As Provided in the E.O. 292: 1. Implement laws, policies, plans, programs, projects, rules and regulations of the Department to promote the sustainability and productivity of natural resources, social equity in natural resource utilization and environmental protection; 2. Provide efficient and effective delivery of services to the people; 3. Coordinate with regional offices of other departments, offices, agencies in the region and local government units in the enforcement of natural resource conservation laws and regulations, and in the
Functions of Regional Offices:
4. Recommend and, upon approval, implement programs and projects on forestry, minerals, and land management and disposition; 5. Conduct a comprehensive inventory of natural resources in the region and formulate regional short and long-term development plans for the conservation, utilization and replacement of natural resources; 6. Evolve respective regional budget in conformity with the priorities established by the Regional Development Councils;
Functions of Regional Offices:
7. Supervise the processing of natural resources products, grade and inspect minerals, lumber and other wood processed products, and monitor the movement of these products; 8. Conduct field researches for appropriate technologies recommended for various projects; and 9. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law or assigned by the Secretary.
Regional Executive Director
Coordinate and directs implementation of all policies, regulations, programs and projects on environmental and natural resources development and conservation in the region. Represent the region in regional administrative bodies in the preparation and formulation of regional plans and programs Represent the committees.
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Two Assistant Directors
Assistant Regional Director for Technical Services Assistant Regional Director for Management Services
Assistant Regional Director for Technical Services
Provide technical support services to the Regional Director Identify evaluate and address the implementation gaps of DENR programs and projects Region. Direct and supervise the following divisions/sections under it.
Divisions under the OARD:
Licenses, Patents and Deeds Division
Surveys Division Conservation and Development Division Enforcement Division
Functions of LPD Division:
Oversee and direct the issuance of new
licenses, permits and land patents, evaluate and recommend issuance of all kinds of land patents and deeds, leases and other tenurial instruments.
Supervise the processing and evaluation of
applications for all forest utilization and wildlife resource permits, licences, agreements, contracts, processing plants, etc.
Functions of LPD Division:
Evaluate existing policies and recommends policies to improve licensing and permitting activities. ; performs implementation gap analysis; and formulates appropriate solutions. Draft proclamation for approval of the President upon the recommendation of the Secretary. Initiate/recommend administrative and legal action against violations of ENR rules and regulations.
Functions of LPD Division:
Provide advice, technical assistance and guidance to organizations and individuals under authority of the Department on the processing and evaluation of DENR licenses, leases, permits patents and deeds. Consolidate, update and maintain the divisions records and database.
Functions of Surveys Division:
Oversee and direct the conduct of activities involving land surveys mapping and classification. Monitor, verify and recommend for approval of cadastral, public land subdivisions and other extensive survey mapping projects, original and isolated surveys. Monitor and evaluate all activities relative to enforcement of survey standards and policies, rules and regulations for the sound management and disposition of all alienable or disposable public lands and other lands in the regions not placed under control of any other agency.
Functions of Surveys Division:
Formulate, develop and maintain manual and electronic systems of land records management including appropriate procedures consistent with prescribed rules and regulations regarding classification, disclosure/access, reproduction and printing Recommend issuance of survey order for cadastral surveys and other extensive survey projects. Act as Secretariat in the conduct of Public Bidding for Cadastral Survey Project by contract.
Functions of Surveys Division:
Provide technical assistance to the LGUs in the resolution of political boundary conflicts between municipalities within their jurisdiction. Testify in court, before review or at legislature. Participates in activities to promote the Departments services and provides technical assistance in conducting conferences seminars and workshops
Functions of Conservation and Development
Division: Develop, organize, direct and implement management plan for the conservation/protection of urban greening areas, PA, critical habitat, watershed, and other conservation areas, and ecotourism areas. Monitor and evaluate all activities related to implementation of policies rules and regulations for the sustainable development, management and conservation of natural resources, including but not limited to forest land use planning in coordination with LGUs, preservation of biological diversities, genetic resources and endangered flora and fauna, and ecotourism.
Functions of Conservation and Development
Division: Perform implementation gap analysis and formulate appropriate solutions by coordinating activities of division and other stakeholders to discuss issues and resolve problems. Identify and recommend researchable areas pertaining to biodiversity conservation and resource utilization to ERDB. Prepare reports and other publications relating to operational trends and programs and objectives and accomplishment on PA, critical habitats and other conservation areas, ecotourism, coastal resources and foreshore, and forest conservation areas.