Forest Policy, Legal and Institutional Framework Information report. Philippines. 05 February2008. no names

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1 Forest Policy, Legal and Institutional Framework Information report nfp-update of: Revised on: Philippines 05 February2008 Author On the basis of the information provided by: Forester Remedios S. Evangelista no names Missing information To be completed by /on Remedios Evangelista in April 08?? Is the DENR the highest authority dealing with forestry? Links to international conventions?? All figures related to staff, students and researchers are missing. Edited: April 2008 by Blanchez 1. FOREST POLICY Forest Policy Statement P1 Name: Revised master plan for forestry development (sustainable forest management, poverty alleviation and food security in upland communities in the Philippines) Date of endorsement: 2003 by (governmental body): The Plan was accepted by the DENR and endorsed for adoption by the Philippine Cabinet and National Economic and Development Authority Additional information (if any) P1.Inf The Revised Master Plan will be reviewed regularly. The first review shall be in 2010 and to be repeated every 5 years thereafter. The review and revision process will be participatory involving multi stakeholders. It may concentrate on the whole plan or only on components needing revision and amendments. Forest Policy Documentation electronic copy or web link P1.Doc The Philippine National Forest Policy is posted at the website of FMB at 1

2 Main objectives of the Forest Policy P2 The long term goal of the Philippine National Forest Policy is to enhance the contribution of the forestry sector to the country s ecology and economy. It is now seen as a formal and comprehensive statement which provides a conceptual framework, and clear objectives for forestry development as well as basis of implementing programs, projects and activities. Main guiding principles or instruments for policy implementation The policy imperatives include sustainability, efficiency and peoples participation. P3 Additional information (if any) P3. Inf Efficiency in production means improving productivity, reducing wastes and indirect costs for higher economic rate of return. People-oriented development is anchored on putting people first and sustainable forestry will follow. Participation is seen as a means and ends in development. FOREST FINANCE Forest sector contribution to the economy Z1 Agriculture, fisheries and forestry (AFF) sectors contributes roughly one-fifth or 19 percent to the country s gross domestic product (GDP) Source of information Medium Term Philippine Development Plan Z1.Doc Contribution of the public budget to forestry Z2 For 2007, the forest management budget was PhP1,786,997, or US$ 35,739, at exchange rate of PhP50.00 to 1 US $. Proposed budget for 2008 is PhP2,210,854, or US$ 55,271, at exchange rate of PhP40.00 to a dollar. Source of information Z2.Doc Official Gazette ISSN of the General Appropriations Act of 2007, Republic Act No. 9401, Manila, Philippines March 23, 2007 Source: DENR Mechanisms used for financing forestry development Z3 General appropriation from government budget; private-public partnership such as the Integrated Forest Management, Socialized Integrated Forest Management, upland agroforestry, etc ; co-management endeavour with the Local Government Units; partnerships with local communities through the community based forest management where Peoples Organizations provide labour counterpart in the development, conservation and protection activities. 2

3 Source of information Z3. Doc reports 3

4 2. LEGISLATION Current forest law or equivalent (for example: Act or Code) Name: Forestry Reform Code of the Philippines (Presidential Decree No. 705) Date of enactment: 1975 by: President F1 Additional information on forest law or equivalent F1. Inf. The Sustainable forest management act that would amend PD 705 is still pending in congress Relevant document on forest law or equivalent Executive Order No. 318 Sustainable Forest Management F1. Doc See: Main elements of the forest law F. 2 Please indicate with YES or NO - if the current forest law makes provision to implement the following forest policy elements: - Integrated approach to forest management, conservation and yes F2.1 development (including sustainability concerns, ecological values and social interests) - Management to entail sustainable multiple forest uses and benefits yes F2.2 (including timber, fuel, food and other forest products, as well as biological diversity and resources, protection of ecosystems and watersheds, recreation and tourism, and other environmental services such as carbon sequestration) - Existence of adequate planning tools (in particular management yes F2.3 plans); - Existence of environmental and social impact assessments/audits yes F2.4 (e.g. certification schemes); - Transparent forest concessions and other contractual arrangements, with provisions for accountability; yes F2.5 - Community-based arrangements, decentralization of yes F2.6 responsibilities and devolution of powers to local actors. Other elements to be specified F2.7 Regulations of the forest law F3 Presidential Decree (PD) 705 Forestry Reform Code of the Philippines issued in 1975 Executive Order (EO) 318 Sustainable Forest Management issued in

5 Regulations documentation None Other national laws and regulations impacting the forestry sector F3.Doc F6 Executive Order 263 Adopting Community Based Forest Management as the national strategy to ensure the sustainable development of the country s forestlands resources and providing mechanisms for its implementation International conventions relevant for forestry signed by the country See CPF (collaborative Partnership on Forestry) website: F9 International conventions country reports web links Country reports Date of issue - name?? Links F9.Doc 3. INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK a. Public institutions Forest Administration Ministry responsible for forestry matters A1 Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Forest Administration s name A1.1 Forest Management Bureau Head of Forest Administration A1.2 Director Romeo T. Acosta Visayas Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City Philippines address: romy_acosta_52@yahoo.com Mandate of the Forest Administration A1.3 The Forest Management Bureau of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources provides support for the effective protection, development, occupancy management, and conservation of forest lands and watersheds. It collaborates with international and local development organizations in forestry development programs. Forest Administration Structure level of subordination A2 The Director of the Forest Management Bureau provides advice to the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources on matters pertaining to forestry 5

