Wood supply and demand study: Region 4-A [CALABARZON:

Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, and Quezon,

Philippines] [2010]
Villanueva, Ma. M. B.Dolom, P.C.Camacho S.C.Punzalan, B.A.
Abstract
The provinces covered by their study are those within Region IV-A (CALABARZON),
namely: Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal and Quezon. The general objective of the
study is to assess the wood production and consumption patterns in Region IV-A so
as to develop a wood supply and demand model for the Region. Specifically, it
intends: a. To assess the wood raw material sources by product type in Region IV-A;
b. to determine the Region's wood consumption volume and patterns by product; c.
to develop projection model for wood supply and demand in the Region; and, d. to
study the implications of the results and recommend policy to ensure future wood
security for the Region. Log production in Region IV-A has been on the decline over
the years. To offset this situation, the region continues to import part of its log
requirement from other regions and abroad. Also, coconut lumber as substitute for
wood lumber is also in demand. Based on Philippine Forestry statistics data, the
bulk of logs produced in Region IV-A come from plantations under the tree farms
and agro-forestry farm leases and in private lands. For few years now, no logs were
coming from the natural forests. Analysis of wood demand based on the projections
showed increasing trend in all the various wood components studied through the 15
year period mainly due to the increase of population in the region. Increase in
population contributes to high demand for all types of wood products. As projected,
volumes o

CAVITE
It lies along the sourthern shore of Manila Bay, bounded on the north by Manila Bay and Metro
Manila, on the east by Laguna, on the west by the West Philippine Sea and on the south by
Batangas. It has a land area of 128,755 hectares and a population of 1,150,103 as of 1990. It is
comprised of six (6) cities and seventeen (17) municipalities.
The portion of the province bordering Manila bay consist of lowlands or flat-lying areas. The
central portions are characterized by rolling and undulating lands while the rest are upland or
hilly and mountainous areas. It has two pronounced seasons: relatively dry from November to
April and wet from May to October. It is predominantly an agriculture province and its major
crops include rice, vegetables, fruits, rootcrops, coffee, coconut and sugarcane. It is endowed
with rich offshore and coastal fishing grounds and fishing is a major source of livelihood in the
coastal towns. Many industrial establishments are now operational and more industrial estates
have been or are being developed in various parts.

LAGUNA
It is located some 30 kilometers south of Manila. It is bounded on the north by Rizal, on the east
and south by Quezon and on the west by Cavite and Batangas. It has a land area of 17,597
square kilometers with a population of 1,500,000. It is comprised of one city and 29
municipalities.
. Narrow plains can be found along the shores of Laguna de Bay but mountainous towards
Sierra Madre in the east, Mt. Makiling in the west and Mt. Banahaw in the south. It has no
distinct seasons. Its climate varies in different areas, cool in the mountainous parts while the
plains are somewhat warmer. Agriculture and fishery are the main industries that contribute a
great part of the provincial economy. The crops produced are rice, sugarcane and fruits,
specifically citrus and lanzones. It is the second largest producer of coconut in the country. It is
also noted for its woodcarvings, paper-mache figures, barong materials and linen.