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CFNR was established in 1910 and is the finest academic institution in the Philippines offering fore

For more than a century, the College of Forestry and Natural Resources (CFNR) remains the oldest and finest academic institution of higher learning in forestry education in the Philippines. The College embarks on collaborative and interdisciplinary programs in various fields such as watershed management, climate change, silviculture, ecology, biodiversity, physiology, agroforestry, pulp and paper technology, natural resources management, policy formulation, governance, economics, and social forestry.

25/09/2026

𝐂𝐅𝐍𝐑 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐛𝐚𝐠 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐐𝐮𝐢𝐳𝐂𝐨𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

Congratulations to our BS Forestry students!
We proudly congratulate all our BS Forestry students who participated in the Agrinnovation QuizCon 2026, held during Innovation Week 2026 on September 23 at the UPLB Science and Technology Park.

Special recognition goes to our winning teams:
🥈 First Runner-Up: Team Palay-ain
• Adina Shifra Lacdang
• Haira Gabrielle Dollano

🥉 Second Runner-Up: Team Do You Agri, Forestry?
• Nico Brosas
• Clarence Jay Cruz
• John David Caguete

Organized by the UPLB Technology Transfer and Business Development Office and its partners, the competition provided a valuable venue for our students to deepen their knowledge and gain exposure to innovation, climate resilience, and inclusive development.

The participation and achievement of our students show that BS Forestry students have much to contribute to conversations on innovation and sustainability. May this experience inspire them to continue developing fresh ideas and solutions and may it help pave the way for future events that showcase innovative products and technologies in the forestry sector.

Congratulations to all our participants and winners! Your CFNR family is proud of you!

Photos obtained from: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/14pGLcYUzJx/

22/09/2026

𝐔𝐏𝐋𝐁 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐮𝐬 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐬 🌳

Proposed and led by CFNR Dean Marlo D. Mendoza, the Ceremonial Launch of the UPLB Native Flowering Tree for Sustainable Landscape Program officially began on August 20, 2026, with the planting of Philippine native flowering trees at the CDC / CEM-ICOPED Grounds beside Nora C. Quebral Hall and the CFNR Archway. The first part of the launch brought together UPLB officials, CFNR executive committee, project staff and consultants, and G-Xchange, Inc. representatives. Three native species were introduced across the initial sites: Salinggogon (Cratoxylum formosum), Bagawak Morado (Clerodendrum quadriloculare), and Aunasin (Ardisia pyramidalis).

The second part of the launch followed on September 21, 2026, with tree planting conducted at the grounds of the newly inaugurated Graduate School International Student and Cultural Center, alongside the participation of UPLB and UP System officials, university deans, Board of Regents representatives, and invited government officials. Balai Lamok or Salimbobog (Crateva religiosa) and Bagawak Morado were planted at the site, bringing the two-part launch to a total of three sites and four native flowering tree species. In partnership with G-Xchange, Inc. through the GForest feature of the GCash app, the program marks the beginning of a broader effort to introduce Philippine native flowering trees across approximately 10 kilometers of UPLB roads, secondary roads, and pocket gardens, advancing a vision for a more sustainable, biodiverse, and distinctly Philippine campus landscape.

As the country's premier institution for forestry, natural resources, and plant sciences, the UPLB is uniquely positioned to lead this paradigm shift. Beyond beautifying the campus, the program seeks to make UPLB a living demonstration of the diversity, adaptability, and ornamental potential of Philippine native trees. Through planting, research, and the development of knowledge and best practices, the campus can serve as a living laboratory for students, researchers, landscape professionals, policymakers, and the public, while inspiring the wider adoption of biodiversity-sensitive landscapes across the country. What begins with a few trees on the UPLB campus is envisioned as a meaningful step toward bringing Philippine native biodiversity back into the everyday landscapes.

21/09/2026

𝐂𝐅𝐍𝐑 𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐦𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐓𝐄𝐒𝐃𝐀 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬
21 September 2026

The College of Forestry and Natural Resources (CFNR) Executive Committee met with representatives from the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), Ms. Cherry L. Toralde, Ms. Josephine T. Manuel, and Mr. Francis Oliver Mejorada, to explore potential partnerships in developing competency standards, training regulations, and micro-credentials in forestry and natural resources.

