Much of the Philippines is hilly and mountainous, with 52 percent of its total land area of 30 million hectares, equivalent to 15.8 million hectares, officially classified as forestland administered by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources. Read more

The Philippine government established a system of protected areas—ranging from large natural parks, to landscapes and seascapes, to wildlife and marine life sanctuaries—for conservation and management of the ‘last remaining representatives’ of Philippine habitats and ecosystems. Read more

Water is an essential element to our everyday existence. Its role is vital in the sustenance of all life forms, as well as in agricultural, industrial, households, recreational and environmental activities. As population continues to rise, so does the demand for fresh water too. Water is a major factor ... Read more

Bamboos are long-lived woody, evergreen grasses. These belong to the Family Gramineae which include the grasses planted in lawns and such cereals as rice and corn. There are 60 known bamboo species in the Philippines and their number is increasing because of the newly-introduced species by plant collectors ... Read more

Mangrove forest is also known as the “rainforest of the sea.” It grows well in tropical countries, including the Philippines. Mangroves are an important part of the coastal and marine ecosystem that includes the seagrass and the coral reefs. Of the world’s more than 70 mangrove species, around ... Read more

Candaba Swamp in Pampanga is an important staging and wintering area for ducks and other threatened waterbirds. As part of the East Asia-Pacific Migratory Flyway, the Philippines has 117 Important Bird Areas (IBAs) covering 32,302 square kilometers that act as refuge for as many as 115 globally threatened ... Read more

The total land area of the Philippines is about 30 million hectares, half of which is classified as forestlands, 47% as alienable and disposable lands, and the remaining 3% as unclassified forestlands. Read more