Mangrove zonation and utilization by the local people in Ajuy and Pedada Bays, Panay Island, Philippines

Issue Date

11-2013

Abstract

The study was conducted in order to establish and describe the mangrove zones and the resource uses in Ajuy and Pedada Bays, Panay Island, Iloilo, Philippines. Plot or quadrat method coupled with informal community folk interviews were done. Cluster and principal component analyses indicated four mangrove zones: Zone 1 - Avicennia-Sonneratia zone; Zone 2 - Avicennia-Rhizophora zone; Zone 3 - Avicennia-Excoecaria-Bruguiera-Ceriops zone; and Zone 4 - Avicennia zone. Fishpond establishment was the main dominant activity. Additionally, subsistent and apparently sustainable localized fuel wood gathering was still evidently practiced by the fisherfolks. With the bays' natural mangrove landscape greatly deformed and transformed, the study recommends two strategies which could serve as its turning point leading to a more sustainable utilization and conservation of the mangroves. First we recommend the creation of a landscape corridor and secondly, adoption of a mangrove aquasilviculture system as an alternative to the current extensive fishpond practice. Implementation of these two strategies can be facilitated by a strong biodiversity education program and a local ordinance.

Source or Periodical Title

Journal of Marine and Island Cultures

Volume

3

Issue

1

Page

1-8

Document Type

Article

Physical Description

maps, illustrations, tables

Language

English

Subject

Ajuy Bay, Fishpond, Mangrove utilization, Mangrove zonation, Panay Island, Pedada Bay, Philippines

Identifier

doi:10.1016/j.imic.2013.11.002.

Digital Copy

yes

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