Rationale:
Using remote sensing, field collection, and community perspective, this study aims to assess the mangrove forest of Cagbalete Island, a 1,795.4451 ha. island in Mauban Quezon. Research activities would investigate the mangrove biodiversity, mangrove cover change and perception of island communities. Results would be key in the formulation policies, design of activities, and implementation of conservation and tourism programs in Cagbalete island, which is a popular tourist site during summer.
Objectives:
- Assess the flora biodiversity inside the mangrove forest;
- Determine the mangrove cover change trend for the past 10 years or so with the use of various remotely sensed images; and
- Identify gendered awareness of the island communities about mangrove forests and the changes it under went by implementing focus group discussion and household surveys.
Proponent: For. Donald A. Luna, URA I
Mentor: Prof. Ivy Amor F. Lambio, aProf 5
Collaborator: Prof. Mark Anthony F. Rabena, aProf 2
Implementing Office: Environmental Biology Division, IBS, CAS
Research Duration: January 2020 to June 2021 (18 months)
Funding Agency: UPLB Basic Research Program
Contact Details: daluna1@up.edu.ph
