Forests for Life

It is a flagship initiative by the DENR aiming to plant five million indigenous trees from 2025 to 2028. The program supports forest restoration, biodiversity conservation, and climate change mitigation by engaging multi-sectoral stakeholders.

The initial six (6) priority provinces are:

• Ilocos Norte
• Rizal
• Leyte
• Bataan
• Bukidnon
• Lanao del Norte

These areas were selected based on environmental urgency, restoration potential, and community readiness.

Approximately Php 100.00 per tree, covering:

• Seedling production
• Planting
• Maintenance and protection (3 years)

The Forest Management Bureau (FMB) leads the implementation. The Bureau coordinates activities, monitors outcomes, facilitates partnerships, and reports to the DENR Secretary.

Partners may include private corporations, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), government agencies, or any entity committed to sustainable forest management and environmental conservation.

Through investment packages:

Customized packages are also available.

Partners may gain:

• Sustainability certifications
• Public recognition
• Potential tax incentives
• ESG compliance benefits
• Employee engagement opportunities

NGOs, government agencies and other interested entities can support through non-monetary partnerships, including:

• Monitoring and reporting
• Plantation maintenance
• Community mobilization
• Technical expertise
• Research support
• Equipment or manpower support
• Information, Education and Communication campaigns

Other recommended options

Through the Forests for Life Online Portal (fmbdev.denr.gov.ph/forests-for-life), where they can:

• Submit Letters of Intent (LOIs)
• Select areas and type of participation
• Monitor project outcomes
• View the partner registry and progress dashboard

For Monetary Contributions:

• Desired reforestation site(s)
• Investment package and duration
• Participation mode (e.g., financial, volunteer, technical)

For Non-monetary Partnerships:

• Type of support (e.g., technical expertise, equipment)
• Area(s) of involvement (e.g., monitoring, IEC)
• Duration and coordination plan

LOIs will be reviewed by the PMU within 30 days based on:

• Alignment with program goals
• Feasibility and sustainability
• Complementarity with other partners

A formal Partnership Agreement is signed. This includes:

• Defined roles and responsibilities
• Monitoring and reporting framework
• Financial or in-kind commitments
• Duration of involvement

The partner is then officially listed in the public registry.

DENR conducts quarterly monitoring of project sites, while Partners must submit periodic reports using a template and schedule set by DENR.

• Satellites and drones for real-time tracking
• A central database for performance data
• Third-party auditors to verify outcomes

All partnerships and contributions will be published in a public registry accessible via the Forest for Life Portal. This includes:

• List of partners and their roles
• Locations and scope of projects
• Financial and non-financial support
• Annual impact reports on survival rates, carbon data, and community outcomes

Yes. The DENR will promote partner efforts through reports, media, and official certifications.