INTRODUCTION
The Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife Center traces its beginning as a portion of the 197.8 hectares Quezon Memorial Park which was covered under Proclamation No. 42 dated July 5, 1954. With the issuance of Proclamations Nos. 481 and 616 respectively, the park’s area was reduce 64.58 hectares. The larger areas were allocated for Philippine Science High School and the National Government Center which was later on subdivided and developed as the areas occupied by the Central Bank of the Philippines, Lung Center, Kidney Center, and Lungsod ng Kabataan. To date, the NAPWC covers only 22.7 hectares.
STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM
OBJECTIVE OF THE STUDY * Establishment, management and development of the National Integrated Protected Areas System * Conservation of wildlife resources * Nature conservation information and education
SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY
SCOPE AND LIMITATIONS
The study involved a class of sophomore students, five in all, in the tertiary level enrolled in Tourism Development (TOURDEV) during the second semester of the academic year 2012-2013 at the STI College Novaliches, Quezon City.
DEFINITIONS OF TERMS
CHAPTER 2
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
LOCAL STUDIES
FOREIGN STUDIES
Remembering that the welfare of wildlife and its natural habitat must come first, will ensure that you leave the precious environment that you have come to experience untouched. Watching and recording wildlife is a popular activity and falls within access rights. In enjoying the natural heritage, you can help by remembering that some plants can be easily damaged and that some birds and other animals can be easily alarmed or distressed if you do not take care.
There can be no guarantees of what you will see on your outing. However, you can greatly improve your chances and reduce your impact on the land and inland water by following the Scottish Outdoor Access Code which is based on three principles to take responsibility for your own actions,