9 research outputs found
Small-scale fisheries in an estuarine environment: the case of New Washington-Batan-Banga estuaries
Component 1 (Fishing Gear): Philippines The capture fisheries of Batan Bay and New Washington Estuary: Year 3 progress report
Component 3 (Environmental): Philippines Coastal environment and human activity in Batan Bay, Philippines
Environmental impact assessment of an oil spill incident in Semirara Island, Caluya, Antique : project 2 : socio-economic valuation component
Economic valuation of environmental damages resulting from the Solar1-Petron oil spill offshore Guimaras; research report
Reversion of disused fishpond lease agreement areas to mangrove forests in Region VI, Philippines
This paper focuses on evaluating the reversion to mangrove forests of disused Fishpond Lease Agreement (FLA) areas in Region VI (Western Visayas), Philippines. FLAs found suitable for reforestation were subjected to a cost-benefit analysis, with potential policy options for financing the reforestation. The benefits of reforesting disused FLA areas far outweigh the cost of doing so. Options where the responsibility for paying for reforestation rests on lessees (performance bond, green tax/fine, fees reflective of economic rent, and beneficial use tax) will generate high amounts of funds. The study recommends an inventory and suitability assessments of all FLA areas