Services and Benefits of Aquasilviculture Activities in Selected Areas of Cavite

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Activities are implemented to improve the conditions of the coastal communities. Coastal communities are homes of the economically challenged sector of the country's population. The cooperation of the recipients may determine the progress of the activities. Aquasilviculture activities provide services resulting in the changes of monetary and non-monetary benefits for the communities. in this study, the researcher explored the varying economic benefits of aqua silviculture activities to the fisherman in the province of Cavite.

METHODS

The descriptive method was used in this study. Using the input process output approach, the researcher conducted personally guided surveys. The participants responded to a set of prepared questionnaires. Frequency of occurrences, mean, weighted mean, median, and mode was used for the quantitative analysis of the data collected from the participants.

RESULTS

The participants of the study were cooperative and enthusiastic about the activities. A total of one hundred twenty-five participants were surveyed. The participants narrated that interests were high at the start of the implementations. The hatchery, the fishpond building, and the mangrove reforestation were received enthusiastically. As time progressed, some services did not arrive, activity completion delayed and interests waned. The slowing down of activities hampered the activities but hopes were high for the progress of the activities.

DISCUSSIONS

The results demonstrated the need for increased services and benefits of the activities for the participants. The services and supplies drive interests and participation in the communities. The logistical support and technical guidance were very important in continuing the interests and help attain the goals of the activities.