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In-Situ

Conservation Project

Technical Progress Report

May - August 2011

By

Indira D. L. Widmann and Siegfred H. Diaz

With contributions from Peter Widmann and Sabine Schoppe

Puerto Princesa City, Palawan, Philippines

October 2011

PCCP Technical Progress Report May-August 2011

Katala Foundation Inc.

2 Katala Foundation Inc, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan, Philippines

TECHNICAL PROGRESS REPORT

COUNTRY: PHILIPPINES

PROJECT TITLE: PHILIPPINE COCKATOO CONSERVATION PROGRAMME

In-situ Conservation Project

PROJECT DURATION: May - August 2011

PROJECT SITE: Palawan, Philippines

PROJECT COOPERATORS:

Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Municipal Government of Narra, Palawan, Philippines Municipal Government of Dumaran, Palawan, Philippines Municipal Government of Rizal, Palawan, Philippines Municipal Government of Balabac, Philippines Municipal Government of Patnanungan, Quezon, Philippines Municipal Government of Polillo, Quezon, Philippines Bgy. Culasian Government, Rizal, Palawan, Philippines Bgy. Burdeos Government, Polillo, Quezon, Philippines Bgy. Pandanan Government, Balabac, Palawan, Philippines Local Protected Area Management Committees (LPAMC) Sagip Katala Movement-Narra Chapter, Inc. (SKM-NC, Inc) Palawan Council for Sustainable Development Staff (PCSDS) Jewelmer Corporation Inc. Polillo Islands Biodiversity Conservation Foundation, Inc. Concerned agencies and authorities

BY: KATALA FOUNDATION, INC.

INDIRA DAYANG LACERNA-WIDMANN, Program Manager

PETER WIDMANN, Program Co-Manager

SIEGFRED H. DIAZ, Field Operations Coordinator

With contributions from Dr. Sabine Schoppe

ADDRESS: Katala Foundation, Inc.

2nd Flr., JMV Bldg., National Highway, Sta. Monica or P.O. Box 390 Puerto Princesa City 5300 Palawan, Philippines Tel/Fax: +63-48-434-7693

WEBSITE: www.philippinecockatoo.org

EMAIL: [email protected] or [email protected]

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Contents

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ............................................................................................................................. 5

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS ............................................................................................................................... 9

ACRONYMS................................................................................................................................................. 11

LIST OF TABLES AND FIGURES ............................................................................................................. 12

INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................................................... 15

THE PHILIPPINE COCKATOO CACATUA HAEMATUROPYGIA ............................................................................ 15 OBJECTIVE OF THE PHILIPPINE COCKATOO CONSERVATION PROGRAM .......................................................... 16 PROGRAM STRATEGY .................................................................................................................................. 16 DELIVERABLES............................................................................................................................................ 17

DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT SITES ........................................................................................................ 18

RASA ISLAND, NARRA, PALAWAN ................................................................................................................ 18 DUMARAN ISLAND, DUMARAN, PALAWAN ................................................................................................... 19 CULASIAN MANAGED RESOURCE PROTECTED AREA (CMRPA), RIZAL, PALAWAN ........................................ 20 PANDANAN ISLAND, BALABAC .................................................................................................................... 21 PATNANUNGAN, POLILLO GROUP OF ISLANDS, QUEZON ................................................................................ 22

METHODOLOGIES .................................................................................................................................... 23

RESULTS AND PROGRESS ....................................................................................................................... 25

OUTPUT 1: CONSERVATION OF COCKATOO POPULATION ON PANDANAN AND BUGSUK ISLANDS, BALABAC ..... 25 Nest protection and wardening scheme ................................................................................................... 25 Roost site monitoring .............................................................................................................................. 25 Conservation education and confidence building ..................................................................................... 28 Constraints and measures taken .............................................................................................................. 30

OUTPUT 2: RE-INTRODUCTION OF PHILIPPINE COCKATOOS INTO PARTS OF THE HISTORICAL RANGE ................ 33 OUTPUT 3: CONSERVATION OF COCKATOO POPULATION ON RASA ISLAND WILDLIFE SANCTUARY (RIWS),

NARRA CONTINUED ..................................................................................................................................... 33 Wardening scheme.................................................................................................................................. 33 Capacity building of the Protected Area Management Board (PAMB) of the Rasa Island Wildlife Sanctuary

(RIWS) ................................................................................................................................................... 34 Conservation education and eco-tourism ................................................................................................ 34 Systematic collection of data on breeding and feeding biology and population dynamics of Philippine

cockatoo continued ................................................................................................................................. 37 Constraints and measures taken .............................................................................................................. 44

OUTPUT 4. CONSERVATION OF COCKATOO POPULATION ON DUMARAN ISLAND, DUMARAN CONTINUED ......... 45 Wardening scheme.................................................................................................................................. 45 Capacity building ................................................................................................................................... 45 Conservation education .......................................................................................................................... 46 Systematic collection of data on breeding and feeding biology and population dynamics of Philippine


OUTPUT 5. CONSERVATION OF COCKATOO POPULATION IN CULASIAN MANAGED RESOURCE PROTECTED AREA

(CMRPA), RIZAL CONTINUED ..................................................................................................................... 49 Wardening scheme.................................................................................................................................. 49 Capacity building ................................................................................................................................... 49 Systematic collection of data on breeding and feeding biology and population dynamics of Philippine





OUTPUT 6. SUPPORT FOR POLILLO ISLANDS PARROT PROJECT ....................................................................... 50 Constraints and measures taken .............................................................................................................. 51

OUTPUT 7. KATALA INSTITUTE FOR ECOLOGY AND BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION ....................................... 51 Captive management of Philippine cockatoo and other threatened target species..................................... 51 Landscaping and development of the KIEBC ........................................................................................... 53 Continue submitting proposals to other potential donors ......................................................................... 53 Constraints and measures taken .............................................................................................................. 54

OUTPUT 8. COCKATOO ADVOCACY .............................................................................................................. 54

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS ............................................................................................................................... 54

GOVERNOR’S AWARD 2011 ......................................................................................................................... 54 PARROTS INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ........................................................................................................ 55 CARBON SEQUESTRATION PROJECT .............................................................................................................. 55 PCCP SIGHTED AS SUCCESSFUL CONSERVATION PROJECT.............................................................................. 56 3RD

WORLD TURTLE DAY ............................................................................................................................. 56 CONFISCATION REPORTS .............................................................................................................................. 56 PAPERS PUBLISHED, SUBMITTED FOR PUBLICATION TO RELEVANT JOURNALS, RELEVANT REPORTS AND MEDIA

MILEAGE ..................................................................................................................................................... 56 SUMMARY OF RELEVANT SEMINARS, EXPEDITIONS AND WORKSHOPS ORGANIZED AND ATTENDED .................. 57 PERSONNEL ................................................................................................................................................. 58 EQUIPMENT STATUS .................................................................................................................................... 58

IMPLICATIONS FOR FURTHER WORK ................................................................................................ 58

PLANNED TARGETS AND ACTIVITIES FOR THE NEXT REPORTING PERIOD ............................ 58

WORKSHEET MAY - AUGUST 2011, PCCP, PALAWAN, PHILIPPINES ............................................. 60

LITERATURE .............................................................................................................................................. 67

ANNEXES ..................................................................................................................................................... 68




EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Output 1: Conservation of cockatoo population on Pandanan and Bugsuk Islands, Balabac

1. 19 hatchlings were banded which successfully fledged. Three fledglings were not banded but monitored. Discovery of respective nesting tree was known only at later stage.

2. Eight cockatoo nest trees were occupied including the one which was discovered with three fledglings at a later stage of the season.

3. Three more cockatoo nests were discovered: two Pometia pinnata and Dracontomelon dao. Two of these were confirmed with eggs already while the other showed signs of occupation.

4. We learned from our contacts from Bugsuk Island that all occupied nest trees were probably poached. We have no warden scheme yet in Bugsuk. We were informed by Jewelmer Corp that they held two known poachers of cows in June that are now held custody by Phil. National Police in Balabac. The same persons were known to have poached the Katala in the area, but during apprehension, no birds were found in their possession.

5. At the Malinsuno roost site highest count was 91 cockatoos in July. We observed few individuals started to roost again in the old site in Manas probably due to strong southwest monsoon winds within the period. Continued monitoring of roosting sites and dispersal of birds from the roosting site are conducted.

6. Since birds were frequently observed in coastal areas on mainland Palawan fronting Malinsuno and Pandanan Islands, we conducted rapid assessment of mangrove in said areas. Sonneratia alba Pagatpat (local name) was the dominant species in two

plots established. Local informants confirmed cockatoo presence and feeding on Pagatpat. In support to the rapid assessment was the conduct of information campaign in the area with local decision makers and school children as target audience.

7. We successfully conducted the Seminar-Workshop on Wildlife Conservation and Law Enforcement in Balabac Island. This was jointly organized by the Municipality of Balabac, Palawan Council for Sustainable Development and KFI. Thirty participants from law enforcement agencies on site attended and were exposed to practical exercises on proper ways of apprehension and evidence gathering.

8. Results of the post project survey revealed significant changes in levels of awareness specifically about the Wildlife Act and levels in attitudes towards the concept of co-existence between wildlife and humans in particular in target communities.

Output 2: Re-introduction of Philippine cockatoos into parts of the historical range

9. Deliberations for a new Memorandum of Agreement with the Palawan Council for Sustainable Development (PCSD) for the PCCP is on-going. The new MOA incorporates all activities for the re-introduction of Philippine cockatoos into parts of the historical range.

10. A proposal for preparation of re-introduction was submitted to Save our Species (SOS), an initiative of IUCN, GEF and World Bank.




Output 3: Conservation of cockatoo population on Rasa Island Wildlife Sanctuary (RIWS),

Narra continued

11. We had the best season ever with breeding success of 80% with a total of 75 hatchlings that were banded and had successfully fledged. Out of 32 pairs with hatchlings, 30 pairs had successful fledglings. 14 eggs were either missing or taken out because of infertility, some were rotten and cracked, predated or cannot be traced due to deepened nest chambers. Four hatchlings were lost to predators (probably raptors) and one hatchling was found dead and infested with mites. No starvation was observed. Mites attack was observed in May.

12. Four feather samples from Rasa Island Wildlife Sanctuary were sent for PBFD diagnostics through Gratuitous Permit No. 2011-001 granted by the DENR. Results were all negative of PBFD circovirus.

13. Thirty-six nest trees were occupied. Six new nest trees were discovered, mostly Sonneratia alba, and all of which were occupied this year. Five potential nest trees, all Sonneratia alba, were as well recorded.

14. At the traditional roost site, the highest count was 254 individuals in August 2011. On mainland Narra, the highest count within the period was 48 individuals in July.

15. A digging activity (probably treasure hunting) in Rasa Island was prevented and acted upon by the PAMB. Ocular inspection on site was done by composite team and PASu Tactay conducted investigation at the CENRO Office. During the 21stregular PAMB meeting held on 26th July 2011, this case was agreed to be brought to the Mayor‟s attention for further action. Meanwhile, operation on site was already suspended.

16. The Katala Festival 2011 was successfully held in June 22, 2011 with financial support from the Local Government of Narra. Interactive lectures, activities and games were held. Former Mayor Lucena Demaala joined the festivities.

17. In collaboration with the Philippine National Police, we conducted cockatoo conservation campaigns to three clusters of Barangay Tanods (Village Guards) covering the entire municipality of Narra.

Output 4: Conservation of cockatoo population on Dumaran Island, Dumaran continued

18. The breeding season in Dumaran was very late this year. Only in July we banded two hatchlings which successfully fledged. We opined this was already a replacement clutch of the pair, as we recorded two eggs in earlier months which were thrown out by probably Hill myna. Five active cockatoo nesting trees were monitored; two of these were newly recorded. In all we lost 11 eggs and 1 hatchling due to severe nest competition. Feather samples were collected and were negative of PBFD circovirus after tests done in Avian Biotech, UK.

19. Competition among cavity-nesting birds like Hill myna and Blue-naped parrot was evident in this year‟s breeding attempts. These two species were believed to have gained control of at least two existing cockatoo nest trees. Hence, we prepare artificial nest boxes for the next breeding season.

20. Including the two cockatoo hatchlings, we had in total 53 successful fledglings of our target species this year that includes Palawan hornbill, Hill myna, Blue-headed racquet-tail and Blue-naped parrot. Two eggs of Palawan scops-owl were also recorded but failed due to nest competition.




21. At the traditional roosting site, highest count was 24 individuals in July. Since July roost counts had been in double figures.

21. A new Memorandum of Agreement was forged between KFI and the Municipality of Dumaran under its incumbent leadership.

22. The 8thKalabukay Festival was successfully held in June with the active participation of Dumaran students lead by the Katala Conservation Corps (KCC) members. Activities included extemporaneous speech contest, coloring activity, and puppet show, quiz bee and concluded with the musical night organized by KFI and the KCC. The festivity was a joint celebration of the 50th founding anniversary of the municipality. The annual search for Ms. Kalabukay was as well held.

Output 5: Conservation of cockatoo population in Culasian Managed Resource Protected

Area (CMRPA), Rizal continued

23. As of July, 259 hatchlings of Blue-naped parrot (231), Hill myna (26) and Palawan hornbill (2) were monitored from the target areas. In total 151 nesting trees (129, 19 and 3 of Blue-naped parrot, Hill myna and Palawan hornbill nests respectively) from Balucanad, Tagbalogo and from MMPL area were monitored and occupied.

24. Illegal activities are still rampant in the area in particular mangrove conversion to fishpond and cutting of highly valued trees. We surmise barangay officials are directly engaged in such activities; hence wardens lost morale.

25. Literacy classes for wardens ended in July; however, we plan to continue the program from October to December 2011 since wardens are determined to learn more.

Output 6: Support for Polillo Islands Parrot Project

26. There had only been very few sightings of the Katala in Burdeos and Patnanungan municipalities. Some reports from locals say they noticed some juveniles among the observed adults.

27. Information campaigns were targeted for local decision makers and direct users of the forest. This resulted in confiscation of an unregistered chainsaw in Burdeos.

Output 7: Katala Institute for Ecology and Biodiversity Conservation

28. Injured birds had recovered and within the reporting period, there had been no major problems with the birds in captivity. There had been observations of bonding of Blue and Silver and Brazil and Violet yet no actual mating yet observed.

29. The Philippine Forest Turtles seem to have established to their new enclosures. Health conditions have improved and we recorded five eggs during the reporting period. However, all eggs were infertile. We published an article on the husbandry conditions of S. leytensis in the August issue of the Turtle Survival Alliance magazine.

30. We submitted a proposal for captive breeding of the species to DGHT/ZGAP. In hope of gathering additional funds through donations we enrolled KIEBC‟s S. leytensis

assurance colony at the donation platform www.betterplace.org.




Output 8: Cockatoo advocacy

31. We conducted a follow up campaign in Iwahig during its fiesta celebration. In cooperation with their Youth Organization and the Iwahig Elementary School, we conducted Katala Fun Day with lectures and coloring and face painting activities.

32. In Tagabinet and Dumaran, results of the initial assessment on the reported damage caused by Philippine cockatoos on kaingin farms indicate that losses are insignificant. A maximum of five cockatoos were reported to frequent rice and corn fields during harvest time. There were more Munia birds raiding the fields.

Other highlights

33. The Philippine Cockatoo Conservation Program of the Katala Foundation Inc. was the lone awardee in the field of environmental protection of the Governor‟s Award this year. The recognition comes with a plaque and a PhP20,000.00 cash prize.

34. Peter and Indira presented results of PCCP in the 7th Parrots International Annual Symposium held in Miami, Florida in June 2011. The event was also an opportune time to meet Dr. David Waugh, LPF Director who was keynote speaker of the event.

35. In an article written by Sodhi et al 2011, the PCCP was mentioned as one of the successful conservation projects in the Philippines.

36. In July, PCCP participated in the celebration of the 3rd World Turtle Day organized by the Katala Foundation through its Philippine Freshwater Turtle Conservation Programme led by Dr. Sabine Schoppe.

37. We were invited to speak about the PCCP in two important occasions in June and July. One was a forum for Philippine business sector organized by PAWB and the other in a workshop for Mayors organized by Rare Conservation.

38. Two prominent media mileage were achieved. One in an article by Agence Presse regarding poaching and the other is documentary feature by a national TV station.

