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

Mission
Conserve 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, Tubbataha
Reefs 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

Services
Application Form and Issuance of:

Wildlife Farm Permit/Wildlife Collectors Permit

Wildlife Import Permit/Certification

Inspection and Issuance of Permit for Export Reexport 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)

WILD FAUNA / ANIMALS
TAXONOMIC
GROUP

NO. OF
SPECIES

NO. OF
ENDEMIC
SPECIES

NO. OF THREATENED SPECIES1

(DAO 2004-15)2a AS OF 2014

CR3

EN4

VU5

OTS6

Mammals

231

130

12

17

Birds

616

195

14

59

53

Reptiles

303

198

16

Amphibians

116

95

10

27

91

84

TOTAL

1264

618

*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

TOTAL NO. OF
THREATENED
SPECIES

43
126
29
14

211

Status of Philippine Biodiversity (2014)

WILD FLORA / PLANTS
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

11

Pteridophytes

1,100

285

10

35

51

104

Bryophytes

1,271

195

Algae

1,355

undetermined

Fungi, slime molds,

water molds

3,555

undetermined

Lichens

789

undetermined

TOTAL

16, 223

99

187

176

64

526

*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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