About DLNR
Hafa Adai, Tirow & Welcome!
The Department of Lands and Natural Resources was established by Public Law No. 10-57 which states: To establish a Board of Public Lands and fundamental policies for the management, use, and disposition of public lands and repeals and reenacts Chapter 13 of Division 2 of Title 1 of the Commonwealth Code concerning the Department of Lands and Natural Resources.
- Sylvan Igisomar, DLNR Secretary
Our Divisions
Check out any of our four divisions to explore a realm services and programs offered to the people of the CNMI.
Agriculture
Promoting agricultural programs, animal industry, and health and preventing the introduction and spread of plant and animal diseases, including invasive species.
Fish and Wildlife
Protecting the natural resources of the islands, the marine environment, the endangered species, and Preventing the spread of invasive species.
Land Registration and Survey
Conducting surveys of public lands and preserving and protecting land documents and maps.
Parks and Recreation
In charge of landscaping and beautification projects for all Commonwealth parks and recreation sites.
Our programs
The Department of Lands and Natural Resources manages numerous programs brought in to aid with the preservation and conservation marine and natural wildlife and to address the agricultural challenges of the CNMI.
