This proposed project is an action to the BMT Plan which was an output of the previous project. In the mangrove ecosystem, only a biophysical assessment was done. After the BMT project, the sustaining mechanism of BMT project which is PADAYON BMT Management Council, sits in the protected area management board (PAMB) that governs the mangrove ecosystem in the BMT area. This proposed project will be able to support the attainment of the PAMB conservation objectives.

General Objective:
To restore the coastal and marine ecosystem in the Bohol Marine Triangle area for sustained biodiversity of resources, shoreline protection, and productivity of nearby coastal waters. It is also to serve as a complementary action of the National Greening Program of the country, in the growing tourism development and mitigation on the impact of climate change.

Specific Objectives:
(1) reforest the degraded mangrove forest for the protection of fish, shellfish, mollusks, crustaceans and endemic shorebirds? habitat;
(2) provide supply of seedlings for replanting in 6 barangays within the Panglao Island Protected Seascape and in proposed forestlands;
(3) strengthen community-based forest protection and management within the Panglao Island Protected Seascape, in the proposed forestland, and in beach areas in cooperation with business/resort owners; (4)identify and facilitate sustainable livelihood activities for communities to reduce extraction/destruction of forest resources.

Foreseen Project Impacts:
a. Increased the size of the area protected and managed for mangrove and seagrass habitats for proper ecological functioning and natural fish production;
b. Increased the availability of local supply of quality and multi-species of coastal and marine forest trees for sustained restoration and rehabilitation;
c. Fostered sustainable behavior and practices in resource utilization and management.
d. Increased BMT stakeholders and public support for the protection and biodiversity conservation of mangrove and seagrass habitat;
e. Improved information provision for shared environmental responsibility under public and private partnerships
f. Increased options for sustainable livelihoods and social enterprise for sustainability of restoration and rehabilitation project and additional income.

Expected Outputs vis a vis performance indicators:
1. Restored, rehabilitated mangrove habitats with diverse species
a. 5 hectares are planted with diverse species of trees for beach and mangrove areas
b. 25,000 seedlings/ propagules planted and maintained by partners
c. 4 cycles of care and maintenance are conducted
d. Installed 10 sites/plantation billboard specifying the laws implemented

2. Established and maintained Nurseries
a. 2 permanent nurseries established, one per municipality (Baclayon and Panglao) with 10 temporary nurseries maintained by either PO-base, business-sector or academe cooperators

3. Conducted regular biodiversity monitoring and evaluation (BIOME)
a. 4 BIOME activities conducted by trained community cooperators
b. MPA plans (Community Resource Mgt. Framework) established, updated
c. Beach Shoreline Restoration Management Plan established, updated

4. Trained 74 target participants on 3 various trainers? training
a. 1 TOT on Resource Mapping for mangroves and seagrass conducted. Participated by 20 pax
b. 1 TOT on Mangrove Nursery Establishment and Management conducted. Participated by 20 pax
c. 1 TOT on Mangrove Social Enterprise Development conducted. Participated by 20 pax.
d. 1 TOT on Coastal Law Enforcement. 34 Sea and Forest Wardens Trained on Para Legal and Deputized.

5. Conducted public education for advocacy, constituency building and policy development
a. 12 sessions on Biodiversity Conservation Education conducted, with 1 session for slogan and drawing contest
b. Coastal Clean-Ups by BMT Stakeholders
c. Administered website posting by advocates

7. Produced Various IEC materials
a. Developed and printed 2,000 brochures, brief materials
b. Printed t-shirts with design from community slogan & drawing contest

8. Facilitated cross visit to learning sites
a. 2 learning visits facilitated (suggested sites: Dauin, Negros Oriental; and Leyte) for community champions & BMT board

9. Strengthened and sustained coastal law enforcement in MPAs, PIPS PA and shoreline by community members
a. Deputized 34 sea and forest wardens
b. Communicated to various municipal and provincial levels of coastal law enforces, business sector, MFARMC, among others the 34 deputized sea and forest warder
c. 1 Inter-agency and LGU Convergence Meeting conducted with cooperation arrangements
d. 720 days Sea, Forest and Shoreline patrolling conducted, supervised

10. Sustainable livelihoods and social enterprise for sustainability of restoration and rehabilitation project and additional income.
a. At least 4 trainings conducted related to livelihood support on livelihood planning and business management;
b. Families/PO partners are accessing capital, training support from partner
c. Established 4 sea ranching demonstration farms of sea urchin, sea cucumber to fisherfolks, project cooperators;
d. 130 ornamental growers with grant fund;Revolving Fund established & managed;
Advocated PO policy for MPA and/or nursery management fund

11. Developed and conducted project M & E systems
a. M & E report framework and forms formulated
b. Revised, expanded BMT BIOME tool
c. 2 SGP progress report prepared and submitted
d. 1 Final report submitted and 1 project terminal evaluation conducted

Planned Action and Activities:
1. Restoration & Rehabilitation of target biodiversity areas
2. Protection of Habitats, damaged sites
3. Building capacities of constituents
4. Advocacy and IEC
5. Livelihood Support - sea ranching of sea cucumber and sea urchin