39. We jointly organized two Seminar Workshops on Wildlife Conservation and Law Enforcement with the Palawan Council for Sustainable Development and local government units involved.

40. As to personnel, our new Administration Officer/Education Officer commenced work in July.

41. Printer in main office was destroyed and needs replacement. We need as well additional binoculars. Service car underwent major repair and the KEEC roofing was also replaced.




ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

We are grateful to the Loro Parque Fundación (LPF), Tenerife, Spain for incessantly supporting the Philippine Cockatoo Conservation Program and to the Partner Donors: North of England Zoological Society/Zoological Gardens Chester (NEZS), Zoologische Gesellschaft für Arten- und Populationsschutz (ZGAP, incl. Fonds für Bedrohte Papageien and Strunden-Papageien-Stiftung), Conservation des Espèces et des Populations Animales (CEPA), ZooParc de Beauval and Conservation Association (Association Beauval Conservation et Recherche) for their trust and generous support. Particular thanks to Wolfgang Kiessling, President LPF, Dr David Waugh, Director LPF, Dr. Roger Wilkinson, Head of Conservation and Science, North of England Zoological Society (NEZS)/Zoological Gardens Chester, Roland Wirth, President ZGAP, Dr. Jean-Marc Lernould, President CEPA, Eric Ruivo, and Marc Boussekey, European Coordinator of the PCCP and Secretary CEPA and for facilitating the flow of funds, communication and support from Europe. We also thank the USFWS Wildlife Without Borders Critically Endangered Animals Fund for co-sponsoring our Philippine cockatoo conservation work in Pandanan, Balabac.

The PCCP is indebted to the real players of the project: the wardens and volunteers from Narra, Dumaran, Rizal, Pandanan and Polillo for their dedication, hard work and commitment. Without them, the project would not have reaped the good harvests.

To the honorable Mayor of Narra, Atty. Clarito D. Demaala Jr., Madame Lucy Demaala, and members of the municipal council and officials. Special gratitude goes to PAMB members, Narra for their vigilance and ready attention on Rasa. We are grateful for the support of the new administrations in Dumaran and Rizal through the honorable mayors Medwin Pablico and Nicolas Montaňo respectively. We would like to thank the support of Dumaran MPDO Agnes Padul and all Dumareños. We also thank the barangay officials of Culasian, Candawaga and Ransang, Rizal for their cooperation. Special gratitude goes to Mayor Shuaib J. Astami of Balabac and his council, former Barangay Captain Nestor Gabinete and Bgy. Captain Violeta Gabinete of Bgy. Pandanan, Balabac for their assistance and cooperation. We thank as well all the barangay council members, Kgd. Edjal Karaan and family and all families of wildlife wardens from Pandanan. Great thanks to Burdeos Municipality in Polillo through the leadership of Mayor Gil Establecida and Vice Mayor Melissa Encomienda. We are grateful to Patnanungan Mayor Danteo Eusebio and Vice Mayor Bautista Resonabe, We thank also Bgy. Captains of Anibawan and Patnanungan Norte.

We are grateful to the DENR personnel: CENRO Narra/PASU-RIWS Fernando Tactay, Deputy PASu Emmanuel Alfaro, EMS Mercy Almorfe; CENRO Wilfredo Angeles of Roxas, CENRO Quezon Florencio Diaz and PAWS Chief and PASu Clarissa Pador and likewise to CENRO Jose Elmer Reyes of Real, Quezon Province. Equally, we thank PENRO Juan dela Cruz, Ate Precy, Ate Doray, and Vivian of PENRO Office. Special thanks to Anson Tagtag, Josefina de Leon, Angie Mendoza, Teng Lota, Dr. Manila, and Dir. Theresa Mundita Lim from the Protected Areas and Wildlife Bureau, and to the DENR Region IV-B Executive Director Marcial C. Amaro, Jr., DENR Region IV-A Executive Director Nilo B. Tamoria and For. Arnulfo Hernandez of PAWSCZ Region IV-A, Mary June Maypa of PAWD Region IV-B, Mr. Sixto E. Tolentino, Jr of EMB, Region IV-B, RTD Arnulfo Hernandez, and CENRO For. Miliarette Panaligan of Real, For. Keith Bitao and his staff.

Our deepest gratitude goes to Hon. Juan Miguel Zubiri, President of KFI, for his unrelenting support and financial assistance; to Erwin and Debbie van den Beukel for their generosity,




assistance and precious time. We also give thanks to the new Governor Abraham Mitra Reyes and Vice Governor Femmes Reyes.

We also are grateful to Dr. Jens-Ove Heckel, Director of Zoo Landau in der Pfalz, the Stadtholding Landau in der Pfalz and Freizeitbad La Ola for helping us realize the Carbon Sequestration Initiative.

We express gratitude to Parrots International (PI) in particular to Dr. and Mrs. Mark and Marie Stafford for their support. With PI we give thanks as well to Christine Shank and Susan Hilliard for their generous donations.

We also thank the local government of Bgy. Antipuluan for their support. Thanks also to the SKM officers and members. Likewise to the indigenous peoples of Pandanan for their partnership especially to Chieftain Hamedon “Ariel” Monserapa, Hassan Calasagon and Peping Ading. Thanks to Bugsok Brgy. Captain Pastor Alfaro and all those who helped us in our visits in Bugsok. We appreciate the assistance of Melinda de Luna from Jewelmer Corporation and Atty. Gasgonia of ERPR.

Thanks to the Western Philippines University (WPU) and Dr. G. Rebong and Salvador “Dong” Guion from Palawan Wildlife Rescue and Conservation Center (PWRCC) for our collaboration. We express gratitude to Rev. Fr. Roberto Ebisa, SVD and Mike Pasigabong for their generous help and assistance especially for our Manila concerns.

We especially mention and thank CI-Palawan through Jaynee Tabangay for their continued support and the extended financial assistance granted for Rizal wardens till June 2011. Special thanks to PCSDS particularly to OIC Director Romeo Dorado, J. Pontillas, Atty. A. Villena, G. Cadigal, A. Marcaida, B. Catain and E. Roxas.

Thanks to Liza Dans, Edgar, Jeremy and Andeth for their work in Polillo Islands and to Polillo Islands Biodiversity Conservation Inc (PIBCFI) and the Philippine Biodiversity Conservation Foundation Inc. (PBCFI) staff. We are grateful to our Polillo local partners in Burdeos and Patnanungan: Hon. Bantucan, MENRO designate Estefani, MENRO designate Aguilar, MFARMC Chair Al Avenilla, Alejandre Gomez and Family, Talisayon Family, Nathan Rutaquio, Edgar Abaño and family, Jeremy Reyes and family. Thanks to Burdeos Bantay Kalikasan Brigade, MFARMC, Burdeos Bantay Dagat, Danny Lasa, Solomon Diasanta, and Ate Nerry & Kuya Kidong,

We also give special thanks to PBCFI through W. Oliver and E. Gatumbato for our collaboration for the Calamianes and Polillo Projects.

Our gratitude to J-Kris Gaño (JKCG), Maruji Manalo (MM), Rene Antonio (RA), Jewilyn Soquerata (JS), Mike Plazos (MP), Angles Guion (AG), Liza Dans (LD), Diverlie Acosta (DA), Ronelito Esuma (RE), Edgar Jose (EJ) and assistant keepers Loreto Alisto and Mario Batac for their services and assistance provided to the project. We also thank Marina Hisona, Glesselle Batin and PFTCP volunteers for their time and kind assistance. We are equally grateful to KFI board especially Vice President Peter Widmann and Secretary-Treasurer Dr. Sabine Schoppe.

To all visiting tourists, foreign and local, for the generous donations given to the project.




ACRONYMS

CE Conservation Education

CENRO Community Environment and Natural Resources Office(r)

CEPA Conservation des Espèces et Des Populations Animales

CMRPA Culasian Managed Resource Protected Area

DENR Department of Environment and Natural Resources

IUCN International Union for the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources

KEEC Katala Environmental Education Center

KFI Katala Foundation, Inc.

KP Kingfisher Park

KIEBC Katala Institute for Ecology and Biodiversity Conservation

LGU Local Government Unit

LPAMC Local Protected Area and Management Committee

LPF Loro Parque Fundación

MENRO Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Officer/Office

MMPL Mt. Mantalingahan Protected Landscape

MOA Memorandum of Agreement

MMT Multi-partite Monitoring Team

PA Protected Area

PAMB Protected Area Management Board

PAWB Protected Areas and Wildlife Bureau

PASu Protected Area Superintendent

PCCP Philippine Cockatoo Conservation Program

PCSD(S) Palawan Council for Sustainable Development (Staff)

PENRO Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office

PFTCP Philippine Freshwater Turtle Conservation Program

PNP Philippine National Police

PSU Palawan State University

PWRCC Palawan Wildlife Rescue and Conservation Center

RA 9147 Republic Act 9147 otherwise known as the Wildlife Protection Act

RIWS Rasa Island Wildlife Sanctuary

SDENRO Special Deputy Environment and Natural Resources Officer

WPU Western Philippines University

ZGAP Zoologische Gesellschaft für Arten- und Populationsschutz




LIST OF TABLES AND FIGURES

LIST OF TABLES

Table 1. Complete data on banded Philippine cockatoo hatchlings from Pandanan Island, Balabac, May 2011, Philippine Cockatoo Conservation Program.

Table 2. Complete data on banded Philippine cockatoo hatchlings from Rasa Island Wildlife Sanctuary, Narra, Palawan, June 2011, Philippine Cockatoo Conservation Program.

Table 3. Complete data on banded Philippine cockatoo hatchlings from Dumaran Island, July 2011, Philippine Cockatoo Conservation Program.

LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 1. Map of the Philippines indicating sites of the Philippine Cockatoo Conservation Program: 1. Culasian Managed Resource Protected Area, Rizal; 2. Pandanan, Balabac; 3. Rasa Island, Narra; 4. Omoi and Manambaling Cockatoo Reserves, Dumaran; 5. Patnanungan Island, Polillo group of Islands, Quezon.

Figure 2. Vegetation and land-use of Rasa Island, Palawan, Philippines.

Figure 3. Omoi Cockatoo Reserve (left) and Manambaling Cockatoo Reserve (right) cover the last forest patches on Dumaran Island.

Figure 4. Vegetation, land use and boundaries of Culasian Managed Resource Protected Area, Rizal, Palawan.

Figure 5. Location map of Pandanan Island indicated in red arrow.

Figure 6. Map of the Polillo Islands, Philippines indicating the major islands and settlements, a global priority site for biodiversity conservation.

Figure 7. Banding of healthy cockatoo hatchlings from Pandanan Island, Palawan. One banding schedule was joined by Dr. Roger Wilkinson from Chester, one of the PCCP funders.

Figure 8. Dominant species within the first 20x20 plot were Sonneratia alba (above) and Rhizophora sp. (down).

Figure 9. Cutting adjacent to plot 1 (above) and cutting to give boat ways and for safety of houses along the area (below).

Figure 10. Levels of awareness about the Wildlife Act significantly changed in target communities of Gabong and Dalahican, Pandanan Island after a year of education activities.

Figure 11. Significant change on attitude of respondents from target communities of Gabong and Dalahican on the concept of co-existence between humans and wildlife were shown after one year of pride campaign.

Figure 12. IEC conducted at mainland Palawan fronting Malinsuno roosting site engaged pupils to participate (above) and barangay officials where Pudi Sabino, former poacher now PCCP warden shared his experience (below).

Figure 13. RIWS wildlife wardens joined by PASu Tactay and Deputy PASu Alfaro during the BS Assessment Meeting while Indira Widmann reports on the breeding success.

Figure 14. Snapshots during the IEC campaigns conducted in Narra and some of the main activities during the Katala Festival in June where civic organizations participated, government offices and agencies and schoolchildren.




Figure 15. More snapshots during the fun and tree planting in celebration of the 5th Katala Festival in

June. Former Mayor Lucena Demaala and CENRO/PASu Fernando Tactay joined the festivities with their staff and several participating organizations in Narra.

Figure 16. An upward trend on the number of fledglings produced on Rasa Island Wildlife Sanctuary with the highest of 75 hatchlings in 2011.

Figure 17. Biometrics conducted during the banding of cockatoo hatchlings from Rasa Island.

Figure 18. An increasing trend is shown here from year 2000 on the number of breeding pairs, eggs, and hatchlings.

Figure 19. Rene Wuest of ZGAP-Germany joined the wardens during nest monitoring at Rasa Island Wildlife Sanctuary.

Figure 20. Monthly roost counts of Philippine cockatoos at the traditional roost site, Rasa Island, Palawan.

Figure 21. Maximum numbers of Philippine cockatoos counted on the mainland opposite Rasa Island on a single day.

Figure 22. One of the two cockatoo hatchlings banded this year from Dumaran (above). We recorded breeding success of other cavity nesting birds like the Blue-naped parrot (below).

Figure 23. Our booth was well visited during the festivities. Students participated in the quiz bee and extemporaneous speak contests while Kataly, our mascot, engaged Dumareños to enjoy the 8

th Kalabukay Festival. These seedlings were planted in our reforestation site at the

buffer of the Omoi Cockatoo Reserve.

Figure 24. Monthly maximum and minimum numbers of Philippine cockatoos roosting at the traditional roost site in So. Lagan, Bgy. San Juan, Dumaran, Palawan.

Figure 25. Blue-naped parrot hatchlings and other cavity nesting birds were checked by wardens and staff.

Figure 26. A Philippine cockatoo nesting tree was checked but only dirt, fruits and seeds were found in nest chamber.

Figure 27. All birds are healthy at KIEBC despite plucking problems; here shown enjoying fresh Banana inside the aviary (above) ©SHDiaz. Brazil recovered from injury in previous months.

Figure 28. Rene Wüst Spokesperson for the board of the “Foundation for Threatened parrots" of ZGAP visiting the aviary that was co-funded by the Foundation.

Figure 29. Diverlie who was trained in health check regulary checks on the turtles and keeper Angel assists (upper). Sabine, Angel and visitor Thomas Dallabetta checking eggs before placing them in the new incubator (lower).

Figure 30. Parina seedlings at our nursery are ready for planting this October (above). Angel Guion, zookeeper poses with SHDiaz and IDLWidmann at the entrance of KIEBC (below).

Figure 31. The Governor‟s Award 2011 plaque received by the KFI in recognition of its outstanding contributions in the field of environmental protection in Palawan.

Figure 32. Peter Widmann‟s presentation at the symposium was well received by participants (above). Indira and Peter posed with Dr. David Waugh, LPF Director and keynote speaker of the symposium. The Philippine cockatoo was the main species promoted in this year‟s symposium poster.




Figure 33. Indira along with speakers from the Philippine Eagle Foundation and the Tamaraw Project during the forum organized by the PAWB in June. This forum was attended by Phil. business organizations, NGOs, academe and conservation groups in the Philippines.

Figure 34. Indira shared results of her PRIDE campaign in front of 12 mayors and several municipal officials from the Visayas and Southern Luzon during the Mayor‟s Workshop in Bohol, Philippines.

LIST OF ANNEXES

Annex 1 Proceedings of the Seminar Workshop on Wildlife Conservation and Law Enforcement, Balabac, Palawan




INTRODUCTION

The Philippine cockatoo Cacatua haematuropygia

The Philippine Cockatoo or Red-vented cockatoo Cacatua haematuropygia is restricted to lowland forest areas and mangroves in the Philippines. Formerly, it could be found all over the archipelago (Dickinson et al. 1991). Only in the last decades a rapid decline set in, which

brought the species to the brink of extinction (e.g. Boussekey 2000a; Lambert 1994). The reasons for the decline of the populations are (e.g.; Collar et al 1999; Lambert 1994; Widmann et al. 2001):

Habitat destruction, particularly in respect of nesting and food providing trees.

Persecution as crop pest.

Poaching for pet trade.

Potential diseases caused by the introduction of captive birds in the range of wild populations.

Tropical storms and typhoons

Habitat destruction and poaching are the most important factors threatening the Philippine cockatoo.

Since almost twelve years Katala Foundation Inc. (KFI) implements the PCCP in the Philippines. Comprehensive conservation projects are currently undertaken in four sites in Palawan (Fig. 1): Rasa Island (Narra), Dumaran Island (Dumaran), Culasian (Rizal), and most recently Pandanan and Bugsuk Islands (Balabac). The three former sites contain by now protected areas declared on municipal levels, specifically demarcated to include the remnant cockatoo populations. The latter site is predominantly owned by Jewelmer Corporation, with which KFI has a Memorandum of Agreement for the conservation of the species.

