Biodiversity

� the variability among living organisms from all sources including, inter alia, terrestrial, marine and other aquatic ecosystems and the ecological complexes of which they are part(United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity)

� includes diversity within species,

between species, and of ecosystems

MissionConserve the country's biological diversity through:

� Establishment, management and development of the National Integrated Protected Areas System

� Conservation of wildlife resources

� Nature conservation information and education

Vision� BMB envisions a perpetual existence of biological

and physical diversities in a system of protected areas and other important biological components of the environment managed by a well-informed and empowered citizenry for the sustainable use and enjoyment of present and future generations

Mandate� Establishing and Managing Protected Areas

� Conserving Wildlife

� Promoting and Institutionalizing Ecotourism

� Managing Coastal Biodiversity and Wetlands Ecosystems

� Conserving Caves and Cave Resources

� Information and Education on Biodiversity and Nature Conservation

� Managing Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife Center and the Hinulugang Taktak National Park

� Negotiating biodiversity-related Multilateral Environmental Agreements and Monitoring National Implementation

National Integrated Protected Areas System

(NIPAS) Act of 1992

� Republic Act 7586

� provides the legal framework for the establishment and management of protected areas in the Philippines

� identified 202 initial components comprising of proclaimed national parks, game refuge and wildlife sanctuaries, nature reserves, wilderness areas, mangrove reserves, watershed reservations, fish sanctuaries, protected landscapes and seascapes

� As of to date, there are 240 protected areas

Recognition of Protected Areas

World Heritage Sites

� Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park

� Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park

New Seven (7) Wonders of Nature

� Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park)

ASEAN Heritage Parks

� Mt. Apo Natural Park, Mts. Iglit-Baco National Park, Mt. Kitanglad Range Natural Park, Mt. Malindang Range Natural Park, Mt. Makiling Forest Reserve, TubbatahaReefs Natural Park and Mt. Hamiguitan Range Wildlife Sanctuary

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Ecotourism in the Philippines

� Executive Order No. 111 was issued on 17 June 1999 to establish the guidelines for ecotourism development in the Philippines

� National Ecotourism Strategy (NES) was formulated to provide an integrated management plan for the development of ecotourism in the country.

� The NES is founded on the vision to advocate, foster, coordinate, monitor and mobilize support for ecotourism.

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Conserving Caves and Cave Resources

� Republic Act 9072 passed on April 08, 2001 otherwise known as the “National Caves and Cave Resources Management and Protection Act”.

� Under this Act, the DENR is tasked to formulate, develop and implement a national program for the management, protection and conservation of caves and cave resources, with the cave coordinating agencies, the National Museum, National Historical Institute, the Department of Tourism and LGU concerned.

� As of today, over 1,500 caves have been recorded since the start of the implementation of the Caves Management and Conservation Program in 1994

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Organizational Chart

ServicesApplication Form and Issuance of:

� Wildlife Farm Permit/Wildlife Collector’s Permit

� Wildlife Import Permit/Certification

� Inspection and Issuance of Permit for Export Re-export of Wildlife Species

� Local Transport Permit

Status of Philippine Biodiversity� The Philippines is considered as one of the

megadiverse country in the world

� The country was regarded as one of the biodiversity hotspots in the world. This means the country is one of the world's biologically richest but has the most threatened ecosystems.

Status of Philippine Biodiversity (2014)

TAXONOMIC

GROUP

NO. OF

SPECIES

NO. OF

ENDEMIC

SPECIES

NO. OF THREATENED SPECIES1

(DAO 2004-15)2a AS OF 2014

CR3 EN4 VU5 OTS6

TOTAL NO. OF

THREATENED

SPECIES

Mammals 231 130 8 12 17 543

Birds 616 195 14 59 53 -126

Reptiles 303 198 5 16 4 429

Amphibians 116 95 - 4 10 -14

TOTAL 1264 618 27 91 84 9 211

WILD FAUNA / ANIMALS

*Based on DENR Administrative Order No. 2004-15 re National List of Threatened Fauna and 2011 CITES listed species

**Based on DENR Administrative Order No. 2007-01 re National List of Threatened Philippine Plants

Status of Philippine Biodiversity (2014)

TAXONOMIC

GROUP

NO. OF

SPECIE

S

NO. OF

ENDEMIC

SPECIES

NO. OF THREATENED SPECIES1

(DAO 2007-01)2b AS OF 2014

CR3 EN4 VU5 OTS6 TOTAL NO. OF

THREATENED SPECIES

Angiosperms 8,120 c. 5800 89 141 123 56 409

Gymnosperms 33 6 - 9 2 - 11

Pteridophytes 1,100 285 10 35 51 8 104

Bryophytes 1,271 195 - 2 - - 2

Algae 1,355 undetermined - - - - -

Fungi, slime molds,

water molds3,555 undetermined - - - - -

Lichens 789 undetermined - - - - -

TOTAL 16, 223 99 187 176 64 526

WILD FLORA / PLANTS

*Based on DENR Administrative Order No. 2004-15 re National List of Threatened Fauna and 2011 CITES listed species

**Based on DENR Administrative Order No. 2007-01 re National List of Threatened Philippine Plants

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