Management Review On The Effectiveness Of Protected Area Management In Tinuy-An Falls Protected Landscape (Tfpl) Caraga Region, Philippines

Abstract

This study will facilitate the Management Review of the Effectiveness of the Protected Area Management in TFPL utilizing the Management Effectiveness Tracking Tool (METT) prescribed in the DENR-BMB Technical Bulletin No. 2018-05. Fifteen (15) members of the TFPL Protected Area Management Board (PAMB), or 71%, voluntarily completed the survey and signed consent forms in compliance with the Philippine Data Privacy Act of 2012 (RA 10173) during the PAMB Meeting on March 13, 2024. The management review of TFPL indicates an average score of 1.90 for perceived threats and stressors, reflecting a moderate impact on the protected area in the Caraga Region. The management effectiveness of TFPL is rated at 75%, according to the consolidated scores from the 15 respondents. Management interventions include context, planning, process, inputs, output, and outcome. The context element establishes the legal foundation, with stakeholders being informed about TFPL boundaries being crucial. The planning element integrates regulations and objectives into TFPL's manuals, with budget allocation and support leveraging for the integrated protected area fund establishment. The process element ensures stakeholders' involvement, particularly indigenous peoples, in sustaining economic benefits, overseeing the protected area's carrying capacity, and safeguarding ecosystems while preserving culture. These efforts are crucial for achieving the sustainable management goals of TFPL and ensuring biodiversity conservation and cultural value preservation.