Charlie B. Batin

Dr. Charlie Bumanglag Batin is a licensed Professional Forester and serves as Associate Professor V and Dean of the College of Agriculture, Food and Sustainable Development at Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU), Philippines. He holds a PhD and MS in Forestry from the University of the Philippines Los Baños, with specialization in silviculture and agroforestry. His work centers on agro-ecological approaches to bamboo-based systems, sustainable forest plantations, and community-driven natural resource management. Through research, extension, and policy-relevant initiatives, he promotes resilient landscapes, sustainable livelihoods, and nature-based solutions in the Philippines and abroad.

Education:
– PhD in Forestry (Silviculture and Agroforestry), University of the Philippines Los Baños
– MS in Forestry (Silviculture and Agroforestry), University of the Philippines Los Baños
– Undergraduate degree in Forestry (Licensed Professional Forester)
Academic & Administrative Positions:
– Dean, College of Agriculture, Food and Sustainable Development, Mariano Marcos State

University (Current)
– Associate Professor V, Mariano Marcos State University Core Competencies & Research Interests:
– Silviculture and Agroforestry
– Bamboo-based production systems
– Sustainable forest plantation management

– Community-driven natural resource management
– Agro-ecological approaches to landscape restoration
– Nature-based solutions for climate resilience
– Sustainable livelihoods development
– Policy-relevant research and extension initiatives
Professional Affiliations:
– Licensed Professional Forester, Philippines
– Active contributor to forestry and agroforestry research and extension programs nationally and internationally