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Geographical
Information System (GIS) Unit
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The
GIS Unit has an organized collection of computer hardware and geographic
data designed to efficiently capture, store, update, analyze, process and
display all forms of geographically referenced information. |
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The
FMB has a seed testing laboratory which conducts germination and/or
viability tests of forest tree seeds, as well as provides technical assistance/advice
on seed handling. Likewise, the agency has a state-of-art seed
storage facility. |
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Soil
Sampling and Analysis
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The
FMB has a soil laboratory which conducts soil sampling/profiling and analysis
and provides information on the physical properties (texture and structure)
and chemical properties/ composition (pH, N, P, K, etc.) of soil that influence
plant/tree growth. |
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FMB
is also maintaining a library with a collection of 4,000 books on forestry
and allied technical subjects, journals and magazines. It provides technical
assistance to officials, employee, students from various schools, universities
and other researchers from government and private offices/individuals. |
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