ENRM 240 FMA 3

Awareness on the Mangroves: A Community-based Assessment in Punta

Dumalag, Matina Aplaya, Davao City

Progress Report

Progress
As in the proposed methodology for this study, a survey was conducted in the area of Punta
Dumalag, Matina Aplaya, Davao City. Random local residents were interviewed within the
proximity of mangrove areas. Answers to the survey questions were gathered from a total of 30
respondents. This number may be quite inadequate due to the limited time and manpower.
However, a substantial result is still expected. There were also some modifications on the
survey questions as some were removed and additional variable was added. Some trends in the
data were already observed and also some expectations to the results because of the situation
of the area observed during the survey.

 Field Photos

Additional Work
For the coming weeks, major tasks are still needed to be done. This includes the tabulation of
the collected data, and application of appropriate statistical methods to analyse the gathered
values.With the results of the tests, analysis will be derived and the trends will be discussed as
well as the field observations.

Expected Results

3. Results and Discussion

A total of 30 respondents were randomly interviewed in Punta Dumalag, Matina Aplaya, within
the area where the mangroves are present. The survey results and analysis of the study is
presented in this section. The survey was divided into three parts, (1) demographic profile, (2)
knowledge about mangroves and its importance, (3) willingness to help in mangrove protection
and conservation; these will be summarized in tabular form.

3.1 Demographic profile

Table 1. Respondents’ demographic profile.

Items Frequency Percentage (%)
Age
Less than 30
30-39
40-49
50-59
60 and above
Total
Education Level
No schooling
Elementary
Secondary
Degree/Diploma
Total
Marital status
Single
Married
Separated/Divorce
Total
Distance from Mangrove
10m-50m
60m-100m
100m-150m
160m-200m
Total
3.2 Knowledge on Mangroves

Table 2. Knowledge about mangroves its importance.

Yes % No %
Item
Knows what is mangrove
Knows that mangroves are important
Knows the use/uses of mangroves

Table 3. Knowledge on the uses of mangroves.

Uses Frequency Percentage
Hold the soil and prevent soil erosion
Protection from strong winds and waves
Breeding ground and nursery for fishes and other
aquatic animals
Trap garbage and wastes
Use as wood
For recreation and tourism

3.3 Perception in mangrove protection and conservation.

Table 4. Willingness to help in mangrove protection and conservation.

%
% % %
Strongly %
Statement Disagre Undecide Strongl
Disagre Agree
e d y Agree
e
1. Mangrove protection and
conservation is important
2. I will take care of the
mangroves in our area
3. I support projects to
support protection and
conservation of mangroves
4. I am willing to participate in
mangrove planting activities
5. I will encourage others to
protect and conserve
mangroves