Gender Role In The Conservation And Management Of Forests Over Limestone In Samar Island Natural Park, Philippines

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10.2991/978-2-38476-204-0_3How to use a DOI?

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gender roles; conservation and management; forests over limestone; kaigangan; Samar Island Natural Park

Abstract

Recognizing and understanding the importance of the different roles and responsibilities of men and women, ensure greater success and provide critical insights as we promote sustainable development and effective conservation policies while properly safeguarding natural resources. Hence, the study was carried out to determine the role of men and women, of various age brackets, in the conservation of forests over limestone (kaigangan) in SINP, which will lead to more effective and inclusive implementation of conservation management. A 10% sample of the total population in Paranas and Taft was categorized based on gender and age bracket (>18 years old). The survey material was divided into two sections: (1) socio-demographic profile and (2) participation in conservation activities in SINP. Spearman correlation and ANOVA was employed in the analyses of the study. A total of 273 respondents, with 140 males and 133 females were interviewed. The findings revealed that many of the respondents’ responses were found to be significantly correlated (p<0.05 and p<0.01) with their age group. Gender is significantly correlated (p<0.05) with the respondents’ involvement in conservation activities. Men (29%) outnumbered women (14%) in engaging in any conservation activities at various ages. However, some respondents were unable to participate because they were unaware and did not have time to attend any conservation-related activities. Women and men are both important stakeholders in the conservation of kaigangan forest in SINP. The lesser is the degree of participation, in forest conservation activities, the lesser is the likelihood of success in the conservation efforts.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Marne G. Origenes
AU  - Noba F. Hilvano
AU  - Ren Divien R. Obeña
AU  - Jonathan O. Hernandez
AU  - Diana Shane A. Balindo
AU  - Edelyn O. Echapare
AU  - Inocencio E. Buot Jr.
PY  - 2024
DA  - 2024/03/25
TI  - Gender Role In The Conservation And Management Of Forests Over Limestone In Samar Island Natural Park, Philippines
BT  - Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Multidisciplinary Sciences for Humanity in Society 5.0 Era (ICOMSH 2022)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 11
EP  - 39
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-204-0_3
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-204-0_3
ID  - Origenes2024
ER  -