Joint DENR-DA-PCSD Administrative Order No. 1 Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) pursuant to Republic Act No. 9147.

Subject

Wild species & ecosystems

Keyword

Biodiversity Protected area Birds Endangered species Turtles Amphibians Aquatic animals Aquatic plants Ecosystem preservation Protection of habitats Ranching/captive breeding Collecting/harvesting Hunting/capture Internal trade International trade Keeping of live animals Research Stock enhancement/repopulation Use restrictions Protection of species PIC-prior informed consent Indigenous peoples Trade in species Wild fauna

Geographical area

Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, North Pacific, South-Eastern Asia

Abstract

This Joint DENR-DA-PCSD Administrative Order Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR), consisting of 41 sections divided into 6 Chapters and 1 Annex, is promulgated to prescribe the procedures and guidelines for the implementation of the Wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection Act.shall have the following objectives: (a) to conserve and protect wildlife species and their habitats to promote ecological balance and enhance biological diversity; (b) to regulate the collection and trade of wildlife; (c) to pursue, with due regard to the national interest, the Philippine commitment to international conventions, protection of wildlife and habitats; and, (d) to initiate or support scientific studies on the conservation of biological diversity. The IRR is divided as follows: General Provisions (Chap. I); Definition of Terms(Chap. II); Conservation and Protection of Wildlife Resources (Chap. III); Illegal Acts (Chap. IV); Fines and Penalties (Chap. V); and Miscellaneous Provisions (Chap VI).

Full text

English

Website

www.denr.gov.ph

References - Legislation

Implements

Wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection Act. (Republic Act No. 9147).

Legislation | Philippines | 2001

Keyword: Basic legislation, Biodiversity, Birds, Endangered species, Turtles, Amphibians, Aquatic animals, Aquatic plants, Ecosystem preservation, Protected area, Protection of habitats, Ranching/captive breeding, Collecting/harvesting, Hunting/capture, Internal trade, International trade, Keeping of live animals, Research, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Use restrictions, Protection of species, PIC-prior informed consent, Indigenous peoples, Wild fauna

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

DENR Administrative Order No. 2004-55: DENR streamlining/procedural guidelines pursuant to the Joint DENR-DA-PCSD implementing rules and regulations of Republic Act No. 9147 otherwise known as “Wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection Act”.

Legislation | Philippines | 2004

Keyword: Management/conservation, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Wildlife products, Authorization/permit, Institution, International trade, Research, Trade in species, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries Administrative Order No. 233, S. of 2010 on Aquatic Wildlife Conservation.

Legislation | Philippines | 2010

Keyword: Biodiversity, Endangered species, Turtles, Amphibians, Aquatic animals, Aquatic plants, Ecosystem preservation, Protected area, Protection of habitats, Ranching/captive breeding, Collecting/harvesting, Hunting/capture, Internal trade, International trade, Research, Protection of species, PIC-prior informed consent, Indigenous peoples, Wild fauna

Source: FAO, FAOLEX