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Our WorkWhy plant trees? Because they change lives. They provide food, forage for animals, and wood
for fuel and construction. They increase agricultural yields, improve water infiltration and aquifer
recharge, and protect soils from wind and water erosion.
However, planting trees can be difficult when the canopy has disappeared, topsoil has been
eroded, and the climate and growing conditions have changed.
As an agroforestry resource center, we work with local farmers and community groups to help
them better support themselves, and to restore degraded lands to sustainable productivity by
planting trees that not only thrive in poor soil conditions, but that also benefit the local area in a
multitude of ways. Through our worldwide network of technicians, volunteers, and community
leaders, we help rehabilitate environments across the globe.
Since 1989, Trees for the Future has aided thousands of communities in Central America, Africa,
and Asia by planting nearly 65 million trees.
We are also active in the United States, educating students and communities about global
issues, our role in the environment, and energy efficiency.
Sustainable AgroforestryAgroforestry integrates farming, animals, people and trees in the same space, resulting in
improved soil quality, increased crop yields, and higher standards of living. We believe strongly
that if people know the value of agroforestry and its benefit to them they will be able to more
successfully withstand pressure from developers, rising food prices and more quickly adapt to
climate change. Our role is to train communities in the latest agroforestry techniques, and to
help spread and promote them.
Agroforestry techniques are tailored to the needs of the community. In communal forests, tree
planting programs focus on large-scale reforestation and the development of non-timber forest
products. In agricultural fields, fast-growing multipurpose tree species are integrated into the
agricultural system to serve as windbreaks, firebreaks, woodlots, or living fences; as part of
contour planting for erosion control, and as “alleys” that improve fertility in the adjacent soil.
Similar techniques have been practiced around the world for thousands of years, and are
especially effective in the developing world.
PHILIPPINES
AboutThe global recession has brought massive job losses in major cities in the Philippines.
Agriculture, a major industry, is growing as technology sector jobs have been lost to China and
India. Deforestation is occurring as more people attempt to make a living selling agricultural
products. The hillsides are denuded by people cutting trees for firewood and buildings, and
slash-and-burn farming is the generally accepted practice. The lands cannot support the crops
without chemical fertilizers and pesticides. These wash into rivers and eventually the seas, killing
the reef systems through coral bleaching.
What We've DoneWe provide seeds to farmers and training them on a variety of agroforestry and livestock
management techniques. For example, we teach how to integrate different species of plants in
farms, reducing the need for chemical pesticides, and how to make organic fertilizers rather than
buying chemical ones. We have also incorporated multipurpose, fast-growing (MPFG) trees to
hold soils on barren hillsides. MPFG trees also create a sustainable source of firewood. Many
new fruit and vegetable species that are rare in the Philippines have been introduced, bringing
farmers a premium at local markets. Trees for the Future more than doubled the number of trees
planted last year to 200,000 seedlings, despite weather that included back-to-back typhoons
followed by six months of drought. We hired people to protect seedlings in the ground from
wildfires, and to water those in the nurseries. Severe floods have led to an influx of new
volunteers concerned about deforestation. Many volunteers have attended training and
information sessions, and have lent a hand in creating new nurseries and outplanting.
List of Partnering OrganizationsTanaman Foundation
Loobbunga Forest Garden Pioneer Site
SKMQ Upland Farm Development
CLIARC
APCSS
Republic of the Philippines
Province of Davao del Norte
CITY OF TAGUM
BEFORE THE 4 TH CITY COUNCIL
EXCERPT FROM THE MINUTES OF THE 60th REGULAR SESSION OF THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD OF THE
CITY OF TAGUM, PROVINCE OF DAVAO DEL NORTE HELD ON SEPTEMBER 8, 2008 AT THE SP SESSION HALL.
