
P 368,420.00
P 48,500.00
P 117,102.74
P 538,800.00
P 518,273.00
P20,000.00
P 25,000.00
P 927, 220.00
P 591, 773.00
LYR Marketing
TOTAL
P 117, 102.74
PROGRAM BRIEF
The Accretion Areas along the Hijo River traversing the four barangays in the City of Tagum
namely: Apokon, Magugpo East, Magdum and Pandapan were once undeveloped. It is the thrust of the city
government to manage its environmental resources by way of rehabilitation and integration of agro-forestry
farming system. This two-fold approach is adopted to integrate farming activity in pursuing the development
of the accretion areas. These areas comprise 150 hectares track of land with an estimated stretch of 12
kilometers from Barangay Pandapan to Barangay Apokon.
For the past years, these areas were occupied by illegal settlers.This areas were predominantly
covered by grasses which had no commercial value. Occasionally, flooding had been experienced in the
said area particularly during heavy rains since the river is a major channel from other tributaries from upland
areas. Moreover, massive soil erosion has been observed in the riverbanks which caused major damage to
the soil resources. More so, several occupants of the area have been affected of this incidence and these
people were considered to be in danger zone. There were occasions that their subsistence for food was
scarce due to incidence of flooding. Even their houses had been damaged by this calamity. Other than this,
poverty incidence was prevalent. Among the causes were the inappropriate farming technology, absence
of marketing support and lack of additional income to address their daily needs.
The unique biodiversity feature of the project areas have been considered by the program
management in the integration of agro-forestry farming system as an approach in project implementation.
The system adopts inter-cropping of multiple crops that produce immediate cash value which benefit the
family beneficiaries.
After the pre-implementation planning, the program management aims to achieve the following
objectives:
GENERAL OBJECTIVE
1.To develop the accretion areas to be planted with forest trees and integrate inter-cropping farming
system for environmental protection and agricultural productivity.
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES
1.To prepare comprehensive site development plan to determine best use of land while enhancing
and sustaining its natural bounty
2.To plant suitable forest trees in accordance with the proper technology to ensure 100% survival
rate.
3.To adopt the following approaches: Forest plantation for protection purposes, Agro-forestry intercropping farming system and Vegetation-based soil conservation practice
4.To provide alternative livelihood opportunities for the family beneficiaries
5.To empower and capacitate the people on sustainable practice of resource utilization and
development.
6.To establish support facilities and services such as: plant nurseries, bunkhouse, pathways and
other infrastructures necessary to enhance the present condition of the areas.
7.To enhance the aquifer condition along the accretion areas.
8.To promote Agri - Tourism Industry in Tagum City.
As a strategy, the LGU created Task Force on Accretion. Among its mandated functions is to
prepare plan, recommend policies, conduct community consultations, organize the community, monitor and
evaluate the program. Moreover, Community Implementing Team was later organized which is composed
of the family beneficiaries, the riparian land owners and the Barangay Council of the four barangays.
Co-management strategy is also adopted through a Memorandum of Agreement between the
riparian land owners and the Barangay Council concerned. The LGU provides over-all supervision of the
program.
HIJO RIVERBANKS ACCRETION REFORESTATION AND INTER-CROPPING FARMING SYSTEM
Local Government of Tagum City, Province of Davao del Norte
2008
2009
Vegetable Income
P1,500.00/month
Vegetable Income
P1,500.00/month
2010
Vegetable Income
P1,500.00/month
Ornamental Plants
Income
P 1,200.00/month
Total Monthly Income =
P 4,700.00
135% increase
The program also contributed to the National Greening Program of President Benigno S. Aquino III.
More and more, civil society and government organizations, the academe and the religious sector had done
their part in planting trees in the accretion areas. In effect, the program likewise contributed to address the
global threat of climate change.
INNOVATIONS
1. Inter-Cropping Farming System
The city government through the CAGRO assisted the beneficiaries in farm preparation by providing
farm equipments and machineries for free. The beneficiaries will just proceed with the planting without any
cost involved from their pockets except for their labor participation. Since, there was a joint effort among the
city personnel and the beneficiaries, land preparation and vegetable farming activities were done efficiently
with technical guidance.
2. Technology (Home-made Herbal Organic Fertilizer, fungicide, pesticide)
Out of their local resources, home-made herbal organic fertilizer, fungicide and pesticide have been
developed and produced. Through the LGU intervention, technology training was conducted to more or less
30 households in the project site. This just shows that the program integrates economic approach in the
implementation. The once undeveloped lands are now being utilized productively through the inter-cropping
farming system using home-made organic fertilizer.
3. Relocation of Affected Occupants
As mentioned, there were about 80 households affected in the relocation. The riparian owners
signed a MOA with the city government indicating therein their responsibility to relocate these families to
the area adjacent to the accretion site within the property line of the riparian owners. The city government
provided free construction materials and carpenters to build their houses. It took the city just two (2) months
time to complete the relocation of these families through bayanihan approach involving city government
officials, employees and the beneficiaries themselves.
4. Peoples Participation/Marketing Support
Protecting the environment is everybodys concern. This program paved the way to generate wide
peoples participation through social media networking and linkages with the civic society organizations
and the private sectors. The LGU recognizes their participation by enlisting their organization in a billboard
located in the project site. Moreover, to sustain the peoples participation particularly with the private sector,
a Memorandum of Agreement is established between the city government and the private sector citing
therein their roles and responsibilities including their financial support. At present, the LGU received almost
1.7 million pesos financial support to shoulder the cost of labor for maintenance and on-going tree planting
activities. Proper coordination meeting and briefing are undertaken by the CAGRO and the CENRO among
the volunteer groups to identify their specific areas to be planted. Site and planting materials are prepared
ahead of time to ensure efficient tree planting activities.
The LGU provided marketing support services to the beneficiaries by establishing linkages with
existing buyers of their produce within Tagum City. They are also trained to adopt proper cropping calendar
to ensure the market of their produce particularly on peak occasions. By doing this, marketing of their
vegetables are done efficiently giving them additional immediate cash income.
5. Legislation
To protect the planted trees of various species, the city government included in its ordinance
the provisions regulating the cutting and harvesting of planted trees. This piece of legislation under the
Environmental Code shows the commitment of the LGU to protect the environment and sustain the program
in a long term involving the community beneficiaries.
6. Advocacy and Promotion
Tagum City takes the challenge to contribute to the universal effort towards protecting the
environment. Agro-Forestry Inter-Cropping Farming System in the accretion areas showcases local
initiative from grassroots level in the over-all program development. This unique practice in Tagum City also
allows economic development for the beneficiaries residing in the project site. This has become successful
with the consistent campaign of the local government unit, the barangays and the community themselves
towards environmental protection. Combining forestry and agricultural practices will create more benefits
and ensure sustainable development through organic farming practice.
We certify that to the best of our knowledge, all of the information contained in this Application Form and
annexes are true and accurate.
REY T. UY
City Mayor
City of Tagum
Office of the City Mayor
City Hall Building, City Hall
Rizal St., Tagum City
E-mail Address: tagummayorsoffice@gmail.com
Tel. No.: (084) 217 3688; Telefax. No.: (084) 218 1957