module 2. technical writing_july15

TECHNICAL WRITING

What do I write in FLUP?

Technical writing is based on outputs of Module 2.

1. Complete Community Profile (based on secondary information and FGD)

2. 14 Thematic Maps FLUP Tables based on maps and FGD results:1.Forest and Forestland Assets (Tables 1.-8. & 10.-13. & 15.) 2.Trends (gain or loss of vegetative cover/landuses) (Table 9.)3.Allocation/tenure (Table 17. )

3. Collection of existing documents (plans, agreements, policies etc.) that can be used during the situational analysis and strategic planning to verify and support analysis and planning process

1. Protection vs Production Areas (Map 15. & 16., Table 14.)

2. Institutional Profile (Table 19.)

3.Identified threats to forestland and forest including problems, issues, needs and opportunities in the management of the LGUs’ FFL (Situational Analysis Questionnaire during ws and Table 20.)

4.Initial proposed allocation of LGUs forestland (Map 17.)


1. FLUP overall implementation strategy2. Targets and strategies within each proposed allocation for

protection of forest, water sources, water production, risk reduction, production of forest products, sustainable upland agriculture, tenure security, clarity of boundaries (Table 21.)– Institutions and human resources– Policies and guidelines– Financing

3. FLUP Monitoring Plan (Table 22.)4. Medium term plan (Table 23.)5. One year detailed work and and financial plan (Table 24.)

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Community Profile

Minimum Community ProfileNO Information B 1 B 2 B N DATA SOURCE1.1. Total population 1.2. Total hh 1.3. Estimated hh in forestland1.4. Population density 1.5. Population growth rate 1.6. HH size 1.7. Migration rate 2.1. Average Income 2.2. Main income sources 2.3. Major crops cultivated 2.4. Main type of livestock raised 2.5. Irrigated areas 3.1. Housing materials 3.2. Fuelwood sources

3.3. Wood industries/business (furniture makers, wood processors etc.)

3.4. Tenure holders

Consolidation of FGDQNO Information Barangay 1 Further comments/ % when applicable1 Sitio/Purok with FL 2.1. Location of remaining forest2.1. Current condition of forest2.2. 20 years ago2.2. 10 years ago2.2. 5 years ago2.2. Reasons for decrease/increase2.3. Main timber species2.4. NTFP2.5. Widlife2.6. Flora 3.1. Location of plantation forest

Continues….

For details see table for consolidation of FGD results

institutions/ Stakeholders

Mandate/ interests

FFM units/ Staff/ man-power

Funds/ Annual Budget on FFM

Past/ current FFM activities

FFM Skills

Policies/ Plans related to FFM

Remarks (any conflict w/ other stakeholders

DENR

PLGUs

MLGU

BLGU

POs

NGOs

others

Institutional Profile

Thematic Maps

Separate Presentation on Thematic Maps

14 FLUP THEMATIC MAPS

FFL Assets by barangay FFL Assets (Tables 1.-8. & 10.-13. & 15.) Watershed AWatershed BWatershed CWatershed NTotal Land Area- Forest lands- A & D landsWater bodies - Rivers and creeks (kms.)Natural Forests - Upland (ha) - Mangroves (ha)PlantationsWater infrastructures- irrigation (no.)- domestic water reservoirs (no.)- hydro power (no.)Water production - catchment areas (ha) - irrigated areas (ha) - springs (no.)

Biodiversity assets

- proclaimed protected areas (ha)- known habitats of endangered species (ha. or no.)- closed canopy forests (ha)

- mangrove forests (ha)

- identified endangered species (no. & names)

Unique environmental assets

- caves (no.)

- water falls (no.)

- lakes (no.)

- other assets

Grasslands & brush landsForestland under cultivation (perennial, agricultural)Active mining areas and quarry

Other FFL assets

Trends in loss of forest cover other FFL assets

Vegetative cover change per barangay (ha) Table 9. Brgy1 Brgy2 Total

FFL Assets 1987 2003 loss/gain 1987 2003 loss/

gain 1987 2003 loss/ gain

Forest cover total

- Upland

- Mangroves

Forest cover in water production catchments

Grasslands & brushlands

Cultivated lands

- in forestlands

- in A&D lands

Other FFL assets(no vegetation))

*Include those that available

RESOURCE ASSETSTable 14.

Current Uses

TOTAL AREA/ NO.

Natural forests

Brush land

Plantations

Agro forestry

Rice lands

Corn lands

Sugar cane

Grass land

Rocky Built up

Other uses

A & D lands

Protected areas

Forestlands Protection forestlands Production forestlands

Total Water prodn catchments

Current Landuse in Protection and Production Areas

Distribution ofAllocated/Tenured Areas

AllocationTable 17.

