The forestry sector is the centerpiece of the Philippines' natural ecosystems. Although the sector's productivity has been declining, its contributions to the economy in terms of added value, creation of jobs, and the provision of biomass fuels are still significant. Its continued development is a pre-requisite to sustained growth in agriculture and other industries. However, the sector continues to reel from many threats to forest resources, among which are: tremendous pressure from an increasing population in search of land to till and forest resources to use; the loss of vital watershed functions and biodiversity; and inadequate forest development, management and conservation efforts.
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