会议名称：“2021世界木材日”研讨会暨第三届国际林联（IUFRO） 林产品文化研究组讨论会
会议时间：2021年3月22日

报告嘉宾：Rosalie C. Mendoza
嘉宾简介：Assistant Professor of University of the Philippines Los Baños

摘要：

The Ifugao Rice Terraces is one of the inscribed World Heritage Sites of UNESCO, a proud heritage of the Ifugao people who live in the Cordillera Mountains of the Philippines. An integral part of the majestic landscape is the wooden traditional house that dot the expanse of the rice terraces. Its unique structural design is part of the tangible cultural heritage of the Ifugao. The passage of time and modern influences have seen a decline in the number and use of these traditional houses. Moreover, little is known about wood species used in the construction of the traditional house. This study sought to identify different wood species from a sample of traditional houses in the Municipality of Kiangan, Ifugao province. Thirty-two species of mostly indigenous and endemic wood species were identified. The choice of wood species and their use reflected indigenous knowledge on house construction, functionality, their physical attributes, and the availability of these species at the time the houses were built. While premium hardwood species were generally preferred, their dwindling scarcity is likely to have influenced a shift to the use of lesser known wood species, softwoods and exotics. Better knowledge on wood species for traditional Ifugao houses can help the younger generation of indigenous craftsmen. As such, the study seeks to contribute to cultural preservation by enhancing support for protection and cultivation of important wood species as well as promoting preservation of the Ifugao traditional house, a tangible emblem of the Ifugao heritage and landscape.

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