College of Forestry and Environmental Sciences

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“Forging eco-warriors, fostering nature.”

Dr. Roger T. Sarmiento

College Dean

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The College of Forestry and Environmental Science (CoFES) was established through Board of Regents (BOR) Resolution No. 36-15, Series of 2017. Prior to its establishment as a distinct college, it was part of the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) under the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources (CASNR), which also housed the Department of Agricultural Sciences (DAS). Following its reorganization, the DAS evolved into the College of Agriculture and Agri-Industries (CAA), while CoFES emerged as a dedicated academic unit to address the growing need for specialized education and research in forestry and environmental science.

Currently, CoFES operates out of Villares Hall, the former premises of the Department of Agriculture – Agricultural Training Institute (DA-ATI). The building serves as the main hub for conducting classes, meetings, and administrative functions, enabling the College to foster a conducive learning and working environment.

The College of Forestry and Environmental Science (CoFES) is committed to excellence in instruction, research, extension, and production. It trains future professionals in sustainable forest management, conservation, and resource utilization while conducting research to support national and regional environmental initiatives.

CoFES also promotes public awareness and provides leadership in forestry, environmental science, and agroforestry education, ensuring its vital role in advancing sustainable environmental practices.

College Goals/ Objectives:

The goal of the College of Forestry and Environmental Science (CoFES) revolves around its four (4) fold functions of Instruction, Research, Extension, and Production.

They are translated into the following objectives:

To train students in the proper management, conservation, and the utilization of the country’s forest resources in order to meet the demands of high-quality human resources in forestry and environmental concerns.
To conduct research to support national and regional thrusts in forestry, agroforestry, and environment.
To carry out public education and information campaigns to disseminate forestry and environmental technologies.
To assist the government in forestry and environmental policy formulations through the conduct of relevant studies; and
To provide leadership in charting the direction of Forestry, Environmental Science and Agroforestry education in the country.