We estimate that a maximum of 1,245 Philippine cockatoos exist in the wild (assuming few populations have been overlooked in recent surveys of historical locations, and an estimated 400 individuals survive in the Sulus, for which only incomplete information is available). The minimum number of wild Philippine cockatoos is estimated to be 450 individuals.

The single-most important Philippine cockatoo population on Rasa is secured under presidential proclamation as “Rasa Island Wildlife Sanctuary” since February 2006, in addition to local legislations. Pandanan, the latest site, holds possibly the second-most important population with at least 62 individuals. One additional site is in the Polillo group of islands in the Luzon Faunal Region, the only known location in the Luzon Faunal Region.

With the four project sites in Palawan and one in Luzon, it is estimated that between one- to two-third of the remaining wild population is currently covered in PCCP projects. Cockatoo populations are stable or increasing in all sites and improved legal conservation could be achieved (e.g. through creation of cockatoo reserves). However, law enforcement by state agencies remains weak and pressure on these areas is rather increasing (migrant influx to Palawan, mining, planned large-scale establishment of bio-fuel plantations). Warden schemes remain the single-most important tool to assure the short-term survival and recovery of the species, whereas lobbying, conservation education, habitat restoration and reintroduction, as well as provision of alternative livelihood options are important for the long-term improvement of the frame conditions for cockatoo conservation in the Philippines.




Objective of the Philippine Cockatoo Conservation Program

Conservation and restoration of the most viable subpopulations of the Philippine cockatoo and their habitats, including associated flora and fauna under involvement of all key stakeholders, resulting in a down-listing of the species from „Critical‟ to „Endangered‟ through reversing its population decline and under consideration of the precautionary principle.

Program Strategy

The main strategy of the programme is to conserve in-situ the most important subpopulations

of the Philippine cockatoo through adopting participative methods.

The general program strategies are:

Management of local resources in the framework of Philippine law;

Capacity-building for local decision-makers and key stakeholders to ensure sustainability of the conservation efforts; and,

Ecosystemic conservation approach with the Philippine cockatoo as flagship species.

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Figure 1. Map of the Philippines indicating sites of the Philippine Cockatoo Conservation Program: 1. Culasian Managed Resource Protected Area, Rizal; 2. Pandanan, Balabac; 3. Rasa Island, Narra; 4. Omoi and Manambaling Cockatoo Reserves, Dumaran; 5. Patnanungan Island, Polillo group of Islands, Quezon.

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Deliverables

Objective 1: Conservation of cockatoo population on Pandanan and Bugsuk Island, Balabac

Warden scheme on Pandanan Island continued and extended to Bugsuk Island.

Survey cockatoo population and habitat assessment on Bugsuk Island conducted and monitoring on Pandanan continued.

Networking with local stakeholders, particularly with Jewelmer Corporation, the largest private landowner, continued.

Conservation education on Pandanan Island continued and extended to adjacent mainland and Bugsuk Island.

Small livelihood projects for key-stakeholders continued.

Objective 2: Re-introduction of Philippine cockatoos into parts of the historical range

Assessment of potential translocation sites and potential remnant populations within the historical range continued using the quantitative tool developed during the re-introduction workshop.

Workshops for a comprehensive Philippine Cockatoo Conservation Action and Management Plan conducted and results for re-introduction procedures incorporated.

Translocation site preparation commenced, e.g. through conservation education, habitat restoration, improvement of legal frame conditions, once a suitable site is identified.

Protocols for hand-raising of orphaned chicks with minimal exposure to humans and related facilities further improved.

Objective 3: Conservation of cockatoo population on Rasa Island, Narra

Warden scheme continued.

Members of the Local Protected Areas Management Committee capacitated in the management of the Philippine Cockatoo and Rasa Island Wildlife Sanctuary and meetings facilitated.

Conservation education for stakeholders, particularly in mainland areas which are regularly frequented by cockatoos continued.

Experimental habitat restoration on mainland initiated.

Planting of food plants on mainland continued to offset damages on agricultural crops caused by cockatoos.

Research on conservation-related aspects of cockatoo biology on Rasa continued, with focus on factors influencing breeding success and foraging ecology.

Objective 4: Conservation of cockatoo population on Dumaran Island, Dumaran


Incoming members of Local Protected Areas Management Committee assisted and capacitated in the management of the Philippine cockatoo, as well as Omoi and Manambaling Cockatoo Reserve.

Buffer zone restoration around existing cockatoo reserves continued.

Effectiveness of previous conservation education evaluated.

Local government assisted in land use planning, particularly in respect to demarcation of extensive Jatropha plantations.




Objective 5: Conservation of cockatoo population in Culasian Managed Resource Protected Area, Rizal


Members of Local Protected Areas Management Committee capacitated in the management of the Philippine cockatoo and Culasian Managed Resource Protected Area and Culasian headwaters within the Mt. Mantalingahan Protected Landscape and meetings facilitated.

Alternative funding sources for PA management further secured.

Objective 6: Support for Polillo Islands Parrot Project

Warden scheme for Philippine cockatoo and other parrot species continued.

Conservation education for threatened parrot species within the archipelago continued.

Location for locally protected parrot reserve identified and promoted with stakeholders.

Objective 7: Katala Institute for Ecology and Biodiversity Conservation

Captive management of Philippine cockatoo and other highly threatened species continued through employment and training of zookeepers and volunteers.

Establishment of a training centre initiated.

Quarantine area to accommodate rescued cockatoos and/or cockatoos destined for translocation improved.

Landscaping with native species propagated in the Katala nursery continued and trail system initiated.

Proposal submission to other potential donors continued.

Objective 8: Cockatoo Advocacy

Palawan Council for Sustainable Development and other law-enforcing bodies assisted in formulation and implementation of regulations pertaining wildlife and natural resource management.

Land use planning in project municipalities assisted.

Conservation education campaigns conducted in Iwahig Penal Colony and buffer zone of Puerto Princesa Underground River National Park.

Promotional video for the Philippine cockatoo conservation Programme produced and disseminated.

Description of Project Sites

Rasa Island, Narra, Palawan

Rasa is a small coral island of 8.34 km2 area situated in the Sulu Sea, just offshore of the Municipality of Narra, Palawan, Philippines (Fig. 2). About 1.75 km2 are covered with coastal forest, mangrove (5.60 km2), cultivated areas (predominantly coconut; 0.39 km2), 0.60 km2 are barren or sparsely vegetated sand and coral outcrops. In February 2006, the island became a Wildlife Sanctuary through Presidential Proclamation 1000 and since a Protected Area Management Board is functioning as management body for Rasa Island Wildlife Sanctuary (RIWS). In 2008, RIWS was chosen as Top 13 Bird Watching Sites in the Philippines by the Department of Tourism.




The island is the pilot site of the program since 1998. Key component of this project site is the wardening scheme which involves patrolling and protection of the birds during and outside the breeding season. This scheme has proven to be efficient. It has more than doubled the population of cockatoos on the island over ten years (presently ca. 289 birds).

Rasa Island probably holds the highest population density of Philippine cockatoo that remains in the wild. The world population of Philippine cockatoo was estimated to range between 1,000 to 4,000 individuals (Lambert 1994). More recent estimates put the number of cockatoos remaining in the wild between 870 and 2,300 (Widmann 2001). About 70 to 75% of this population is probably found in Palawan (Boussekey 2000b). This makes Rasa a high priority area for the protection of this species.

Not only Philippine cockatoos live on the island, but a variety of other species, with an unusual high percentage of globally threatened and near-threatened taxa (IUCN 2010), considering the small size of Rasa. Note worthy among the 104 recorded bird species are Grey imperial pigeon Ducula pickeringii and Mantanani scops-owl Otus mantananensis.

Dumaran Island, Dumaran, Palawan

Dumaran is situated in north-eastern Palawan between 10°22‟ and 10°41‟N and 119°28‟ and 119°55‟E. Nine Barangays are situated on Palawan mainland, seven on western Dumaran Island. The island is situated in the Sulu Sea and separated by a ca. 7 km wide channel from the mainland.

PCCP currently manages three areas on the island: Omoi and Manambaling Cockatoo Reserves (Fig.3) and the traditional roosting site in Lagan. A Local Protected Area Management Committee (LPAMC) functions as its management body.

All natural terrestrial ecosystems in Dumaran are tree-dominated. On Dumaran Island only few small and isolated forest patches remain, none of them larger than 103 ha. The most abundant formation is evergreen and semi-evergreen lowland forest with Ipil Intsia bijuga, Amugis Koordersiodendron pinnatum being emergent tree species of commercial value.

Ornithological surveys conducted by Katala Foundation so far yielded 108 species from the island. A prominent species of conservation concern is the Philippine cockatoo, which can be found with viable population in the mangroves and forest remnants of Dumaran Island, but apparently not anymore on the mainland. The last remaining forest patches are therefore of global conservation concern. This notion is supported by the recent records of other globally threatened species, particularly the Philippine forest turtle Siebenrockiella leytensis.

Figure 2. Vegetation and land-use of Rasa Island, Palawan, Philippines.

Figure 3. Omoi Cockatoo Reserve (left) and Manambaling Cockatoo Reserve (right) cover the last forest patches on Dumaran Island.

Other species of conservation concern are Palawan hornbill Anthracoceros marchei, Blue-headed racquet-tail Prioniturus platenae and Palawan pencil-tailed tree-mouse Chiropodomys calamianensis. A yet unidentified shrew species has been caught in one of

the last forest patches.

Habitat degradation and destruction, rather than poaching, remain the biggest challenges for cockatoo conservation in Dumaran. In the current phase ca. five hectares of secondary forest and grassland were purchased with support of the Stadtholding Landau in the course of a carbon-mitigation project. These areas have been rehabilitated and integrated in the buffer zone of the Omoi Cockatoo Reserve.

Culasian Managed Resource Protected Area (CMRPA), Rizal, Palawan

The Protected Area (PA) is located in the southern portion of Palawan Island in the municipality of Rizal. It is situated in the coastal plain facing the South China Sea, between the coordinates 8°52‟ to 8°47‟N and 117°27‟ to 117°31‟E. The PA comprises 1,954 hectares.

Figure 4. Vegetation, land use and boundaries of Culasian Managed Resource Protected Area, Rizal, Palawan.




CMRPA ranges from sea level to about 140ma.s.l. south of Culasian proper. The terrain is flat in the narrow coastal area, and rolling to moderately steep in the remaining portions. The two largest forest areas persist north of the highway near Tagbalugo on an isolated moderately steep hill reaching 120ma.s.l. and a highly fragmented rolling forest area south of the highway from ca. 20 to 140ma.s.l. near Darapiton, Malutoc, Balingasag and Tuburon. Two permanent rivers mark the periphery of CMRPA: Culasian River in the north and Arapitan River in the south. Smaller ephemeral creeks and stagnant water bodies can be found inside the area.

The major terrestrial ecosystem in the PA is lowland dipterocarp forest. Unlike most forests in Palawan, canopy heights are very high, often thirty to forty meters, with “Apitong” Dipterocarpus grandiflorus, “Manggis”’ Koompassia excelsa being the most conspicuous

emergent tree species. Particularly in Rizal is the only location in the Philippines where Koompassia excelsa, the tallest tree species in Asia, can be found. Other emergent trees are for example Dipterocarpus gracilis, Dipterocarpus hasselti, Intsia bijuga and Koordersiodendron pinnatum.

Level areas are dominated by permanent cultivation. Shifting cultivation is also most common along the roads, but can frequently be found isolated in forested areas, often on steep slopes. Emergent “Manggis” and “Apitong”, isolated in cultivated areas, indicate nest

sites of parrots or hill mynas which are „owned‟ by a poacher, and therefore were not cut during the area was cultivated. The PA holds the highest known density of the near-threatened Blue-naped parrot in the country, and is likely of global importance for this species. Since habitat is very suitable and poaching is reduced significantly, reasons for the stagnant population could be over-aged breeding pairs or competition with other tree-cavity breeders (particularly Blue-naped parrots).

To date, 133 bird species are recorded within the CMRPA. Of outstanding conservation concern (IUCN 2010) are particularly the larger tree cavity nesters, like Palawan hornbill Anthracoceros marchei, all three parrot species of Palawan, Philippine cockatoo Cacatua haematuropygia, Blue-naped parrot Tanygnathus lucionensis and Blue-headed racquet-tail Prioniturus platenae. The cockatoo population in Culasian remains stable, but on a very low level.

Pandanan Island, Balabac

Pandanan Island in Bgy. Pandanan belongs to the north easternmost municipality of Balabac in Palawan (Fig. 5). Coastal forests are dense and stock on flat limestone originating from elevated coral reefs. Large trees in the coastal forest are mostly deciduous and widely spaced due to water stress during the dry season. The understorey is

Figure 5. Location map of Pandanan Island indicated in red arrow (PCSDS).




very dense with abundant vines. Emergent trees comprise the genera Dipterocarpus, and Ficus. A narrow rim of beach forest with Erythrina, Calophyllum and Barringtonia is present. The dense coastal forest cover is as well protected because the large portion of the island is privately-owned and entries are monitored by private guards. Coconuts are the major crop grown in the coastal areas and shifting cultivation including lowland rice, corn, and root crops inside forested areas are common land use forms. Extensive mangroves are thriving.

So far, 47 bird species have been recorded in and around Bgy. Pandanan, but inventories are still ongoing. Among these are six globally threatened and six near-threatened species (IUCN 2010). Of outstanding conservation concern are particularly the larger tree cavity nesters, like Palawan hornbill Anthracoceros marchei, all three parrot species of Palawan, Philippine cockatoo Cacatua haematuropygia, Blue-naped parrot Tanygnathus lucionensis and Blue-headed racquet-tail Prioniturus platenae, and other conservation relevant species like Grey imperial pigeons Ducula pickeringii and Mantanani scops-owl Otus mantananensis (Widmann et al. 2008).

The implementation of the warden scheme recruiting cockatoo poachers resulted in significant increases of the cockatoo population in the first two years of project implementation, comparable to those of the early stages on Rasa Island. In recent surveys, roosting site is at a coconut plantation in Malinsuno Island just across Pandanan Island. Highest number of cockatoo observed was 80 in October 2010.

Patnanungan, Polillo group of islands, Quezon

The Polillo group of islands in Quezon is possibly the last area containing a population of the critically endangered Philippine cockatoo Cacatua haematuropygia, or „Kalangay‟ as known locally, in the Luzon faunal region (Gonzalez 1997, Collar et al. 1999, Widmann 2001).

Patnanungan Island (Fig. 6) is mostly covered by scattered fragments of logged primary lowland evergreen forest and patches of secondary growth forest. About 95 species of birds were recorded from Patnanungan Island, of which 18 species are endemic to the Philippines and three are restricted to Greater Luzon. (Gonzales, 2007).

Forests, particularly in the northern and central portion of the island, are frequently transformed into slash-and-burn fields. The small diameter classes of cut trees indicate that rotational periods might be shorter than fifteen years. Principal crops planted are corn, cassava, banana and papaya.

Cockatoos persist in very low numbers. Habitat is seriously degraded and lack of nest trees might be a limiting factor. Due to the relative proximity to Manila as potential market, illegal logging and wildlife trade remain rampant in the area. Poaching for the pet trade is still ongoing, due to insufficient law enforcement, particularly in remote areas.

Figure 6. Map of the Polillo Islands, Philippines indicating the major islands and settlements, a global priority site for biodiversity conservation (adopted from Hampson et al., 2003).




Methodologies

The Philippine Cockatoo Conservation Programme (PCCP) employs an ecosystemic and community-based approach to biodiversity conservation using the Philippine cockatoo as its flagship species. The main components of the program are nest protection or wardening schemes; scientific researches on feeding, biology and ecology of the Philippine cockatoo and other threatened species; identification, protection and management of key conservation sites; conservation education; habitat restoration; and capacity building. Researches on the Philippine cockatoo include distributional surveys, rescue of individual birds, translocation assessments, and conservation breeding for later re-introduction.

