Ecology

1. What is ecology
-animals
a branch ofplants)
scienceand
concerned with a environment
relationship and interaction
, rivers of living, oceans
organisms(
, rainman,
sunlight and
, hills , mountains,their
etc).physical ( forest , lakes ,
2. why should man take good care of his natural ecological environment?
- when is governed by the laws of nature
- man as a biological organism must obey the laws of nature
- man has to live in harmony with nature not against the laws of nature
-erosion
being kind layer and
by water and solid
gentler the pollution
waste nature of ,man away
global from killer
warming floods ,change
and climate hunger , diseases , soil
3. what is the constitutional mandate on the ecology?
-andArt.advance
II, section
the16 of the
right 1987
ofnature"
the philippine
people constitution
to a balanced and provides
healthful,ecology
that, " the state shall
in accord withprotect
the
rhythm and harmony of
4. What is the duty of the local government unit on the ecological environment?
- section 16
territorial of the local
jurisdiction government codeunits of 1991
shallprovides , that , " within their other
respective
and enhances the right, local
of thegovernment
people to a balanced ensure and
ecology." support, among things ,
5. what are some of the effects of man's activities on the ecological environment?
-carbon
greenhouse
dioxideeffect (burning ofand
and monoxide fossil fuels
other in factories
gaseous and vehicles,
pollutants kaingin, incineration emit
into the atmosphere)
- Ozone depletion (reenhouse gases break up ozone molecules and gradually deplete them)
- deforestation
erosion ( indiscriminate
, flooding , loss of animalcutting of and
habitats primary forest of
extinction hassome
created serious
plant effects such as soil
species)
-permanent
Noise pollution
loss of( high intensity
hearing decibels
, mental stresscause ill effects
and short on human health like temporary or
temper)
-that
Solid
is waste
beyond( increasing human
the capacity of thepopulation and its activities
natural environment produce use volume of garbage
to absorb)
6. what is sustainable development and the ecology?
-the
using God's
ability given
of our natural, grandchildren
children resources to meet
, andthe needs
so on of the
to meet person
their without compromising
needs.
Zoning
1. What is zoning?
-institutional,
the division etc.)
of a community into
according to thezones or districts
present potential(e.g. commercial, residential, industrial,
there used and development according to the CLUP. uses of land to maximize, regulate indirect
2. What are the two major elements of zoning ?
- zoning ordinance
document contains-aaset
legally bindinguses
of allowed set of rules andthat
regulations in aeach
city/community. this it is
basically a translation of the CLUP into a regulations applies to
legal document/tool designated zone.
- zoning mapof- land
regulations a duly authenticated
in the zonesout map defining divisions
in athe
city/municipality. of different land land uses
of theand
regulations to efficiently carry presumptions ofkissasia optical
the zoning translation
ordinance.
3. general list of zone classifications which may apply to a locality:
-Residential
residentialzones
-urbancan
area
be within
divideda into
city or municipality
areas principally
of low, medium, for dwelling/housing
and/or high density purposes.
-underprivileged/low-income
Socialized housing - an areaearners
principally used for dwelling/housing purposes of the
-Commercial
commercialzones
- an area within
can be a city
divided in or
themunicipality for, medium
areas of light training services
or heavybusiness purposes .
industries
-Institutional - anInstitutional
establishments. urban area within a city
zones can beordivided
municipality principally
into general for institutional
and special types
- Agricultural - an area within a city or municipality for cultivation/fishing and pastoral activities
-operations
Agro-industrial - an area
and related withinprocessing
product a city or municipality
activities intended primarily for integrated farm
- Forest - an area within a city or municipality that is classified or contains a forest ecosystem
- Park and other
maintenance recreation
of the classical- balance
an area of
design for open space recreational facilities and
the community
-and
Water
seas- bodies of water within cities and municipalities which include rivers , streams , lakes
-attributes
tourism -and
sites within cities
resources and municipalities
conducive to recreationendowed
and othernatural and manmade physical
activities
4. detailedconditions
prevailing same classification may such
in the locality also be adopted bydensity
as population the city, or municipality
income depending
and level of on the
development:
- general residential zone (GRZ)
- socialized housing zone (SHZ)
- low density residential zone (R-1)
- medium density residential zone (R-2)
- high density residential zone (R-3)
- general commercial zone (GCZ)
- low density commercial zone (C-1)
- medium density commercial zone (C-2)
- high density commercial zone (C-3)
- light industrial zone (I-1)
- medium industrial zone (I-2)
- heavy industrial zone (I-3)
- general institutional zone (GIZ)
- special institutional zone (SIZ)
- agricultural zone (AGZ)
- agro-industrial zone (AIZ)
- forest zone (FZ)
- parks and other recreation zone (PRZ)
- water zone (WZ)
- tourist zone (TZ)
5. what are some of the zones regulations for each zone district?
