The island of Negros in Western Visayas, Philippines is recognized for its traditional farming inherited from local Ata aborigines - the conservators of its forests.
Among its earliest inhabitants, the aboriginal Ata - one of several indigenous Negrito ethnic groups of Southeast Asia - possess a unique culture closely tied to nature and its cycles.
In the heart of the province at the center of the island lies Cuernos de Negros ("Horns of Negros") mountain range. Dividing the island into its east and west provinces, it is the home of Mount Kanlaon volcano and its surrounding nature park.
Negros Occidental, the part of the island facing Guimaras and Panay - is known as the "Sugarbowl of the Philippines" - producing more than half the nation's sugar.
the best reasons to visit Negros Occidental
Communities focused on preserving and conserving its ecosystems are growing and spreading. Grass roots programs are gaining support among farmers, locals, and organizations.
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| strong local participation at Casa A. Gamboa Earth Market - Feb 24, 2024 |
Ecotourism is a sustainable, viable, and reliable method to protect the natural environment and create social and economic benefits for local communities.
Livelihood education and environmental workshops can encourage and empower local communities. By providing the necessary processes and skills to local inhabitants who are invested and inspired in their success and projects.
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| sugar plantations, Negros Occidental |
The importance of protecting biodiversity has a lot of benefits especially to the local people who are born and raised in this environment. The significance creates knowledge, interest, and
the skills to address and resolve biodiversity issues in light of local needs and concerns.
Locals and visitors can apply themselves hands on and witness what their personal and collective efforts bring. As we know, it takes a village to keep the village healthy and thriving.
Ecotourism promotions also means educating locals and visitors in the awareness of caring and prioritizing the environment, elements, and wildlife.
Spreading information far and wide builds interest and support - via strategic planning, well promoted and attended events, media promotions and support - in virtual and actual coverage.
Domestic and foreign partnerships and involvement can provide mutual benefits in the organizing and management of aspects as they grow and change. Providing caring and continued tools and techniques in proper conservation and preservation for everyone's use.
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| Become an active part of Slow Food Negros |
The government can assist in the management
and operation of the ecological and biodiverse programs. Especially in providing resources to achieving goals and advocating actively through legislation and implementation.
While local ecological efforts and practices can bolster the tourism industry as well - providing local and foreign tours for interested folks. Partnership, collaboration, and involvement is essential in securing and ensuring that what the land and nature provides remains for everyone's benefit too.
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| Negros Island, Western Visayas, Philippines |
Preventing habitat loss in the province of Negros Occidental is of primary importance when development and improvement are concerned. The collaborative effort of all is required if we intend to keep the island we live on safe and well.
We are all in this together so in however way we are able, we all need to work hand in hand, heart to heart, and mindfully.
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