National parks problem management in the Philippines : a case study of Bicol National Park | |
| Author | Lantican, Cristina A. |
| Call Number | AIT RSPR no.NR-93-04 |
| Subject(s) | National parks and reserves--Philippines Bicol National Park |
| Note | A Research Study submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the Degree of Master of Science, School of Environment, Resource and Development |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Series Statement | Research studies project report ; no. NR-93-04 |
| Abstract | Decline of the biodiversity and decrease in the flora and fauna of national parks in the Philippines can be attributed to illegal logging, shifting cultivation, hunting, illegal collection and habitat destruction. The research was conducted to evaluate, assess and analyze the overall situation existing in the Bicol National Park (BNP). Different aspects were looked into, such as policies on national parks, affects of eviction on the well-being of the occupants, roles of different agencies and assessment of problems facing the management of BNP. Primary and secondary data were analyzed, assessed and evaluated and some recommendations are made. Causes of the denudation of BNP originated from the awarding of permit to cut trees inside the park and construction of major infrastructures within the park, which lead to the proliferation of illegal logging, shifting cultivation, and charcoal making. Further, the laxity of the government to implement their policies and low priority given to the conservation of the protected areas resulted in the destruction of the BNP. The change in the administration brought about a remarkable change in BNP through the eviction of the occupants. The BNP was finally freed from occupants after almost three decades of illegal occupancy. The government now gives emphasis on the conservation of national parks. Further, the administration is currently supported by the active involvement of the non government organizations in the rehabilitation of the park. The rehabilitation of the BNP will be a very difficult task unless there is a sustained commitment of the government and full support of the public in the conservation efforts towards the restoration of the BNP. |
| Year | 1993 |
| Corresponding Series Added Entry | Asian Institute of Technology. Research studies project report ; no. NR-93-04 |
| Type | Research Study Project Report (RSPR) |
| School | School of Environment, Resources, and Development (SERD) |
| Department | Department of Development and Sustainability (DDS) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Natural Resources Management (NRM) |
| Chairperson(s) | Suselo, Tri Binarko; |
| Examination Committee(s) | Weber, Karl E.;Hussain, Mohammed Z.; |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | Asian Institute of Technology;Canadian International Development Agency;Government of the Philippines; |
| Degree | Research Studies Project Report (M.Sc.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1993 |