In the past and even until now, various research and development (R&D) activities on various aspects of watershed has been implemented and are being conducted by the government and nongovernment organizations. While substantial data and information on this strategic forest service has been locally generated through the years, most of these remain unconsolidated and largely unexplored. Primarily, because the information and technologies locally generated in the past have not been effectively and widely disseminated to the public/end-users.

With the global advances in information, communication and technology, sharing and transferring of information regarding this service are getting more effective and efficient than yesterday. With these opportunities, a mechanism for consolidating, coordinating and supporting strategic and adaptive R&D information network is proposed to address the issue stated above.

This information network will be an Internet accessible database that will serve as repository of structured data that are in a usable and findable public-shared environment. It will also support, interconnect and share information and facilities among sectors with common interests. Furthermore, it will serve as an important development tool in enhancing the dissemination of relevant and credible information/technologies generated from various local R&D activities.