Authors :
Marie Claire T. Verdadero; Anna Marie T. Asuncion; Kim Nefrain D. Bigornia; Marjorie T. Agcaoili; Loren Grace R. Domingo; Sherwin P. Domingo; Renz Jhamil E. Parangipang; Ivan Dominic R. Luzon; Lynus Vince B. Redondo; Stefano Adrian S. Guiamsay; Jay-Lynne May S. Escalona; Madelyn P. Estrada; Mathew P. Langbis
Volume/Issue :
Volume 8 - 2023, Issue 9 - September
Google Scholar :
https://bit.ly/3TmGbDi
Scribd :
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DOI :
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8363177
Abstract :
Illegal logging and slash and burn (kaingin) are
two of the largest environmental problems of the modern
age. It causes huge carbon emissions, a loss of biodiversity
and destroys sensitive ecosystems. To raise awareness
among rural communities about the detrimental effects of
slash-and-burn farming and illegal logging on the
environment and their well-being.
This study revealed that the residents are uninformed
about the environmental laws and ordinances as well as
the penalties it also acknowledges the problems of the
government that it must increase its support for the local
government unit by enhancing programs on how to
combat illegal forest activities that will greatly help the
rural community. Conduct a seminar or public orientation
regarding environmental laws to elaborate on the reasons
they were implemented. Install signage about laws and
ordinances that prohibit illegal logging and slash and burn
(kaingin), is most prevalent. Educating and increasing
awareness of the public at large on the importance of
forests and the consequences of illegal logging through a
seminar and giving awareness through social media.
Illegal logging and slash and burn (kaingin) are
two of the largest environmental problems of the modern
age. It causes huge carbon emissions, a loss of biodiversity
and destroys sensitive ecosystems. To raise awareness
among rural communities about the detrimental effects of
slash-and-burn farming and illegal logging on the
environment and their well-being.
This study revealed that the residents are uninformed
about the environmental laws and ordinances as well as
the penalties it also acknowledges the problems of the
government that it must increase its support for the local
government unit by enhancing programs on how to
combat illegal forest activities that will greatly help the
rural community. Conduct a seminar or public orientation
regarding environmental laws to elaborate on the reasons
they were implemented. Install signage about laws and
ordinances that prohibit illegal logging and slash and burn
(kaingin), is most prevalent. Educating and increasing
awareness of the public at large on the importance of
forests and the consequences of illegal logging through a
seminar and giving awareness through social media.