PRESENT:
Hon. ALLAN L. RELLON, MPA, City Vice Mayor (Presiding Officer)
Hon. MARIA LINA F. BAURA, Member
Hon. ROBERT L. SO, Member
Hon. DE CARLO L. UY, Member
Hon. RAYMOND JOEY D. MILLAN, Member
Hon. VICENTE C. ELIOT, SR., Member
Hon. JOEDEL T. CAASI, Member
Hon. NICANDRO T. SUAYBAGUIO, JR., Member
Hon. REYNALDO T. SALVE, Member
Hon. FRANCISCO C. REMITAR, Member
Hon. CYRIL LEONARD L. MURING, Member (SKF Representative)
ON OFFICIAL BUSINESS:
Hon. ALAN D. ZULUETA, Member
Hon. ALFREDO R. PAGDILAO, Member (ABC Representative)
RESOLUTION NO. 468, s-2008
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MAYOR, HON. REY T. UY, TO SIGN FOR AND IN BEHALF OF THE CITY
GOVERNMENT OF TAGUM A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT (MOA) WITH THE TAGUM WATER DISTRICT
REPRESENTED BY MR. HENRIETTO Q. CASTRENCE, GENERAL MANAGER AND THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT
UNIT OF BARANGAY APOKON REPRESENTED BY HON. SAMMY U. ANGOY, PUNONG BARANGAY, FOR THE
REFORESTATION OF ACCRETION AREAS ALONG HIJO RIVER.
WHEREAS, it is the policy of the state to implement community-based forestry projects as well as
to protect, rehabilitate and develop the environment;
WHEREAS, the banks along Hijo River has been eroding due to floods and the heavy downpour
of rain;
WHEREAS, to protect the environment and the inhabitants from imminent danger, a
reforestation along the banks of the Hijo River must be established;
WHEREAS, the City Government of Tagum is promoting an intensive campaign for the
protection and conservation of our environment;
WHEREAS, the City Government of Tagum encourages and welcomes the community through
other Government Agencies as well as the Non Government Organizations (NGOs) in restoring the
natural state of the environment;
WHEREAS, the Tagum City Water District responded to the environmental advocacy of the City
Government and will provide for the financial aspect for the reforestation of accretion areas along
Hijo River;
WHEREAS, Barangay Apokon through the leadership of their Punong Barangay is likewise willing
to support the reforestation project;
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the 4th City Council of Tagum to authorize the City Mayor,
Hon. Rey T. Uy, to sign for and in behalf of the City Government of Tagum a Memorandum of
Agreement (MOA) with the Tagum Water District represented by Mr. Henrietto Q. Castrence, General
Manager and the Local Government Unit of Barangay Apokon represented by Hon. Sammy U. Angoy,
Punong Barangay for the reforestation of accretion areas along Hijo River;
RESOLVED FURTHER, that the full text of the Memorandum of Agreement shall be as follows:
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Excerpt from the Minutes of the 60th Regular Session/Sept. 8, 2008) Page 2
RESOLUTION NO. 468, s-2008, cont’d:
MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENT:
This Memorandum of Agreement is made and entered into by and among:
The City Government of Tagum, a Local Government Unit created by virtue of the laws of the
Republic of the Philippines with principal office located at Rizal Street, Tagum City, Davao del Norte,
represented in this act by its Honorable Mayor REY T. UY, through Resolution No. ___________,
hereinafter referred to as the First Party;
-and-
The Tagum Water District, a government owned and controlled corporation represented by its
General Manager MR. HENRIETTO Q. CASTRENCE, through Board Resolution No. ______ hereinafter
referred to as the Second Party;
-and-
The Barangay Apokon is a smallest Local Government Unit of Tagum City represented by the
Punong Barangay Honorable SAMMY U. ANGOY, through a Resolution No. _______, s-2008, hereunder
referred to as the Third Party.
WITNESSETH:
Whereas, a project known or called as Reforestation of Accretion Areas along Hijo River Project
is a joint Program of the City Government of Tagum and the Tagum Water District.
Whereas, to hasten the environmental protection and speedy economic development, the
First Party has decided to engage the services of the Second Party in the establishment of forest
plantation on accretion areas along the stretch of the Hijo River and or support the production of
forest tree seedlings for the said project.
Whereas, the First Party through the City Agriculturist Office and the City Environment and
Natural Resources Office (Task Force Reforestation) shall assist in the implementation of the forest
plantation along Hijo River.
Whereas, the Second Party is the primary agency responsible in the budgetary requirements for
labor and material costs of the nursery and forest plantation.
Whereas, the Second Party shall also provide protection, care and maintenance of the
established forest plantation project.
