to implement the three (3) studies just 
discussed in different areas in order to 
finetune the computer models used, and 
validate the initial results. It is 
important to note that NAMRIA has 
consciously exerted efforts to involve the 
local government officials and other 
relevant local organizations in the conduct 
of the studies to ensure that benefits 
accrue to the residents of the study areas. 
NAMRIA has also initiated steps to transfer 
some of the technology to the local 
governments. 
The Philippines shall continue to utilize 
modern technology such as GIS and remote 
sensing in the protection of the 
environment and the sustainable development 
of its natural resources. These tools have 
time and again proven their usefullness in 
these fields, and the country have indeed 
made great strides considering its very 
limited technical and financial 
capabilities. 
+ References: 
Divett, N. G. and Perett, P. A., 
Introduction to GIS and its Application. 
Department of Geographic Information. 
Woolloongabba, Queensland, Australia. 
Driscoll, R. S., Basa, V. F. and Caisip, 
M. C., 1987. Forestland Evaluation for 
Integrated Land Use Planning, A 
Procedural Manual for the Philippines. 
Ministry of Natural Resources, 
Philippines. 
Republic of the Philippines, 1974. 
Presidential Decree No. 464 Enacting a 
Real Property Tax Code. Official Gazette, 
Manila, Philippines, Vol. 70, No. 26. 
Schultink, G. et. al., 1987. User's Guide 
to the Comprehensive Resource Inventory 
and Evaluation System - Geographic 
Information System. Michigan State 
University/US Agency for International 
Development. 
Zachar, D., 1982. Soil Erosion. Forest 
Research Institute. Elsevier Scientific 
Publishing Company, Amsterdam-Oxford, New 
York. 
786 
  
  
Fi, 
gel 
  
  
rec