A Technical and Policy Forum on Mainstreaming Native Species for Restoration and Production
Details
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Summary
ELTI, together with the Rain Forest Restoration Initiative (RFRI) and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), will be holding a Technical and Policy Forum on Mainstreaming Native Species for Restoration and Production on November 8, 2016 at the Biodiversity Management Bureau Training Center at the Ninoy Aquino Parks & Wildlife Compound in Diliman, Quezon City.
The forum aims to highlight the importance of native species, not only to restore ecosystem services that support both local biodiversity and communities, but also to re-capture the international market for our premium timber species and other forest-based products, while meeting the local needs. We would like to use this opportunity to have a dialogue with DENR and relevant bureaus on the current technical capacity and existing policies and programs on native species propagation and production, as well as the constraints and gaps in research, development and implementation, in order to brainstorm ways to address these issues and steps to move forward.
The forum is primarily for DENR and relevant bureaus and organizations. Space is limited, therefore, pre-registration is a must. To reserve a seat, please pre-register here on or before November 7, 2016 at 1pm.
The program on November 8th will start at 9:00 am. Registration will open at 8:30 am. Please be on time.
Content
Day 1. Tuesday, November 8, 2016
Opening Remarks: Dr. David Neidel, ELTI
Welcome Message: Dr. Antonio Manila, Biodiversity Management Bureau - DENR
Keynote Address: Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)
Lectures and Discussion:
Ecological principles and silvicultural techniques for restoration and reforestation in the wet tropics
Dr. Mark Ashton, Yale University School of Forestry & Environmental Studies
Why the Philippines needs to plant native species?
Dr. Edwino Fernando, University of the Philippines-Los Baños
Rainforestation approach to planting native species and engaging communities. Successes and challenges in implementation
Dr. Marlito Bande, Visayas State University
Policies and programs that support native species. Successes and challenges in implementation
Forest Management Bureau - DENR
Research and experiences in native species production and planting. Successes and challenges in research and development and field adoption
Ecosystems Research and Development Bureau - DENR
Market demand and potential for native species. Successes and challenges in research and development and market adoption
Forest Products Research and Development Institute - Department of Science and Technology
Panel Discussion:
How can we address policy gaps? research gaps? market demand/potential and supply?
Closing Remarks:
RFRI