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Enhancing Forest Margin Agriculture and Ancestral Domain Management in Minalwang (MINDANAO)

Biodiversity conservation and securing Higaonon culture and ancestral domain through the enhancement of indigenous farm and forest conservation practices; and conservation of traditional forest products through sustainable extraction, processing, marketing and development.

The project intends to establish nurseries of forest tree species and demonstration farms using selected traditional rice varieties. It aims to conduct skills training on agro-forestry for selected community members and leaders. And it hopes to develop an ancestral domain management plan to be able to receive a Certificate of Ancestral Domain Claim (CADC) covering 20,000 hectares.

Project Snapshot

Grantee:

Green Mindanao

Country:

Philippines

Area Of Work:

Biodiversity

Operational Phase:

Phase 1

Grant Amount:

US$ 28,836.00

Co-Financing Cash:

Co-Financing in-Kind:

US$ 13,396.94

Project Number:

OP-02.97-M

Start Date:

5/1997

End Date:

11/1998

Status:

Satisfactorily Completed

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Project Characteristics and Results

Notable Community Participation

Indigenous community identified and designed the project. It likewise actively participated in the enhancement of indigenous farm and forest conservation, conservation of traditional forest products, formulation of an ancestral domain management plan, and applying for a Certificate of Ancestral Domain Claim (CADC).

Significant Participation of Indigenous Peoples

Project implementation and management was jointly undertaken by the proponent and the Minalwang Tribal Council. The following IP groups that have been involved in the project are: Minalwang Higaonon Tribal Council; Minalwang Cooperative; and Minalwang Women's Group. One of the success of this project is building a generation of trust between the project partners, Higaonons and Dumagats (IP groups). One of the best practice of this project is the use of Higaonon community organizer was beneficial to local capacity building.

Emphasis on Sustainable Livelihoods

Skills training on agro-forestry, food production, and handicraft-making formed part of the project.

Inovative Financial Mechanisms

Sustainability rests in the hands of the community and efforts to sustain the activities and gains of the project on the understanding and appreciation of the CADC and ADMP among the local populace and younger generations; implementation of the ADMP including of appropriate funding assistance from DENR and other agencies; continued capacity building and strengthening of the community organization; lobbying and negotiating with LGUs for the construction of access rods and provision of affordable transport facilities; maintenance of nurseries and continuous propagation/use of traditional rice varieties endemic to the area; and intensification of livelihood activities.

Policy Impact

The awarding of the CADC and completion of the ADMP provided the Higaonons and Minalwang a free rein to develop and manage their resources in their domain, confident in the belief that they and their children will benefit from these efforts. Likewise, the project was able to established/build on IKSPs; sensitivity to indigenous values and culture at the same time open, innovative and scientific.

Promoting Public Awareness of Global Environment

The project promoted awareness on the global environment, participarly on the forest ecosystem and the relevance of indigenous knowledge systems in conserving/protecting the environment.

Capacity - Building Component

Trainings included Indigenous Peoples Values, Cultural Enrichment, Team Building, Forest Resource Management and Conservation, Organic Rice Production, Nursery Propagation and Management, On-Farm Technology Assisted Training, and Animal Health Care and Management.

Gender Focus

Women's participation was limited to handicraft-making, and weaving. Through the project, a women's organization was formed.

Project Results

A Certificate of Ancestral Domain Claim (CADC) covering 20,000 hectares was issued by DENR. An Ancestral Domain Management Plan (ADMP) was developed. Established nu8rseries of forest tree species and demonstration farms using selected traditional rice varieties. Established "Tulugan" or community training center and for rattan craft making. Conducted skills training on agro-forestry for selected community members and leaders. Acquired farm equipment and work animals to support agroforestry and food production activities.

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