Conservation Awareness and Techniques in Buluan Lake, Maguindanao, BARMM
Amera Malaco | Angel Lhi Dela Cruz | Cherie Mangaoang
Discipline: Education
Abstract:
Conservation practices are essential to save the environment. The study aims to determine the local
awareness, knowledge, and attitudes of Maguindanaon tribes toward biodiversity conservation in
Lake Buluan, Tumbao, Mangudadatu, Maguindanao. The descriptive qualitative method is used. The
fifty respondents composed of 64% were male, and 36% were female. The overall mean knowledge
of biodiversity and conservation among respondents was very high, ranging from 4.21-5.00. The
perceived attitude of the respondents towards biodiversity and conservation was medium, indicating
that the majority of the respondents are aware of the loss, exploitation, and precursor of the loss of
habitat of native species in the area. The overall mean of 4.16 indicates a high sense of dependent on
biodiversity at Lake Buluan. The results showed a high sense of responsibility in preserving the
environment, cultural homogeneity, and a high level of community belongingness in Lake Buluan.
Pearson correlation was used to assess the strength of the relationship. There is a significant
correlation between community awareness and age, and knowledge, practices, and well-being had a
significant relationship. This contributes to government and policy- makers in developing a more
effective strategy for promoting biodiversity and conservation. The results show that people are
aware of the impacts of anthropogenic activity but less concerned about the issues regarding
biodiversity and conservation. It is a good indicator that their concern for conservation issues in the
midst of development.
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