“The Philippines is richly endowed with natural resources which we must protect and utilize wisely. One of the resources that need our special concern is forest cover.”

DENR Secretary Jose L. Atienza, Jr.

PURSUING SUSTAINABLE FOREST MANAGEMENT INITIATIVES: A CONTINUING FMB COMMITMENT

          Forestry contributes a significant role in nation building. As the centerpiece of the country's natural resource base and ecosystem, the forestry sector influences to a great extent the course of the economy particularly in the area of agricultural productivity and industrial growth. More importantly, the sector defines the health of the environment.

          It is the objective of the Philippine Master Plan for Forest Development to have the country's forests under sustainable forest management. In this regard, the Forest Management Bureau (FMB) has focused its efforts and initiatives towards the achievement of SFM not only to address national concerns but to respond to international and regional commitments as well.

          The following achievements of the FMB for the past year under the leadership of DENR Secretary Jose L. Atienza, Jr. reflect its continuing commitment to pursue SFM initiatives in the face of current thrusts in environment and natural resources governance: Read more