By Leilanie G. Adriano
Staff reporter
LAOAG CITY—The Department of
Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has announced that the search is on
for outstanding Community Based Forest Management model people’s organization
in the country.
Forester Isabelita Austria
said the nationwide search aims to recognize the best practices of the
different people’s organization in the country particularly in safeguarding
natural resources and at the same time, boost the livelihood of local
communities.
According to Ms. Austria, the
mechanics of the program highlights the elements of sustainable forest
management such as: resources security, social, economic and cultural aspects,
biodiversity conservation and soil and water conservation.
The search will kick-off at
the municipal level then the selected winners will compete for provincial,
regional and national levels.
“Starting this April,
nominees are now accepted ready for the awarding of national winners by
November which will coincide with the CBFM Practitioners Congress,” said Ms. Austria.
The CBFM is national strategy
for the sustainable development of the country’s forestland resources. A CBFM
agreement which is renewable for 25 years provides communities security of
tenure over a defined area to promote sustainable use of natural resources.
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