During the meeting, TESDA shared its existing forestry-related programs, including bamboo planting, butterfly raising, and tour guiding services. The discussion also explored opportunities to develop additional programs that respond to the skills and workforce needs of the forestry and natural resources sector.

Dean Marlo D. Mendoza expressed the CFNR's interest in partnering with TESDA to help strengthen the forestry workforce, while Associate Dean Analyn Codilan raised the possibility of developing a woodworking training program, highlighting the CFNR's existing sawmill facilities.

The meeting stemmed from a proposed micro-credential program initiated by Asst. Prof. Jonathan O. Hernandez of the Department of Forest Biological Sciences (DFBS), in collaboration with TESDA.

The CFNR looks forward to exploring opportunities for collaboration that can contribute to skills development and workforce strengthening in forestry and natural resources.

18/09/2026

𝐂𝐅𝐍𝐑 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐰𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐤𝐚𝐬𝐲𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐮𝐬, 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐬 ✊🏼🚶🏼‍♂️🚶🏼‍♀️

Today, 18 September 2026, CFNR students led by the UP CFNR Student and Freshman Councils, together with CFNR-based organizations, the ELF-JODAI, and college personnel, held a walkout to voice their calls for “makamasang edukasyon” and raise concerns on issues affecting the education sector and the communities they meant to serve.

The walkout began in front of the Department of Social Forestry and Forest Governance (DSFFG), where students marched toward the Institute of Renewable Natural Resources (IRNR) and the Department of Forest Biological Sciences (DFBS) before proceeding to the CFNR Administration Building, where a protest program was held.

Carrying a balatengga bearing the message, “Isulong ang Makamasang Edukasyon, labanan ang Imperyalismong Pandarambong,” the students collectively expressed their concerns over what they described as continued imperialist exploitation within and beyond the university.

Among the issues raised during the walkout were opposition to Pax Silica, concerns over budget cuts in UP, the jeepney modernization program, and development aggressions in Southern Tagalog, among others.

CFNR Dean Marlo D. Mendoza endorsed the walkout and addressed the students, highlighting concerns that reductions in the university’s budget could affect UP’s capacity to provide quality and accessible education.

The UPLB-wide walkout had earlier been endorsed by UPLB Chancellor Jose V. Camacho Jr.

18/09/2026

𝐂𝐅𝐍𝐑 𝐀𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐧𝐢 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐀𝐏𝐅𝐍𝐞𝐭 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐍𝐚𝐧𝐣𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲🎓📃

Congratulations to our distinguished alumni, Sidrian Greg Hutamariz (MS Forestry) and Kyle Joseph G. Quijano (MS Resources and Environment), on being awarded the APFNet Scholarship Program 2026 at Nanjing Forestry University (NJFU), China.

Awarded by the Asia-Pacific Network for Sustainable Forest Management and Rehabilitation (APFNet), the scholarship provides full support covering international airfare, tuition, accommodation, medical insurance, and a stipend.

Sidrian and Kyle are among only six international students selected for the 2026 cohort, representing the Philippines, Myanmar, Thailand, and Cambodia. Their achievement reflects the excellence of CFNR graduates and their contributions to the global forestry and natural resources community.

Congratulations, Sidrian and Kyle! The CFNR community is proud of you as you take this next step in your academic journey. 🌏🌳

18/09/2026

𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝟏𝟗𝟗 𝐊𝐚𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐧 𝐘𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐱𝐡𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐬

The FOR 199 cohort for First Semester, Academic Year 2026–2027, cordially invites the CFNR community and the public to this semester's Kawingan Yabong Poster Exhibit, a showcase of undergraduate research in forestry and natural resources.

The exhibit will run from 21 to 25 September 2026, with poster displays mounted across CFNR's four academic units:

📍 Section S — DSFFG Lobby
📍 Section S1 — DFBS Right Wing Corridor (1F)
📍 Section S2 — DFPPS Lobby
📍 Section S3 — IRNR Hallway (2F)

Kawingan Yabong affirms CFNR's commitment to advancing scientific inquiry, giving students a platform to present their research on environmental forestry, production and industrial forestry, and social forestry and agroforestry.

See you there!

