| Author | Cruz, Divina M. Dela |
| Call Number | AIT Thesis no. NR-94-03 |
| Subject(s) | Forest reserves--Philippines
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| Note | A Thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of
Master of Science, School of Environment, Resources & Development |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Series Statement | Thesis ; no. NR-94-03 |
| Abstract | The abrupt withdrawal of the U.S. Naval Forces in the Subic Naval Base has resulted a
drastic change in the management of various resources on it. The large tract of pristine
forest resources are among the typical example sorrounded by several forms of threat of
ecological destruction. Apparently, large part of the remaining area of the Subic Bay Forest
Reserve is covered by virgin forest that are reported to be both domestic and international
ecological significance. As such, its effective preservation will rely on a more sensible
management strategy governed by the availability of important environmental data. This
study offers additio1n.l dimension for natural resource management on the aspect of spatial
information that is inherent to the problems and its associated solutions. The assessment and
analysis of various related bio-physical parameters through the use of remote sensing and
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) were carried out. In effect, a forest management
zoning plan has been generated as considerably determined by the present land cover of the
forest reserve. The inclusion of soil erosion hazard, geological materials, slope and soil type
form part on each perceived forest zone unit. Moreover, identification of appropriate buffer
zone type was singled out in every unique ecological and social milieu outside the forest
reserve. |
| Year | 1994 |
| Corresponding Series Added Entry | Asian Institute of Technology. Thesis : no. NR-94-03 |
| Type | Thesis |
| 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) | Kaew Nualchawee ;Apisit Eiumnoh; |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | Spanish Government ; |
| Degree | Thesis (M.Sc.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1994 |