Carmen officials, TWG benchmark to ADS for CaSAAD program implementation
CARMEN, Surigao del Sur -- In preparation for the implementation of the "Carmen Sustainable Agro-forestry and Agro-industrial Development (CaSAAD)" Program, Mayor Jane V. Plaza, Vice Mayor Harvey S. Manawatao, and all SB members with the CaSAAD Technical Working Group (TWG) visited the province of Agusan del Sur
for the benchmarking activity of the best practices, implementation process,
and innovation on the Upland Sustainable Agroforestry Program (USAD)
implemented by the Provincial Government in Agusan del Sur.
Agusan del Sur is an elongated basin formation with mountain ranges in the
eastern and western sides forming a valley, which occupies the central
longitudinal section of the land. It is rich in natural resources, showcasing
vast agricultural land, scenic forests, stunning waterfalls, and panoramic
views of mountains and pristine marshland.
The team from the Local Government Unit of Carmen headed by Mayor Plaza
extended their gratitude to Agusan del Sur Gov. Santiago B. Cane, with Forester
Rodulfo R. Paler-Provincial Administrator, Engr. Linda M. Buquir-Acting
Provincial Engineer and Former USAD Program Coordinator, and Ms. Maricar L.
Prochina, USAD Program Coordinator, for the opportunity, time, and knowledge
they shared and provided.
The learnings they acquired during the benchmarking will be the stepping
stone toward LGU-Carmen's goal of becoming the province's agro-industrial
center in the near future.
The Carmen Sustainable Agro-forestry and Agro-industrial Development (CaSAAD)
Program will serve as the LGU's key strategy in realizing the vision of becoming
the agro-industrial hub in the province. Agro-forestry will be promoted
in all upland areas. The agro-Industrial project shall be established to
process either abaca or bamboo.
There are three major development goals identified for the LGU, namely,
the reduction of poverty, generating employment for its constituents, and
ensuring the sustainability of its forest resources, will be realized based on
the plan and program implementation. (NGPB/LGU-Carmen/PIA-Surigao del
Sur)
