Capacity building, institutional and policy mechanisms for rainfed agricultural lands at the Mt. Makiling Forest reserve

Date

2015

Abstract

The project Capacity Building Institutional and Policy Mechanisms for Rainfed Agricultural Lands at the Makiling Forest Reserve is an action – research program aimed at improving the farmers' way of the life especially those who are dependent on rainfled agriculture and the same time assess existing policies and regulations concerning the sustainable management and maintenance of the watersheds. Results of several activities and research mechanisms used in data gathering will hopefully facilitate implements to develop and design mechanisms in coping up with climate change thru the formulation of policies in support to sustainable watershed management. The project consisted of two components – capacity building and policy research in support to sustainable watershed management concerning the development and management of water resources particularly in Mt. Makiling Forest Reserve. For capacity building, activities included groundworking to establish contact with local officials and members of the community within the barangays [villages] situated around Mt. Makiling. Field and cross visits were also done to be able to gain knowledge and experience on the management practices of watershed areas in country. Assessment of the capabilities of farmers and different stakeholders and empowerment of these stakeholders in the management of MFR was done thru the conduct of Key Informant Interviews and Focus Group Discussions. Selected stakeholders also participated in some field visits. The product also conducted capability building activities for LGUs, residents, private and government officials in Climate Change Adaption, Mitigation and Vulnerability. In recognition to the role of the youth in education and information dissemination, the project also conducted and environmental education program to enhance their knowledge and skills on environmental conservation. Policy Research was a crucial component of the project. The project team reviewed existing policies on watershed management at the local, regional and national levels. A book of these policies was produced. Policy Analysis was done thru interviews. Output of these activities resulted to policy recommendations. Some of the recommendations were: the need for vulnerability assessment study of all watershed areas in the country, strengthen forest law enforcement and forest protection activities, implementation of multi-stakeholder monitoring development of master plans of every watershed area to be effectively implemented by the LGU;s to attain optimum and sustainable supply of water for rainfled agriculture and to enhance capacity building activities in communities within these watersheds.

Language

English

Document Type

Article

Pages /Collation

196 leaves

En – AGROVOC descriptors

FARMS; FORESTS; FOREST LAND; FOREST MANAGEMENT; FARMERS; WATERSHEDS; WATERSHED MANAGEMENT; FOREST PROTECTION; FOREST RESERVES; SUSTAINABILITY; ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT; FORESTRY POLICIES; PHILIPPINES

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