Whereas, the Second Party will likewise provide technical personnel and laborer to assist in the
production of quality stock planting materials and implementation of the project.
Whereas, the Third Party as its social responsibility is committed to fully support the program and
shall lead in the protection of the project.
Now Therefore, for and in consideration of the foregoing premises, and mutual covenants,
terms and condition hereinafter set forth, the parties hereby agree as follows;
A. On the part of the First Party
1. Shall program the scheduling of planting operation for the accretion area 1 to 6 along
Hijo River consisting of more or less 61.53 hectares;
2. Shall conduct briefing and orientation on the Second Party;
3. Shall provide training and workshop on proper planting, care and maintenance to the
Second Party;
-over(
Excerpt from the Minutes of the 60th Regular Session/Sept. 8, 2008) Page 3
RESOLUTION NO. 468, s-2008, cont’d:
4. Shall be responsible for monitoring/supervision of site preparation, planting, protection
in the establishment of the project;
5. Shall be responsible to identify and supply planting species.
B. On the part of the Second Party
1. Shall provide financial requirement for the project based on the Approved Program of
Works;
2. Shall abide with Terms and Conditions stipulated in this agreement;
3. Shall provide manpower requirement based on the Program of Works;
C. On the Third Party
1. Shall provide Barangay support to the Second Party such as the Barangay Laws,
Ordinances, and Barangay Resolutions giving support and assistance to the project;
2. Shall provide support to the First Party on the protection of forest plantation;
3. Shall abide with the terms and conditions stipulated in this agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, that parties hereto have set their hands and affixed hereunder their
signature this ______ day of __________________ 2008, at Tagum City, Davao del Norte.
CITY GOVERNMENT OF TAGUM TAGUM WATER DISTRICT
Represented By: Represented By:
REY T. UY HENRIETTO Q. CASTRENCE
City Mayor General Manager
First Party Second Party
BARANGAY APOKON
Represented By:
SAMMY U. ANGOY
Punong Barangay
Third Party
Signed in the presence of:
DR. EUGENIO S. GUHAO, JR. FRANCISCO C. REMITAR
TWD-BOD Chairman SP Chairman, Committee on Environmental
Protection and Ecology
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Republic of the Philippines )
Province of Davao del Norte )
CITY OF TAGUM )
Before me this, _____ day of ________________, 2008 at Tagum City personally appeared the
following persons to with:
Name: Tax Cert. No. Place of issue: Date of issue:
REY T. UY _______________ ____________________ __________________
HENRIETTO Q. CASTRENCE _______________ ____________________ __________________
SAMMY U. ANGOY _______________ ____________________ __________________
Known to me be the same persons who executed the foregoing instrument and that they
acknowledge to me and that the same is their true act and deed.
-over(
Excerpt from the Minutes of the 60th Regular Session/Sept. 8, 2008) Page 4
RESOLUTION NO. 468, s-2008, cont’d:
This instrument consisting of Three (3) pages including this pages in which the acknowledgment
is written, duly signed on every page by the first, second and third parties and sealed with my Notary
seal.
In witness my hand and seal on the date and place above stated.
NOTARY PUBLIC
Doc. No. _______
Page No._______
Book No. _______
Series of 2008
CARRIED AND APPROVED.
I HEREBY CERTIFY to the correctness of the foregoing.
(Sgd) FEBLUTZ FELIPE-MANANGAN
Local Legislative Staff Officer V
Officer-In-Charge
ATTESTED AND CERTIFIED
TO BE DULY ADOPTED:
(Sgd) ALLAN L. RELLON, MPA
City Vice Mayor
(Presiding Officer)
fname: RN46808
febz
Republic of the Philippines
Province of Davao del Norte
CITY OF TAGUM
BEFORE THE 4 TH CITY COUNCIL
EXCERPT FROM THE MINUTES OF THE 60th REGULAR SESSION OF THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD OF THE
CITY OF TAGUM, PROVINCE OF DAVAO DEL NORTE HELD ON SEPTEMBER 8, 2008 AT THE SP SESSION HALL.
