Bachelor of Science in Forestry

Abstract

This thesis entitle, Environmental and Livelihood Services of Nipa Palm Resources in Baler, Aurora, was conducted at Barangays Buhangin, Pingit, Reserva, Sabang, and Zabali from August to December 2022. Generally, this study aimed to determine the environmental and livelihood services of nipa palm resources to the residents of Baler, Aurora. It was conducted in the five barangays of Baler, Aurora, where presence of nipa palm are prominent. These included Barangay Buhangin, Barangay Pingit, Barangay Reserva, Barangay Sabang, and Barangay Zabali. The researchers got a total of (50) respondents, 12 respondents from Barangay Buhangin, 4 from Barangay Pingit, 2 respondents from Barangay Reserva, 2 from Barangay Sabang, and 30 respondents from Barangay Zabali. The data gathering instrument used was the interview questionnaire made by the researchers, and actual survey interview with key persons were conducted. According to the result, the profile of the respondents shows of the respondents belonged to the age bracket 61-70 and 41-50 years old. Most of the respondents were male (56%) and most of the respondents that are engaged in nipa palm resources are shingle maker. Majority of the engaged respondents were from Barangay Zabali, Baler, Aurora. Moreover, the respondents from the five barangays were well aware of the services of nipa palm and its contribution to the environment and livelihood. Furthermore, the result of the study shows that nipa palm has a high impact to the environment, livleihood and wellbeing of the respondents.