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Poster maps that spatially depict the situation of the area in terms of siltation and land use and the identified component sub-watersheds were developed.

Public Awareness and Education

The AVLDA-PMO has been continuously providing the public, communities and local government officials and personnel substantial information about the condition of the Allah Valley watershed and river systems. The methods of delivering information vary: (1) visual presentation targeting communities, local governments and general public (2) sharing of information and project updates during AVLDA regular meetings, (3) dialogue and discussion with community members (4) printing and distribution of maps and posters, (5) radio news reports and programs and (6) internet-based information and news. Findings of relevant research and studies as well as emerging concerns and issues from field observations are being shared to the public and stakeholders. The AVLDA members are also conducting their own information and education campaign (IEC) to wide audience to generate public opinion and support for project implementation.
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Riparian Zone Re-vegetation (RZR)

The RZR aims to address the adverse impact of the braiding nature of the river systems within the Allah Valley landscape. Braided river is characterized by a shallow river bed due to deposition of silts and sands with island bars along the flood way, changing direction of water flow and migrating riverbanks. The RZR is a non-structural, mutually-agreed multi-stakeholder role playing approach, community-based riverbank stabilization program. Its objectives are: (1) control riverbank erosion and collapse, (2) improve water flow regime, (3) reduce pollution of surface water and (4) control flood in certain circumstances. Bamboo of “afus” and “bayog” specie are planted, nurtured and grown in riparian zone of rivers. Other than AVLDA regular members, the RZR involves the local communities (landowners and farmers), Barangays, agricultural industries, cooperatives, banking industry, mining companies, water districts, NGOs, civic groups and schools in the course of implementation. Planting and re-planting of bamboo is continuously carried out all year round in identified sections of the rivers and streams. The target is to plant and grow 10,000 hills of bamboo along Allah and Banga rivers and some major tributaries by the end of 2010.
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Rainforestation and Upstream Resource Management (RURM)

Responding to the alarming thinning of forest cover in the watershed and incessant clearing of forest areas for settlement development and agricultural production, the AVLDA is in the process of implementing forest and upland-based management program. The RURM attempts to: (1) protect the remaining primary forest, (2) enrich the secondary forest, (3) recover forest areas that were already converted into grasslands and brushlands (4) introduce soil and water conservation methods in upland agriculture, (5) strengthen capacity of communities to manage forest lands based on local culture and tenure arrangement and (6) increase family-based livelihood assets and skills. This program is to be implemented in two sites that have completed community-based resource assessment, mapping and planning activities: (1) Barangay Datal Dlanag, T'boli, South Cotabato and (2) Barangay Bai Saripinang, Bagumbayan, Sultan Kudarat. The Barangay Datal Dlanag project site is under Certificate of Ancestral Domain Claim (CADC) which is also a protected area under the National Integrated Protected Areas System (NIPAS) Act.

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Sub-watershed and Co-management of Forest Areas

Management of the Allah Valley landscape can be done more effectively and responsively by identifying small catchments and instituting co-management strategy. Local governments are increasingly recognising their fundamental role in managing forest resources and forestlands. Municipality of Bagumbayan has formulated its Forest Land Use Plan (FLUP) and the Municipality of Surallah is ready to assume responsibility in the protection and enhancement of forest reserve through a co-management agreement with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). The 252,060 has. Allah Valley watershed has identified nineteen (19) sub-watersheds which have been already delineated on the map. The process of sub-watershed implementation will be integrated into the development and land use planning of the local governments. Some private business sectors such as water districts and agricultural companies have already signified their interest to adopt and support the management of sub-watersheds.

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Institutionalization of RZR and Environment in the Local Development Council (LDC)

To ensure sustainable, simultaneous and integrated implementation of RZR and other trans-boundary environment programs, the AVLDA through the direction of Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has been establishing the Municipal and Barangay Environment and Riparian Zone Management Committee (M/BERZMC) under the Barangay and Municipal Development Council. The institutionalization of the RZR and environment at the local special bodies will strengthen the initiative on stabilizing riverbanks and forest management further down the community level. LGU members have already included in their 2009 plans and budget the RZR and RURM programs that will be implemented in partnership with concerned Barangays, landowners, farmers, private sectors and civic groups.

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