-height
this includes the list
, bulk, open of allowable
space, uses activities
area, population density, such as, easements/setbacks,
and other conditions building
6. Are zone regulations of cities and municipalities are the same?
-vision,
No, difference
goals and in many ways depending on the type of development and the locality's stated
objectives.
LAND USE PLANNING
1.
of What is land
allocating use planning?
available land - Land use
resources planning land
tofunctions
different refers to the
using rational(e.g.
activities, and agriculture,
judicious approach
residential,
vision/goal ofindustrial) andlocality
a particular for different consistent with the overall development
2. What
and are the of
disposition objectives
land andof land use
ensure theplanning? Tobest
highest and promote
use ofthe efficient utilization, acquisition
land
-relative
To direct, harmonize
to the use andand influence discussions
management of land and activities of the private and public sectors
-government
To reconcileentities
land use conflicts
relative andpresent
to the proposals
andbetween and among
future need of land individuals, private and
-cost
To promote
of public desirable patterns
infrastructure of
andand land uses
utilities to prevent
socialwasteful
andsignificance
other servicesdevelopment
- To conservesand minimize
areas of the
ecological, aesthetic, historical cultural
3. What is the Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP)?
- Thedevelopment
and CLUP refers to the document embodying specific proposals for guiding, regulating growth
(economic, social ,of a city
physical,
the city or municipality
orenvironment
municipality. It isgovernance)
and comprehensiveandbecause it covers
the entire all the
geographic sectors
territory of
4. What is quality
improved the rationale
of life for the formulation/revision/updating of a CLUP? - To achieve an
• To guide
welfare andthe orderly development
convenience of a city/municipalitv to promote the health, safety,
of the population
- To promote sustainable
environmentally development To preserve special natural features and
critical areas
- To translate socio
- economic policies into physical policies and plans
- To provide guidelines for the appropriate use of natural resources
- To allocate
agriculture land
and for settlements,
farming uses industries and other urban uses on land least suitable for
- Toeconomic
and serve as basis for reclassifying
characteristics of theand converting land to reflect changes in the physical, social
community
- To incorporate changes in the goals and objectives of the community
5. at are some legal bases of land use planning by the local government units?
- RA No.
shall, 7160 (Localwith
in conformity Government
existing Code of 1991)
toSection 2O(c) "The local government unitsLand
Use Plans
for the enacted
future through
use of zoninglaw, continue
ordinances
land resources..."
prepare
which their
shall be therespective Comprehensive
primary and dominant bases
- Executive
their CLUPs, Order No. 72 Section 1(a) "Cities and municipalities
standards shall continue toprescribed
prepare orbyuthe
HLURB and toinnational
conformity with the
policies" land use planning and guidelines
- Executive Order
to No. 72 Section 1(c) "Cities and plans,
municipalities of Metro
withManila shall
usecontinue
andformulate or update
zoning standards their
and respective
guidelines land use
prescribed in conformity
by HLURB" the land planning
- Republic
as Act Na
the "rational 7279 (Urban
approach offor development
allocating andland
available Housing Act) Section
resources 3(k) defines
as equitably land use
as possible plan
among
competing
area and the user groupsunder
Program and thisdifferent
Act" functions consistent with the development plan of the
6. What are the 4 major land use policy areas?
- Settlements
- Production
- Protection
- Infrastructure
7. What are some of the laws to protect, preserve and enhance our ecological environment?
- PD No. 953 (on tree planting, prohibition on indiscriminate felling of logs)
- PD No. 957 (requirement for open space in subdivision development)
- PD No. 1151 (Philippine Environmental Policy)
- PD No. 1152 (Philippine Environmental Code)
- PD No. 1216 (30% open space requirement in subdivision development)
- PD No. 1586 (proclamation of environmentally critical areas)
- PD No. 7279 (enhancement of ecology in urban development and housing act)
- Philippine Agenda 21 (promotion of ecological integrity in the environment)
- RA No. 8749 (Philippine Clean Air Act)
- RA No. 9003 (Ecological and Solid Waste Management Act)
- RA No. 9275 (Philippine Clean Water Act)
- RA No. 9512 (Environmental Awareness and Education Act)
- RA No. 9729 (Climate Change Act)
- RA No 10121(Philippine Disaster and Risk Reduction Management Act)