Brgy1 Brgy 2 BrgyN Total Protection (ha)

Total Production (ha)

Grand Total (ha) Dominant land use

PA

Forestland

CBFMA

CSC

IFMA

etc

Secondary data &

documents collected for situational analysis

and/or strategic planning

Example of secondary data sources Possible sources of secondary information needed in SA (example Amlan)

1NSO, population, hh (three different years to see the trend: growth rate)2CLUP, MAPS of CLUP and zoning ordinance3C/MDRRM PLAN4GEO HAZARD MAP5CRM PLAN6ORDINANCES- ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION7BMIS8HH DATA INCOME (RHU AND DSWD)9MAO -IRRIGATED AREAS, MAIN CROPS, YIELD PER BARANGAY ETC…9CLOA MAP FROM DAR

10TENURE MAP FROM DENR11TENURE AGREEMENTS10EXISTING PLANS/RMP OF TENURE HOLDERS

FLUP Outline

Preliminary Pages• Mayor’s Message• Vice Mayor’s Message/Preface• Acknowledgement • Executive Summary (max 2 pages)• Acronyms• Table of Contents• List of Tables• List of Figures and Maps• Annexes

Chapter 1. Background

1.1. Intro-duction

(1) current situation (how many barangays, how many people, how many has of forestland/A&D) and short historical review on use of forestland, what happen and why? (population growth, forest cover, biodiversity, agriculture etc.)

(2) strategic importance/importance of forestland to LGU and its residents

Chapter 1. Background

1.2. Scope and limitations of the FLUP

(1) area covered

(2) source of data and its limitations

(3) duration of plan

(4) resources required

(5) complementation with other plans/linking with other programmes

Chapter 1. Background1.3. The FLUP process and metho-dology

(1) process graph with explanation (provide details in annex)

(2) The basis for protection and production in the FLUP. Reference to national/local policies used to define these. How these management zones will limit management of the particular areas in the LGU?

(3) What were the steps to agree on proposed allocation of open access areas?

Chapter 2. Condition of Forestland

2.1.1. Biophysical features and assets

Table 1. Total land area (Land classification per barangay) & Administrative Boundary MapTable 2. Elevation & Elevation MapTable 3. Slope & Slope Map General introduction to biophysical features of LGU, slope, elevation, location of forestland

2.1. Findings and Analysis


2.1.1. Biophysical features and assets-Water production

Table 4. Watersheds (names and location of watersheds) & Bigger Watershed Map & Watershed MapTable 5. Water bodies (rivers and creeks km.)Table 6. Water infrastructure (pumping station, water tank/reservoir, spring boxes, dams) & Infrastructure MapTable 7. Water production (catchments, irrigated areas, springs) & Water Production Area Map Issues and opportunities in water production How are watersheds located in the LGU? What is interaction between upland and lowland?Where are water sources? How are these managedWhat is the land use of catchment areas? Extent of unsustainable practises on catchment areas? What are the issues/conflicts in management?



2.1.1. Biophysical features and assets-Natural forest and Biodiversity

Table 8. Natural forest (upland, mangrove) & Forest Cover MapTable 9. Changes in forest cover (trends)Table 10. Biodiversity

Issues and opportunities in conservation of natural forests and biodiversityWhere are forest areas? Is deforestation threat in the LGUs forestland? What are the reasons? Forest based livelihoods? What are its implications?Where are the important biodiversity areas? How current land use practises, population impacts these? What are the issues/conflicts in management? (biodiversity in agricultural areas?)



2.1.1. Biophysical features and assets-Other environmental assets

Table 11. Other unique environmental assets (caves, lakes, waterfalls etc.) & Springs, Caves, Waterfalls and Lakes MapTable 12. Nature tourism sites and facilities

Issues and opportunities in conservation and management of other environmental assets (caves, falls, lakes)Where are other environmental assets located? How are these managed? What are threats to these areas?



2.1.2. Landuse

Table 13. Landuse per barangay (plantation forest, grassland/brush land, agricultural areas) & Current Landuse/Vegetative Cover MapTable 14. Current landuse in protection and production areas & Protection Production MapTable 15. Other uses (mining, quarry, settlements, agroindustry etc.)

Issues and opportunities in current landuse of forestlandWhat is the current vegetative cover/landuse in forestland? How well the current landuse follows the “protection” and “production” zones? Where and what are the main issues? Where are important production forest/agro-forestry/agriculture areas?Where are areas that are underutilised (brush lands/grasslands)?How are these located in the barangays with forestland?What are the issues/conflicts in management?

Issues and opportunities in management of other forestland resources and special landuseWhere are other areas that forestland resources are being utilised (settlements, mining, quarry, agro-industry etc.) What are the issues/conflicts in management?



2.1.3. Hazards Hazard Map

Issues and opportunities in prevention of hazardsHave there been natural calamities in past ten years? Where are the hazardous areas located? How are these linked to land use practises? How are the upstream practises affecting downstream communities? How many people live in hazardous areas (steep slopes, flood prones areas)? How many people are in immediate danger?