16/09/2026

𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐓𝐎𝐃𝐀𝐘 | 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐚 𝐑𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐧

The two-day Training Workshop on Building Collaborative Forest Landscape Governance for the Marikina River Basin opens today, 16 September 2026, at Narra Hall, TREES, CFNR, UP Los Baños.

Led by Dr. Rose Jane J. Peras, Lead Principal Investigator, the workshop brings together representatives from barangay and municipal/city LGUs; DENR (R4A, NCR, PPL); LLDA, and Indigenous Peoples in Rodriguez, Rizal, Marikina, and Pasig City.

Through collaborative learning and participatory activities, the workshop seeks to strengthen stakeholder capacity to address shared forest and watershed concerns across the upstream, midstream, and downstream areas of the Marikina River Basin.

The training runs until 17 September 2026.

15/09/2026

𝐂𝐅𝐍𝐑 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝟏𝟒 𝐂𝐌𝐏 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐬

Congratulations, CFNR colleagues! 🌿

The College of Forestry and Natural Resources (CFNR) proudly celebrates the approval of 14 proposals from the College under the Collective Mentorship Program (CMP) of the University of the Philippines.

The 14 proposals were approved by the UP Board of Regents during its 1,411th Meeting on 26 August 2026, forming part of the pioneering cohort of the UP System’s CMP.

The Collective Mentorship Program is a strategic initiative of the University of the Philippines that brings together mentors, faculty members, researchers, graduate units, and academic communities to advance graduate education, research, creative work, innovation, and public service through collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and capacity-building.

This achievement highlights the depth of expertise, collaborative spirit, and commitment to academic excellence within CFNR. More than a milestone, these 14 approved proposals open opportunities for meaningful mentorship, stronger collaborations, and impactful work across the College and beyond.

Congratulations to all our colleagues whose proposals made this achievement possible!

Erratum: Please be informed that the designation “Project Leader” indicated in the captions should be “Program Leader.”

15/09/2026

𝐂𝐅𝐍𝐑 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐔𝐏, 𝐋𝐁! 𝐒𝐚 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐚 𝐔𝐏𝐋𝐁, 𝐋𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐓𝐚𝐲𝐨 𝐊𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐢! 🧹🚮
September 14–15, 2026

The CFNR community came together in support of Clean UP, LB! Sa Malinis na UPLB, Lahat Tayo Kasali!, a campus-wide clean-up activity held on September 14–15, 2026.

Faculty, staff, and students of the College of Forestry and Natural Resources took part by cleaning and maintaining their respective surroundings, working together to keep the College clean, safe, and orderly.

More than a clean-up activity, the initiative reflects the CFNR community’s shared commitment to environmental stewardship, discipline, collaboration, and collective responsibility. Through the participation of every member of the College, CFNR continues to demonstrate that a clean and sustainable campus is a responsibility we all share.

This activity is in support of Office of the Chancellor Memorandum No. 114, Series of 2026.

07/09/2026

𝐂𝐅𝐍𝐑 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐅𝐥𝐚𝐠 𝐑𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐲
7 September 2026 | Florencio Tamesis Hall

The College of Forestry and Natural Resources (CFNR) conducted its monthly Flag Raising Ceremony for September on 7 September, with the CFNR Student Council (CFNRSC) serving as this month’s host.
The ceremony began with the morning prayer and the singing of the Philippine National Anthem, followed by an introductory message from Mx. Gavriel Cobres, CFNRSC Chairperson, who expressed appreciation for the College’s continued efforts in supporting the studentry. The program also included a celebration of the September birthday celebrants.
On behalf of the Dean, CFNR Associate Dean Dr. Analyn L. Codilan delivered an inspirational message highlighting the College’s recent accomplishments, including the successful Forestry Refresher Course, Targeted Review, UPLB Native Flowering Trees for Sustainable Urban Landscape Program, and CFNR Seminar Series, as well as ongoing partnerships and sponsorships being developed by the CFNR Administration.
CFNR unit heads then shared important announcements and invitations to upcoming activities and events of their respective units.
The ceremony concluded with the recitation of the Panunumpa ng Lingkod Bayan, followed by the singing of the Awit ng Serbisyong Sibil, Awit ng Kolehiyo, and UP Naming Mahal.
The College extends its sincere appreciation to the CFNR Student Council for spearheading this month’s Flag Raising Ceremony and for their continued commitment to fostering a strong and engaged CFNR community.

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