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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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