Information on the biology and ecology of the cockatoo is gathered through direct observation. On Rasa, movements of the cockatoos can be best observed from a boat, from beaches or coral outcrops. Very dense vegetation on the island considerably hampers visibility on transect walks or point counts. On Dumaran, Rizal and Polillo, movements are observed through wardens monitoring and patrols at protected areas and roost sites.

Monitoring of the population trend on Rasa, Dumaran and Pandanan in Balabac is done through counting individuals at a traditional roost site. A traditional roost site is situated in a mangrove area on Rasa and can be observed from a boat while in Dumaran a privately-owned coconut plantation serves as the roost site bordering close to a mangrove area. On Balabac, at least two roosting sites are presently monitored; one in Malinsuno Island and the other on Pandanan Island. Counts are conducted monthly either before sunset on Rasa and Balabac islands and daily on Dumaran. Counts are also conducted during dawn before birds leave the roost site. Whenever possible, counts on Rasa are conducted under similar weather and light conditions. No roosting sites are known from Culasian and Patnanungan.

The core component in all project sites is the wardening scheme, employing former poachers as wildlife wardens. Wardens inspect and verify existing and potential nest trees starting end of September. During the breeding season, the nest trees are under permanent surveillance. Trees are climbed and nest holes controlled every ten days during that time. For safety reasons, dead or damaged trees are not climbed. Nest trees are characterized through species identification, tree height, diameter at breast height (DBH), height of nest hole, exposition of nest hole, diameter of hole, and diameter at base and depth of cavity. The geographic location of each nest tree is taken with the help of a GPS and marked in a map.

Presence or absence and condition of adult birds, eggs, nestlings or nest predators are noted. Nestlings are weighed with Pesola spring balances/and or electronic balance and banded with aluminum rings bearing the inscription of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), the number and year (e.g. DENR 11-0001).

Volunteers are detailed in monitoring stations at the mainland coasts of Narra within and outside the breeding season. These volunteers record all sightings of cockatoos and other significant wildlife in the area of assignment.

Surveys to find remnant cockatoo populations are based on historical sources or recent information. To initially narrow down the searches, non-formal interviews with key informants (poachers, other forest users, barangay officials, school teachers) are conducted. Surveys aim to identify remnant cockatoo populations or areas which are suitable for translocation.




Herbarium collections are made of key plants in cockatoo habitats, particularly food-providing plants, and nest and roost trees. The physical structures of cockatoo breeding habitats are characterized through forest profiles. Phenological information on fruiting and flowering of food-providing trees are systematically collected on Rasa and Dumaran.

Restoration of mangrove is conducted on Rasa through transplanting of nursery-grown trees. Experimental restoration of lowland forest habitat is done in Dumaran. Particularly nest- and food-providing plants for cockatoos are systematically tested for their suitability for reforestation. MS Access and excel programs are used for analysis.

Composition of remaining bird communities in project and survey sites is assessed using MacKinnon-Lists and, occasionally, mist-netting. Composition of mammal, reptile and amphibian communities in project sites is assessed through direct observations, mist- and harp-netting, live-trapping (Sherman type and locally-made cage type) and pitfall trapping.

To identify potential cooperators for the projects, livelihood needs, and capacities, stakeholder and SWOT analyses are employed. Participatory planning is done through goal-oriented project planning methodology. Alternative livelihood is provided for key-stakeholders of the cockatoo and the PAs, based on the needs assessments.

Conservation education activities employ the PRIDE approach which uses marketing methodologies to galvanize community support for conservation. The approach conducts pre and post project surveys to assess changes in levels of knowledge, awareness and behavior among target audience by using control groups. Survey Pro is used for analysis on changes over time. Proven marketing vehicles like billboards, posters, fact sheets, puppet shows, school and community visits, festivals and media participation are used to deliver relevant and compelling conservation messages.

Relevant trainings and seminars are conducted to help capacitate local partners in conservation. Cross visits to Rasa and other project sites are encouraged to facilitate exchange of experiences, lessons learned and good practices to boost morale of local partners and reinforce knowledge.

Please refer to each output for particular methodologies used in achieving results.

RESULTS AND PROGRESS

Output 1: Conservation of cockatoo population on Pandanan and Bugsuk Islands, Balabac

Nest protection and wardening scheme

We had a successful breeding season this year with 19 out of 22 fledglings banded (Table 1). Three fledged without bands from a nesting tree which was discovered at a later stage. Twenty-two hatchlings in all out of twenty-seven eggs were recorded this year. One egg was predated probably by a squirrel, one egg was rotten, another was probably thrown out and one last egg was punctured and was rotten. We lost one hatchling probably thrown out by Hill myna.

We recorded ten occupied cockatoo nesting trees five of these were new nesting trees but out of these five only three had successful fledglings. We have yet to characterize three nesting trees.

Meanwhile, four new nesting trees were recorded this year in Bugsok; three were Pometia pinnata.

The Bugsok cockatoo nesting trees were probably poached this year as per our interviews with locals. In July, Jewelmer Corporation caught two individuals who allegedly were stealing cows in Bugsuk. Two homemade shotguns were found alongside with freshly slaughtered cow. Two other people were able to escape from security. Reportedly, these were the same persons who according to informants had poached cockatoos this year from the area. They are now held custody at the police station in Balabac. We learned that two groups were actively poaching in Bugsok. Informants said that indications of nest poaching were evident during the height of the breeding season e.g. rattan vines clinging on identified nest trees. Probably ca. 8-12 cockatoos were poached and sold to an identified middleman who reportedly transported the said birds together with dried fish products

which he sold inside the compound of Rio Tuba Mining or directly to boat crew of Rio Tuba Mining. Said ships easily avoided the Philippine authority check points; hence, transport of illegally traded wildlife is facilitated.

Wardens also recorded a Mantanani scops-owl which fell from a tree on Malinsuno Island due to strong monsoon winds in May. The bird was successfully released back to the wild.

During the mangrove assessment in mainland Palawan, wardens rescued one Hawksbill turtle which was tied at the carapace and attached to the stilt roots of the mangrove. Its hind limb was severely bleeding. After treating the wounds and allowing the turtle to stabilize, it was released. We also witnessed the release of at least 160 Hawksbill turtle hatchlings in May in Patonggong Island during our visit for information campaign in the area.

Roost site monitoring

Simultaneous roost count in Manas and Malinsuno was conducted in August where a total of 15 and 67 cockatoos were sighted in Manas and Malinsuno respectively at six in the evening. We continue to observe cockatoos from Tabod Area (western part of Buliluyan), mainland Palawan fronting the roosting site in Malinsuno Island. Some 20-30 birds in a flock stayed in the area and fed on Pagatpat while another flock of 15-20 birds flew back to Pandanan Island. In the last report, we have illustrated the pattern of dispersal of cockatoos from the roosting site in Malinsuno.

At the Malinsuno roost site, highest count was at 91 in July and lowest was 10 in August at the height of strong southwest monsoon winds (Fig. 7).




Figure 7. Maximum and minimum monthly numbers of cockatoos counted in the new roosting site in Malinsuno Island, Brgy. Pandanan, Palawan.

In July, there was observation of six cockatoos in the old roosting site in Manas probably due to the strong southwest monsoon winds in Malinsuno roost site. We continue to monitor said area and possible disturbance humans can cause.

Because of the frequency of the cockatoos in the mangrove area in Buliluyan, we conducted a rapid assessment of the mangrove. Two 20x20m plots were established, measurements and rapid vegetation assessment were conducted. Both plots were dominated by Sonneratia alba. Potential threats in the area include

deliberate use of sling shots and disturbance during feeding time of cockatoo. Local informant revealed that some people hammer the base of the Pagatpat so cockatoos start flying.

Plot 1: Baring-baringin area

GPS: 08°20.537’ N 117°12.818’ E

Site description: Situated at the exposed rocky shoreline, near the community of mixed Tausog and Pala‟wan. Adjacent

mangrove area was already cleared; old Pagatpat cutting was evident in the area. Last cockatoo sighting in the area was on July 31 with four cockatoos observed. Adjacent vegetation is elevated beach forest. Dominant Trees Species: Pagatpat Sonneratia alba (Fig. 8) with average height of 13.83m and average DBH of 29.75cm. Sparse stands of Rapak Rhizophora sp. with average height of 9m

and DBH of 13.67cm were observed. No trees had hole or potential for nesting.

Plot 2: Pongo-pongo area

GPS: 08°20.208’ N 117°12.545’E

Site Description: Plot 2 (Fig. 9) was

situated near the bridge and drained area of the mangrove forest in the interior of Pongo-pongo. Muddy to sandy bottom; plot was established near the human settlements. Cutting of mangroves was noted in the surrounding allegedly done by mixed Mapun and Pala‟wan group. Adjacent vegetation is coconut plantation.

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Figure 8. Dominant species within the first 20x20 plot were Sonneratia alba (above) and Rhizophora sp. (down). @RAntonio

Dominant Tree Species: Predominately Pagatpat with average height of 15.54m and average DBH of 61.67cm. Only one Rhizophora sp. was recorded with 10m

height and DBH of 12.5cm. At least one old Pagatpat tree is reportedly used as feeding area of the increasing number of cockatoos sighted. Currently, old Pagatpat trees are dwindling due to continued cutting allegedly to give way for navigation of fishing boats. Locals admitted having disturbed recent cockatoo visits by hammering base of trees to scare the bird away.

Figure 9. Cutting adjacent to plot 1 (above) and cutting to give boat ways and for safety of houses along the area (below). @RAntonio

During this survey, warden Saipol spotted four cockatoo crossing the Pandanan-Malinsuno channel coming from the area of DapDap in Pandanan Island.

Meanwhile, in Bugsok Island several interviews revealed that cockatoos ranging from 50-90 were observed in a mangrove area in Sebaring Dos feeding on Pagatpat trees. In two consecutive days in August between 8 to 10 in the morning and 3 to 4 in the afternoon, adult cockatoos were sighted along with young ones. They were observed flying eastwards after feeding. There were also reported sightings inside the coconut area of the Lawrensana property.




Conservation education and confidence building

Katala pride post project survey

Some of the highlights of the post-project survey results were:

49% (down from 65%) of respondents said that they have not heard about the Wildlife Act and 49% (up from 29%) of respondents said that they have heard about the Wildlife Act;

69% (up from 52%) said they think that wildlife trading can threaten wild animals;

23% (down from 56%) of the respondents answered they have not done anything in the past years to protect wildlife in their area.

We were especially interested in our target communities of Gabong and Dalahican where cockatoos are sighted often with communities and nest trees are within vicinity. Some results of cross tabulation between two parameters were:

48% (up from 30%) and 46% (down from 70%) respondents from Gabong

said they have heard about the Wildlife Act and have not heard about the Wildlife Act respectively. Similarly, a remarkable 65% (up from 5%) respondents from Dalahican said they have heard about the Wildlife Act and 32% (down from 95%) said they have not heard the Wildlife Act (Fig. 10);

90% (up from 70%) respondents from Gabong had changed their attitude towards the concept of co-existence between humans and wildlife as also suggested by the 6% (down from 27%) from Gabong who said that they don‟t know about the concept of co-existence. In Dalahican, 97% (up from 57%) said yes on the possibility of co-existence and 3% (down from 38%) said they don‟t know about the concept (Fig. 11); and

Across all age groups, there was significant percentage points increase on respondents‟ awareness on the importance of wildlife trading on wild population.

Figure 10. Levels of awareness about the Wildlife Act significantly changed in target communities of Gabong and Dalahican, Pandanan Island after a year of education activities.

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Figure 11. Significant change on attitude of respondents from target communities of Gabong and Dalahican on the concept of co-existence between humans and wildlife were shown after one year of pride campaign.

Results are available upon request from PCCP.

Seminar Workshop on Wildlife Conservation and Environmental Laws

The Seminar Workshop on Wildlife Conservation and Law Enforcement was successfully conducted in August at Balabac municipality, Balabac Island. This was jointly organized by the Palawan Council for Sustainable Development Staff (PCSDS) through its Law Enforcement Team. Thirty law enforcement officers in the area participated in the interactive lectures, case studies and role plays that were given. Lectures extended until the evenings to accommodate questions from active participants. Please refer to the documentation presented in Annex 1.

Information campaigns

We focused lectures in areas where cockatoos were sighted at mainland Palawan fronting Malinsuno and Pandanan Islands. In August, school and community visits were conducted in Bgys. Buliluyan and Puring, Bataraza, Palawan. Discussions about cockatoo conservation

were also shared among barangay officials. In particular, we discussed the importance of feeding and nesting areas of the cockatoos and that these should be spared from any human disturbance. Nearly 200 students were reached and ca. 200 cockatoo posters were distributed. We gathered information on cockatoos feeding on Pagatpat Sonneratia alba and on Baro

tree. Illegal bird trading was discussed as well, especially that these areas are known to be source areas of illegal wildlife trading. Our wildlife warden, Pudino, shared his experience and story from being a known bird poacher in the area to a wildlife warden for the PCCP. Pudino spoke of confidence and determination as a convert.

We are grateful to all officials of Bgys. Buliluyan and Puring for their warm accommodation during the visits. We thank too the principals and teachers in charge of the schools we visited in the area.

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to adults and kids alike about cockatoo conservation. In line with the celebration, he encouraged all to plant Malunggay Moringa oleifera, a favorite cockatoo food

and a very nutritious vegetable beneficial for humans.

Figure 12. IEC conducted at mainland Palawan fronting Malinsuno roosting site engaged pupils to participate (above) and barangay officials where Pudi Sabino, former poacher now PCCP warden shared his experience (below). ©KFI

Constraints and measures taken

There is need to constantly follow up contacts in barangays on mainland Palawan fronting the islands of Malinsuno and Pandanan in order to keep safe the cockatoos which are frequently in the area because of fruiting Pagatpat trees. We continue coordination with locals and conduct of information campaigns.

Nest characterization of new nest trees shall be completed before the year ends. Monitoring of roost sites will be done continuously.

Poaching in Bugsuk is under investigation. We learned that two groups are active in the area. We hope to discuss matters with Jewelmer Corporation to strengthen monitoring efforts.

Rapid mangrove assessment should be done in Sebaring Dos to assess the reported roosting site in the area and coordination with private property owners in Sebaring will be done.

The nest tree in Kamilit area seemed not to be active this year probably due to human disturbance. Wardens observed kaingin and chainsaw operations in the area during patrol.




Table 1. Complete data on banded Philippine cockatoo hatchlings from Pandanan Island, Balabac, May 2011, Philippine Cockatoo Conservation Program, ©KFI

NESTING TREE NO. & NAME

NO. OF HATCHLINGS

BANDED

RING NO./COLOR

DATE OF RINGING

MEASUREMENT (cm) WEIGHT (grams)

EYE COLOR

REMARKS

Wing length

Tarsus (leg)

length

Tail length

Pan 6/Bayoso 3 011/ Maroon 5/11/11 14.5 2.5 3.5 305 Blackish Half food – granular, no mites/parasites, no wounds. Healthy.

012/ Maroon 5/11/11 12.5 2.5 2.3 304 Brownish Half food – granular, no mites/parasites. Few scratch on skin, treated with Betadine. Healthy.

013/ Maroon 5/11/11 9 2 N/A 310 Brownish Few foods, granules. No mites found. Healthy. No tail feather.

Pan 11/Dao 3 014/ Maroon 05/12/11 13.7 2.3 3.9 325 Brownish No food on crop, no mites. Healthy.

015/ Maroon 05/12/11 13.7 2.3 3.5 325 Brownish Few foods on crop – granules. No mites found. Healthy.

016/ Maroon 05/12/11 11.9 2 2.9 310 Blackish Few foods on crop – granular, no mites. Healthy.

Pan 19/Bayoso 3 017/ Maroon 05/16/11 15.5 2 5.3 345 Blackish Open sticks, few foods on crop, no mites, and clean feather w/ red feather on crest. Healthy.

018/ Maroon 05/16/11 13 2.1 3.3 378 Brownish Few foods on crop, sticks with small open, no mites, with scratch on skin, treated w/ Betadine, healthy.

019/ Maroon 05/16/11 12.4 2.1 2.3 345 Blackish Full food on crop. No mites found. Healthy.




Pan 05/Salugon 2 001/Maroon 04/06/11 2.8 2.0 3.5 315.5 Blackish With food in crop, granules. No mites observed. Healthy. Removed larvae possibly from food that was given by parents from mouth.

002/Maroon 04/06/11 2.5 2.5 1.0 355 Blackish With food in crop. Food mostly granules. Healthy. No mites observed.