PRESENT:
Hon. ALLAN L. RELLON, MPA, City Vice Mayor (Presiding Officer)
Hon. MARIA LINA F. BAURA, Member
Hon. ROBERT L. SO, Member
Hon. DE CARLO L. UY, Member
Hon. RAYMOND JOEY D. MILLAN, Member
Hon. VICENTE C. ELIOT, SR., Member
Hon. JOEDEL T. CAASI, Member
Hon. NICANDRO T. SUAYBAGUIO, JR., Member
Hon. REYNALDO T. SALVE, Member
Hon. FRANCISCO C. REMITAR, Member
Hon. CYRIL LEONARD L. MURING, Member (SKF Representative)
ON OFFICIAL BUSINESS:
Hon. ALAN D. ZULUETA, Member
Hon. ALFREDO R. PAGDILAO, Member (ABC Representative)
RESOLUTION NO. 468, s-2008
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MAYOR, HON. REY T. UY, TO SIGN FOR AND IN BEHALF OF THE CITY
GOVERNMENT OF TAGUM A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT (MOA) WITH THE TAGUM WATER DISTRICT
REPRESENTED BY MR. HENRIETTO Q. CASTRENCE, GENERAL MANAGER AND THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT
UNIT OF BARANGAY APOKON REPRESENTED BY HON. SAMMY U. ANGOY, PUNONG BARANGAY, FOR THE
REFORESTATION OF ACCRETION AREAS ALONG HIJO RIVER.
WHEREAS, it is the policy of the state to implement community-based forestry projects as well as
to protect, rehabilitate and develop the environment;
WHEREAS, the banks along Hijo River has been eroding due to floods and the heavy downpour
of rain;
WHEREAS, to protect the environment and the inhabitants from imminent danger, a
reforestation along the banks of the Hijo River must be established;
WHEREAS, the City Government of Tagum is promoting an intensive campaign for the
protection and conservation of our environment;
WHEREAS, the City Government of Tagum encourages and welcomes the community through
other Government Agencies as well as the Non Government Organizations (NGOs) in restoring the
natural state of the environment;
WHEREAS, the Tagum City Water District responded to the environmental advocacy of the City
Government and will provide for the financial aspect for the reforestation of accretion areas along
Hijo River;
WHEREAS, Barangay Apokon through the leadership of their Punong Barangay is likewise willing
to support the reforestation project;
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the 4th City Council of Tagum to authorize the City Mayor,
Hon. Rey T. Uy, to sign for and in behalf of the City Government of Tagum a Memorandum of
Agreement (MOA) with the Tagum Water District represented by Mr. Henrietto Q. Castrence, General
Manager and the Local Government Unit of Barangay Apokon represented by Hon. Sammy U. Angoy,
Punong Barangay for the reforestation of accretion areas along Hijo River;
RESOLVED FURTHER, that the full text of the Memorandum of Agreement shall be as follows:
-over(
Excerpt from the Minutes of the 60th Regular Session/Sept. 8, 2008) Page 2
RESOLUTION NO. 468, s-2008, cont’d:
MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENT:
This Memorandum of Agreement is made and entered into by and among:
The City Government of Tagum, a Local Government Unit created by virtue of the laws of the
Republic of the Philippines with principal office located at Rizal Street, Tagum City, Davao del Norte,
represented in this act by its Honorable Mayor REY T. UY, through Resolution No. ___________,
hereinafter referred to as the First Party;
-and-
The Tagum Water District, a government owned and controlled corporation represented by its
General Manager MR. HENRIETTO Q. CASTRENCE, through Board Resolution No. ______ hereinafter
referred to as the Second Party;
-and-
The Barangay Apokon is a smallest Local Government Unit of Tagum City represented by the
Punong Barangay Honorable SAMMY U. ANGOY, through a Resolution No. _______, s-2008, hereunder
referred to as the Third Party.
WITNESSETH:
Whereas, a project known or called as Reforestation of Accretion Areas along Hijo River Project
is a joint Program of the City Government of Tagum and the Tagum Water District.
Whereas, to hasten the environmental protection and speedy economic development, the
First Party has decided to engage the services of the Second Party in the establishment of forest
plantation on accretion areas along the stretch of the Hijo River and or support the production of
forest tree seedlings for the said project.
Whereas, the First Party through the City Agriculturist Office and the City Environment and
Natural Resources Office (Task Force Reforestation) shall assist in the implementation of the forest
plantation along Hijo River.
