Background

The Environmental Forestry Programme (ENFOR) was established on 18 October 1996 to effectively and efficiently integrate, coordinate and develop all environmental forestry-related programs, projects and activities of the UPLB College of Forestry and Natural Resources.

Vision

ENFOR is committed to becoming a leading international center of excellence in global environmental change and watershed research and advocacy.

Objectives

• To develop, coordinate and implement integrated comprehensive research and development programs in environmental forestry;

• To promote a better understanding of the interactions between and among the various physical, biological, and social components of forest/watershed ecosystems;

• To further develop and strengthen the capability and programs of the UPLB College of Forestry and Natural Resources in environmental forestry and watershed-based forest management;

• To establish and maintain a network of outdoor, experimental and demonstration/laboratories for environmental forestry;

Major Areas of Concern

• Forest and Climate Change

• Watershed-Based Integrated Forest Management

• Modeling and Other Computer-Assisted Management Tools

• Policy Studies and Advocacy

• Social Dimensions of Environmental Forestry

Services Offered

• Make available volumes of reading materials to students and researchers

• Provide small thesis grants to graduate and undergraduate students

• Provide technical assistance to researchers working on watershed and climate change researches