UPLB Institute of Renewable Natural Resources

UPLB Institute of Renewable Natural Resources Verdant Mountains. Blue Waters. Healthy Soils.

The Official page of the Institute of Renewable Natural Resources, College of Forestry and Natural Resources, University of the Philippines Los Baños. The reorganization of the UPLB College of Forestry into the College of Forestry and Natural Resources on 25 June 1998 necessitated the merger of its two academic units – the Department of Forest Resources Management and the Department of Si

lviculture and Forest Influences into the present Institute of Renewable Natural Resources (IRNR). The Institute is composed of seven co-dependent units (4 divisions and 3 laboratories) namely: Environmental Forestry Division (EFD); Forest Resources Management Division (FRMD); Natural Resources Conservation Division (NRCD); Silviculture and Resources Rehabilitation Division (SRRD); the Environmental Remote Sensing and Geoinformation Laboratory (ERSG); the Soils Laboratory and the Forest-Agroforest Nursery Learning Laboratory (FANLL).

𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫—𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐮𝐩 𝐭𝐨 𝐮𝐬. 🌏🌊🔥🌳The Institute of Renewable Natural Re...
05/06/2026

𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫—𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐮𝐩 𝐭𝐨 𝐮𝐬. 🌏🌊🔥🌳

The Institute of Renewable Natural Resources (IRNR) joins the global community in celebrating World Environment Day 2026!

This year's observance highlights climate action through the campaign. As the Earth sends clear signals through rising temperatures, extreme weather events, and changing ecosystems, we are called to respond with meaningful actions that protect and restore our environment.

Observed every 5 June and led by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), World Environment Day serves as the world's largest platform for environmental awareness and action. As an institute committed to the sustainable management, conservation, and restoration of natural resources, IRNR stands with the global call for urgent climate action.

The signals are clear. The time to act is now. 🌱
Read more: https://www.worldenvironmentday.global/

04/06/2026

🎉 Good news, mga kapuno!

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) has awarded 𝟮𝟬 𝗖𝗣𝗗 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 to the 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗚𝗲𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵𝗶𝗰 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 (𝗚𝗜𝗦): 𝙈𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚: 𝘼 𝙂𝙄𝙎 𝙏𝙧𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙒𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙝𝙚𝙙 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘿𝙞𝙨𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙍𝙞𝙨𝙠 𝙈𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙜𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩!

This CPD-accredited training provides participants with a strong foundation in applying geospatial science and GIS tools to address complex environmental and climate-related challenges—supporting more resilient watersheds, informed decision-making, and disaster risk management for communities.

📍 Register now: bit.ly/UPLBGIS2026REG

This training is organized by the UPLB Training Center for Tropical Resources and Ecosystems Sustainability (TREES) in collaboration with the UPLB Institute of Renewable Natural Resources (IRNR).

We look forward to learning with you! 🌏🗺️




🔊𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐑𝐍𝐑'𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐓𝐀𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐦𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝟏𝟐 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔. 🔊IRNR is now accepting applications for T...
03/06/2026

🔊𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐑𝐍𝐑'𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐓𝐀𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐦𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝟏𝟐 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔. 🔊

IRNR is now accepting applications for Teaching Assistants for AY 2026–2027.
Teaching Assistants may be appointed as Teaching Associates (TAs) for M/MSc students or Teaching Fellows (TFs) for PhD students. They are graduate students who pursue (or will pursue) their studies on a half-time basis while assisting in teaching on a half-time basis.

The minimum requirements, including educational background and required documents, are indicated in the attached images.

📅 Application Deadline: 𝟏𝟐 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 (𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲)
📩 Interested applicants may submit all required documents via email to [email protected]
We encourage interested applicants to apply and be part of the IRNR family!

Read More: bit.ly/UPTAP

𝐈𝐑𝐍𝐑 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐂𝐅𝐍𝐑 𝐅𝐥𝐚𝐠 𝐑𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 💚💙🤍🤎IRNR faculty and staff led the College of Forestry ...
02/06/2026

𝐈𝐑𝐍𝐑 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐂𝐅𝐍𝐑 𝐅𝐥𝐚𝐠 𝐑𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 💚💙🤍🤎

IRNR faculty and staff led the College of Forestry and Natural Resources’ regular flag-raising ceremony for June 2026. In line with the celebration of Philippine Independence Month and Philippine Environment Month, messages highlighting nationalism and environmental stewardship were shared during the program. CFNR unit heads also reflected on the significant events of the past month and presented upcoming activities and initiatives for June.

Thank you to everyone who joined this month’s flag-raising ceremony.

📣 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗥𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀 (𝗜𝗥𝗡𝗥) 𝗶𝘀 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀! 📣IRNR is now accepting applica...
29/05/2026

📣 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗥𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀 (𝗜𝗥𝗡𝗥) 𝗶𝘀 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀! 📣

IRNR is now accepting applications for Teaching Assistants for AY 2026–2027.