Whereas, the Second Party is the primary agency responsible in the budgetary requirements for
labor and material costs of the nursery and forest plantation.
Whereas, the Second Party shall also provide protection, care and maintenance of the
established forest plantation project.
Whereas, the Second Party will likewise provide technical personnel and laborer to assist in the
production of quality stock planting materials and implementation of the project.
Whereas, the Third Party as its social responsibility is committed to fully support the program and
shall lead in the protection of the project.
Now Therefore, for and in consideration of the foregoing premises, and mutual covenants,
terms and condition hereinafter set forth, the parties hereby agree as follows;
A. On the part of the First Party
1. Shall program the scheduling of planting operation for the accretion area 1 to 6 along
Hijo River consisting of more or less 61.53 hectares;
2. Shall conduct briefing and orientation on the Second Party;
3. Shall provide training and workshop on proper planting, care and maintenance to the
Second Party;
-over(
Excerpt from the Minutes of the 60th Regular Session/Sept. 8, 2008) Page 3
RESOLUTION NO. 468, s-2008, cont’d:
4. Shall be responsible for monitoring/supervision of site preparation, planting, protection
in the establishment of the project;
5. Shall be responsible to identify and supply planting species.
B. On the part of the Second Party
1. Shall provide financial requirement for the project based on the Approved Program of
Works;
2. Shall abide with Terms and Conditions stipulated in this agreement;
3. Shall provide manpower requirement based on the Program of Works;
C. On the Third Party
1. Shall provide Barangay support to the Second Party such as the Barangay Laws,
Ordinances, and Barangay Resolutions giving support and assistance to the project;
2. Shall provide support to the First Party on the protection of forest plantation;
3. Shall abide with the terms and conditions stipulated in this agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, that parties hereto have set their hands and affixed hereunder their
signature this ______ day of __________________ 2008, at Tagum City, Davao del Norte.
CITY GOVERNMENT OF TAGUM TAGUM WATER DISTRICT
Represented By: Represented By:
REY T. UY HENRIETTO Q. CASTRENCE
City Mayor General Manager
First Party Second Party
BARANGAY APOKON
Represented By:
SAMMY U. ANGOY
Punong Barangay
Third Party
Signed in the presence of:
DR. EUGENIO S. GUHAO, JR. FRANCISCO C. REMITAR
TWD-BOD Chairman SP Chairman, Committee on Environmental
Protection and Ecology
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Republic of the Philippines )
Province of Davao del Norte )
CITY OF TAGUM )
Before me this, _____ day of ________________, 2008 at Tagum City personally appeared the
following persons to with:
Name: Tax Cert. No. Place of issue: Date of issue:
REY T. UY _______________ ____________________ __________________
HENRIETTO Q. CASTRENCE _______________ ____________________ __________________
SAMMY U. ANGOY _______________ ____________________ __________________
Known to me be the same persons who executed the foregoing instrument and that they
acknowledge to me and that the same is their true act and deed.
-over(
Excerpt from the Minutes of the 60th Regular Session/Sept. 8, 2008) Page 4
RESOLUTION NO. 468, s-2008, cont’d:
This instrument consisting of Three (3) pages including this pages in which the acknowledgment
is written, duly signed on every page by the first, second and third parties and sealed with my Notary
seal.
In witness my hand and seal on the date and place above stated.
NOTARY PUBLIC
Doc. No. _______
Page No._______
Book No. _______
Series of 2008
CARRIED AND APPROVED.
I HEREBY CERTIFY to the correctness of the foregoing.
(Sgd) FEBLUTZ FELIPE-MANANGAN
Local Legislative Staff Officer V
Officer-In-Charge
ATTESTED AND CERTIFIED
TO BE DULY ADOPTED:
(Sgd) ALLAN L. RELLON, MPA
City Vice Mayor
(Presiding Officer)
fname: RN46808
febz
NATIONAL GREENING PROGRAM
LEARN
OUR HISTORY
The NGP is a response to the conditions of our times, where:
Increased upland population has led to the misuse of forest lands and resources, leading to destructive activities like slash-and-burn farming and illegal logging;
Eight million hectares of forest lands are unproductive, open, denuded, or degraded; and
Ecosystems are less stable and more prone to disasters.
