I. STRENGTHS AND OPPORTUNITIES

1. 1. Biodiversity Importance and Relevance
   2. Other Ecological Services and Benefits
   3. Sustainable Resource Uses and Opportunities
   4. Rich in Mineral Resources
   5. Conservation Awareness and Multi-Stakeholder Participation
   6. Component of the NIPAS
   7. Management System Installed

II. WEAKNESSES, THREATS AND CHALLENGES

1. Threatened Biodiversity
2. Deteriorating Ecological Functions and Resource Use Opportunities
3. Natural Hazard-Prone Areas
4. Extractive and Unsustainable Resource Exploitation/Absence and/or Lack of  SustainableLivelihood Options
5. Conversion of Forestlands, Continuing Expansion of Agriculture and Increasing Settlement Areas
6. Boundary Issues and Concerns
7. Lack of Conservation Awareness and Sense of Organization in the Uplands
8. Issues on Land Tenure and Basic Social Services
9. Untapped Ecotourism Potentials
10. Volatile Peace and Order Situation
11. Management and Institutional Concerns
12. Policy Issues and Concerns