DENR V Photo Release

Declaration of Commitment. Rep. Luis Villafuerte (2^nd from left) of the 3^rd District of Camarines Sur stares at the signing of the joint declaration of commitment for the nomination of Mt. Isarog Natural Park as a Biosphere Reserve as Peter Dogse (extreme left) of UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) also observes. A biosphere reserve is a protected area which aims to conserve genetic resources, species and ecosystems to serve as a venue for scientific research, monitoring and promotion of sustainable development. As of to date, Palawan and Puerto Galera are the only declared biosphere reserves in the country. (Photo by Juan Belardo/PIA Sorsogon) 

  Naturalist Eco-tour Confab. DENR Regional Executive Director Gilbert Gonzales welcomes the strong collaboration of the Environment Sector, the Department of Tourism (DOT), local governments, stakeholders and mountaineer/tour guides. The seminar is part of a seven-day confab that would train Naturalist/Eco-tour Guides for Protected Areas in Albay and Camarines Sur, like Mt. Mayon and Mt. Isarog which are frequented by trekking/mountain climbing enthusiasts. (Photo by Juan Belardo/PIA Sorsogon)