Teaching Assistants may be appointed as Teaching Associates (TAs) for M/MSc students or Teaching Fellows (TFs) for PhD students. They are graduate students who pursue (or will pursue) their studies on a half-time basis while assisting in teaching on a half-time basis.

The minimum requirements, including educational background and required documents, are indicated in the attached images.

📅 Application Deadline: 19 June 2026 (Friday)

📩 Interested applicants may submit all required documents via email to [email protected]

We encourage interested applicants to apply and be part of the IRNR family!
Read More: bit.ly/UPTAP

✨🔊 𝗙𝗥𝗠/𝗡𝗥𝗖 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿: 𝗔 𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 ✨🔊The Institute proudly celebrates the successful conduct of the FRM/NRC 299 Grad...
16/05/2026

✨🔊 𝗙𝗥𝗠/𝗡𝗥𝗖 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿: 𝗔 𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 ✨🔊

The Institute proudly celebrates the successful conduct of the FRM/NRC 299 Graduate Seminar with the theme:

“Towards Sustaining Natural Resources: Integrating Soil Science, Ecosystem Accounting, Carbon Dynamics, Land Use Change, and Conservation Communication Across Philippine Forest and Watershed Landscapes.”

Faculty-in-Charge: Dr. Vanessa Palma-Torres


16/05/2026

The UPLB College of Forestry and Natural Resources, through the Training Center for Tropical Resources and Ecosystems Sustainability (TREES) and the UPLB Institute of Renewable Natural Resources, invites you to participate in the 𝗖𝗣𝗗-𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗚𝗲𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵𝗶𝗰 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 (𝗚𝗜𝗦) titled:
“𝗠𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲: 𝗔 𝗚𝗜𝗦 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁”
📅 Date: 14–17 July 2026
📍 Venue: TREES Kamagong Hall
This specialized training program is designed to strengthen the capacity of foresters in the application of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for sustainable environmental management and climate resilience.
This CPD-accredited training provides a strong foundation for using geospatial science in solving complex environmental and climate-related challenges, ultimately supporting more resilient watersheds and communities.
📌 Enhance your GIS skills and contribute to building climate-resilient landscapes through science-based planning and decision-making.
Register here: bit.ly/UPLBGIS2026REG



🔊🔊 𝐒𝐅𝐈 𝟐𝟎𝟏 𝐒𝐄𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐑 🔊🔊Everyone is invited to attend the seminar prepared by graduate students enrolled in SFI 201 (Advanc...
11/05/2026

🔊🔊 𝐒𝐅𝐈 𝟐𝟎𝟏 𝐒𝐄𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐑 🔊🔊

Everyone is invited to attend the seminar prepared by graduate students enrolled in SFI 201 (Advanced Forest Soils) on 13 May 2026 (Wednesday), 10:00 AM at IRNR Room 292.

Eraldwin Dimailig and Ma. Cecilia Marza, PhD in Forestry (Silviculture and Forest Influences) students, will present the results of their three studies related to forest soils.

Join us as we learn more about current research and advancements in forest soils science.

See you there!

𝐈𝐑𝐍𝐑 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫🎓✊🏽We cordially invite everyone to witness the Graduate Seminar of FRM/NRC 299 students on May 15, ...
30/04/2026

𝐈𝐑𝐍𝐑 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫🎓✊🏽

We cordially invite everyone to witness the Graduate Seminar of FRM/NRC 299 students on May 15, 2026, Friday, at the IRNR Room 292. There will be morning and afternoon sessions at 9:00AM and 1:00PM.

Join us face-to-face or online. Snacks and e-certificates will be provided.

Register through this link on or before May 11, Monday: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfmSQvDqQqGGfzVew_1SLGxH3nqm40ZCHVKIAm_ZTbtSPSgOA/viewform

See you there!

𝗗𝗿. 𝗗𝗶𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝗔. 𝗥𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘀 𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝟰𝟬 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 🎖️🌿With deep admiration and gratitude, we proudly celebrate Dr. ...
23/04/2026

𝗗𝗿. 𝗗𝗶𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝗔. 𝗥𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘀 𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝟰𝟬 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 🎖️🌿

With deep admiration and gratitude, we proudly celebrate Dr. Diomedes A. Racelis for his remarkable 40 years of dedicated service to the College of Forestry and Natural Resources.

A former Director of the Institute of Renewable Natural Resources, Dr. Racelis has been a pillar of leadership, mentorship, and excellence—shaping not only programs and initiatives, but also the lives of countless students and colleagues throughout the years.

His unwavering commitment and passion for forestry and natural resource management continue to leave a lasting legacy in our institution.

Maraming salamat po, Dr. Racelis, for four decades of inspiring service. Your IRNR family celebrates you with pride!

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