Forest Foundation Philippines - Let's Grow Together

LET’S GROW FORESTS
To protect forests and surrounding landscapes.
LET’S GROW LIVELIHOODS
To improve the livelihoods of forest-dependent communities.
LET’S GROW PARTNERSHIPS
To partner with organizations that enrich forests.
LET’S GROW ADVOCATES
To increase people’s appreciation and understanding of forest protection.

TO

• Tao • People

“Our People” (“Aming mga tao” in Filipino), as written in Baybayin, the Ancient Filipino script, is the best resource that we have to accomplish our mission of protecting the forests.

Know Who We Are

Puno

• Puno • Tree

“Our Trees” (“Aming mga puno” in Filipino) is the core of our mission. Since 2002, we have been providing grants to organizations that empower the people to protect the forests.

Know What We Do

Kubo • Kubo • Nipa Hut

“Nipa Hut” (“Kubo” in Filipino) refers to the traditional native homes of the Filipinos. In the same manner, the forests are home to various flora, fauna, and even people who all depend on it in different ways.

Given their ecological significance and importance to communities, we are working to protect the following landscapes:

Sierra Madre Palawan Samar and Leyte
Bukidnon and Misamis Oriental Small Islands Mangroves

Tambuli • Tambuli • Carabao Horn

“Carabao Horn” (“Tambuli” in Filipino) is an indigenous instrument that is used as a rallying call to assemble for gatherings and announcements.

Looking Back on the TREE-lling First Year of the BFF Movement and Forward to the Future
A year ago, on the International Day of the Forest, the Best Friends of the Forest (BFF) Movement was born. The BFF Movement is a community of young and action-oriented...
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Forest Foundation Philippines Approves Over PHP 47M in Grants
MANILA, PHILIPPINES -- During its first quarterly meeting for 2019, the Forest Foundation Philippines’ Board of Trustees (BOT) approved over PHP 47 M in medium and large grants to conserve,...
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Urgency in the Complexities: Geographies of Governance in Northern Sierra Madre and Bukidnon-Misamis Oriental Landscapes
Embracing complexity, and working together. Two of the Foundation’s focal landscapes – Northern Sierra Madre and Bukidnon-Misamis Oriental – have just sparked new strategies and connections to strengthen their landscape...
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Forest Foundation, FPE, FSSI and PEF Ink MOU to Conserve Forests in Palawan through Sustainable Livelihoods
Forest Foundation Philippines, Foundation for the Philippine Environment, Foundation for a Sustainable Society and Peace & Equity Foundation signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to empower communities in Palawan by...
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A Tribute to One of the Pillars of Forest Foundation Philippines, Dr. Perry S. Ong
We mourn the passing of Doc Perry, Champion for Biodiversity Conservation and Former Trustee of the Foundation. Thank you for all your contributions to the field, Doc Perry. We promise to...
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Centre for Sustainability Philippines Wins TAYO16 Award
MANILA, PHILIPPINES - The Centre for Sustainability Philippines (CS), a grantee of the Forest Foundation Philippines, was named as one of the Ten Accomplished Youth Organizations (TAYO) in the 16th...
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More Updates

Kayamanan • Kayamanan • Treasure

Our trees and forests are a “treasure” (“kayamanan” in Filipino) to all of us. Venture into our resources to learn more about out how we can help in their preservation.

Alaga • Alaga • Protect

“To protect” (“Pag alaga” in Filipino) the forests is our calling. We can only do this with your support. Let’s work together to protect our forests!