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006/Maroon 04/12/11 12 1.1 1.2 295 Reddish brown

Granular food – seeds, wound on chest. Treated with Betadine before taken back to nest. Healthy. No mites.

007/Maroon 04/12/11 11.8 1.1 0.5 313 Blackish With granules, healthy. No mites observed.

008/Maroon 04/12/11 11.6 1.0 0.4 265 Blackish Full crop, healthy. No mites.

Pan No. 12/Bayoso Pometia pinnata

3 003/Maroon 04/09/11 7.2 2.5 3.8 365 Brownish No mites. White flakes on skin noted. Few granular seeds.

004/Maroon 04/09/11 6.9 2.4 2.1 384.5 Brownish No mites/parasite. White flakes on skin noted. ¾ foods. Mostly granular seeds. Open feather sticks

005/Maroon 04/09/11 2.5 2.2 N/A 344.5 Brownish No tail, partially covered by fine feather. Granular seeds.

Pan No. 15/ Dracontomelon dao

2 009/Maroon 04/12/11 5.6 0.8 N/A 195 Blackish Fine feather. Food on crop, granular. No mites.

010/Maroon 04/12/11 5.0 0.8 N/A 185 Blackish Fine feather. Food on crop, granular. No mites.




Output 2: Re-introduction of Philippine cockatoos into parts of the historical range

A new Memorandum of Agreement is drafted between Katala Foundation Inc. and the Palawan Council for Sustainable Development (PCSD) to concretise its partnership. This MOA includes provisions relevant to the re-introduction of Philippine cockatoos into parts of its historical range. We hope this will be finalized and signed by last quarter of the year.

A proposal to support the activities in preparation for re-introduction has been submitted to Save our Species (SOS), an intiative by IUCN, GEF and World Bank.

Output 3: Conservation of cockatoo population on Rasa Island Wildlife Sanctuary (RIWS), Narra continued

Wardening scheme

Wardens discovered digging activities on Rasa Island in early July. Allegedly, this was for water source but we suspect this was a treasure hunting attempt. Ocular inspection and investigation was done on 21st July by a composite team of KFI, Police, and DENR. Measurements were taken and interviews with the implementers were done. The issue was raised to the Protected Area Management Board (PAMB) yet no concrete action has been taken. Protected Area Superintendent and CENRO-Narra Tactay conducted separate investigation after the ocular inspection and committed to resolve the issue through the PAMB Chair Mayor Demaala. Meanwhile, the operations had stopped and regular monitoring by wardens on the area was intensified.

Apart from this incident, wardens continued monitoring the claimants‟ coconut plantations for possible expansion. Any expansion has long been prohibited.

Breeding season assessment meeting (Fig. 13) was held in August. Highlights of

the meeting were (1) installation and repair of iron sheets flashed in identified nesting trees; (2) completion of nest characterization (3) installation of six data loggers (4) fixing of some nest chambers which were deepened hence difficult to monitor eggs and hatchlings, and (5) camp improvements.

Figure 13. RIWS wildlife wardens joined by PASu Tactay and Deputy PASu Alfaro during the BS Assessment Meeting while Indira Widmann reports on the breeding success. ©KFI

Three nests of Green imperial pigeon were recorded with one egg each. The three nest trees were all mangrove locally called “Rutok Rutok”.




Capacity building of the Protected Area Management Board (PAMB) of the Rasa Island Wildlife Sanctuary (RIWS)

The 21st regular PAMB meeting was held on 26th July 2011. Municipal Councilor Carmen Murillo presided the meeting. Highlights of the meeting were the deliberation on:

Alleged treasure hunting case on Rasa Island. After presentation of the ocular inspection report, CENRO committed to summon the violators to his office and case will be deliberated again in next PAMB meeting.

Requests of two claimants. One

requested to establish a new hut inside his claimed area. Board ruled that site development plan be submitted before start of the construction. The other request was to establish fish pen. The Board asked proponent to verify with MAO if boundaries are within the proposed area.

Creation of trust fund. There is

need to reconcile issues between creation of trust fund in the municipality, opening an account and the IPAF account given by DENR.

We had also submitted to the Office of the Mayor our proposal for the continued municipal financial assistance for wardening scheme on Rasa Island Wildlife Sanctuary.

Conservation education and eco-tourism

The Katala Festival was a hit this year. This was financially supported by the Local Government of Narra through Mayor Clarito Demaala Jr. The festivity kicked off

with a tree planting activity participated by civic organizations, government agencies and non-government organizations. A total of 465 seedlings composed of six tree species were planted along the trail leading inside to KIEBC. Former Mayor Lucena Demaala and PASu/CENRO Tactay attended the Katala Fun Day which followed the tree planting. Fun activities, interactive lectures and contests on extemporaneous speech and quiz bee were conducted.

In cooperation with the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Municipal – Department for Interior and Local Government, we reached nearly 150 Barangay Tanods (village guards) in Narra through an organized information campaign on cockatoo conservation. This was an opportune time to gather said audience and solicit their support. Schedules were arranged by clusters to cover municipal-wide outreach activity.

Siegfred Diaz, PCCP Field Operations Officer, graced as resource person during the Girl Scouts annual activity at the Panacan National High School. Siegfred shared about the PCCP and taught kids on endemic tree planting.

In separate schedules, two tree planting activities were assisted by PCCP staff; one with Narra West Elementary School and the other with a civic organization.

We were fortunate to receive Rene Wuest and company from ZGAP in June this year. Rene joined feather sampling on Rasa Isand and visited the KIEBC.




Figure 14. Snapshots during the IEC campaigns conducted in Narra and some of the main activities during the Katala Festival in June where civic organizations participated, government offices and agencies and schoolchildren. ©KFI




Figure 15. More snapshots during the fun and tree planting in celebration of the 5th Katala Festival in

June. Former Mayor Lucena Demaala and CENRO/PASu Fernando Tactay joined the festivities with their staff and several participating organizations in Narra. ©KFI




Systematic collection of data on breeding and feeding biology and population dynamics of Philippine cockatoo continued

A total of 36 nest trees were occupied this year with 94 recorded eggs. Breeding success was 80% with 75 fledglings (Fig. 16). This is the highest so far recorded since project started.

Out of 32 pairs with hatchlings, 30 pairs had successful fledglings. 14 eggs were either missing or taken out because of infertility, some were rotten and cracked,

predated or cannot be traced due to deepened nest chambers. Four hatchlings were lost to predators (probably raptors) and one hatchling was found dead infested with mites.

All 75 fledglings were banded. Please refer to banding data gathered in Table 2. Banding was done in the presence of Deputy PASu Emmanuel Alfaro. Ten feather samples were collected and after securing necessary permits were sent for PBFD diagnostic test. Results were all negative of PBFD circovirus. Test was done in Avian Biotech, United Kingdom.

Figure 16. An upward trend on the number of fledglings produced on Rasa Island Wildlife Sanctuary with the highest of 75 hatchlings in 2011. ©KFI

Numbers of breeding pairs, eggs, and hatchlings show an upward trend since 2000, with 2011 having the highest number with 36 pairs, 94 eggs, and 80 hatchlings, respectively (Fig. 18).

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Figure 17. Biometrics conducted during the banding of cockatoo hatchlings from Rasa Island. ©KFI




Figure 18. An increasing trend is shown here from year 2000 on the number of breeding pairs, eggs, and hatchlings. ©KFI

In May, 21 nesting trees were attacked by mites; three were severely attacked. Hatchlings which were attacked were immediately rinsed with cock shampoo mixture and nest chambers were cleaned with same mixture, dried and new substrate were placed. In some nests, Carbaryl powder was added to the substrate. Only one hatchling succumbed to mite infestation.

No incidents of starvation were observed this breeding season. Tubo Bato has been fruiting even after the peak of the breeding season peak perhaps that‟s why less cockatoos were frequently observed on mainland.

Currently we have 67 identified nest trees on Rasa including the six new nests discovered (five Sonneratia alba, and one Garuga floribunda). Five potential nest trees all Sonneratia alba were recorded.

At the traditional roost site, the highest count we had was at 254 individuals in August (Fig. 20). Recent fledglings were observed in the roosting site as well. Birds dispersed in flocks to mainland Narra in different areas, farthest going to southern

barangays. Two individuals were observed also at KIEBC area in close proximity to the five cockatoos in the aviary in August. The highest count on mainland Narra was observed in Casidsid area with 48 individuals in July (Fig. 21).

Figure 19. Rene Wuest of ZGAP-Germany joined the wardens during nest monitoring at Rasa Island Wildlife Sanctuary. ©RWuest

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Table 2. Complete data on banded Philippine cockatoo hatchlings from Rasa Island Wildlife Sanctuary, Narra, Palawan, June 2011, PCCP, ©KFI

NESTING TREE NO. AND NAME

NO. OF HATCH-LING BANDED

RING NO. DATE OF RINGING


EYE COLOR

REMARKS

Wing Tarsus Tail

41 Garuga floribunda 4 DENR 041-11 7-May-11 12.20 1.40 1.60 322.00 Blackish Granular seed-oldest-healthy

DENR 042-11 7-May-11 12.00 1.10 1.40 305.00 Brownish Granular seed-healthy

DENR 043-11 7-May-11 10.50 1.00 sprouting 303.00 Brownish Half-granular seeds-healthy

DENR 044-11 7-May-11 8.50 1.00 none 225.00 Brownish Half-granular seeds- healthy-youngest-matchstick feathers

3 Garuga floribunda 2 DENR 045-11 7-May-11 10.50 1.00 0.80 319.00 Brownish Half food granular, stunted growth with mites

DENR 046-11 7-May-11 10.50 0.90 0.40 309.00 Brownish Few granular seeds on crop- healthy , with mites

7 Garuga floribunda 3 DENR 047-11 7-May-11 12.50 1.00 1.00 337.00 Blackish Few granular seeds- healthy

DENR 048-11 7-May-11 12.00 0.80 0.80 301.00 Brownish Few granular seeds on crop, healthy

DENR 049-11 7-May-11 10.20 0.70 sprouting 305.00 Brownish Few granular seeds-healthy

6 Garuga floribunda 3 DENR 050-11 7-May-11 12.00 1.10 1.40 317.00 Brownish Few granular food-healthy

DENR 051-11 7-May-11 11.10 1.00 sprouting 327.00 Blackish Liquid substance inside-healthy

DENR 052-11 7-May-11 9.50 1.00 none 267.00 Blackish Few granular seeds- healthy

47 Sonneratia alba 3 DENR 053-11 11-May-11 14.50 1.30 4.00 350.00 Brownish Few granular seeds- healthy with mites

DENR 054-11 11-May-11 12.30 1.20 1.70 347.00 Brownish Few granular seed - healthy with mites

DENR 055-11 11-May-11 11.50 1.10 1.20 305.00 Brownish Liquid substance on crop; with mites

10 Sonneratia alba 2 DENR 056-11 11-May-11 10.30 1.10 0.40 325.00 Brownish Liquid substance on crop with mites-healthy

DENR 057-11 11-May-11 10.00 1.00 sprouting 315.00 Brownish Liquid substance on crop- healthy; with mites

9 Sonneratia alba 1 DENR 058-11 11-May-11 9.00 1.00 none 295.00 Brownish No food on crop-healthy




44 Sonneratia alba 3 DENR 059-11 11-May-11 11.90 0.80 1.10 310.00 Blackish No food on crop; with few mites

DENR 060-11 11-May-11 11.00 0.90 1.00 295.00 Blackish Few granular food - few mites -healthy

DENR 061-11 11-May-11 10.00 1.00 none 275.00 Brownish Liquid substance - few mites-healthy

46 Sonneratia alba 3 DENR 062-11 11-May-11 11.50 1.00 1.10 370.00 Blackish Few granular seeds-with mites -healthy

DENR 063-11 11-May-11 10.20 1.00 sprouting 310.00 Blackish Granular seeds with mites-healthy

DENR 064-11 11-May-11 9.50 0.90 none 290.00 Brownish Liquid substance-healthy; with mites

45 Sonneratia alba 3 DENR 065-11 11-May-11 14.60 1.00 2.60 320.00 Brownish Full granular seeds-healthy

DENR 066-11 11-May-11 13.30 1.00 2.30 340.00 Blackish Half granular seeds-healthy

DENR 067-11 11-May-11 12.20 1.10 0.90 325.00 Brownish Half granular seeds-healthy

32 Sonneratia alba 1 DENR 068-11 11-May-11 11.50 0.80 sprouting 230.00 Brownish Stunted growth- granular seeds on crop- few mites

39 Sonneratia alba 3 DENR 069-11 12-May-11 9.90 1.00 sprouting 305.00 Brownish Few granular seeds on crop - healthy -few mites

DENR 070-11 12-May-11 9.50 0.90 sprouting 265.00 Blackish Full granular seeds-few mites

DENR 071-11 12-May-11 4.80 0.70 none 130.00 Blackish Young- matchstick feathers on wing, granular seeds on crop, healthy; few mites

57 Sonneratia alba 1 DENR 072-11 12-May-11 5.30 0.90 none 140.00 Blackish Treated with cock shampoo-nest and birds;

37 Sonneratia alba 3 DENR 073-11 12-May-11 13.30 1.10 2.10 325.00 Blackish No food on crop; few mites

DENR 074-11 12-May-11 12.40 1.00 1.60 300.00 Blackish Few seeds on crop, healthy

DENR 075-11 12-May-11 11.60 1.00 0.70 320.00 Blackish Liquid substance on crop-healthy-few mites

28 Sonneratia alba 3 DENR 076-11 12-May-11 8.80 1.20 none 280.00 Blackish Liquid substance on crop- healthy-no mites




DENR 077-11 12-May-11 7.50 1.00 none 240.00 Brownish One seed on crop-liquid substance- no mites, healthy

DENR 078-11 12-May-11 5.50 1.00 none 195.00 Blackish Full granular seeds-healthy

64 Sonneratia alba 2 DENR 079-11 5/15/2011 13.50 0.90 1.80 315.00 Blackish Few granular seeds, healthy

DENR 080-11 5/15/2011 10.50 1.00 none 270.00 Brownish Half granular seeds, healthy

26 Sterculia sp. 3 DENR 081-11 5/23/2011 12.20 1.10 1.50 252.00 Brownish Full granular seeds-healthy

DENR 082-11 5/23/2011 11.80 1.00 0.90 257.00 Brownish 2 pcs. Malunggay seeds on crop, healthy, no mites

DENR 083-11 5/23/2011 10.00 1.00 none 247.00 Brownish Full liquid substance on crop, no seed, no mites, healthy

11 Garuga floribunda

2 DENR 084-11 5/23/2011 14.50 1.20 3.60 282.00 Blackish Few granular seeds, healthy,

DENR 085-11 5/23/2011 14.20 1.10 3.40 272.00 Brownish Few liquid substance, healthy


2 DENR 086-11 5/23/2011 11.30 1.20 0.40 297.00 Blackish Full granular seeds, healthy

DENR 087-11 5/23/2011 10.20 0.90 none 282.00 Blackish Full granular seeds with liquid substance, healthy, no mites



DENR 089-11 5/23/2011 14.20 0.90 2.10 292.00 Brownish Half granular seeds, healthy


3 DENR 090-11 5/23/2011 18.10 1.00 6.80 332.00 Brownish Few granular seed, healthy, few mites, near to fledge, wounded on anus part-treated with Betadine

DENR 091-11 5/23/2011 18.50 1.10 8.40 292.00 Brownish Older-near to fledge, seeds on crop, healthy, few mites, treated with cock shampoo

DENR 092-11 5/23/2011 19.50 1.00 8.60 322.00 Blackish Full granular seeds, healthy, near to fledge, few mites; nest chamber treated with cock shampoo




58 Sterculia sp. 2 DENR 093-11 5/23/2011 13.80 1.10 1.60 367.00 Brownish Full granular seeds, healthy

DENR 094-11 5/23/2011 11.80 1.20 1.00 337.00 Brownish Full granular seeds, healthy



DENR 096-11 6/3/2011 19.10 0.90 8.20 Brownish Liquid substance on crop, near to fledge, no mites

43 Sonneratia alba 3 DENR 097-11 5/31/2011 19.20 1.10 8.10 357.00 Brownish Three granular seeds on crop- healthy- near to fledge

DENR 098-11 5/31/2011 16.80 1.00 7.30 355.00 Blackish Two granular seeds on crop, healthy, near to fledge

DENR 099-11 5/31/2011 15.80 1.00 3.50 367.00 Brownish Half granular seeds on crop, healthy, no mites

60 Sonneratia alba 2 DENR 06-10 violet

5/31/2011 18.30 1.10 8.00 317.00 Brownish Half granular seeds on crop, healthy, no mites

DENR 07-10 violet

5/31/2011 15.90 1.00 6.20 322.00 Blackish Few granular seeds on crop, healthy, no mites

62 Sonneratia alba 3 DENR 08-10

violet

5/31/2011 12.50 1.10 sprouting 327.00 Blackish Liquid substance, healthy

DENR 09-10 violet

5/31/2011 11.90 1.00 sprouting 252.00 Brownish Liquid substance, healthy

DENR 10-10 violet

5/31/2011 10.10 0.90 sprouting 287.00 Blackish Liquid substance, healthy

2 Garuga floribunda 3 DENR 0100-11 6/3/2011

17.6 0.90 5.60 359.00 Blackish Full granular seeds, healthy

DENR 11-10 violet

6/3/2011

17.5 1.00 5.30 303.00 Brownish Half food-granular seeds, healthy, no mites

DENR 12-10 violet

6/3/2011

15.8 1.10 4.30 348.00 Brownish Full food -granular seeds, healthy, no mites


6/3/2011 19.50 0.90 8.40 331.00 Brownish No food on crop, healthy




DENR 14-10 violet

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15.80 1.10 5.20 338.00 Brownish Half granular seeds, with liquid substance, healthy


6/3/2011

16.1 1.10 5.20 323.00 Brownish Half granular seeds, with liquid substance, healthy

DENR 16-10 violet

6/3/2011

13.2 1.10 3.30 328.00 Brownish Liquid substance on crop, healthy, no mites, wounded on right leg, treated with Betadine

DENR 17-10 violet

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17.70 0.90 7.20 293.00 Blackish Healthy, no mites, no food


6/6/2011

16.40 1.10 4.60 323.00 Brownish Few granular seeds on crop, healthy, no mites

DENR 19-10 violet

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16.30 1.10 3.60 318.00 Blackish Half granular seeds, healthy, no mites

DENR 20-10 violet

6/6/2011

14.60 1.10 1.00 333.00 Brownish Full granular seeds, healthy, no mites.




