Biodiversity

Management
Bureau

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 ofecosystems

Mission
Conserve the country's biological diversity
through:
Establishment, management and
development of the National Integrated
Protected Areas System
Conservation of wildlife resources
Nature conservationinformation 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
ManagingNinoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife Center
and theHinulugang Taktak National Park
Negotiating biodiversity-related Multilateral
Environmental Agreements and Monitoring National

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
identified202 initial componentscomprising
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. 111was issued on 17

June 1999 to establish theguidelines for

ecotourism developmentin the Philippines
National Ecotourism Strategy (NES) was
formulated to provide an integrated
management plan for the development of
ecotourism in the country.
TheNESis founded on thevision 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
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)

WILD FAUNA / ANIMALS
TAXONOMIC
GROUP

NO. OF
SPECIES

NO. OF
ENDEMIC
SPECIES

NO. OF THREATENED SPECIES1

(DAO 2004-15)2a AS OF 2014

CR

EN

VU

OTS

TOTAL NO. OF
THREATENED
SPECIES

Mammals

231

130

12

17

43

Birds

616

195

14

59

53

126

Reptiles

303

198

16

29

Amphibians

116

95

10

14

27

91

84

211

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

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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