Marine Habitat Conservation and Ecotourism along the Pacifc Coast
The project intends to undertake biodiversity conservation activities involving coastal resources. It is located along the 22 km. coastal area of Baggao, Cagayan. Targeted for conservation/rehabilitation are two parcels of mangrove forest with a total area of 12,567 hectares, 6 waterfalls, 4 caves of which are habitated by bats and swift birds (nido). Valley Cove inhabitants are migrants whose livelihood is mostly farming/fishing and the IPs who are resource gatherers aside from small farmers and fishers.
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Project Snapshot
Grantee:
New Lands Resources Developer's Cooperative Inc.
Country:
Philippines
Area Of Work:
Biodiversity
Grant Amount:
US$ 43,947.00
Co-Financing Cash:
US$ 46,516.18
Co-Financing in-Kind:
Project Number:
PHI/07/01
Status:
Satisfactorily Completed
Project Characteristics and Results
Notable Community Participation
As a result of the livelihood and eco-tourism component of the project, the community will have an increase in income aside from their usual farming and fishing activity.
Gender Focus
Implementation of the project is composed of men and women and even indigenous people.
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SGP Country office contact
Mr. Errol Gatumbato
Email:
Ms. Leajim Villanueva
Email:
Address
No. 77 Matahimik Street, Teachers’ Village,
Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines, 1101
Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines, 1101
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