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Ecosystems
Research and
Development
Bureau
Mareca Domingo
2014-0393
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Ecosystems Research and
Development Bureau
principal research and development (R &
D) unit of the Department of Environment
and Natural Resources (DENR)
Its R & D and extension activities are
focused on the five major ecosystems of
the Philippines which include forests,
upland farms, grassland and degraded
areas, coastal zone and freshwater, and
urban areas.
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Created in June 1987 under ExecutiveOrder (EO) 192
merged the function of the former ForestResearch Institute (FORI) and the NationalMangrove Committee.
Its headquarters is located at theUniversity of the Philippines Los Baos,College of Forestry and Natural Resources(UPLB-CFNR
Ecosystems Research and
Development Bureau
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VISION:
Excellence in research and development
on the environment and natural resources
to provide relevant technology andinformation through research towardssustainability and enhanced productivityof the natural resources and protection ofthe environment for the improvement ofthe quality of life of the Filipino people
MISSION:
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MANDATE / FUNCTIONS:
Formulates and recommends integrated
research programs relating to Philippine
ecosystems and natural resources;
Assists the DENR Secretary in determining a
system of priorities for the allocation of
resources to various technological programs of
the Department;
Generates technologies and provides scientific
assistance in the R & D of technologies relevant
to sustainable use of Philippine ecosystems and
natural resources;
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MANDATE / FUNCTIONS:
Provides technical assistance in theimplementation and monitoring of researchprograms;
Coordinates all technological resourcesundertaken by all regional research officesof the DENR; and
Assesses and translates all recommendablefindings into understandable language andpresentation and disseminates thesefindings to all users and clientele.
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DIVISIONS:
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1. Forest Ecosystem Research Division
Responsible for the implementation of
Research and Development (R & D)
projects/studies to generate vital
information and technologies for the
sustainable development, conservation,
protection and management of the natural
and plantation forests.
DIVISIONS:
A. Silvicultural Section
Formulates and implements research to
generate bio-ecological information and
technologies for the optimal development,
improvement and management of natural
and man-made forest.
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1. Forest Ecosystem Research Division
B. Forest Protection SectionDevelops and implements researchprograms, project and studies dealing withthe protection of pine forests, dipterocarpforest, plantation forest and othersoftwood species against insect pests anddiseases.
C. Research Mensuration and Harvesting
Section
Formulates and implements researches andprojects and studies on growth and yieldprediction, economic rotation, determinationof cutting schedules, allowable cutdetermination, cut allocation and schedulingin both natural and man made forest.
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1. Forest Ecosystem Research Division
D. Forest Protection SectionFormulates and implements researches todetermine the interactions among variousbio-geophysical factors and culturaltreatments on different hydrologicalparameters in order to improve wateryield, timing and water quality undervarious forest vegetation types.
E. Genetics and Tree Improvement Section
Formulates and conducts studies onthe genetic variability of major plantspecies and evolves standard forselection of superior genetic traits.
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2. Grassland and Degraded Areas EcosystemsResearch Division
Implements R & D programs and projects gearedtowards the development of appropriate, effectiveand efficient rehabilitation strategies for grasslandsand degraded areas of the country utilizingecologically-sustainable, environmentally-sound andsocioeconomically acceptable R & D concepts. Italso generates research information, technologiestowards the production and wise utilization ofgrassland resources.
A. Grassland Hydrology SectionConducts researches for soil and waterconservation and valuation of differentgrassland uses affecting productivity anddegradation as watershed cover.
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2. Grassland and Degraded Areas
Ecosystems Research Division
B. Land Rehabilitation SectionFormulates and implements effectiveapproaches in rehabilitating degradedareas, grassland critical watersheds andproviding cover to open lands and schemesto improve the low productivity status ofgrassland/degraded areas ecosystems.
C. Land Rehabilitation Section
Conducts scientifically-based grazing landstrategies towards increased grasslandproductivity, effective grazingmanagement and grassland protection.
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3. Upland Farms Ecosystem Research Division
Formulates, implements, and coordinates integrated
research and development programs appropriate
to the bio-physical, socio-political and cultural
conditions of the upland farms ecosystem. It
generates information that are relevant to the
management, utilization, sustainability of upland
resources and the improvement of the quality of life
of upland communities.A. Community Forestry Section
Conducts, implements, and coordinatesintegrated research and developmentprograms on community forestry, generatessocially acceptable, economically viable, andecologically sound community forestry strategiesand formulates policy recommendationsdesigned for wider application of suchstrategies.
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3. Upland Farms Ecosystem Research
Division
B. Agroforestry and Upland Farming Systems
SectionConducts, implements, and coordinatesintegrated research and developmentprograms on agroforestry, develops and pilottests appropriate agroforestry technologies foradoption and provides technical assistance inthe evaluation, documentation, anddissemination of scientific agroforestrytechnologies through actual demonstration andother forms of dissemination to the various unitswithin the Bureau and other institutions.
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3. Upland Farms Ecosystem Research
Division
C. Socioeconomics SectionConducts research and development projectson impact assessment/evaluation, socio-economics, marketing and valuation ofenvironmental and community, LGU-basednatural resources. It prepares comprehensiveprofiles of upland communities with focus on thedemographic, cultural, social, economic, andpolitical information for purposes of policy andprograms development and, provides extensionservices to clientele.
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4. Coastal Zone and Freshwater EcosystemsResearch Division
Formulates and implements research anddevelopment programs to generate basicinformation and technologies for the properutilization, protection, rehabilitation andmanagement of mangrove forests and estuarineareas, inland and coastal wetlands, riverine, lenticand lotic freshwater resources with emphasis on theenhancement of the ecosystems that they comprise.The Division evaluates regional research programsand provides related technical assistance to variousclients on coastal and freshwater zones.
A. Mangrove and Estuarine Research SectionDevelops technologies for the properprotection, rehabilitation and managementof mangrove and estuarine areas as well asmethods for sustainable production ofmangrove resources.
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4. Coastal Zone and Freshwater Ecosystems
Research Division
B. Inland Coastal Zone Research SectionDevelops technologies for the properutilization, production, rehabilitation andresource-use management of inland coastalzone to include the beach system and itsresources.
C. Lentic Freshwater Ecosystem Research
Section
Formulates programs and conducts research forthe conservation, rehabilitation and properutilization of lakes, natural and man-made pondsand water impounding areas, swamps and otherrelated standing water areas.
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5. Technology Development Division
Takes charge of the technology transfer
activities of the ERDB.
A. Technology Documentation and Packaging
Section
packages research results for intended end users. Itpublishes results of research and verificationactivities in technical journals and otherpublications. It translates the technical informationfor IEC materials production and mass mediapromotion. It develops strategies for effectivetransfer and adoption of technologies andcoordinates, monitors, and evaluates technologytransfer activities in the regional offices.
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5. Technology Development Division
B. Technology Verification and Utilization
Sectionverifies, compiles and classifies research results ofthe ERDB. It guides regional offices in verifyingtheir research results. It promotes technologies forthe sustainable use of the environment andnatural resources and monitors adoption of suchtechnologies for record purposes and furthertechnology transfer scheme development, ifnecessary.
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ACTIVITIES/TECHNOLOGIES:
Agri-Nipa-Aquaculture System
Aquasilviculture System
Bamboo Propagation and Plantation Establishment
Production of DENR Charcoal Briquettes from Agroforestry Wastes
Vegetative Propagation of Dipterocarps Using the Nonmist System
Gugo Production and Plantation Management
Malapapaya Seed Technology
Medicinal Plant Propagation
Tissue Culture of Bagras