The NGP is rationalized through Executive Order 26, signed by President Benigno S. Aquino III in February 24, 2011, which reaffirms that it is state policy "to pursue sustainable development for poverty reduction, food security, biodiversity conservation, and climate change mitigation and adaptation."
OUR VISION AND MISSION
The National Greening Program (NGP) seeks the attainment of sustainable human development, and economic and ecological security.
As a strategy, it aspires the planting of some 1.5 billion trees in around 1.5 million hectares of public lands for six years, starting 2011 to 2016.
OUR VISION AND MISSIONHISTORYORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTUREPARTNERS
O R G A N I Z A T I O N A L S T R U C T U R E
Functions of the Planning, Policy and Coordination Group:
C O M M I T E E F U N C T I O N S
NGP Oversight Committee
Coordinates work at national level
Develops relevant and necessary policies
Sets directions and target
Sources funds
Regional Development
Council
Endorses integration of the NGP in the Regional Development
Plan
Coordinates the preparation, implementation, monitoring and
evaluation of the NGP in the region
Local Development
Council (Provincial)
Integrates the NGP in the Provincial Physical Framework Plan,
Comprehensive Development Plan, and Local Development
Investment Program
Coordinates the preparation, implement, monitoring and
evaluation of the NGP in the province
Local Development
Council (City/Municipal)
Integrates the NGP in the Provincial Physical Framework Plan,
Comprehensive Development Plan, and Local Development
Investment Program
Coordinates the preparation, implement, monitoring and
evaluation of the NGP in the province
Local Development
Council (Barangay)
Integrates the NGP in the Barangay Development Plan
Mobilizes people's participation in local NGP efforts
Monitors and evaluates the implementation of the NGP in the
communities within their jurisdiction
Functions of the Implementation/Operations Group:
C O M M I T E E F U N C T I O N S
NGP Technical Working Group
Advisory body to the Oversight Committee Coordination
Provides technical support
Assists in advocacy, communication, and social
mobilization
Spearheads monitoring and evaluation
Regional Convergence
Initiative-Technical Working
Group
Gets direction from the RDC, manages and supervises the
NGP and its activities in the region
Provincial Convergence
Initiative-Technical Working
Group
Implements the NGP plans, projects, activities in their
respective provinces in coordination with the RCI-TWG
Identifies appropriate and necessary interventions,
resources and support services
Municipal Convergence
Initiative-Technical Working
Group
Implements the NGP plans, projects, activities in their
respective cities/municipalities in coordination with the
PCI-TWG
Identifies appropriate and necessary interventions,
resources and support services
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
DENR Directory Issuances
o Proclamations
o Administrative Orders
Administrative Order No. 2010-12
o Memo Orders
o Memo Circular
o Special Orders
Attached Bureaus & Agencies
o Environmental Management Bureau(EMB)
o Protected Areas and Wildlife Bureau(PAWB)
o National Mapping and Resource Information Authority(NAMRIA)
o Mines and Geosciences Bureau
DENR Official Website
Mandate & Functions
As provided for under Section 4 of E.O. 192, the DENR is mandated to be the primary government agency responsible for the conservation, management, development and proper use of the country's environment and natural resources, including those in reservations, watershed areas and lands of the public domain, as well as the licensing and regulation of all natural resources utilization as may be provided by law in order to ensure equitable sharing of the benefits derived therefrom for the welfare of the present and future generations of Filipinos.
Based on the above mandate, the DENR envisions to pass on to Filipinos a renewed hope in people's ability to chart a new direction for development and a legacy of a self-sustaining environment, mindful of people's rights to a life of dignity.
The DENR's mission is to be the dynamic force behind people's initiatives in the protection, conservation, development and management of the environment through strategic alliances and partnerships, participate processes, relevant policies and programs and appropriate information technology
towards sustainable development.
To accomplish the department's mandate, the following objectives serve as basis for policy formulation:
Assure the availability and sustainability of the country's natural resources through their judicious use and systematic restoration or replacement, whenever possible;
Increase the productivity of natural resources in order to meet the demands for forest, mineral and land resources of a growing population in a manner consistent with environmental protection and enhancement;
Enhance the contribution of natural resources for achieving national economic, political, social development and ecological integrity;
Promote equitable access to natural resources by the
different sectors of the populations;
Maintain a desirable level of environmental quality;
Conserve specific terrestrial and marine areas representative of the Philippine natural and cultural heritage for present and future generations.
