History
What is PSSN?
PSSN stands for the Philippine Society for the Study of Nature, Inc. It was organized in a national conference on networking for the wise and sustainable use of nature at the University of the Philippines College Baguio in April 2000. The participants saw the need for a network to address nature and nature-related problems in the country. Thus, the society was established in order to provide a venue for the development of strategies for the unscrupulous utilization of nature and its amenities. On September 26, 2000, the society was registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Its primary objectives are to provide and develop strategies towards wise and sustainable use of nature and to ensure a faithful representation of responsible thinking and sentiment regarding issues about nature. It also seeks to establish partnership and/or collaboration with local government units and other institutions that are involved in the development, conservation, and management of natural resources. Its various activities serve as a channel for the exchange of information, sharing of professional expertise, networking, and strengthening of camaraderie and cooperation among members and partner institutions.
PSSN, Inc. was organized as a non-profit, non-stock, non-partisan organization of professionals, researchers, administrators, policymakers, practitioners, students, and institutions involved in nature studies and its related activities.
Objectives
The Objectives of PSSN are to:
- Provide and develop strategies towards wise and sustainable use of nature;
- Ensure a faithful representation of responsible thinking and sentiment regarding issues about nature;
- Establish partnership/collaboration with LGU and NGO;
- Establish local institutional chapters;
- Strengthen camaraderie and cooperation among the members.
