International forum on Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) Beijing, China - June 9, 2011 THE HUNGDUAN, IFUGAO RICE TERRACES: AN AGRI-CULTURAL HERITAGE CLARENCE L. BAGUILAT Regional Executive Director Department of Environment and Natural Resources Cordillera Administrative Region Baguio City, Philippines
Location Map of the Philippines in Southeast Asia
Hungduan, Ifugao Province, Cordillera Administrative Region, Philippines. The Municipality of Hungduan, is in the Province of Ifugao, located in the North Luzon area under the Cordillera Administrative Region, about 370 km. from Manila
Location Inscribed Area Ave. Annual Rainfall GIAHS Pilot Project Site : Hungduan Municipality, Ifugao Province, Cordillera Administrative Region, Philippines : UNESCO Heritage site : 22,789 hectares : 73.4 inches Population : 9,601 NSO Data, CY 2010
The Rice Terraces Clusters of Hungduan Hapao-Baang Rice Terraces
Preserved customs and traditions and indigenous knowledge systems
Adaptive Management and Dynamic Conservation Practices Terracing stabilizes slopes and reduces surface soil erosion.
Irrigation System Irrigation water comes from the forested sub-watersheds and conveyed through canals to the terraces
Water is maintained in the terraces all year round.
Organic Rice Farming System
Bakuwog (Sandoricum vidalii) Indigenous plants are used as pesticides and removal of pests and insects are manually done.
Biological Diversity 280 plant species with 58 endemic and 4 threatened species 93 animal species with 10 endemic and 4 threatened species
Component of the Ifugao Agro-ecosystem 1. Muyong (woodlot) 2. Habal (Swidden Fields) 3. Payo (Rice Terraces) 4. Boble (Settlement Areas) 5. Wah-el, Wang-wang (Water Bodies)
Ifugao Rice Terraces Mountain Landscape Boble Muyong Habal Payo
Ifugao Rice Terraces Mountain Landscape Boble Wah-el
Launching of GIAHS-IRT Pilot Project
FAO Supervision Mission in Hungduan
Project Components 1. Conduct of Free-Prior Informed Consent in the Municipality of Hungduan 2. Community-based biodiversity assessment 3. Repair and rehabilitation of damaged rice terraces walls and slopes 4. Repair of irrigation Systems and Other Appropriate Irrigation Facilities 5. Preparation of Project Brochure Profiles and Posters
Project Status, Achievement and Progress 1. Conduct of Free-Prior Informed Consent (FPIC) Activities Conduct Consultations Endorsement and Resolution prepared FPIC processed Accomplishments Conducted 2 cluster meetings in the 5 pilot barangays. Certification from the LGU that the project components are requested by the local communities was submitted on NCIP-Ifugao. Submitted FPIC assessment to NCIP- Regional Office for processing
Project Status, Achievement and Progress 2. Community-based biodiversity assessment Project Activities Conduct of community consultations Preparation of Biodiversity Conservation Plan Accomplishments Presented the biodiversity report during the stakeholders meeting. Crafting of the Biodiversity Conservation Plan. Discussed the drafting of criteria and guidelines on the national recognition of agricultural heritage systems
Project Status, Achievement and Progress 3. Repair and rehabilitation of damaged terraces walls and slopes Project Activities Preparation of Program of work Social Preparation Damaged terraces walls restored (sq. m.) Accomplishments 5 program of Work were prepared, Sites were identified and assessed Beneficiaries were identified Counterparting scheme were discussed and finalized Consultation with Ifugao Cultural Heritage Office (ICHO) of LGU Ifugao for the guidelines and procedures in the restoration of damage terraces walls and repair of irrigation canals in agricultural heritage sites
Project Status, Achievement and Progress 4. Repair of irrigation canals and other appropriate irrigation facilities Project Activities Social Mobilization Irrigation systems restored Accomplishments Site assessments and validation of proposed sites Identification and listings of farmer beneficiaries Clearing of canals to be repaired. Procurement of construction materials.
Project Status, Achievement and Progress 5. Preparation of project brochure profile and poster Project Activities Conduct of Photo documentation Printing of GIAHS Posters printed Preparation of GIAHS Brochures Accomplishments Video and photo documentations were conducted Poster Design was prepared GIAHS Brochures were printed
Lessons Learned and Recommendations Documentation of Indigenous Forest Management and Biodiversity Conservation Practices e.g. Muyong System for national recognition Promotion of Socio- Cultural diversity and Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Procedures (IKSP) and their integration in formal and nonformal education
Lessons Learned and Recommendations Participatory approaches with local government officials and communities in project planning and project implementation is a must so that project ownership and responsibility is shared. The Free Prior Informed Consent (FPIC) as required by the IPRA law for projects to be implemented in indigenous communities covered with ancestral domain title should be secured first before the start of the project.
Lessons Learned and Recommendations Ecotourism development strategies/programs that are supportive to the maintenance of the heritage values. Develop strategies/projects for the support and introduction of complementary and appropriate livelihood oppurtunities for the living Ifugao community.
Lessons Learned and Recommendations Coordination with Partner Agencies e.g. Ifugao Cultural Heritage Office (ICHO) for the implementation of local guidelines in the repair and restoration of damaged terraces wall and irrigation canals to maintain the cultural heritage integrity of the terraces. Project implementers should have a good working knowledge of the indigenous and cultural characteristics of the communities they work with.
HAGGIYO!!!