The powers and functions of the DENR, per Section 5 of E.O. 192, are as follows:
Advise the President on the enactment of laws relative to the development, use, regulation and conservation of the country's natural resources and the control of pollution;
Formulate, implement and supervise the government's policies, plans and programs pertaining to the management, conservation, development, use and replenishment of the country's natural resources.
Promulgate rules and regulations in accordance with law governing the exploration, development, conservation, extraction, disposition, use and
such other commercial activities tending to cause the depletion and degradation of our natural resources;
Exercise supervision and control over forest lands, alienable and disposable lands, and mineral resources and impose appropriate payments, fees, charges, rentals and any such form of levy and collect such revenues for the exploration, development, utilization or gathering of such resources;
Undertake exploration, assessment, classification and inventory of the country's natural resources using ground surveys, remote sensing and complementary technologies;
Promote proper and mutual consultation with the private sector involving natural resources development, use and conservation;
Undertake geological surveys of the whole country including its territorial waters;
Establish policies and implement programs for the:
a. Accelerated inventory, surveys and classification of lands, forest and mineral resources using
appropriate technology, to be able to come up with a more accurate assessment of resource quality and quantity;
b. Equitable distribution of natural resources through the judicious administration, regulation, utilization, development and expansion of natural resource-based industries;
c. Promotion, development and expansion of natural resource-based industries;
d. Preservation of cultural and natural heritage through wildlife conservation and segregation of national parks and other protected areas;
e. Maintenance of a wholesome natural environment by enforcing environmental protections laws; and
f. Encouragement of greater people\'s participation and private initiative in natural resource management.
Promulgate rules and regulations necessary to:
a. Accelerate cadastral and emancipation patent surveys, land use planning and public land titling:
b. Harness forest resources in a sustainable manner, to assist rural development, support forest-based industries, and provide raw materials to meet increasing demands, at the same time keeping adequate reserves for environmental stability; and
c. Expedite mineral resources surveys, promote the production of metallic and non-metallic minerals and encourage mineral marketing.
Regulate the development, disposition, extraction, exploration and use of the country's forestland and mineral resources;
Assume responsibility for the assessment, development, protection, conservation, licensing and regulation as provided for by law, where applicable, of all natural resources; the
regulation and monitoring of service contractors, licensees, lessees, and permittees for the extraction, exploration, development and utilization of natural resource products; the implementation of programs and measures with the end in view of promoting close collaboration between the government and the private sector; the effective and efficient classification and sub-classification of lands of the public domain; and the enforcement of natural resources laws, rules and regulations;
Promulgate rules, regulations and guidelines on the issuance of co-production, joint venture or production sharing agreements, licenses, permits, concessions, leases and such other privileges and arrangement concerning the development, exploration and utilization of the country's natural resources and shall continue to oversee, supervise and police our natural resources; to cancel or cause to cancel such privileges and arrangements upon failure, non-compliance or violations of any regulations, orders, and for all other causes which are in furtherance of the conservation of natural resources and supportive of the
national interest;
Exercise exclusive jurisdiction on the management and disposition of all lands of the public domain and shall continue to be the sole agency responsible for the classification, sub-classification, surveying and titling of lands in consultation with appropriate agencies;
Implement measures for the regulation and supervision of the processing of forest products, grading and inspection of lumber and other forest products and monitoring of the movement of timber and other forest products.
Promulgate rules and regulations for the control of water, air and land pollution; Promulgate ambient and effluent standards for water and air quality including the allowable levels of other pollutants and radiations;
Promulgate policies, rules and regulations for the conservation of the country's genetic resources and biological diversity, and endangered habitats; which will be presented to the Cabinet for the President's approval;
Formulate an integrated, multi-sectoral, and multi-disciplinary National Conservation Strategy, which will be presented
to the Cabinet for President's approval;
Exercise other powers and functions and perform such other acts as may be necessary, proper or incidental to the attainment of its mandates and objectives.