Landscape Structure’ Influence on the Source of Livelihood of the Population: The Case of Narra, Palawan Philippines

Abstract Landscape structure is composed of the different patterns land, vegetation, bodies water, man-made structures like highways. This study describes slope, climate, labour force, landscape structure, and source livelihood population in Narra Palawan, Philippines, utilizing maps: [watershed, water land use, soil, road network, environmentally critical area network map (ECAN)], using patch-corridor-matrix model (PCMM). The human-environment interaction models that exist were also disclosed. has been known as “rice granary Palawan” strategically situated Southern ninety-six (96) kilometers from Puerto Princesa City. Land use soil Palawan indicate more areas for agriculture fishery its population. Road shows all villages accessible, favours marketing agricultural products. controlled, traditional, multiple zones ECAN map, production. prevails their are; environmental determinism wherein sources depended on resources environment. Ecosystem-based express farming system among settler-farmers. Cultural ecology practiced by Tagbanua and, Palaw’an Swidden system. categorical maps revealed it influenced dominantly agriculture. It attested to fact an agriculture-based municipality.