The ERDB was created in June 1987 under Executive Order (EO) 192 that merged the function of the former Forest Research Institute (FORI) and the National Mangrove Committee. Its headquarters is located at the University of the Philippines Los Baños, College of Forestry and Natural Resources (UPLB-CFNR) campus in the municipality of Los Baños, province of Laguna, Philippines about 65 kms south of Manila.
Newsbriefs
- Celebrating the 7th National Biotechnology Week
The National Biotechnology Week (NBW) has successfully reached its seventh year of promoting the responsible application of biotechnology towards poverty reduction, food security, health care, sustainable and safe environment and industrial development.
The meaningful 2011 celebration has been conceptualized and implemented by the eight lead departments which include the Department of Agriculture (DA), Department of Education (DepEd), Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), Department of Science and Technology (DOST), Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), with this year’s co-chairs – the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and the Department of Health (DOH)..>>more
- ERDB joins 26th ICC for “Trash Free Seas”
The Ecosystems Research and Development Bureau (ERDB), led by Asst. Director Leuvina M. Tandug joined the 2011 International Coastal Cleanup (ICC) at the Las Piñas - Parañaque Critical Habitat and Ecotourism Area (LPPCHEA) on Sept. 17, 2011. Together with various civic organizations, academe, and private sectors, volunteers brought sacks, rakes and gloves to collect marine debris. >>more
- Capacitation of Selected ERDB/ERDS Researcher on Remote Sensing Technology
The Ecosystems Research and Development Bureau (ERDB) has identified Sustainable Upland and Coastal Areas Development as one of its priority research programs being implemented this year and has a duration of three years. Part of this program is the research project titled "Survey of Bamboo Stands and Establishment of a National Database of Economically Important Bamboo Species in the Philippines." The project hopes to fill the need for adequate data and information on commercial bamboo species such as kawayan tinik (Bambusa blumeana), giant bamboo (Dendrocalamus asper), buho (Schizostachyum lumampao) and bolo (Gigantochloa levis) using a combination of classical techniques and cutting edge technologies like remote sensing and geographical information system (GIS).>>more
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