Participatory inventory and assessment of floral resources and livelihood development in Malindang Range, Misamis Occidental [Philippines]
2003
Amoroso, V. | Arauces, J. | Rufila, L. | Galveso, J. | Opiso, G. (Central Mindanao Univ., Bukidnon (Philippines))
A participatory inventory and assessment of the floral resources was conducted in two 1-ha plots in Malindang Range. Findings showed that involving the participation of the Subanons as local researchers, the authors made an assessment of plant diversity in two 1-ha semipermanent plots in Mt. Ginanlajan and Palo 6. Malindang range had 285 species, 177 genera, and 109 families. The scientific identification of plants was enriched by local indigenous knowledge. Complete inventory of trees showed high species richness (63-67 species/ha) and high tree density (961-1,000 trees/ha). These figures are higher than that were reported for lowland and montane forests in Mt. Kitanglad and other neotropical countries. Assessment of floral resources also revealed 2 endangered species, 71 endemic species, 11 rare, 171 economically important species, and 10 species of sociocultural importance. Endemism was high. Of the 85 species, 48 (57%) were endemic. An ethnobotanical survey with the local researchers in the barangays [villages] showed economically important plants: 39 species medicinal, 14 food plants, 18 ornamental plants, and 100 species either for lumber, firewood, and handicraft. As a result of participatory inventory assessment and community validation meeting, the local researchers/Subanons have identified the establishment of nursery by utilizing fast-growing trees and community economic garden as potential livelihood project for biodiversity conservation
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