Environment and Natural Resources

Management

Presented by:

JOHN A. LIWANAG, C.E.Master in Management Engineering

Pangasinan State UniversityGraduate School

Urdaneta City

Brief History of the Organization:

P.D. 461 dated May 1974 created the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR);

In 1978, the DANR became the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR);

E.O. No. 967 of 1984 transferred the management of fisheries sector from the MNR to the Ministry of Agriculture through the BFAR;

E.O. No. 131 of January 1987 created the Department of Energy, Environment and Natural Resources (DENR);

E.O. No. 192 of June 1987 reorganized the present Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)

Official Mandate

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is the primary government agency responsible for

the sustainable development of the country’s environment and natural resources.

Goals and Objectives

Sustainable development of the ecologically critical uplands;

Protection of the remaining natural

forests;

Rehabilitation of denuded and

marginal areas;

Sustainable management and optimal utilization of land resources;

Intensification of mineral

exploration and development;

Promotion of social equity and

people’s participation in environmental

governance;

Implementation of community-

based forest management

programs;

Goals and Objectives

Survey, allocation and disposition of alienable and

disposable (A&D) lands;

Rationalization of the

disposition of public lands;

Delineation and management of people’s mining

areas;

Promotion of efficiency in

natural resource-based

industries;

Preservation of biological diversity;

Improvement of air and water

quality in urban areas;

Generation of data and

technologies for the proper

utilization and management of

natural ecosystems.

Mission

To promote the well being of the Filipino through sustainable development of forest resources; optimal utilization of lands and minerals; social equity and efficiency in resource use; and effective environmental management.

Vision

The Philippines - a country of lush forests, clear skies and waters, and bountiful land; a strong, dynamic nation of empowered people living in dignity, at peace with each other and in harmony with nature.

Functions

FOREST MANAGEMENT SERVICE (FMS)

• Formulates and recommends policies and/or programs for the effective protection, development, occupancy, management and conservation of forest lands and watersheds.

Divisions:A. Forest Resources

Development Division (FRDD)

B. Forest Resources Conservation Division (FRCD)

Functions

LAND MANAGEMENT SERVICE (LMS)

• Formulates and recommends policies and programs for the efficient and effective administration, survey, management and disposition of A & D lands of the public domain and other lands outside the responsibility of other government agencies.

Divisions:A. Surveys Division (SD)B. Land Management Division

(LMD)

FunctionsPROTECTED AREAS, WILDLIFE AND COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT SERVICES (PAWCSMZ)

• Formulates and recommends policies, guidelines, rules and regulations for the establishment and management of national parks, wildlife sanctuaries and refuges, marine parks and biospheric reserves; preservation of biological diversity, genetic resources, and the endangered Philippine flora and fauna.

Divisions:A. Protected Areas and

Wildlife Division (PAWD)B. Coastal Marine

Management Division (CMMD)

FunctionsECOSYSTEMS RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICE (ERDS)

• Formulates and recommends an integrated research program relating to Philippine ecosystem and natural resources.

Divisions:A. Technology Transfer

Division (TTD)B. Ecosystems Resources and

Research Division (ERRD)

Agency Services

1.REQUIRED ENR POLICIES, PLANS, INFORMATION AND PERTINENT ADVOCACY SERVICES INITIATED, GENERATED AND COORDINATED

Refer to information and advocacy services which are particularly aimed at instituting understanding and appreciation for the environment by the general public.

Agency Services

2. ECOSYSTEMS PROTECTED, ENHANCED AND DEGRADED ONES REHABILITATED.

Relates to the rehabilitation of degraded ecosystem ( forests, watersheds, coastal waters, mangroves, etc.) through structural, vegetative and other pertinent measures.

Agency Services

3. RESOURCE USE AND ACCESS MANAGED WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND EQUITY CONSIDERATIONS

These services are related to natural resource utilization and access. Involves placing under relevant and regulatory instruments on natural resources.

Agency Services

4. ENR LAWS AND PERTINENT RULES AND REGULATIONS TRICTLY ENFORCED AND COMPLIANCE REGULARLY MONITORED IN COORDINATION WITH PERTINENT LAW ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITIES AND DEVELOPING AGENCIES

Relates to DENR’s exercise of its police powers in exercising ENR laws, rules and regulations in coordination with other law enforcement and regulatory agencies. It covers monitoring services to prevent occurrence of environmental hazards/disasters and undue exploitation of the natural resources.

Agency Services

5. ENVIRONMENTAL-FRIENDLY RESOURCE PRODUCTION AND UTILIZATION TECHNOLOGIES DEVELOPED, DISSEMINATED AND PROMOTED

These services are provided to the various sectors of the society as a result of the research activities in developing, disseminating and promoting technologies and approaches that are consistent with the principles of ecology and sustainable development.

Attached Agencies/Bureaus

• Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB)

• Environmental Management Bureau (EMB)

• National Mapping Resource Institute Agency (NAMRIA)

Reference

• DENR Region 1 Service Guide

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