Biodiversity Management Bureau

Biodiversitythe 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 resourcesNature conservation information and

education

VisionBMB 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

MandateEstablishing and Managing Protected AreasConserving WildlifePromoting and Institutionalizing EcotourismManaging Coastal Biodiversity and Wetlands

EcosystemsConserving Caves and Cave ResourcesInformation and Education on Biodiversity and

Nature ConservationManaging Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife Center 

and the Hinulugang Taktak National ParkNegotiating biodiversity-related Multilateral

Environmental Agreements and Monitoring National Implementation

National Integrated Protected Areas System (NIPAS) Act of 1992Republic Act 7586provides 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 AreasWorld Heritage Sites Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National ParkNew 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 PhilippinesExecutive 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 ResourcesRepublic 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

PermitWildlife Import Permit/CertificationInspection and Issuance of Permit for Export

Re-export of Wildlife SpeciesLocal Transport Permit

Status of Philippine BiodiversityThe 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 5 43

Birds 616 195 14 59 53 - 126

Reptiles 303 198 5 16 4 4 29

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 molds 3,555 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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