College of Forestry and Environmental Studies

Department of Forestry

MSU Main Campus - Marawi City > Department of Forestry

About The College

The Mindanao State University Board of Regents (BOR) officially established the College of Forestry (now the college of Forestry and Environmental Studies, or CFES, since 1998) on 10 July 1969. This was marked by appointment of Forester Segundo P. Fernandez as the director of the college, with an academic rank of associate pfofessor. The College of Forestry and Environmental Studies consists of four (3) departments namely the Department of Environmental Studies, the Department of Forestry, and the Department of Graduate Studies. With the prevailing low literacy rate of the youth of some parts of Mindanao and the emergence of ideologies confronting, the College of Forestry and Environmental Studies takes the lead in producing competitive and effective Foresters who can transform Environment/Society. CFES composed of 22 Faculties and 24 Administrative Support Staff - MSU Main Campus - Marawi City.

Vision, Mission, Goals, and Objectives

Vision

MSU System aspires to be a center of excellence in instruction, research and extension transforming itself into a premier and globally competitive national peace university.

Mission

1.) Lead in social transformation through peace education and integration of the Muslims and other cultural minority groups into the mainstream society. 2.) Ensure excellence in instruction, research development, innovation, extension, and environmental education and discovery. 3.) Advance national and international linkages through collaboration; and 4.) Demonstrate greater excellence, relevance, and inclusiveness for Mindanao and the Filipino nation.

College Goals

1.) to become an institution with a strong and visible reputation in academic excellence, both in undergraduate and graduate education, and in research and technology development. 2.) to build and enhance global networks and collaborative partnerships for a sustainable natural resources and environment. 3.) to respond to the needs of society through forestry extension services and technology transfer, and 4.) to develop world class forestry and environmental science professional and leaders responsible for a judicious management of tropical forest and other natural resources.

Objectives

1.) To provide the youth the appropriate forestry education and training in order to develop forestry leadership and consciousness within the minsupala region; 2.) To serve as an instrument for MSU in its task of integrating the cultural minorities into the body politic through sound investments in forestry education and other forestry programs of the university; and, 3.) To develop an adequate pool of able foresters and rangers who are essential to the manpower needs of the government and the wood-using insdustries.

About The Department of Forestry

About The Department

Faculty Of The Department

Assoc. Prof. Abdul- Nasser D. Lomantong, MSF
AMARILLE, Randell Keith P.
BEDOYA, Nelieta A.
BIGCAS, Evelyn V.
BUCOG, Mariel Grace C.
CALIPUSAN, Jenefer P.
CARIGA, Nurjannah M.
CORTES, Zabdiel Pietro C.
DIBARATUN, Noraisah A.
DISOMIMBA, Melvin U.
LINGA, Asnawi D.
MAGARIN, Ricmar
PACALDO, Renato S.
SEGOVIA, Jayson Leigh M.
TAYRUS, Lourdes B.

If you’re an educational professional who are looking to progress into management and consultancy, or an educational planning or development role, this is the best degree for you.

Courses In The Department

BS- FORESTRY
BS-FORESTRY Major in Agroforestry

Department Contact Info

DR. EVELYN V. BIGCAS
Chairperson

New CFES Building, General Access Road,
Mindanao State University
Marawi City, Philippines

+63 9183775193
forestrydept.email@msumain.edu.ph

Mon – Fri 8:00A.M. – 5:00P.M.

Social Info

BS Forestry

BS Forestry major in Agroforestry

Announcements

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Microplastic Pollution in Mindanao’s Taguibo River Watershed Forest Reserve: Characterization, and Distribution Patterns, and Implications for Freshwater Ecosystem Conservation. Applied Science and Engineering Progress, 17(3), 7416.

http://dx.doi.org/10.14416/j.asep.2024.06.007

Contingent Valuation on Residents’ Willingness to Pay for Mangrove Rehabilitation in Baroy, Lanao Del Norte, Philippines. Journal of Environmental & Earth Sciences, 6(2), 52–63. https://doi.org/10.30564/jees.v6i2.6405

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The Mindanao State University (MSU) was created under Republic Act 1387 as amended. The Principal author of this Act was the late Senator Domocao Alonto.

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The Mindanao State University (MSU) was created under Republic Act 1387 as amended. The Principal author of this Act was the late Senator Domocao Alonto.

Why Study Here?

The department offers two (2) undergraduate programs, the BS Forestry and BSForestry major in Agroforestry. Both courses composed of outcome-based programs compliant to CHED guidelines that will train you in managing forestry resources towards sustainability and performing advance researches for the continuous production of goods and services through Communication, Education, and Public Awareness (CEPA).

Not only does Mindanao State University provide you the practical skills that is necessary to transition seamlessly into the workforce upon your graduation, but we also make sure that you will have a good sense of social justice so that you make the transition responsibly.

Come & Join Us! See you, Future Foresters!