Coconut Preservation Act, 1995 (Republic Act No. 8048 of 1995). Country/Territory Philippines Document type Legislation Date 1995 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act providing for the regulation of the cutting of coconut trees, its replenishment, providing penalties therefore and for other purposes. Subject Cultivated plants Keyword Plant production Plant protection Fruits/edible nuts Authorization/permit Royalties/fees Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, North Pacific, South-Eastern Asia Entry into force notes This Act enters into force on 7 June 1995. Abstract This Act prohibits the cutting of coconut trees except in any of the cases specified in the text and only after the issuance of a permit by the Philippine Coconut Authority. Full text English Website www.chanrobles.com References - Legislation Amended by Republic Act No. 10593 amending certain Sections of Republic Act No. 8048 on Coconut Preservation Act. Legislation | Philippines | 2012 Keyword: Plant production, Plant protection, Fruits/edible nuts, Authorization/permit, Royalties/fees Source: FAO, FAOLEX