College of Forestry and Environmental Management - ISU-Cabagan

26/11/2025

A huge congratulations to CFEM’s Kawayanihan Project for once again bringing home the victory!

The Kawayanihan Project secured 1st Place at the 4th National REDI Congress, held via Zoom on November 26, 2025.

This year’s REDI Congress gathered researchers, extensionists, innovators, and community partners from across the country to advance sustainable, science-based solutions for a more resilient Philippines. We are proud to see CFEM leading the way in championing community-driven, nature-based initiatives.

21/11/2025

Today is a meaningful reminder of the vital role trees play in sustaining life, nurturing ecosystems, strengthening the resilience of our communities, and protecting our future.

Every tree we plant today becomes a promise of life for generations to come.

Happy World Tree Day!

07/11/2025

The College of Forestry and Environmental Management (CFEM) actively participated in the 4th Quarter Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED) on November 6, 2025.

Faculty, staff, and students actively participated in the activity, following the six phases of the drill:
1️⃣ Alarm
2️⃣ Response
3️⃣ Evacuation
4️⃣ Assembly
5️⃣ Head Count
6️⃣ Evaluation

This activity reinforces our commitment to promoting disaster preparedness, safety awareness, and resilience within the campus community.

27/10/2025

Congratulations to our newly licensed Foresters from ISU Cabagan!

Your hard work, perseverance, and passion for our forests have finally paid off. We are so proud of your achievement! May you continue to nurture and protect our environment as you take this next step in your journey as professional foresters.

Padayon, ISU Foresters!

21/10/2025

The CFEM extension project, “Kawayanihan para sa Kaligtasan, Kapaligiran, at Kabuhayan ni Juan (4Ks) - Phase 2,” emerged victorious in the recently concluded 2025 University In-House Review of Externally and Internally Funded Extension Project.

The Kawayanihan Project aims to improve the capacity of the local people in the development of a bambusetum, which serves both as a climate change adaptation and mitigation initiative and as a sustainable source of livelihood for communities in the Municipality of Cabagan, Isabela. It provides technical assistance on bamboo propagation, plantation establishment and management, as well as utilization, empowering local communities toward sustainable bamboo-based enterprises.

The Project Team is composed of Dr. Heherson B. Ong as the Project Leader, with members Dr. Bondee L. Penaflor, Asst. Prof. Adona Joana S. Urmeneta and Asst. Prof. Renato A. Folledo Jr.

Congratulations to the Kawayanihan Team!

17/10/2025

The College of Forestry and Environmental Management (CFEM) celebrates another milestone!

The CFEM extension project, “Kawayanihan para sa Kaligtasan, Kapaligiran, at Kabuhayan ni Juan (4Ks) - Phase 2,” emerged victorious in the recently concluded 2025 ISU Agency In-House Review, where ISU Cabagan was also hailed as the Overall Grand Winner.

Congratulations to the Kawayanihan Team for this well-deserved recognition!

15/10/2025

Best of luck, future CFEMian Foresters! 🌳

🌱 𝗧𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗯𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗼𝘁 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘀… 🌳

As the 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗟𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 draws tomorrow, 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟲–𝟭𝟳, we send our full support to all 𝗙𝗟𝗘 𝗧𝗔𝗞𝗘𝗥𝗦 who have walked the long trail of learning, service, and sacrifice. 🍃

May your minds stay sharp, your hearts steady, and may you not only pass—but lead, protect, and inspire. 💪

Whatever the outcome, you’ve already proven yourselves as stewards of the land and hope-bearers for the future. 🌏💚

𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱, 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴. 🌿🍀

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26/09/2025

September 26 is Save Sierra Madre Day!

The College of Forestry and Environmental Management (CFEM) joined the nation in celebrating this important occasion through an Information and Education Campaign in partnership with the Mabuwaya Foundation.

Ms. Ma. Elisa N. Gulatera, Information Specialist of Mabuwaya Foundation, delivered an insightful talk on the importance of protecting the Sierra Madre as home to rich biodiversity and a source of critical ecosystem services. Mr. Noverson Gallardo, a 4th-year BS Forestry student, also shared his personal reflections on the significance of conserving Sierra Madre. Other Mabuwaya staff who graced the event included Ms. Hannah P. Bonifacio, Ms. Nanette Pelovello, Ms. Dorina Soler and For. Sammy Cadano.

Declared under Proclamation No. 413, Save Sierra Madre Day reminds us of the vital role this mountain range plays in safeguarding communities, sustaining our water supply, and serving as our natural shield against disasters.

CFEM reaffirms its strong commitment to protect, restore, and care for the country’s longest mountain range!

26/09/2025

Big thanks to our dear students! 💚

25/09/2025

The DOST-FPRDI, through Engr. Mark Lester V. Naredo, conducted a training-workshop on the basic operation and setup of a 3D Printer and Laser Engraver last September 17–18, 2025 at the EIC Building, ISU-Cabagan.

Students and faculty from the College of Forestry and Environmental Management (CFEM), together with other ISU personnel, actively participated in the hands-on sessions. These modern machines were officially turned over to the Forest Products Innovation Center (FORPIC) at ISU-Cabagan, opening new opportunities for product innovation and research.

ISU-Cabagan is proud to be one of the three hubs of the Forest Products Innovation and Training Center (FPITC) in the country.

22/08/2025

Congratulations to the newly elected officers of FESSBO for AY 2025-2026!!

08/08/2025

Through the CITIZEN-SDSS, a collaborative project by Isabela State University (ISU) and the Thünen Institute in Germany, a two-day landscape-level workshop was held at the RDET Building, ISU-Cabagan on August 6–7, 2025, facilitated by faculty members of the College of Forestry and Environmental Management (CFEM).

The FGD workshop was attended by representatives from the MENRO, MPDC, MDRRMO, MAO, and Barangay LGUs of the Municipalities of Cabagan and Tumauini and CENRO Cabagan. The participants worked together to map current ecosystem services and land degradation risks, identify drivers of future land use change, co-create conservation and development scenarios, and design Nature-based Solutions for the Balasig-Dy Abra Watershed.

The workshop highlighted the value of local knowledge and collaborative planning in shaping a sustainable future.

We extend our gratitude to all the participants, facilitators, and partners who contributed to the success of this workshop.