Date

4-2004

Abstract

A set of Criteria and Indicators (CI) was developed and tested in Kaliwa Watershed using the CIFOR methodology. An interdisciplinary team of experts developed an initial set of CI and analyzed the set using Multi Criteria Analysis (MCA) to streamline and identify the relative weights of the elements of the resulting set. A total of 6 principles. 16 criteria and 65 indicators were identified. The CI set was tested in Kaliwa Watershed to determine the applicability of the C I set amd assess the performance of the current watershed management framework. At the level of principles, Principle Number 1: "Maintaining Watershed Ecosystem Integrity" had the highest score of 3.19. Based on the scoring system used, this translates to a performance slightly above the acceptable standards. On the other hand, Principle number 4: "Sustained quality and quantity (yield) of goods and services from the watershed" had the lowest score of 2.38. This means that management needs to focus more on sustaining the quality and quantity (yield) of goods and services from the watershed. At the level of criteria, criteria number C.2.4: "Policies support the participation and empowerment of local communities" had the highest score of 3.74, while criteria number C.4.3: "Economic impact to stakeholders positive and favorable" has the lowest score of 1.70. Based on the indicators under these criteria, to ensure sustainability, current management system should address issues such as insufficient conservation efforts on soil and water resources, conflicting national and local policies affecting management efficiency, and strengthening the on-site management body (Watershed Management Council) and support systems (WRDP-KWMP).

Document Type

Master Thesis

Degree

Master of Science in Environmental Science

College

School of Environmental Science and Management (SESAM)

Adviser/Committee Chair

Rex Victor O. Cruz

Committee Member

Ma. Victoria O. Espaldon, Roberto P. Rubio

Language

English

Location

UPLB Main Library Special Collections Section (USCS)

Call Number

LG 995 2004 E8 A27

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