The Institute of Tropical Ecology and Environmental Management has two divisions dedicated to research, development, and extension:

• Terrestrial Ecosystems Division
• Aquatic Ecosystems Division

Vision, Mission, and Goals

Degree Offerings

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Management
Master of Science in Tropical Ecology

 Terrestrial Ecosystems Division

• Natural resources management & conservation
• Forest-and agro-ecosystem processes and dynamics
• Biodiversity inventory and conservation
• Environmental pollution assessment and remediation
• Anthropogenic impact on terrestrial ecosystems
• Solid waste management

Research Activities

Aquatic Ecosystem Division

• Community-based coastal resources management
• Environmental restoration and rehabilitation
• Resource stock assessment and mapping
• Aquatic ecosystem process and mapping
• Environment impact assessment
• Aquatic biotechnology
• Oceanographic/limnologic database establishment
• Aquaculture/mariculture

Research & Extension Activities

ITEEM Trainings, Seminars, and Workshops

Collaborations/Linkages

The Department of Forest Science, on behalf of CFES, is envisioned to serve as a prime mover in the pursuit of the national and global concern for sustainable management and conservation of forests and other natural resources. This is pursuant to the mandate given to CFES, VSU, in particular by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), as a Center of Excellence in Forestry Education in the Visayas. 

Degree Offerings

Bachelor of Science in Forestry
Fields of specialization:
-Agroforestry
-Silviculture
-Vegetation Science
-Farm & Community Forestry
-Socio-economic Forestry
-Watershed Management
-Forest Management
-Parks & Wildlife

Master of Science in Forestry
Fields of specialization:
-Agroforestry
-Forest Management
-Socio-economic Forestry
-Phytosociology & Vegetation Science
-Silviculture
-Watershed Management
-Parks & Wildlife
-Environmental Management