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

Subject

Wild species & ecosystems

Keyword

Basic legislation Biodiversity Biosphere reserves 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

Geographical area

Asia, ASIA AND THE PACIFIC, East Asian Seas, North Pacific, South-Eastern Asia

Abstract

The Act provides for the conservation, preservation and protection of wildlife species and their habitats, in order to preserve and encourage ecological balance and biological diversity; it provides, furthermore, for the control and supervision of wildlife capture, hunting and trade; finally it pprovides for supporting and promote scientific research on the protection of biodiversity. The provisions of this Act shall apply to all wildlife species overall, including those living in the protected areas as per the Republic Act No. 7586, National Integrated Protected Areas System (NIPAS) Act and also to exotic species that could be traded,live, and/or bred in captivity or propagated in the country. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) shall preside over all terrestrial plants and animals, turtles and tortoises and wetland species, including also crocodiles, waterbirds and all amphibians and dugong; while the Department of Agriculture (DA) shall provide for all aquatic habitats deemed critical, all aquatic resources including all fishes, aquatic plants, invertebrates and all marine mammals, except dugong.

Full text

English

Website

www.gov.ph

References - Legislation

Implemented by

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

Legislation | Philippines | 2004

Keyword: Biodiversity, Biosphere reserves, 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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

DENR Administrative Order No. 08 of 2012 declaring the coastal area of Carmen, Agusan del Norte as critical habitat for marine turtles.

Legislation | Philippines | 2012

Keyword: Turtles, Ecosystem preservation, Use restrictions, Protection of habitats, Marine protected areas, Protection of species, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Memorandum Circular No. 2010-17 adopting the Wildlife Law Enforcement Manual of Operations as Guide in the Enforcement of Republic Act No. 9147 and other relevant Wildlife Laws, Rules and Regulations by Designated/deputized Wildlife Enforcement Officers, Environment and Natural Resources Officers and Members of the Wildlife Traffic Monitoring Units.

Legislation | Philippines | 2010

Keyword: Ecosystem preservation, Basic legislation, Biodiversity, Biosphere reserves, Birds, Endangered species, Turtles, Amphibians, Aquatic animals, Aquatic plants, 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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX