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Ecological & Social ServicesEcological & Social Servicesof of
AgusanAgusan MarshMarsh
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FUNCTIONS OF THEENVIRONMENT
Regulation Functions Production Functions Carrier Functions
Aesthetic Functions
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Regulation Functions
The environment sustains life-support systems, such
as tropical forests, oceans, mangrove swamps, and
coral reefs.
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Production Functions
The environments inputs are direct contributions toeconomic activity (oil, coal, fuel wood, minerals).
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Carrier Functions
The environment and natural resources such asclean air and clean water contribute to the quality
of life, for example, they contribute to physical
health.
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Aesthetic Functions
The environment is valued as an amenity withintrinsic worth; for instance, people appreciate
natural landscapes and enjoy them through
recreational activities.
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National Integrated Protected Area in 1994;
Wildlife Sanctuary by Presidential
Proclamation 913 in 1996;
Wetland of International Importance by
RAMSAR Convention in 1999.
AGUSAN MARSH
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Agusan Marsh ProfileAgusan Marsh Profile
113,000 hectares total area.
40,000 hectares protected area40,000 hectares protected areaunder NIPASunder NIPAS
Stored more than 15% of Stored more than 15% of Philippine fresh waterPhilippine fresh water
6262 lakeslakes
58 tributary rivers58 tributary rivers
Straddles 8Straddles 8 municipalities of municipalities of AgusanAgusan deldel SurSur
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1. CATCH BASIN
Functions of Agusan Marsh
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Catch Basin
catch basin of rivers and
streams arising from watersheds in
Agusan, Compostela Valley, Surigao,
Davao, and Bukidnon Provinces;
extensive floodplains of shallow lakes &
ponds that lie at confluences of severalAgusan River tributaries;
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Catch Basin
acts like giant sponge, soaking up excess
water from mountains during rainy season,
creating a huge area for wetland wildlife
and protecting downstream areas from
catastrophic floods;
drains northward via Agusan River into
Butuan Bay (Agusan from agasan
where the river flows);
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Catch Basin
vast freshwater swamp, reportedly stores15% of entire freshwater resources of the
country.
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2. WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
Functions of Agusan Marsh
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Wildlife Sanctuary
birds: 126 species/47 families (24%
endemic)
amphibians+reptiles: 53 spp. (51%endemic)
mammals: 15 spp. (33% endemic)
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17 undergrowth plants28 vines, lianas, epiphytes
36- grasses, ground herbs
65 butterflies
17 fish
21 amphibians
39 reptiles (snakes, crocodiles)
14 mammals (bats, squirrels, wild pigs)
Wildlife Sanctuary
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Wildlife Santuary
>200 species known to spend part of the year in
Marsh, making it one of Asias most important
sites for both resident and migratory birds;
thousands of birds, like Purple Heron
Ardeapurpurea, migrate from Japan, China, and
Russia to escape chilly winter winds;
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Wildlife Santuary
valuable habitat for waterbirds like ducks,herons, and egrets that build nests as water
level rises during rainy season;
refuge of rare Oriental Darter Anhinga
melanogaster,Purple Swamp Hen
Porphyrioporphyrio, & threatened Philippine
Hawk Eagle Spizaetusphilippensis, SpottedImperial Pigeon Duculacarola and Rufous-
lored Kingfisher Todirhampuswinchelli.
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3. HOME OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLES
& SETTLERS
Functions of Agusan Marsh
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People in floating houses who reside permanently
in Agusan Marsh, mainly around the major rivers;
People who live in Agusan Marsh only during the
dry period and who move out to the periphery
during the flood;
People who live permanently on the periphery of
the marsh and move into the marsh on a daily
basis
Home of Indigenous Peoples& Settlers
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Home of Indigenous Peoples& Settlers
Higher IP (Manobo) composition is
observed among the communities ininterior river towns, while more non-IPs are
found inhabiting the exterior towns
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4. FISHING GROUNDS
Functions of Agusan Marsh
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5. EXPERTS & STUDENTS
DESTINATION
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I·m in my job for fourty years andI·m in my job for fourty years and
traveled several countries, Agusantraveled several countries, AgusanMarsh is the best place to study birds.µMarsh is the best place to study birds.µ
Dr. Atella BankovichDr. Atella BankovichZoologistZoologist-- GermanyGermany
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6. ECOTOURISTS
DESTINATION
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Flooding;
Invasion of exotic species;
Hunting & trapping of wildlife species;
Illegal fishing;
Killer Crocodile problem;
Threats to Agusan Marsh
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Unregulated in-migration;
Siltation arising from mining & logging;
Heavy metals contamination;
Land use conversion;
Crop shifting;
Threats to Agusan Marsh
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Use of fuel wood for cooking;
Timber poaching;
Peace and order problem;
Problem of management.
Threats to Agusan Marsh
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Correcting prices.
Policies for a Sustainable Future (1)
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Mainstreaming environmental considerationsinto economywide policies work, and cost-
benefit analysis of projects.
Policy for a Sustainable Future (2)
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Devising sustainability indicators in an attempt to modify systems of national accounts.
Policy for a Sustainable Future (3)
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