About
The ECOSYSTEMS & DEVELOPMENT JOURNAL (ISSN: 2012-3612) is an international refereed journal published semi-annually designed to fill the science-policy interface void in the Philippines and other tropical countries to help legislators, policy-makers, researchers, and natural ecosystems managers become better equipped, more relevant, and more effective. It publishes original research and policy development articles on sustainable development in tropical forest ecosystems and natural resources environment. The Journal serves as an outlet for insightful research, analysis, policy recommendations, and writing in the following fields: forest biodiversity; watersheds; protected areas; geology and soils; ecosystem services, functions, and benefits; wildlife conservation; habitat restoration; forest rehabilitation including agroforestry; plantation forestry; sustainable harvesting of forest products; biotechnology; geomatics; geohazards; climate change; ecotourism; human-nature interactions; forest economics, institutions, and governance.
EDITORIAL BOARD
Chair:
Dr. Willie P. Abasolo, College of Forestry and Natural Resources, UPLB, Philippines
Members:
Dr. Armando A. Apan, University of Southern Queensland, Australia
Dr. Rex Victor O. Cruz, University of the Philippines Los Baños, Philippines
Dr. Patrick B. Durst, FAO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific, Thailand
Dr. Edwino S. Fernando, College of Forestry and Natural Resources, UPLB, Philippines
Dr. Herminia A. Francisco, Economy and Environment Program for Southeast Asia, Philippines
Prof. Makoto Inoue, University of Tokyo, Japan
Dr. Rodel D. Lasco, World Agroforestry Centre, Philippines
Prof. Don Koo Lee, Yeungnam University, Republic of Korea
Atty. Roberto V. Oliva, ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity
Dr. Juan M. Pulhin, College of Forestry and Natural Resources, UPLB, Philippines
Dr. Mary Stockdale, University of British Columbia-Okanagan, Canada
Dr. Antonio P. Dano, FORESPI , Philippines
Dr. Monina T. Uriarte, ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity, Philippines
Dr. Ramon A. Razal, College of Forestry and Natural Resources, UPLB, Philippines
Editorial Staff:
Dr. Wilfredo M. Carandang (Editor-in-Chief)
Dr. Leonida A. Bugayong (Managing Editor)
Editors:
Ms. Ma. Cynthia S. Casin
Dr. Marilyn S. Combalicer
Ms. Catherine C. De Luna
Dr. Vivian C. Daracan
Ms. Emer C. Gestiada
Dr. Dixon T. Gevana
Dr. Canesio D. Predo
Dr. Cristino L. Tiburan Jr.
Ms. Arlene Romano (Layout Artist)
Mr. Godofredo Ocampo (Support Staff)