The NRCMC is mandated to spearhead research and development projects/activities on areas but not limited to: 1) Plant genetic resources characterization and utilization, 2) Conservation of plants, animals and water resources, 3) Forest resource conservation, and 4) Fishery resource management

In terms of promotion, the Center will effect change by empowering and mobilizing stakeholders to partner with the university in sustaining natural resource health and services, and sustainably utilize them.

As a conservation hub, it will institute in situ and ex situ conservation activities for Ilocos flora and fauna i.e. seedbank, field genebank, edible landscapes, gardens and park/mini-zoo and related forms.

Center Researchers