The sign says “Electric fishing is prohibited here,” put up by TMOSPLAMO, as one of their community policies agreed upon for the implementation of the project.
The Manobo tribes in Sitio Panlabuhan, in Loreto, Agusan del Sur (Mindanao, Philippines) says “no to electric fishing”. With seed fund
provided by Samdhana Institute, the community is now learning their way into sustainable management of their natural resources. They have identified their fishing grounds and agreed on their policy that they will not do electric fishing (the use of electricity to catch fish and other creatures). They are learning how to culture endemic fish species, and use natural fish feeds.
The community will be taught the technology of hydroponics to grow their own vegetables. With the women taking the lead, they are now able to conduct business with the fish traders on more equal grounds, having paid off their debts and creating their community policy in dealing with traders. They are working to renovate and reinforce their multi-purpose center so that they are able to use this for preschool education, and at the same time, this will be the community’s Biodiversity Learning Center.
The overgrowth of water hyacinth is being maximized as a floater for their floating garden. Soil is placed on top on the hyacinth and plant vegetables there. In the months to come, each family will be able to establish their own floating garden. They have also identified and delineated 30 hectares within their area to become a specially protected conservation area.
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