2.1.4. Population and forestland occupants/claimants

Table 16. Community profile & Settlement Map

Forestland occupants: issues and opportunities•How many people depend on forestland resources? Who are they? What are their practices? What income sources they depend on? How has their income changed during the past years? What is estimated no of hh are located in forestland? •Are social and infrastructure services reaching forestland areas supporting or preventing development? Where are the main issues?•Do they have tenure or rights for utilizing and benefiting from land and resources? If they have what are their capacities in managing these areas?



2.1.5. Existing allocation and tenure

Table 17. Allocation and tenure & Tenure Map

Issues and opportunities of existing allocation and tenure•Where are tenured/allocated areas (protection vs production)? What are the agreed plans for management of these areas? Are tenured areas managed as agreed? If not what prevents/supports sustainable management?•Where are open access areas located (protection vs production)? What are the current land uses on these areas? Are there settlements in these areas?•Where are the main areas of conflicts on boundary of tenure/ claims, tenure rights, absentee claimants/tenants, migration? How these are handled?Issues in boundaries•Where are the main areas of conflicts on administrative boundaries, municipal and barangay level if any? How do they affect to management of these areas? Has there been any steps taken to resolve these?

OTHER RELATED TO ALL ABOVE: Issues Map



2.1.6. Stake-holders and financing

Table 19. Institutional profileExisting institutions and financing of forestland management: issues and opportunities•How interests of other forestland stakeholders (non forestland occupants such as LGU, DENR, other institutions absentee claimants, business, populations downstream) are met in the current management/land use? How these interests could be used to improve management/productivity? How these could prevent future interventions? •What are the current institutions involved in forestland management, how they are mandated, what projects/programmes have been conducted and have these been successful? Why/why not? What is the current financing?



2.1.8. Summary of analysis

Table 20. Summary of Issues, Opportunities, Constraints

From Strategic Planning Workshop



2. Proposed allocation

Table 18. Current landuse of open access areas & Proposed Allocation Map

Short description on how proposed allocation was decided, what were the steps and reasons to decide on this allocation.

Issues and opportunities proposed allocation-Are some already allocated areas poorly managed, what should be done?-Where are open access areas located? What is the proposed management of these areas protection/production? What are the current landuses of the open access areas? -Based on management goals (conservation/development) and analysis of issues, threats, strengths and opportunities what are the most appropriate allocations recommended for these areas?


Chapter 3. Medium Term Plan

3.1. Outcomes and FLUP overall strategy “Where do we want to go?”“How do we want to go there?”

(1) Goals (optional)(2) Outcomes (“Where do we want to go?”)Protection of forest, water sources, hazard areasProduction of wood and forest productsSustainable upland agricultureClear boundaries for planning and management (administrative, tenure)

Table 21. FLUP Targets and Strategies 2014-xx(3) Targets for 2014-x- Decide targets for each outcome within proposed allocation/tenure in the planning time frame.(4) Strategic phrase to describe how FLUP is implemented

3.1. Outcomes and FLUP overall strategy


3.2. Outputs to implement plan

“What do we need/what are the things we need to go there?”

3.2.1. Strategies within Proposed Allocation/Tenure (Table 21. ) -consider which support strategies and what outputs are needed (policies, capacities, institutional set up, projects, management, financing) to attain the targets reach the target3.2.2. General Strategies -what are the common strategies to coordinate and manage the joint forestland management? What are the expected outputs?(1)Which policies, guidelines, plans need to be formulated to support implementation?Figure x. Organogram(1)What is the institutional set up? What are the roles and responsibilities? What manpower/ human resources are needed? What skills they need to have?(2)How the outputs are financed? Which are the possible fund sources? Which partnerships/collaboration are needed?

3.2. Outputs to implement plan


3.3. Monitoring plan

“How do we know we are going there?”

Table 22. FLUP Monitoring Plan

IndicatorsDefine indicators for monitoring the agreed targets, what data is needed to monitor the indicator, where data comes from, how it is collected, who is responsible to collect the data?Who is coordinating, and how data is consolidated?

Regular assessment to evaluate progress and relation to planningHow monitoring data is used to evaluate progress? How results are communicated to stakeholders and used in further planning to improve/change strategies

3.3. Monitoring plan


3.4. Medium Term Strategic Plan

Table 23. FLUP 2014-xx(outputs, timeframe, financial requirement, source of funds)

3.4. FLUP 2014-xx

3.5. One Year Work and Financial Plan (1-YEAR WFP)

Table 24. WFP 2014(outputs, activities, target, financial requirement, source of funds, responsible)

3.5. FLUP Work and Financial Plan 2014

Coming together is a Beginning.Working together is Progress. Staying together is Success!

Thank you!!!

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