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DENR Administrative Order No. 2004 - 29. Revised Rules and Regulations for the Implementation of Executive Order 263, Otherwise Known as the Community Based Forest Management Strategy.

Country/Territory
Philippines
Document type
Regulation
Date
2004
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Forestry
Keyword
Biosecurity Environmental planning Policy/planning Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Biodiversity Forest management/forest conservation Timber Institution Indigenous peoples Protection forest Public forest Forestry protection measures Survey/mapping
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, North Pacific, South-Eastern Asia
Entry into force notes
This Order shall take effect 30 days after its publication in a general newspaper of national circulation.
Abstract

This DENR is regulated further to policies of the government for protection and advance the right of the Filipino people to a healthful environment and improve their socio-economic conditions. The Order implements principles of social equity, sustainable and community participation in forest management and biodiversity conservation. The Community-Based Forest Management (CBFMS) shall apply to all forest lands, integrate and unifies all people-oriented forestry programs.The participation in CBFMP shall be by the local communities as represented by their organisations referred as People’s Organisations. Implementation of the CBFMP shall be undertaken through 4 stages including preparatory stage, the PO formation and diagnostic stage, the planning stage and the implementation stage. This Order consists of 42 Articles and refer to the scope, coverage and key programs participation and implementation and management of CBFMP.

Full text
English
Website
www.ngp.denr.gov.ph

References - Legislation

Amends

Executive Order No. 263 adopting community-based forest management as the national strategy to ensure the sustainable development of the country's forest land resources and providing mechanisms for its implementation.

Legislation | Philippines | 1995

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Community management, Indigenous peoples

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

DENR Administrative Order No. 96-29 on the Community-Based Forest Management Program.

Legislation | Philippines | 1996

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Indigenous peoples, Traditional knowledge/indigenous knowledge, Community management, Access and benefit-sharing, PIC-prior informed consent

Source: FAO, FAOLEX