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

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 conceptualize the resilience of CSEPL 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, socio-ecological resilience of the Chaya Rice Terraces as a Socio-Ecological Production Landscape is conceptualized by the people as the ability of the traditional landscape to provide ecosystem services like food and aesthetics. The local people believed that this resilience can be maintained by enhancing the five resilience building strategies 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.

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