State of the Mangroves of the Province of Zambales presented during the 1st State of the Mangroves Summit: Northwestern Luzon on October 23, 2014.

1. Presented by: Forester Raymond A. Rivera OIC, CENR Office Masinloc, Zambales

2. Coastal Profile
Province of Zambales
Land Area 371,440.00 hectares ; Coastal Area : 56,792.25 Municipalities Coastal Municipalities/City : 12 Non-Coastal : 2 Length of Coastline 232.6 kilometers

3. Municipality
No. of
Coastal Barangays
Sta Cruz
11
Candelaria
9
Masinloc
11
Palauig
10
Iba
6
Botolan
8
Cabangan
6
San Felipe
3
San Narciso
1
San Antonio
2
Subic
6
Olongapo
2
TOTAL
75
0
200,000
400,000
600,000
Total
Population
Coastal
Pop.
534,443
259,789

4. Sources of Income of Coastal Community Fishing Aquaculture Fish Processing Fish Trading Farming
Laborer

5. Human Settlement Insufficient supply of potable water Lack of PO training Lack of School Buildings/Facilities Lack of Alternative Source of Livelihood

6. Degradation of Corals Siltation/Erosion Flooding/River Control Irresponsible Mining Improper waste disposal Depletion of Marine Resources Declining Fish catch Water Pollution from fish cage

8. •Region III - approximately 790 hectares of mangrove forest
Zambales - around 210 hectares (partial report) STATUS OF Zambales Mangroves

10. Mangrove Reforestation and Rehabilitation Project under ICRMP
PO Name
Area (has)
Location
Small Fisherfolks of the Municipality of Palauig
13
Palauig
LGU of Barangay Sto Tomas
17
Palauig
Mangingisda at Magsasaka sa Palauig
24
Palauig
Samahang Mangingisda ng Panglit
7.5
Masinloc
United Palauig-MPC
33
Palauig
Samahang Magsasaka ng Libaba
23
Palauig
Samahang Mangingisda ng Candelaria
8
Candelaria

11. Mangrove Reforestation and Rehabilitation Project under ICRMP
PO Name
Area (has)
Location
Samahang Mangingisda ng Panglit
34
Masinloc
Burador Fisherman’s Association
10
Sta Cruz
Samahang Pangkaunlaran ng San Salvador
15
Masinloc
Panan Fisherfolks Movement Association
10
Botolan
Kalipunan ng Liping Cabangan
5
Cabangan
Parel Union for Water Environmental resources and Social
5
Botolan
TOTAL
604. 5 has

12. ICRMP Mangrove Reforestation & Rehabilitation Projects

13. Importance of Mangroves Supports Food chain Source of Livelihood Education/Research Data Nursery grounds Traps and holds sediments & Siltation Protection from storm waves Shelter for migratory and local birds Recreation/Tourism

14. Candelaria, Zambales
Botolan, Zambales Economic Importance of Mangroves
Sources of Livelihood of Coastal Communities Masinloc, Zambales
Palauig, Zambales
Sta Cruz, Zambales

15. Threats to Mangroves Increasing Population Conversion of mangroves into fishponds Reclamation of mangrove areas for development Pollution and Siltation Dikes and Structures obstructing waterways and tidal inundation Sea level rise Pests and Diseases Overexploitation Storms

16. Mangrove Protection & Management Strategies Establishment of MPA (Mangrove) Enactment and Enforcement
of laws (LGUs and PAMB) Public education (seminar, publication of IEC materials) Training on mangrove rehabilitation and management and enterprise development Habitat enhancement/rehabilitation Mangrove Resource Assessment Community Organizing (POs)

18. Panglit is the only Sitio in Barangay San Lorenzo, Masinloc, Zambales with mangrove forests Panglit MPA was established on April 3, 2007 thru Barangay Ordinance No. 02-07 covering 22.6 hectares. Recognizing the importance and effects to its adjacent habitats, like the mangrove areas and pristine seagrass habitat, the LGU of Masinloc expanded the coverage of the Marine Protected Area to include the sea grass and mangrove habitats. The area of Panglit MPA cover a total area of 115.54 hectares, which consists of the following specific Zones: Core/No-Take Zone (22.6 Hectares), Mangrove Reserve Zone (8.79 Hectares), Seagrass Bed Zone (15.61 Hectares), Buffer Zone (68.5 Hectares),

19. Core/No-take Zone • 22.6 hectares (19.56%) Mangrove Reserve Zone •8.79 hectares (7.61%) Seagrass Bed Zone •15.61 hectares (13.54%) Buffer Zone 68.5 hectares (59.29%)

20. Map Showing the MPA in Panglit, Masinloc, Zambales 115.54 hectares

21. 0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
900
1000
971 717 8 1 4 2
Rhizophora apiculata (Bakawan lalaki)
Rhizophora stylosa (Bakawan
bangkau)
Sonneratia alba (Pagatpat)
Avicennia officinalis (Api-api)
Brugiera gymnorrhiza (Busain)
Ceriops decandra (Malatangal)
57 %
42% 0.05%
Site
Total Area of All Sampled Quadrats (sq.m.)
Criteria
Habitat Condition
Percent (%) Crown Cover
Average Height (m)
Regeneration per Square meter
Panglit
4,900
100
3.26
0.73
GOOD

23. Mangrove Rehabilitation Projects
PO Name
Survival Rate
Small Fisherfolks of the Municipality of Palauig
80-90%
LGU of Barangay Sto Tomas
82.12%
Mangingisda at Magsasaka sa Palauig
86.63
Samahang Mangingisda ng Panglit
80 & 87%
United Palauig-MPC
83
Samahang Magsasaka ng Libaba
86.63%
Samahang Mangingisda ng Candelaria
85.37%
Burador Fisherman’s Association
87%
Samahang Pangkaunlaran ng San Salvador
82%
Panan Fisherfolks Movement Association
80%
Kalipunan ng Liping Cabangan
65.60%
Parel Union for Water Environmental resources and Social
100%
Species
Bakawan lalaki (Rhizophora apiculata)
Bakawan babae (Rhizophora mucronata)
Bakawan bato (Rhizophora sytlosa)
Pototan (Bruguiera sexangula)
Nipa (Nypa fruticans)
Api-api (Avicennia officinalis)

24. Impacts of Mangrove Rehabilitation Increase fish catch Promotes clear water
Shoreline Stability
Reduced Organic pollution

25. Recommendations Conduct of mangrove profiling and research on the mangrove ecosystem of Zambales Intensify local people’s awareness on mangrove protection and conservation Sustainable utilization and management of mangrove forest Strengthen collaboration with institutions and other agencies in the management of mangrove resources Conduct mangrove rehabilitation and reforestation projects. Strengthen coastal law enforcement