Comparison of Agathis philippinensis resin tapping and collection practices in three selected sites in the Philippines

Abstract. Daracan VC, Mendoza RC, Torres AM, Jara AA, Manalo RD, Batallones CHR, Razal RA. 2020. Comparison of Agathis philippinensis resin tapping and collection practices in three selected sites in the Philippines. Biodiversitas 21: 5595-5604. This study documented and compared almaciga (Agathis p...

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Autores principales:	Vivian Daracan, Rosalie Mendoza, Alfie Torres, Aileen Jara, Ronniel Manalo, Chelle Hennessy Batallones, Ramon Razal
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Publicado:	MBI & UNS Solo 2020
Materias:	agathis philippinensis, almaciga, indigenous knowledge, local tappers, resin yield, supply chain Biology (General) QH301-705.5
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spelling	oai:doaj.org-article:b1694bb241fc4a79b27988b3471cf25b2021-11-22T00:52:01ZComparison of Agathis philippinensis resin tapping and collection practices in three selected sites in the Philippines1412-033X2085-472210.13057/biodiv/d211204https://doaj.org/article/b1694bb241fc4a79b27988b3471cf25b2020-11-01T00:00:00Zhttps://smujo.id/biodiv/article/view/6533https://doaj.org/toc/1412-033Xhttps://doaj.org/toc/2085-4722Abstract. Daracan VC, Mendoza RC, Torres AM, Jara AA, Manalo RD, Batallones CHR, Razal RA. 2020. Comparison of Agathis philippinensis resin tapping and collection practices in three selected sites in the Philippines. Biodiversitas 21: 5595-5604. This study documented and compared almaciga (Agathis philippinensis Warb.) resin tapping and collection practices in three sites namely Mt. Hamiguitan, Governor Generoso, Davao Oriental; Mt. Mantalingahan, Brooke’s Point, southern Palawan; and Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park, Marufinas, central Palawan. Resin tappers, mostly male belonging to a local organization, were interviewed, and tapping sites were visited. Tapping and collecting A. philippinensis resin is one of the supplemental income sources of the respondents from the three sites. Market influences, and how tappers learned the trade could partly explain the similarities and differences in tapping practices. Discrepancies in selecting trees to be tapped, tools used, type of incisions made on the bark, and how resin was harvested were noted. Differences in resin appearance across sites were observed, and the existence of uncollected and wasted resins clinging to trees or sprawling at its base was found in all sites. Removing dirt from the portion of the stem to be tapped, covering the bark incision with plastic for protection, and contriving handmade resin baskets from plant parts available in the site were some practices found to be worth replicating. On the other hand, there were damaged or dying trees due to the intensity of tapping, the lack of tapping skills, and limited attention given to the health of trees. There is a need for strengthening tappers’ organizations for increased bargaining power to secure better resin price and policy support to prioritize indigenous peoples in tapping into their ancestral domain. Tappers can benefit from cross-visits and other learning opportunities for sharing lessons and experiences to improve tapping practices for better resin quality and higher prices.Vivian DaracanRosalie MendozaAlfie TorresAileen JaraRonniel ManaloChelle Hennessy BatallonesRamon RazalMBI & UNS Soloarticleagathis philippinensis, almaciga, indigenous knowledge, local tappers, resin yield, supply chainBiology (General)QH301-705.5ENBiodiversitas, Vol 21, Iss 12 (2020)
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topic	agathis philippinensis, almaciga, indigenous knowledge, local tappers, resin yield, supply chain Biology (General) QH301-705.5
spellingShingle	agathis philippinensis, almaciga, indigenous knowledge, local tappers, resin yield, supply chain Biology (General) QH301-705.5 Vivian Daracan Rosalie Mendoza Alfie Torres Aileen Jara Ronniel Manalo Chelle Hennessy Batallones Ramon Razal Comparison of Agathis philippinensis resin tapping and collection practices in three selected sites in the Philippines
description	Abstract. Daracan VC, Mendoza RC, Torres AM, Jara AA, Manalo RD, Batallones CHR, Razal RA. 2020. Comparison of Agathis philippinensis resin tapping and collection practices in three selected sites in the Philippines. Biodiversitas 21: 5595-5604. This study documented and compared almaciga (Agathis philippinensis Warb.) resin tapping and collection practices in three sites namely Mt. Hamiguitan, Governor Generoso, Davao Oriental; Mt. Mantalingahan, Brooke’s Point, southern Palawan; and Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park, Marufinas, central Palawan. Resin tappers, mostly male belonging to a local organization, were interviewed, and tapping sites were visited. Tapping and collecting A. philippinensis resin is one of the supplemental income sources of the respondents from the three sites. Market influences, and how tappers learned the trade could partly explain the similarities and differences in tapping practices. Discrepancies in selecting trees to be tapped, tools used, type of incisions made on the bark, and how resin was harvested were noted. Differences in resin appearance across sites were observed, and the existence of uncollected and wasted resins clinging to trees or sprawling at its base was found in all sites. Removing dirt from the portion of the stem to be tapped, covering the bark incision with plastic for protection, and contriving handmade resin baskets from plant parts available in the site were some practices found to be worth replicating. On the other hand, there were damaged or dying trees due to the intensity of tapping, the lack of tapping skills, and limited attention given to the health of trees. There is a need for strengthening tappers’ organizations for increased bargaining power to secure better resin price and policy support to prioritize indigenous peoples in tapping into their ancestral domain. Tappers can benefit from cross-visits and other learning opportunities for sharing lessons and experiences to improve tapping practices for better resin quality and higher prices.
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author	Vivian Daracan Rosalie Mendoza Alfie Torres Aileen Jara Ronniel Manalo Chelle Hennessy Batallones Ramon Razal
author_facet	Vivian Daracan Rosalie Mendoza Alfie Torres Aileen Jara Ronniel Manalo Chelle Hennessy Batallones Ramon Razal
author_sort	Vivian Daracan
title	Comparison of Agathis philippinensis resin tapping and collection practices in three selected sites in the Philippines
title_short	Comparison of Agathis philippinensis resin tapping and collection practices in three selected sites in the Philippines
title_full	Comparison of Agathis philippinensis resin tapping and collection practices in three selected sites in the Philippines
title_fullStr	Comparison of Agathis philippinensis resin tapping and collection practices in three selected sites in the Philippines
title_full_unstemmed	Comparison of Agathis philippinensis resin tapping and collection practices in three selected sites in the Philippines
title_sort	comparison of agathis philippinensis resin tapping and collection practices in three selected sites in the philippines
publisher	MBI & UNS Solo
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Comparison of Agathis philippinensis resin tapping and collection practices in three selected sites in the Philippines

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