Cognizance of Rural Community in Environmental Laws

Illegal logging and slash and burn (kaingin) are two of the largest environmental problems of the modern age. It causes huge carbon emissions, a loss of biodiversity and destroys sensitive ecosystems. To raise awareness among rural communities about the detrimental effects of slash-and-burn farming and illegal logging on the environment and their well-being. This study revealed that the residents are uninformed about the environmental laws and ordinances as well as the penalties it also acknowledges the problems of the government that it must increase its support for the local government unit by enhancing programs on how to combat illegal forest activities that will greatly help the rural community. Conduct a seminar or public orientation regarding environmental laws to elaborate on the reasons they were implemented. Install signage about laws and ordinances that prohibit illegal logging and slash and burn (kaingin), is most prevalent. Educating and increasing awareness of the public at large on the importance of forests and the consequences of illegal logging through a seminar and giving awareness through social media