Poor watershed zoning, land conversion blamed for deforestation, loss of habitat

Integrating watershed zoning with comprehensive land use plans can ensure priority alignment among local government units and various stakeholders and address land use allocation concerns, while protecting vital watersheds, according to a natural resources expert.

He identified inadequate planning and enforcement as key drivers of deforestation and ecosystem degradation, with inappropriate land use and land conversion leading to deforestation, and loss of habitat and biodiversity. The paper emphasized the significance of partnerships among LGUs, government agencies and other stakeholders in implementing watershed-based land use planning initiatives.

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