Conceptualizing the Socio-Ecological Resilience of the Chaya Rice Terraces, a Socio-Ecological Production Landscape in Mayoyao, Ifugao, Luzon Island, Philippines

Authors

  • Jhoanna O. Santiago <p>University of the Philippines Los Banos-Graduate School</p><p>Department of Agriculture Regional Field Office CALABARZON</p> Author
  • Inocencio E. Buot, Jr. <p><em>Institute of Biological Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Los Baños, College Laguna</em></p> <p><em>Faculty of Management and Development Studies, University of the Philippines Los Baños, College Laguna</em></p Author

Abstract

Socio-ecological Production Landscape (SEPL) especially in an island landscape plays a major role in providing ecosystem services and biodiversity conservation. Despite the significance of SEPL, conservation is still a major challenge. The Chaya socio-ecological production landscape (CSEPL) of Luzon Island is in peril due to various reasons.  This study is aimed to identify the determinants of socio-ecological resilience on the perspective of the local community. The study employed a qualitative research design. Data were collected using focus groups discussion (FGD) and were analyzed using thematic analysis. As the result of conducting this research, the local people believed that the socio-ecological resilience of the landscape can be maintained by enhancing the five determinants of resilience namely: 1) farming practice, 2) cultural tradition, 3) social network, 4) financial capital and 5) natural resources. The findings of this study can serve as guide for policy formulators in making positive interventions to address the issues in CSEPL.

Author Biographies

  • Jhoanna O. Santiago, <p>University of the Philippines Los Banos-Graduate School</p><p>Department of Agriculture Regional Field Office CALABARZON</p>

    School of Environmental Science and Management, University of the Philippines Los Banos- MS Environmental Science Student

     

    Department of Agriculture- Agriculturist 2

  • Inocencio E. Buot, Jr., <p><em>Institute of Biological Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Los Baños, College Laguna</em></p> <p><em>Faculty of Management and Development Studies, University of the Philippines Los Baños, College Laguna</em></p
    Professor

Published

2018-08-09

Issue

Vol. 1 No. 1 (2018): The 1st ICoSTES 2018

Section

Applied Sciences