Figure 20. Monthly roost counts of Philippine cockatoos at the traditional roost site, Rasa Island, Palawan.

Figure 21. Maximum numbers of Philippine cockatoos counted on the mainland opposite Rasa Island on a single day.


The alleged treasure hunting case in RIWS should be taken seriously by authorities. So far no case has been filed but operations had been ceased. We continue monitoring the particular area especially that the location is not along the trail. Likewise, we continue following up with the Board to resolve the issue.

We identified during the breeding season assessment meeting some nests which needs replacement and repair of iron sheets to prevent predators climbing.

With the successful breeding season, wardens were indeed closely monitoring the nest trees. We hope we will raise funds to add volunteers to help wardens guard the perimeters of Rasa Island.

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Output 4. Conservation of cockatoo population on Dumaran Island, Dumaran continued

Wardening scheme

Wardens were occupied monitoring the other target cavity-nesting birds. Three Palawan hornbill nests were occupied from which seven fledglings were recorded. Seven nesting trees of Blue-naped parrot, including one newly recorded, were occupied which produced 16 fledglings this year. Nine active nesting trees of Blue-headed racquet-tail, of which three were new discoveries for this year had in total 21 successful fledglings. Meanwhile, seven hatchlings of Hill myna from four active nesting trees were confirmed. With the two cockatoo hatchlings, we had in total 53 successful fledglings of our target species this year. Two eggs of Palawan scops-owl were also recorded but failed due to nest competition.

In August, wardens verified cockatoo sightings in Bgy. Sta. Maria. There were no cockatoos seen and from interviews we learned that the reported sighting was from ten years ago. Small talk about cockatoo conservation was instead done with locals and information materials were distributed.

Illegal wildlife trade particularly of pangolin, Palawan bearcat and gecko was also reported by wardens to be rampant. A certain buyer from Araceli was sighted in the area. Meanwhile, we continued monitoring of illegal cutting and in July at Bulalakaw fresh cut trees were confirmed and reported to local authorities.

In June, wardens participated in the tree planting activity organized by the municipality at Mt. Turing in Dumaran.

Wardens were occupied in the maintenance and management of the nursery and the reforestation area at the

buffer of the Cockatoo Reserve in Omoi were 655 trees were planted while more than 2,500 seedlings of five different species and 18 more of unidentified trees are maintained in the nursery.

Figure 22. One of the two cockatoo hatchlings banded this year from Dumaran (above). We recorded breeding success of other cavity nesting birds like the Blue-naped parrot (below). ©KFI

Capacity building

A new Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) was forged between KFI and the Municipality of Dumaran. Through the Municipal Resolution 108, the Mayor signed the said MOA which stipulates each party‟s obligations including financial counterparts.

We submitted our proposal for municipal appropriation through financial assistance for the wardening scheme for 2012.




One of our wardens attended the Seminar-Workshop on Wildlife Conservation and Law Enforcement held in Roxas on August 16-18, 2011.

Conservation education

The Kalabukay Festival (Fig. 23) was successfully celebrated with this year‟s theme: Re-establishing our connections with nature. It kicked off with a parade

joined by Kataly, our mascot. Participating barangays competed for Best in Parade. The fun day continued with our signature activities - face painting, coloring, quiz bee, puppet show and extemporaneous speech contest - along with interactive lectures. The tree planting didn‟t push through because of heavy rain but wardens planted the prepared seedlings on a later day. Katala Conservation Corps (KCC) members played big roles in the preparation and success of the festivity which concluded with their live song and dance performances during the Katala night.


Five active cockatoo nesting trees were monitored; two of these were newly recorded. One clutch had four eggs but completely failed. We notice severe competition of nesting trees this year. Five eggs were probably thrown or predated by either Hill myna or Blue-naped parrot. We also found one dead

hatchling under a nesting tree probably thrown out as well. In all we lost 11 eggs and 1 hatchling from this year‟s breeding attempts. In answer to nest competition, we will try artificial nest boxes for next breeding season.

Feather samples were collected from two hatchlings which were successfully banded (Table 3) and results of the test was negative of PBFD circovirus.

At the traditional roost count, highest was 24 individuals in July (Fig. 24). Since June roost counts had been in double figures. We observed 3-5 cockatoos roosting on a nest tree outside the traditional roost site and we continue monitoring the site.

We continue monitoring reported sightings of cockatoo that allegedly raids rice and corn fields. In an initial report, a maximum of three cockatoos were known to frequent the kaingin farms during harvest period of rice and corn (August and September) and were not staying long and not causing damage compared to other usual problem birds like Munia. Initial calculation resulted to

PhP3.40 damage caused by three cockatoos on said rice field.

It is noteworthy to mention that cockatoos and hornbills frequent our center in Dumaran Island in the morning and cockatoos observed at pier area though not in big numbers were reported within the period.




Table 3. Complete data on banded Philippine cockatoo hatchlings from Dumaran Island, July 2011, Philippine Cockatoo Conservation Program, ©KFI

Figure 23. Our booth was well visited during the festivities. Students participated in the quiz bee and extemporaneous speak contests while Kataly, our mascot, engaged Dumarenos to enjoy the 8

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Kalabukay Festival. These seedlings were planted in our reforestation site at the buffer of the Omoi Cockatoo Reserve. ©KFI

NESTING TREE NO. & NAME

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Wing Tarsus Tail

ABU 4 Luwas- Luwas

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021 / maroon

07/20/11 14 2.0 3.0 300 Brownish Healthy but with empty crop.




Figure 24. Monthly maximum and minimum numbers of Philippine cockatoos roosting at the traditional roost site in So. Lagan, Bgy. San Juan, Dumaran, Palawan.


There is more urgent need to protect the remaining forests in Dumaran as nesting trees seem to be the limiting factor for the cockatoos‟ success. Severe competition between and among other cavity-nesting birds was observed and aggression was recorded. Two cockatoo nesting trees

were already occupied by Blue-naped parrot currently. We will try again to offer artificial nest boxes to decrease nest competition.

We applied for registration from DENR for our tree and nursery on site. DENR personnel committed to visit the site in September.

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Output 5. Conservation of cockatoo population in Culasian Managed Resource Protected Area (CMRPA), Rizal continued

Wardening scheme

Mangrove conversion for fishpond and charcoal making was one of the main illegal activities noted within the period. Wardens assisted in the August 5 ocular inspection done by authorities on the case. A meeting with the barangay council was arranged after the said inspection.

Another activity that was reported was the rampant gecko trading in the area. From our reliable source, gecko parts were collected (liver, bladder, blood, head) instead of live ones for easier transport to Puerto Princesa City. We learned middlemen were involved and a shuttle van was hired to transport said parts. We reported the case to authorities.

In total 151 nesting trees (129, 19 and 3 of Blue-naped parrot, Hill myna and Palawan hornbill nests respectively) from Balucanad, Tagbalogo and from MMPL area were monitored and occupied. In all 259 hatchlings successfully fledged of which 231 were of Blue-naped parrot, 26 Hill myna and two Palawan hornbills were recorded.

The financial assistance for the wardening scheme from the CI –Palawan ended in June 2011. Final report was submitted.

Capacity building

The literacy classes for the wardens ended in June after the CI Palawan financial assistance was completed. We are considering of extending the classes because of the dedication and interest of the wardens to pursue the lessons.

Regular Local Protected Area Management Committee (LPAMC) meeting convened on the 26th May 2011.

Figure 25. Blue-naped parrot hatchlings and other cavity nesting birds were checked by wardens and staff. ©KFI

Wardens reported good harvests from their backyard gardens. Ginger, bitter gourd and okra had good sales apart from providing vegetable source for wardens‟ families. Reported sales ranged from 150 to a thousand pesos. The heavy downpour affected some of the vegetables planted like the string beans.


After several monitoring visits in Ransang, no single cockatoo nest was occupied this year. The area is heavily disturbed and we had reported these to authorities yet we have not heard of any action taken so far. Only one cockatoo was always sighted during these visits.

Meanwhile, two cockatoos were sighted in May flying from Mt. Kulangbukid heading to Mt. Paringringan. Mt. Kulangbukid is within a high elevated forest area in Sitio Tagbalugo, Brgy. Culasian.


Wardens‟ threats on lives were still persisting within the period though not as serious as before. We continue coordinating actions with MMPL PASu Pador and PCSDS traffic and law enforcement team in particular.




Output 6. Support for Polillo Islands Parrot Project

Cockatoo sightings in Burdeos remained scarce. Three Kalangays were observed by Fernando “Buboy” Roldan last May 9, 2011 at 1:30 PM in the kaingin farm of Christian Navarro in Santolan forest. Buboy disclosed that one of the Kalangays seemed to be a juvenile based on its flight patterns and movement in comparison to the other two Kalangays. This observation lasted for the next two days. The cockatoos were active, usually perching and transferring from one nest tree to another. It‟s usually observed to drive other birds away especially Kagit Tanygnathus lucionensis hybridus.

Two nest trees in Burdeos were climbed but neither cockatoo eggs nor hatchlings were noted. Only fine dirt, fruit and bark pieces, white feathers were recorded.

New nesting trees of Tanygnathus lucionensis hybridus in Hinunihan Forest

were reported by local partners but have to be verified. This could also be threatened by poaching.

In Anibawan in May, local officials from CENRO, the Municipal Fisheries and Aquatic Resource Management Council (MFARMC), and Burdeos Bantay Kalikasan and PCCP Site Coordinator Liza Dans discussed environment laws and relevant topics to ca. 15 residents composed of Barangay councilors, Bantay Kalikasan members, kaingineros and fishermen.

Another round of information campaign was conducted on 27th June which was attended by local officials in Burdeos. This addressed the rampant operation of unregistered chainsaws. The event was graced by Mayor Gil Establecida, Vice Mayor Lisa Encomienda, SB May Bantucan (Environment Chairman), Barangay Captains, MFARMC Chairman Al-Dol Mar Avenilla, BK President Dionisio Leynes and other BK members

from Poblacion, CENRO Miliarette Panaligan and her staff, MAO Dorinda Estafani, Pedrito Talisayon, Rommel Talisayon and other SB members.

Tree tagging was done at Moratorium, Brgy. Anibawan, Burdeos and Hinunihan Forest, Brgy. Lipata, Panukulan. These forests are where Kagits are seen & heard. There are three genus from the Family Chrysobalanaceae found in the

islands of Polillo and Patnanungan, namely: Maranthes corymbosa (Sitio

Biyo, Brgy. Kilogan, Patnanungan; Parinari sp and Atuna racemosa (Duyan-duyan Forest, Sitio Maputi, Brgy. Anibawan, Burdeos (LaFrankie, 2010).

With the installation of Bantay Kalikasan (BK) in municipalities through the UNDP-GEF funded project of the PIBCFI and PBCFI, we are hoping monitoring of

Figure 26. A Philippine cockatoo nesting tree was checked but only dirt, fruits and seeds were found in nest chamber. ©Lisa Dans




important cockatoo habitats will be improved.


Charcoal making facility in Bgy. Rizal was closed down after inspection by authorities. Sources of wood for charcoal were mangrove and forest trees.

The team recorded some abandoned cut logs in Hinunihan Forest. Since the local government unit concerned needed lumber for a footbridge, the said logs were hauled for the said government project. We recommended further investigation of said cut logs.

Confiscation of an unregistered chainsaw allegedly owned by a barangay official was conducted through CENRO and PCM initiatives. The violator signed a sworn statement as well before the police officers in charge. There are many more unregistered chainsaws in the area which need to be acted upon.

Hunting of Layagan (Sailfin Lizard, Hydrosaurus postulatus) is present in

Patnanungan and no clear agenda regarding poaching or hunting has been known.

Output 7. Katala Institute for Ecology and Biodiversity Conservation

Captive management of Philippine cockatoo and other threatened target species

Philippine cockatoo

The injuries of Blue and Brazil were completely healed already. Since April, birds were separated according to pair bonding. We observed Violet was chasing Brazil which stressed the latter in May. We isolated Violet for two weeks in a small cage within the big aviary and then

released back to big aviary after Brazil‟s wings were clipped.

Birds still continue scratching and eventually feather-plucking. Pandanan plucked feathers around its chest while Violet around its neck. Blue (ever since bold at its breast) continues to pluck its breast feathers whenever they are growing.

In June, Silver was observed chasing Blue again; hence, its wings were clipped by Dr. Glenn Rebong. This aggression continued especially during shower schedules.

Figure 27. All birds are healthy at KIEBC despite plucking problems; here shown enjoying fresh Banana inside the aviary (above) ©SHDiaz. Brazil recovered from injury in previous months. ©PWidmann




Figure 28. Rene Wüst Spokesperson for the board of the “Foundation for Threatened parrots" of ZGAP visiting the aviary that was co-funded by the Foundation.

Apart from all these problems within the period, all birds eat well, occupy themselves with all foliage and cuttlefish bone offered, and were seen digging on soil and feeding on ground inside the aviary.

Observations on bonding activities (preening, playing, beak to beak plays, etc) were noted yet so far no mating has had happened.

Freshwater Turtles

As of 31 August 2011, KIEBC holds an assurance colony of 30 (17 male, 13 female) S. leytensis, 50 Cuora amboinensis, 9 C. dentata, and 1 Dogania subplana. All were monitored

and underwent thorough health inspections on a weekly basis.

During the reporting period sexual activity was observed in S. leytensis #46/47,

#16/7, #3/37, #9/6, #18/35, #17/70 and #43/45. Females are however rather passive or even repulsive. One female (#45) was found dead on June 8. We assume that she was drowned by her partner during his mating attempts. We had five eggs during the reporting period but all were infertile. To trigger willingness to mate with females, the pairs should be separated and males only sporadically

introduced to female enclosures. However, we do not have enough enclosures to do this yet.

We constructed and installed a self-made incubator which proved to be successful; some ten Cuora eggs already hatched

successfully from it.

Figure 29. Diverlie who was trained in health check regularly checks on the turtles and keeper Angel assists (upper). Sabine, Angel and visitor Thomas Dallabetta checking eggs before placing them in the new incubator (lower). ©SSchoppe




Incidents of shell rot continued to occur but were much less now that we have the water filter tank system and the new enclosures.

