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Forestry Reform Code of the Philippines (Presidential Decree No. 705).

Country/Territory
Philippines
Document type
Legislation
Date
1975
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
Presidential Decree No. 705 revising Presidential Decree No. 389, Otherwise known as the Forestry Reform Code of the Philippines
Subject
Forestry, Land & soil
Keyword
Framework law Forest management/forest conservation Forestry protection measures Institution Timber extraction/logging Protection forest Public forest Concession Classification/declassification Afforestation/reforestation Timber Agro-forestry Grazing Offences/penalties Authorization/permit Pastoralism Lease
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, North Pacific, South-Eastern Asia
Entry into force notes
This Code shall take effect immediately upon promulgation.
Abstract

This Act lays down the basic principles of forest management and conservation, makes provision for the administration of forestry (Chap. I), the survey and classification of lands for purposes of forestry (Chap. II), and the use of forest resources (Chap. III).

Full text
English
Website
officialgazette.gov.ph

References - Legislation

Implemented by

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Legislation | Philippines | 2021

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DENR Administrative Order No. 2021-43. Guidelines on the establishment of the carbon accounting, verification, and certification system (CAVCS) for forest carbon projects.

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DENR Administrative Order No. 2022-05. Rules and Regulations on Wood Charcoal.

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Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Ecosystem preservation, Environmental planning, Forest management/forest conservation, Forestry protection measures, Monitoring, Authorization/permit, Protection forest, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

DENR Memorandum Circular No.2022-04. Guidelines for the Naming of Watersheds in the Philippines.

Legislation | Philippines | 2022

Keyword: Basin/catchment/watershed, Freshwater resources management, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Registration, Inland waters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

DENR Administrative Order No. 2020-18 on Promoting Tree Plantation Development and Liberalising Harvesting and Transport of Planted Trees and Tree Derivatives for Inclusive Growth and Sustainable Development.

Legislation | Philippines | 2020

Keyword: Authorization/permit, Forest management/forest conservation, Private forest, Sustainable development, Sustainable use, Registration, Collecting/harvesting, Transport/storage, Recreational forest, Monitoring, Certification, Timber, Land tenure

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

DENR Administrative Oder No.2021-04 Guidelines in the Implementation of the Forestry Investment Portfolio Approach (FIPA).

Legislation | Philippines | 2021

Keyword: Capacity building, Special fund, Monitoring, Forest management/forest conservation, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Business/industry/corporations, Land tenure, Land-use planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

DENR Administrative Order No.2021-11 Guidelines in the Processing and Issuing of Permits for the Cutting, Removal and Relocation of Naturally Growing Trees.

Legislation | Philippines | 2021

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Collecting/harvesting, Environmental fees/charges, Forest management/forest conservation, Timber extraction/logging, Offences/penalties, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

DENR Administrative Order No. 2021-20 Guidelines in Managing Untenured Forestlands with Plantations Established Through Government Funds.

Legislation | Philippines | 2021

Keyword: Special fund, Monitoring, Forest management/forest conservation, Business/industry/corporations, Land tenure

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

DENR Administrative Order No. 2012-05 establishing the Guidelines on Surveillance, Monitoring, Prevention, Control and Reporting of Forest Pests.

Legislation | Philippines | 2012

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Forestry protection measures, Public forest, Timber, Monitoring, Pests/diseases, Indigenous peoples

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

DENR Memorandum Circular No. 2010-11 establishing the Revised Regulations Governing Forest Tree Seed and Seedling Production, Collection and Disposition.

Legislation | Philippines | 2010

Keyword: Plant protection, Planting material/seeds, Forest management/forest conservation, Forestry protection measures, Public forest, Monitoring

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

DENR Administrative Order No.2022-01 Guidelines in Granting Government Agencies Gratuitous Permits for the Special Uses of Forest Lands.

Legislation | Philippines | 2022

Keyword: Authorization/permit, Enforcement/compliance, Forest management/forest conservation, Forestry protection measures, Policy/planning, EIA

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Executive Order No. 277 amending section 68 of Presidential Decree No. 705 otherwise known as the "Revised Forestry Code of the Philippines".

Legislation | Philippines | 1987

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Forestry protection measures, Timber extraction/logging, Protection forest, Public forest, Concession, Timber, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act to amend the Revised Forestry Code of the Philippines (No. 7161).

Legislation | Philippines | 1991

Keyword: Timber extraction/logging, Forest management/forest conservation, Fuelwood, Non-timber products, Land clearing, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Royalties/fees

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Presidential Decree no. 1775 amending section eighty of Presidential Decree numbered seven hundred five, as amended, otherwise known as the "Revised Forestry Code of the Philippines".

Legislation | Philippines | 1981

Keyword: Forest service/forest officers, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act the Presidential Decree numbered seven hundred five, as amended, otherwise known as the " Revised Forestry Code of the Philippines" (No. 7161).

Legislation | Philippines | 1991

Keyword: Timber, Non-timber products, Fuelwood, Timber extraction/logging, Royalties/fees, Forest management/forest conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX