Advisers

Robert Kevei Cruz

Discipline

Tourism & hospitality

Abstract

This study evaluated the sustainability of wildlife conservation efforts at the Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife Center (NAPWC) in Quezon City as a basis for a proposed environmental management plan. Using a descriptive quantitative research design and purposive sampling, data were gathered from staff and stakeholders to evaluate environmental, social, and economic dimensions of conservation. The study employed frequency, percentage, weighted mean, ranking, and the Kruskal-Wallis H-test to analyze responses, with weighted means interpreted on a 4-point scale. However, slightly lower scores for routine upkeep highlight the need for continuous monitoring, preventive maintenance, and habitat enrichment to ensure long-term environmental quality and sustainability. Community collaboration and communication were perceived positively, yet limited solicitation of public feedback suggests an opportunity for deeper engagement through surveys, forums, public events, and targeted outreach programs. Strong environmental stewardship through daily conservation activities, habitat restoration, educational outreach, and efforts to minimize ecological impact, reinforcing the park’s role in biodiversity protection and environmental advocacy. The economic sustainability were favorable, supported by effective leadership, teamwork, resource management, and adaptability to changing environmental conditions. Support for environmental awareness campaigns, volunteerism, and community partnerships was high, but challenges such as limited financial resources, inconsistent volunteer participation, and the absence of a long-term biodiversity monitoring program were noted. These findings emphasize the importance of improved funding strategies, diversified income sources, stronger stakeholder collaboration, targeted environmental education, and enhanced public engagement to ensure the park’s long-term sustainability, resilience, and overall effectiveness in promoting urban wildlife conservation.

Keywords

Sustainability, community involvement, environmental impact, wildlife conservation, habitat quality, economic sustainability, environmental management plan