Landscaping and development of the KIEBC

Highlights during this reporting period are as follows:

Landscaping. Canals were

continually improved; planting around KIEBC was made possible with help from volunteers during the Katala Festival. A pond near proposed parking area was established and dikes were set up through backfill from pond excavation.

Nursery. Around 450 assorted

seedlings were planted along the feeder road going to KIEBC during the Katala Festival in June. Malunggay Moringa oleifera seeds were grown

and continuously maintained at the nursery. Parina seedlings are prepared for October planting.

Self-monitoring-report (SMR). The

SMR for the 2nd quarter was submitted to authorities on July 15, 2011.

Visitors. Rene Wuest from ZGAP visited the facility in June and had positive impression about the general work of the PCCP and KIEBC.

Continue submitting proposals to other potential donors

A proposal was submitted to SOS to fund proposed surveys in potential re-introduction sites. One component of the proposal includes improvement of holding facilities prior to transfer to re-introduction sites.

Figure 30. Parina seedlings at our nursery are ready for planting this October (above). Angel Guion, zookeeper poses with SHDiaz and IDLWidmann at the entrance of KIEBC (below). ©PWidmann

An extension proposal to support the project “Population Trends of the Philippine Forest Turtle Siebenrockiella leytensis (Taylor

1920) in Northern Palawan” was granted by IDEA Wild to Diverlie Acosta.

Yet another application for studies on the behavior of the Philippine Forest Turtle was submitted by Edgar Jose in May.

A proposal to study the population status of Cuora amboinensis in the

selected sites in the Philippines was rejected by CBOT.

We submitted a proposal for captive breeding of the S. leytensis to DGHT/ZGAP.

In hope of gathering additional funds through donations we enrolled KIEBC‟s S. leytensis assurance




colony at the donation platform www.betterplace.org.

We proposed S. leytensis in-situ

conservation projects to UNDP-COMPACT and Mohamed bin Zayed.


The aviary needs repair and maintenance (to remove rust and repainting) to ensure the safety and health of the birds. This will be done within the next reporting period.

The bamboo (sawali) shade-providing roof of the S. leytensis enclosures

needs to be removed and replaced by net. This will hopefully reduce the number of rats that steal food from the enclosures to eat it in their hiding places on the roof.

Rat infestation in KIEBC has to be addressed. They do not only compete for food with turtles but also prey on the turtle eggs. We put traps and maintain cleanliness all over to ensure safety of animals and as well to prevent rat population increase.

Male and female S. leytensis need to be separated to trigger mating but we only have 20 enclosures for the 30 individuals.

Output 8. Cockatoo Advocacy

We conducted an afternoon full of activities at the Iwahig Elementary School during its fiesta celebration. In cooperation with their Youth Organization and the Iwahig Elementary School, lectures, games, coloring and face painting activities were conducted.

In Tagabinet, we initially assessed the reported damage caused by Philippine cockatoos on a kaingin farm in the area. The farm was planted with rice and intercropped with sorghum. According to interviews with locals adjacent to the farm said to have been attacked by Katala, mostly Munia birds were feasting the

farm. The farm owner‟s son insisted that cockatoos frequent the area. During the visit, there were four cockatoos seen but not feeding on the farm plants instead were from the forest towards the direction away from the farm. It was also learned from locals that birds like Munia

consumed the sorghum first before the rice.

Other highlights

Governor’s Award 2011

The Philippine Cockatoo Conservation Program of the Katala Foundation Inc. was the lone awardee in the field of environmental protection of the Governor‟s Award this year. The award was given by the Governor of the Province of Palawan, Hon. Abraham Kahlil B. Mitra on June 23 in celebration of the 109th Founding Anniversary of the Civil Government of Palawan at the Hotel Centro, Puerto Princesa City. The recognition came with Twenty thousand pesos cash prize. KFI was nominated by the Municipal Budget Officer of Rizal, Palawan, Mr. Antonio C. Banlawe. Rizal is one of continuing project sites of the PCCP.

http://www.betterplace.org/




Figure 31. The Governor‟s Award 2011 placque received by the KFI in recognition of its outstanding contributions in the field of environmental protection in Palawan. ©KFI

Parrots International Symposium

Early June, Peter and Indira attended the 7th Parrots International Annual Symposium held at the Biltmore Hotel, Miami, Florida. Peter presented on “The Philippine Cockatoo – an umbrella species for biodiversity conservation in the Philippines.” The event was also an opportune time to meet Dr. David Waugh, LPF Director who was keynote speaker of the event. During the symposium, contacts were established and fund raising for the cockatoos were initiated. Through the Parrots International, we were able to raise 4000 US$ courtesy from Susan Hilliard and Christine Shank.

Figure 32. Peter Widmann‟s presentation at the symposium was well received by participants (above). Indira and Peter posed with Dr. David Waugh, LPF Director and keynote speaker of the symposium. The Philippine cockatoo was the main species promoted in this year‟s symposium poster. ©KFI

Carbon sequestration project

In August, transfer title of the lot in Aborlan was completed. Boundaries were re-located and campsite will be established. We coordinated with local officials in the area e.g. Aborlan municipal council, PNP, MENRO, barangay and were able to solicit support to combat illegal cutting of trees.

Among the birds listed within the area were Hill myna, Blue-naped parrot, Yellow-throated leafbird, Palawan bulbul, and probably Palawan scops-owl. The latter three are endemic to Palawan.




This project is funded through the following European partners: Zoo Landau der Pfalz, La Ola, Stadtholding Landau in der Pfalz.

PCCP sighted as successful conservation project

In an article written by Sodhi et al 2011, the PCCP was mentioned as one of the successful conservation projects in the Philippines.

3rd World Turtle Day

In July, PCCP participated in the celebration of the 3rd World Turtle Day organized by the Katala Foundation through its Philippine Freshwater Turtle Conservation Program led by Dr. Sabine Schoppe.

Confiscation reports

In August, a cockatoo hatchling was intercepted along with dozens of Blue-naped parrots and Hill mynas from a passenger boat from El Nido, Palawan. This was the first cockatoo caught by authorities that is purely intended for the domestic pet trade.

In July, another cockatoo which was allegedly an escapee (the bird was tame) was turned over to PWRCC. The bird was sold by kids to a vet clinic in Puerto who eventually did the turn over.

Papers published, submitted for publication to relevant journals, relevant reports and media mileage

Katala Foundation bags the Governor‟s Award 2011. www.philippinecockatoo.org

The Philippine Cockatoo: an umbrella species for biodiversity conservation in the Philippines. Parrots International Symposium, Miami, Florida, USA. June 3-5, 2011.

The Philippine Cockatoo Conservation Program. A power point presentation for the forum organized by the PAWB-

DENR for Philippine business, NGOs and conservation organizations in the Philippines. June 30, 2011.

Figure 33. Indira along with speakers from the Philippine Eagle Foundation and the Tamaraw Project during the forum organized by the PAWB in June. This forum was attended by Phil. business organizations, NGOs, academe and conservation groups in the Philippines. ©PAWB

The PRIDE approach for the Philippine Cockatoo Conservation Program: Conservation, Constituency and Capacity. A power point presentation during the Mayors‟ Workshop on Social Marketing for Effective Natural Resource Management: sustaining environmental legacies. Dawis, Bohol, Philippines. July 12-16, 2011.

Rare Philippine parrot seized from boat by Agence Presse France. Uploaded August 10, 2011. http://news.malaysia.msn.com/regional/article.aspx?cp-documentid=5144955

The Philippine cockatoo. A feature on the plight of the confiscated Philippine cockatoo. Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho, GMA TV network (national broadcast) August 20, 2011.

Progress reports of two Cleveland Metroparks Zoo funded-projects for the conservation of the critically

http://www.philippinecockatoo.org/

http://news.malaysia.msn.com/regional/article.aspx?cp-documentid=5144955






endangered Philippine Forest Turtle Siebenrockiella leytensis” were submitted in June.

We published the article “Schoppe, S. and S. Diaz, 2011. Philippine Forest Turtle assurance colony: Improved husbandry and facilities provide optimism for the future of this challenging species. Turtle Survival Alliance, p. 88-90”.

2011 annual reports were submitted for KIEBC and PFTCP.

The 2011 annual progress report of the long-term study on population sizes of S. leytensis was submitted to

TCF.

The final report of the herpetological Survey under the “Threatened Species of the Calamian Islands: developing an integrated regional biodiversity conservation strategy in a global priority area” project was submitted to project collaborators.

Figure 34. Indira shared results of her PRIDE campaign in front of 12 mayors and several municipal officials from the Visayas and Southern Luzon during the Mayor‟s Workshop in Bohol, Philippines. ©RARE

Summary of relevant seminars, expeditions and workshops organized and attended

“The Philippine Cockatoo: an umbrella species for biodiversity conservation

in the Philippines” presented by Peter Widmann, Parrots International Annual Symposium. Biltmore Hotel, Miami, Florida, USA. June 3-6, 2011.

“Fostering partnerships towards the conservation of threatened species”. A forum organized by the Protected Areas and Wildlife Bureau-DENR, Ortigas Center, Pasig City, Philippines. June 30, 2011.

Seminar on Wildlife Conservation and Law Enforcement, a joint undertaking of the KFI and the PCSDS, Balabac, Palawan. July 6-8, 2011. (PCCP initiated)

Seminar on Wildlife Conservation and Law Enforcement, a joint undertaking of the KFI and the PCSDS, Roxas, Palawan. August 17-19, 2011.

Diverlie and her team were awarded a 2011 Future Conservationist Award for the Project “Ecological Studies to Promote Conservation of the Endemic Philippine Forest Turtle, Palawan, Philippines”. Team leader Diverlie attended a two-week conservation management and leadership training workshop in Canada in June 2011.

A poster entitled “The Philippine Freshwater Turtle Conservation Program” won the best poster award during the 1st Philippine Biodiversity Conservation and Management Conference. University of San Carlos, Cebu City, Philippines, 23-24 June 2011.

“The Status of Cuora amboinensis in Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines” was presented by Sabine Schoppe during the 2nd TSA/IUCN Cuora Workshop. Gangkou Sea Turtle National Nature Reserve, Gangkou, Guangdong, China, 23-25 May 2011.




Personnel

J-Kris Gaño replaced Maruji Manalo as Administrative officer/ Education Officer effective July 2011.

We conducted appraisal on performance of all wardens within the reporting period.

Equipment status

Car had major repairs on its steering pump and rack and pinion was replaced.

Our Katala service boat in Narra and Pandanan had repairs but major overhaul will be done in next reporting period.

The printer in main office was destroyed and needs immediate replacement.

The Katala Environmental Education Center (KEEC) in Dumaran had remarkable roof repairs to save the library from rain. The native roof was replaced with iron sheets.

The digital camera detailed in Narra underwent repair. Meanwhile, we received 300m lens as donation from Mr. Peter and Heinz Widmann. This lens will be used for the Canon SLR camera donated by Peter Odekerken from Australia.

We would need additional binoculars. Most second-hand binoculars we received are now with fungi and are not functional good.

Implications for further work

With the breeding success in Rasa Island this year, we need to prepare for possible problems we might encounter in the next breeding season e.g. La Niña effects or mite infestation.

We shall pursue setting up meeting with top officials between KFI and Jewelmer Corporation to discuss possible work in Bugsok Island.

Increasing nest competition in Dumaran justifies a further attempt with artificial nest boxes. So far, cockatoos ignored all designs offered.

Planned targets and activities for the next reporting period

Objective 1: Conservation of cockatoo population on Pandanan and Bugsuk Island, Balabac

Warden scheme on Pandanan Island continued.

Networking with local stakeholders, particularly with Jewelmer Corporation, the largest private landowner, continued.

Conservation education continued

Objective 2: Re-introduction of Philippine cockatoos into parts of the historical range

Assessment of potential translocation sites and potential remnant populations within the historical range continued using the quantitative tool developed during the re-introduction workshop.

Protocols for hand-raising of orphaned chicks with minimal exposure to humans and related facilities further improved.

Objective 3: Conservation of cockatoo population on Rasa Island, Narra


Members of the Local Protected Areas Management Committee capacitated in the management of the Philippine Cockatoo and Rasa Island Wildlife Sanctuary and meetings facilitated.




Conservation education for stakeholders, particularly in mainland areas which are regularly frequented by cockatoos continued.

Experimental habitat restoration on mainland initiated.

Research on conservation-related aspects of cockatoo biology on Rasa continued, with focus on factors influencing breeding success and foraging ecology.

Objective 4: Conservation of cockatoo population on Dumaran Island, Dumaran


Local Protected Areas Management Committee capacitated in the management of the Philippine cockatoo, as well as Omoi and Manambaling Cockatoo Reserve.

Buffer zone restoration around existing cockatoo reserves continued.

Local government assisted in land use planning

Objective 5: Conservation of cockatoo population in Culasian Managed Resource Protected Area, Rizal


Members of Local Protected Areas Management Committee capacitated in the management of the Philippine cockatoo and Culasian Managed Resource Protected Area and Culasian headwaters within the Mt. Mantalingahan Protected Landscape and meetings facilitated.

Alternative funding sources for PA management further secured.

Objective 6: Support for Polillo Islands Parrot Project

Warden scheme for Philippine cockatoo and other parrot species continued.

Conservation education for threatened parrot species within the archipelago continued.

Location for locally protected parrot reserve identified and promoted with stakeholders.

Objective 7: Katala Institute for Ecology and Biodiversity Conservation

Captive management of Philippine cockatoo and other highly threatened species continued

Quarantine area to accommodate rescued cockatoos and/or cockatoos destined for translocation improved.

Landscaping with native species propagated in the Katala nursery continued.

Allocate funds for captive breeding of S. leytensis, repair of existing and construction of additional enclosures.

Objective 8: Cockatoo Advocacy

Conservation education campaigns conducted in Iwahig Penal Colony and buffer zone of Puerto Princesa Underground River National Park.

Promotional video for the Philippine cockatoo conservation Programme produced and disseminated.

