2007 Accomplishment Highlights

In 2007, LEAF implemented projects with thematic areas on watershed management, wetlands management, and ARC and IP communities area management, with gender as a cross-cutting theme.  The said projects had a combination of the following components: forest reserve reforestation, agroforestry in buffer zone areas, agricultural and livestock technology, health and education.  Projects were implemented in partnership with communities, local organizations and local government units, line agencies and the academe and other research institutions.  Donor partners included CI-CEPF, AusAID-PACAP, DAR-InfRES, DAR/IFAD-NMCIREMP, DAR/JBIC-MinSSAD, PTFCF, IIRR/ACIAR-CATP, PhilDHRA/InteRed; and Association of Foundations and Lutheran World Relief for LEAF’s institutional capacity building, among others.

Below are the projects that LEAF implemented in 2007, with 5 completed and 7 ongoing for a total of 12 projects implemented within the year.

Completed Projects:

• Conservation of the Taguibo Watershed and Formulation of the Watershed Management & Development Plan
• Conservation of the Del Carmen Watershed and Formulation of the Watershed Management & Development Plan
• Conservation of the Bucas Grande (Socorro) Watershed and Formulation of the Watershed Management & Development Plan
• Community Institution and Participatory Development (CIPD) in CADC area

Ongoing Projects:

• Agusan Marsh FOCAS Management Committee Secretariat
• Mindanao Sustainable Settlement Area Development Project
• Empowering IP Communities in the Watershed Management and Livelihood Development in Pinagalaan Project
• Conserving and Protecting Mt. Magdiwata Thru Land Care Approach
• Project Caraga
• Natural Resource Management – MariTagoBaya Cluster 5, Non-CADC Area
• Promoting Adoption of Sustainable Parasite Control Technology on Small Ruminants in Mt. Magdiwata Watershed, San Francisco, Agusan del Sur
• Duck Raising Project

The year 2007 was also a turning point in the history of LEAF when it revisited its strategic plan. The organization reviewed its milestones, reassessed current realities and committed to align and reinforce the organization’s direction in the context of sustainable and integrated area development while reinforcing its niche in natural resource management.

In November 2007, LEAF also received the Award of Distinction for achieving the Commendable Member status for the year 2006 from PhilDHRRA.