Department of Environment and Natural Resources

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (Filipino: Kagawaran ng Kapaligiran at Likas na Yaman), abbreviated as DENR, is the executive department of the Philippine government responsible for the conservation, management, development, and proper use of the country’s environment in natural resources, specifically forest and grazing lands, mineral resources, including those in reservation and watershed areas, and lands of the public domain, as well as the licensing and regulation of all natural resources as may be provided for by law in order to ensure equitable sharing of the benefits derived therefrom for the welfare of the present and future generations of Filipinos.

For the agency in South Australia formerly known as "Department of Environment and Natural Resources", see Department for Environment and Water (South Australia).

Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Kagawaran ng Kapaligiran at Likas na Yaman
Department overview
FormedJanuary 1, 1917 (1917-01-01)
HeadquartersDENR Building, Visayas Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City
Annual budget₱23.6 billion (2021)
Department executives
  • Maria Antonia Yulo Loyzaga, Secretary
  • Jose Joaquin Y. Loyzaga, Head Executive Assistant, Office of the Secretary
  • Marilou G. Erni, Undersecretary for Strategic Communications and Chief of Staff, Office of the Secretary
Websitewww.denr.gov.ph
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