An Ecological
Profile (EP) is the more comprehensive replacement of the usual
socioeconomic profile which gives equal coverage to the physical, biological,
socioeconomic, cultural and built environments. This is the preferred form and
LGUs are encouraged to shift from the SEP to the EP.
The Socio
– Economic Profile (SEP) is a basic reference about all possible aspects of
the locality. It is the most important information base for the comprehensive
planning of a city or municipality.
The
Ecological Profile, as mentioned above, is a merger of the socioeconomic and
biophysical profiles of the study area and treats these subjects on equal
footing.
Reference:
Guide to
Ecological Profiling, DILG
