Local Uses of Mangrove Species in the Masao Village Satoumi, a Socioecological Production Landscape and Seascape of Butuan, Agusan del Norte, Philippines

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10.2991/978-2-38476-204-0_38How to use a DOI?

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Satoumi; Masao Village; Mangrove Diversity; Mangrove Species Conservation; People-Nature Interaction; Mangrove Sustainability

Abstract

Mangroves undergo degradation, thus reducing ecosystem services to coastal population. This study explored how local people use and conserve mangroves in Masao village satoumi, a socioecological production landscape and seascape (SEPLS) in Butuan, Agusan del Norte, Philippines. Mangrove species were identified, and interviews were conducted to determine mangrove local uses. Results found 21 mangrove species belonging to 12 genera in 10 families. The local uses include the following: 1) source of fuelwood (A. alba, A. rumphiana, B. tersa); 2) source of industrial compounds (S. alba and C. tagal); 3) source of medicinal or therapeutic compounds (A. marina and X. moluccensis); 4) shelter (N. fruticans), and 5) as ornamental (L. racemosa). Locals reported N. fruticans as endangered due to pest and diseases. Other mangrove species are vulnerable caused by development. Some locally useful mangroves are in the threatened category of IUCN, particularly, A. rumphiana (vulnerable) and B. tersa (nearly threatened). Based on interview results, the locals are not aware of any mangrove conservation practices. Hence, the need for the local government to streamline efforts in public awareness to facilitate participation of the community in mangrove conservation in the satoumi of Masao village and to regulate utilization of mangrove resources leading to mangrove conservation and resilience to storm surge and coastal flooding.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Anne Frances V. Buhay
AU  - Jess H. Jumawan
AU  - Jeco Jed J. Ruales
AU  - Inocencio E. Buot Jr.
PY  - 2024
DA  - 2024/03/25
TI  - Local Uses of Mangrove Species in the Masao Village Satoumi, a Socioecological Production Landscape and Seascape of Butuan, Agusan del Norte, Philippines
BT  - Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Multidisciplinary Sciences for Humanity in Society 5.0 Era (ICOMSH 2022)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 436
EP  - 450
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-204-0_38
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-204-0_38
ID  - Buhay2024
ER  -