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DENR Memorandum Circular No. 03 of 2012 approving the list of classified national caves.

Country/Territory
Philippines
Document type
Miscellaneous
Date
2012
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Cultural heritage Ecosystem preservation Management/conservation Protected area
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, North Pacific, South-Eastern Asia
Entry into force notes
This Memorandum Circular shall be circulated for the guidance of all concerned.
Abstract

This DENR Memorandum Circular approves the list of classified national caves. Pursuant to Republic Act No. 9072 (National Caves and Cave Resources Management and Protection Act), DENR Memorandum Circular No. 2007-04 (Procedure in Cave Classification) and upon recommendation of the National Cave Committee and concerned Regional Cave Committees, this Circular approves the list of classified caves for the guidance of all concerned. The primary purpose of the classification of these caves is to conserve, protect and manage the natural wealth and heritage of caves and the resources found in the country.

Full text
English
Website
www.denr.gov.ph

References - Legislation

Implements

National Caves and Cave Resources Management and Protection Act, Republic Act No. 9072.

Legislation | Philippines | 2001

Keyword: Minerals, Exploration, Management/conservation, Protected area, Research, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Use restrictions, Zoning, Classification/declassification, Collecting/harvesting, Cultural heritage, Ecosystem preservation, Ex-situ conservation, Monitoring, Policy/planning, Tourism

Source: FAO, FAOLEX