Worksheet May - August 2011, PCCP, Palawan, Philippines

IDLW-Indira Widmann, PW- Peter Widmann, SHD-Siegfred Diaz, RA-Rene Antonio, MP-Mike Plazos, JS-Jewilyn Soquerata, AG-Angel Guion, JKCG-J-Kris Gano, SDENROs-Special Deputized Environment and Natural Resource Officers, SS-Sabine

Schoppe, DA-Diverlie Acosta, MM-Maruji Manalo

Activities Conducted Date Persons Involved

Coordination with Aborlan lot owner for documents for notarization May 1-3, 2011 SHD

Meeting re: Narra festival preparation May 2, 2011 IDLW, MM, JS

Preparation at So. Omoi for the Tree Planting activity in the 8th Kalabukay Festival

May 2, 2011 MP, SWEOs

KIEBC maintenance and repairs May 1-30, 2011 SHD, AG, SDENROs

Encoding the Nesting Tree Update May 3, 2011 JS

KEEC Field House maintenance May 4, 2011 MP, SWEOs

Katala Festival Preparations: logistics on site, invitations et.al May 4-10, 2011 JS

Health check of KIEBC animals May 5, 2011 SHD, AG, Dr. Rebong

Technical Progress Report reproduction May 6, 2011 JKCG

So. Omoi tree planting preparation and festival booth assembly preparation

May 6-7, 2011 MP, SWEOs

Banding of 12 hatchlings with Deputy PASu and SDENROs at RIWS

May 7, 2011 SHD, Dep. PASu, SDENROs

Collation of PCCP pictures from Sept 2010 - April 2011 for LPF and funding partners

May 8, 2011 IDLW

Monthly meeting with Pandanan wardens re: Breeding Season, patrol and monitoring

May 9, 2011 RA

Pandanan Post Project Survey questionnaires encoding May 9-20, 2011 JKCG

Medical care for injured cockatoo (Blue) May 10, 2011 SHD

MMPL 1st Stakeholders Convergence Workshop May 10, 2011 MM

Ringing/Banding of 3 cockatoo hatchlings in Pandanan Island May 11, 2011 RA, Warden Sabino

Banding of 16 hatchlings in RIWS, mites eradication from nest chambers

May 11, 2011 SHD, Asst. PASu, SDENROs

KEEC field house repairs and maintenance May 11, 2011 MP, SWEO Arzaga

Ringing/Banding of 3 cockatoo hatchlings in Pandanan Island May 12, 2011 RA, Wardens

Banding of 10 hatchlings at RIWS, 1 hatchling dead-attacked by mites, mites eradication

May 12, 2011 SHD, SDENROs

Dumaran festival preparations May 12-16, 2011 JKCG, MM, IDLW

Bank Transactions at DBP and BPI: Equipment maintenance repair - Digicam

May 12, 2011 MM

Meeting re: KIEBC and RIWS wardens' activities and scheduled works

May 13, 2011 SHD, SS

Dumaran trip preparation May 13, 2011 MM, IDLW

Assistance to inquiries/preparation re Governor's Award May 13-15, 2011 JKCG, MM, SS

KIEBC animal health inspection May 13, 2011 SS, DA





Banding of 2 hatchlings at RIWS May 15, 2011 SHD, JS, SDENROs

Ringing/Banding of 3 cockatoo hatchlings in Pandanan Island May 16, 2011 RA, Warden Sabino

Facilitation of MOA and LPAMC Meeting Schedule May 16, 2011 MP

Patonggong Island visitation May 18, 2011 RA, Balabac Wardens

Meeting re festival preparations and activities (tree planting preparations, KCC practices, cockatoo sightings); MOA facilitation

May 18-20, 2011 SHD, MM, MP, JKCG, SWEOs

Meeting with Dr. Glenn at KIEBC May 20, 2011 JS

Banding of 15 hatchlings at RIWS May 23, 2011 SHD, SDENROs

Cuora workshop in Gangkou, China May 23-25, 2011 SS

TWG with wardens re: strict patrolling schedules and nest checking May 24, 2011 RA, Balabac Wardens

Pandanan Post Project Survey questionnaire entry May 24, 2011 JKCG

Solicitation visits to private establishments and government officials May 24, 2011 JS

LPAMC meeting preparation for the Municipality of Rizal May 25, 2011 SHD, JKCG

PAMB meeting preparation - minutes and letters for invitation May 25, 2011 JS

Municipality of Rizal 16th LPAMC meeting May 26, 2011 SHD, RA, MH, JKCG,

Coastal clean-up and garbage collection at pier with MFARMC and LGU staff

May 27, 2011 SHD

Field house maintenance; puppet theatre and booth preparations for the 8th Kalabukay Festival


Participation to Bantay Dagat and MFARMC visit around Rasa waters

May 28, 2011 SHD

Meeting with wardens and staff May 30, 2011 SHD, JS, AG, SWEOs

Pandanan Seminar Workshop preparation; PCSDS and PENRO map request; finalized Kalabukay Festival Souvenir in Dumaran

May 30, 2011 JKCG, IDLW

KEEC field house decorations for festival; Letter distribution for tree planting activity for the 8th Kalabukay Festival; supervise KCC puppet show and dance practice at training center


TWG with Rizal Wardens at Sto. Tagbalogo May 31, 2011 RA, MH, Rizal Wardens

Banding of 8 hatchlings at RIWS May 31, 2011 SHD, SDENROs

Encoding the carbon receipts May 31, 2011 JKCG

TWG meeting with the wardens, fixing arches and booth for the 8th Kalabukay Festival

June 1, 2011 MP, SWEOs

Repair and maintenance of boat carburator and spark plug replacement

June 2, 2011 SHD, SDENROs

Tree planting preparations, arches and booth fixing, Inventory of nursery seedlings

June 2, 2011 MP, SWEOs





Banding of 11 hatchlings at RIWS June 3, 2011 SHD, Asst. PASu, SDENROs

Distribution of letters of invitation to schools for festival June 3, 2011 MP

Attendance to Parrots International Symposium in Miami, Florida June 3-5, 2011 IDLW, PW

Katala boat maintenance and repair June 4, 2011 SHD, SDENROs

Banding of 1 hatchling at RIWS June 6, 2011 SHD, SDENROs

Fxing of pawid(roof) and tadtad(wall) on KFI booth; meeting with the KCC for festival

June 6-7, 2011 MP, SWEOs

TWG re: Roost counting in Malinsuno June 8, 2011 RA, SDENROs

Preparation for ZGAP guests; Electrical maintenance June 8, 2011 SHD, AG

Distribution of invitations to schools for Katala Fun Day event; preparation for ZGAP guests

June 8, 2011 JS

Radio guesting at YPS June 9, 2011 SHD

Preparation of Katala Night Backdrop and KCC presentations for the 8th Kalabukay Festival in Dumaran

June 9, 2011 JKCG

Bank transactions at BPI San Pedro branch June 9, 2011 MM

Coordination at Municipal Office re: Seminar Workshop, preparations on site

June 10, 2011 RA

Ocular visit on planting site at upper Quirino Extension June 10, 2011 SHD

Tree planting orientation; Meeting with ZGAP guests June 11, 2011 SHD, SS

Assistance to ZGAP guests at RIWS, feather sampling and visitation of roosting site

June 12, 2011 SHD, SS

KIEBC animal health inspection June 12, 2011 SS, DA

Final preparations for Kalabukay Festival June 12, 2011 MP, JKCG, SWEOs

Participation to Independence Day Parade in Narra June 12, 2011 JS, SDENROs

Booth preparation; KEEC Field House, roof and gutter repair June 13, 2011 MP, MM, JKCG, SWEOs

Opening of 50th Dumaran Foundation and 8th Kalabukay Festival June 14, 2011 MP, MM, JKCG

Turtle enclosures maintenance; TWG with wardens re: KIEBC schedules and RIWS duty

June 15, 2011 SHD, AG, SDENROs

Participation on the 8th Kalabukay Festival whole day activity June 15, 2011 MP, MM, JKCG, SWEOs

Balabac seminar/workshop preparation and follow up of participants

June 15-17, 2011 RA

Underbrushing of tree planting site and preparations at KIEBC for Katala Fun Day

June 16-21, 2011 SHD, SDENROs

Monthly meeting with wardens June 16, 2011 MP, JKCG, SWEOs

Participated in the tree planting activity at Mt.turing Bgy.Poblacion June 18, 2011 MP

Preparation for the Katala Fun Day and Tree Planting activity June 20, 2011 JS

Health check up of cockatoos and turtles June 21, 2011 AG, Dr. Glenn





TWG with Rizal Wardens June 21, 2011 RA, Wardens

Narra Katala Fun Day materials preparation June 21, 2011 JKCG

Tree planting activity at KIEBC and Katala Fun Day at RVM gym June 22, 2011 MM, JKCG, SHD, JS, AG, SDENROs

Governor‟s Awards Night June 23, 2011 SS, MM, JKCG

Seedlings sorting and arrangement; Meeting with mainland volunteers

June 24, 2011 SHD, SDENROs

Balabac seminar-workshop - Pandanan paralegal training preparation

June 24, 2011 JKCG

Participated in tree planting activity at Mount Turing June 24, 2011 MP, SWEO Pineda

TWG with Balabac Wardens re: Seminar workshop activity and logistics

June 25, 2011 RA, SDENROs

At So.Omoi tree planting site, dug additional 25 holes for planting of seedlings

June 25, 2011 MP, SWEO Pineda

Preparations for Balabac Seminar-workshop June 27-30, 2011 RA, JKCG, IDLW

Participation in Nutrition Month Parade in Narra July 1, 2011 SHD, JS, SDENROs, AG

Production of program of activities, additional certificates, and hand-outs for Balabac

July 1, 2011 JKCG

At Poblacion Balabac, meeting re: Balabac seminar-workshop participants, venue, and program flow and final preparations

July 3-6, 2011 JKCG, RA

Travel to Balabac for Seminar Workshop July 6-7, 2011 RA, IDLW

Seminar Workshop of Wildlife Conservation and Law Enforcement, Balabac, Palawan

July 7-8, 2011 IDLW, JKCG, RA

Coordination with CENRO re: transport of turtle to PPC; 21st

PAMB minutes signature July 7, 2011 JS

Relocation of booundary of Aborlan lot, slab recovery and camp establishment, assist and guided survey team, excavation of well and lay-out nursery area, and potting of Apitong Balau Wildlings

July 7-9, 2011 SHD, SDENROs

Coordination with IDLW and SHD re: report of 3 cockatoo hatchlings from Rio Tuba on a private residence to be given as gist to military officials and a private plane will pick the birds

July 9, 2011 MP

KEEC Field House roof repair July 10-14, 2011 MP, All SWEOs

At Apoc-apoc, coordination with Bgy. Capt. Bangcaya and PNP Aborlan and Apis re: deployment of KFI wardens at Apis Area and the existing illegal chainsaw activity; Coordination with JS and PNP re: Tanod Training

July 11, 2011 SHD, JS

Joint KFI-PNP IEC for 80 Barangay Tanod from 6 Barangays of Narra

July 12, 2011 JS, SHD, SDENROs

PCCP Lecture at Mayors Conference in Bohol (sponsored by Rare Conservation)

July 12-16, 2011 IDLW

Lecture on threats to marine turtle of the Philippines for the 3rd

World Turtle Day event

July 13, 2011 RA





World Turtle Day celebration July 13, 2011 SS, DA, and PFTCP staff (RE, EJ)

Coordinated with Panacan Capt. Mahinay on collection of fees from RIWS; Ocular inspection for tree planting activity at Narra West Elem School


Participation to Tree Planting at Narra West Elementary School July 15, 2011 JS, SHD, SDENROs

Reproduction of 20th PAMB meeting minutes for circulation to members

July 18, 2011 JKCG

PTPR write-up July 18-23, 2011 IDLW

At Aramaywan Covered Gym, IEC to 65 Barangay Tanods from 5 bgys

July 19, 2011 JS, SHD, SDENROs

At DENR office, submitted the excavation reports and request for ocular inspection on RIWS; At Narra MAyor's Office, submitted invites for 21st PAMB meeting for signature


Banding of 2 cockatoo hatchlings in Dumaran Island July 20, 2011 MP, SWEO Aurello

Bank transactions July 20, 2011 JKCG

At RIWS, ocular inspection re: alleged treasure hunting within RIWS and findings submitted to DENR-CENRO

July 21, 2011 SHD, SDENROs

Coordination with Eddie Maniple of Bgy. Bohol re: cockatoos seen on his kaingin area

July 21, 2011 MP

Rizal liquidations, proposal preparations for all sites for 2012 funding

July 21, 2011 IDLW

At So. Batas, Bgy. San Juan, coordinated with Mrs. Desidaria Aurello re cockatoo sighting

July 25, 2011 MP

PAMB preparations; Meeting with Lisa P. and William O. July 25, 2011 IDLW, SS

IEC for 60 Barangay Tanods from 5 bgys July 26, 2011 SHD, SDENROs

21st PAMB meeting and staff meeting July 26, 2011 IDLW, SHD, JS, JKCG

Rizal Trip preparation July 27, 2011 JKCG

At Rizal Municipal Hall: submission of liquidation and the 2012 Proposal; Monthly wardens meeting

July 28, 2011 JKCG, Rizal Wardens

Lecture on cockatoo conservation at Dalahican July 29, 2011 RA

Car repair, liquidations July 29, 2011 IDLW

TWG Meeting July 31, 2011 RA, SDENROs

BS assessment form preparations August 1, 2011 IDLW

Site visit at Bgy. Buliluyan,Bataraza August 1, 2011 RA

Attendance and documentation of meeting with Alisto family with CENRO Tactay re: alleged treasure hunting in RIWS; Coordinated with DILG and PNP re: IEC/CE schedules

August 1, 2011 JS, SHD

Bgy. Buliluyan, Bataraza visit and IEC, mangrove rapid assessment August 1, 2011 RA, SDENROs

IEC with Barangay Tanods from 6 bgys. at Barangay Princess August 2, 2011 SHD, JS





Urduja

At Aborlan, attended SB Council Meeting and presented KFI projects; Coordination with PNP and MENRO Office

August 3, 2011 SHD

CI Final report submission, liquidations, wardens performance evaluation form

August 4, 2011 IDLW

Staff Meeting for Dumaran matters August 5, 2011 IDLW, MP

Encoded IEC summary for IEC matrix from January to April 2011 August 5, 2011 JKCG

Submission of revised 2011 PPMP; At Panacan HighSchool for lecture on cockatoo conservation and GSP Tree Planting

August 5, 2011 JS, SHD

Bank transaction, Pandanan and Dumaran meetings and liquidations

August 5, 2011 IDLW

At KIEBC, venue preparation for Breeding Season 2011 Assessment and Wardens' Performance Appraisal

August 8, 2011 SHD, SDENROs

Submission of Tree Registration request; acquisition of supply for KEEC repair - gutter

August 8, 2011 MP

Draft PCSDS MOA and Review of article from USFWS August 9, 2011 IDLW

Breeding Season 2011 Assessment and Wardens' Performance Appraisal

August 10, 2011 IDLW, SHD, JKCG, JS, AG, SDENROs

Repair of KEEC Field House roofing; follow up resolution at SB office re: turtle project; Underbrushing at refosite; at So. Litaong, Bgy. Bohol to observe cockatoo raiding

August 10, 2011 MP, SWEO Pineda

Monthly Meeting with wardens August 11, 2011 RA, SDENROs

Interview with Agence Presse re cockatoo trading August 11, 2011 IDLW

Meeting with wardens August 11, 2011 MP, All SWEOs

Site visit and dissemination of vegetables seedlings at Dalahican August 12, 2011 RA, SDENROs

Coordination with Samar DENR re cockatoo sighting August 12, 2011 IDLW

At Candez, monitoring of cockatoo visits in kaingin farms August 13, 2011 MP

Boat maintanance and repair at Dalahican August 15, 2011 RA, SDENROs

Facilitation of permits for feather sample diagnosis for PBFD virus August 16, 2011 IDLW

CPU and Printer maintenance repair; Encode Pandanan Control Questionnaires

August 16, 2011 JKCG

Travel to Buliluyan for BS 2011 Assessment August 16, 2011 SHD

Seminar workshop on wildlife confiscation and law enforcement, Roxas, Palawan

Aug. 16-18, 2011 SS, DA and PFTCP staff (RE, EJ)

Interview with GMA national TV re cockatoos trading August 17, 2011 IDLW

Submission of IEC Proposal to municipality (Dumaran); other documentation

August 17, 2011 MP

Completed Pandanan Control Questionnaire; Preparation of publications for the USA Library of Congress

August 17, 2011 JKCG, IDLW





IEC/CE with Bgy. Officials, community and elementary schools August 17, 2011 SHD, RA, SDENROs

Pandanan BS 2011 Assessment August 17-18, 2011 SHD, RA, SDENROs

FGD with Bgy. Sta. Maria residents August 18, 2011 MP

Repair of KEEC Field House roofing August 19, 2011 MP, SWEO Pineda and Paduga

CE/IEC Puring Bgy Council, Tanod and Elementary school August 19, 2011 SHD, RA, SDENROs

Visited Agri project site at Malinao II, checked equipment and fields.

August 19, 2011 JS

PCCP Finances and PTPR Aug. 2011 IDLW

Preparations for 2nd

PTPR; Encoding Balabac Seminar Proceedings

August 23, 2011 JKCG

Meeting with researchers from Notre Dame, USA; Coordination with MP and RA; PTPR January to April 2011 reproduction

August 24, 2011 IDLW, SS, JKCG

At So. Kasipulo, observation of cockatoo in kaingin farm August 25, 2011 MP, SWEO Arzaga

PTRP January – April 2011 distribution August 26, 2011 JKCG

MMT Dos Palawan, KFI attended as member of the team August 26, 2011 SS

Monthly Meeting with wardens August 27, 2011 RA, SDENROs

Coordination meeting with IDLW and PW August 28, 2011 SHD, IDLW, PW

Monthly Meeting with Rizal Wardens; Follow up 2012 Proposal to Rizal Mayor

August 31, 2011 JKCG, Rizal Wardens

Site visit, staff meeting, Rasa visit August 31, 2011 IDLW, PW, SHD

Project operations and management May - Aug 2011 IDLW, staff

KIEBC maintenance and operations May - Aug 2011 SHD, AG, JS, IDLW

Wildlife monitoring in project sites May - Aug 2011 SHD, RA, MP, MH, all wardens




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ANNEXES

Annex 1. Proceedings of the Seminar Workshop on Wildlife Conservation and Law Enforcement,

Balabac, Palawan

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