Volume 29 No. 3 2007

Genie Leen M. Velarde, Rotacio S. Gravoso, Editha G. Cagasan and Christina A. Gabrillo ABSTRACT The Visayas State University (VSU) developed the rainforestation farming (RF) system to replace the more destructive forms of kaingin or slash-and-burn practices commonly practiced by farmers and provide them with a stable and higher income. VSU disseminated the technology through …

Most Significant Change Experienced by Farmers from Adopting Rainforestation Farming Read More »

Carol A. Neal ABSTRACT This paper describes the agroforestry farming systems through which crops, trees and small farm animals are produced and consumed by three farming families on Leyte Island, the Philippines, and the extent to which they contribute to the farmer’s livelihoods and wellbeing. A survey using semi-structured personal interviews was carried out to …

The Contribution of Farm Products to Farmer’s Livelihood and Household Consumption in Leyte, the Philippines Read More »

Ma. Regina N. Banaticla1,2,3, Renezita F. Sales1 and Rodel D. Lasco2,3 ABSTRACT Estimation of the magnitude of sinks and sources of carbon requires reliable estimates of the biomass of forests and of individual trees. Equations for predicting tree biomass have been developed using secondary data involving destructive sampling in plantations (mostly less than 10 years …

Biomass Equations for Tropical Tree Plantation Species in Young Stands Using Secondary Data from the Philippines Read More »

Edwin Cedamon, Steve Harrison and John Herbohn ABSTRACT Information is essential in making marketing decisions. This paper presents an assessment of information concerning the timber market in Leyte Island, focusing on sources, how to access supply and demand information, and usefulness and limitations of available information. The sources of timber market information include (i) Philippine …

Timber Market Information on Leyte Island, the Philippines Read More »

Melissa Gordon1 ABSTRACT Case study interviews were conducted with five tree farmers in Southern Leyte Province of Leyte Island in the Philippines. The case studies were designed to gain in-depth insights into the problems and benefits of growing and managing trees from the perspective of the tree farmers. Interviews focused on attitudes to regulations concerning …

Case Studies of Tree Farmers in Maasin, Leyte Island, the Philippines Read More »

Emma M. Germano1, Emmanuel G. Tan2, Eduardo O. Mangaoang3 and Edwin Cedamon3 ABSTRACT Staff in six Community Environment and Natural Resources Offices (CENROs) – four in Leyte Province, three in Southern Leyte Province and one in Biliran – were interviewed to establish baseline information on tree registration. In general, the rate of tree registration was …

Assessment of Tree Registration in Leyte and Biliran Islands Read More »

Melissa Gordon1, Rotacio Gravoso2, Eduardo Mangaoang2 and Edwin Balbarino2 ABSTRACT Tree registration in the Philippines helps meet the legal requirements for harvesting and transport of timber, and is encouraged by the Philippine Government. To help improve information flow an extension primer was developed. The primer contains basic information on tree registration, harvesting, log transport and …

Development of an Extension ‘Primer’ on Tree Registration Policy in Leyte: An Example of a Collaborative Material Design Read More »

Lelita R. Gonzal1 ABSTRACT This paper discusses the economic and ecological benefits of integrating abaca in established monoculture fruit trees and mixed forest culture, especially rainforestation farming. Integration of agricultural crops with high tolerance to shade, that will provide additional income to farmers and preserve the environment, is one of the key elements of a …

Integrating Abaca in a Mixed Forest Culture: A Livelihood Option for Smallholder Tree Farmers Read More »

Celeste Lacuna-Richman1 ABSTRACT Current literature regarding the economic potential of non-wood forest products (NWFPs) has become more cautious than previously, and earning an income from NWFPs is no longer considered a certainty for dwellers in many forested areas. However, there is also more information on the NWFPs, the areas from which there can be sustained …

Improving Commercial Possibilities of Non-wood Forest Products from Leyte, the Philippines Read More »