6 Forest Administration Central level A2.1 FMB organizational structure Forest Administration decentralized level A2.2 Forestry sector organizational structure is posted at the web site of the Department at denr.gov.ph Number and qualification of staff in Headquarters and in decentralized offices A3 Year: Staff HQ Decentralized Total % > 50 years old Master degree and above BSc degree University level Technical staff (school) Forest guards % of female Forestry Education Forestry education institutions Institution University of the Philippines at Los Banos College of Forestry and Natural Resources (UPLB-CFNR) E1 Contact details Ramon A. Razal, Dean, UPLB-CFNR, College, Laguna, Philippines 4031 Additional information E1.Inf Number of graduated students at different levels of education E2 Year : Name of Institution Level of Education provided Techn. % F BSc % F MSc % F PhD % F 6

7 Forestry Research Forestry research institution(s)/centre(s) R1 Name E mail address (web site) and location Ecosystems Research and Development Bureau, DENR erdb.denr.gov.ph Contact person: Director Marcial C. Amaro, Jr Los Banos, Laguna, Philippines Other institutions/departments doing forestry research R1.1 Name of institutions Forest Development Center (FDC) E mail address (website) and location University of the Philippines at Los Banos, College of Forestry and Natural Resources campus Los Banos, Laguna, Philippines Additional information R1.Inf The Ecosystems Research and Development Bureau (ERDB) is the principal research and development (R & D) unit of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). Please visit erdb.denr.gov.ph for its organizational set-up. Staff of forestry research institution(s)/centre(s) Year: Name of Number and qualification of research staff institution/centre Technical staff BSc MSc PhD DENR-ERDB R2 Forestry research programmes Name of institutions/centres Main research areas R3 DENR-ERDB Its R & D and extension activities are focused on the five major ecosystems of the Philippines which include forests, upland farms, grassland and degraded areas, coastal zone and freshwater, and urban areas. Forestry extension and outreach services Forestry extension Services X1 Name Contact details Main activities DENR-Forest Management Bureau Director of FMB, Visayas Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City Policy guidance and providing standards DENR-Forest Management Sector and ERDS Regional Technical Directors for Forestry Regional Technical Provision of technical assistance, conduct of information, education and communication on forest and forestry matters ; extension services 7

8 Directors for Research Regions 1 to 13 and CAR Additional information Code X1.Inf Other public institutions related to forestry Other public organizations involved in forestry Name Mandate related to forestry I1 b. Non public institutions Private sector organizations (e.g. forest industry associations) Name Contact address Area of activity/interest Philippine Wood Products Association (PWPA) Antonio C. Olizon, Chairman, Board of Directors, PWPA 3rd Floor, LTA Bldg., 118 Perea St. Legaspi Village, Makati City, 1229 Metro Manila, Philippines Tel. Nos. (63-2) / Fax No. (63-2) pwpa@greendot. com.ph info@pwpa.org.p h Website: S1 The Philippines Wood Producers Association (PWPA) is the national association of corporations, partnerships and individuals involved in forest management, logging, forest plantation development, manufacture of lumber, veneer and plywood, pulp and paper and other wood products as well as in trading, shipping and sales of these products. Civil society organizations (e.g. NGOs, associations, indigenous people organizations) Name Contact address Area of activity/interest Upland NGO Assistance Committee Rm. 201, PHILDHRRA, 59 C Salvador Street,Loyola S2 A partnership of social development and academic institutions collectively assisting NGOs in serving upland communities effectively by (1) organizing local residents as responsible stewards of their 8

9 Sustainable Ecosystems Foundation, Inc.(SUSTEC) Legal Rights & Natural Resources Center-Kasama sa Kalikasan (LRC - KSK) NGO Consortium Women's Initiatives for Society, Culture, and Environment (WISE) Inc. Non-Timber Forest Products Exchange Programme for South and Southeast Asia Heights, Quezon City, Philippines 19A Matitiman ST.,Teachers Village West, Diliman, Quezon City 3/F Puno Bldg., Kalayaan Ave.,Diliman, Quezon City c/o WISE 52-C Road 10, Project 6, Quezon City 52-C Road 10, Project 6, Quezon City 92-A Masikap Extension, Barangay Central, Quezon City resources (2) assisting them in possessing land rights and responsibilities (3) enabling them to utilize ecologically sound methods to produce, process and market goods for maximum returns to the communities, and (4) supporting them in the developing, protecting and managing all local resource for their own and national benefits Policy & Advocacy, Sustainable Forest Management, Programs & Projects Implementation, Tcehnical assistance & Consultancy Environmental Advocacy & protection thru legislation & policy review Community based forest management General Terms > Marginalized and disadvantaged young and adult women, and their communities. > Conditions and alternatives where responsibility for our own development towards transforming families and societies can be realized Specific Terms 1. Social awareness and environmental concern. 2. Women's status in society, both in practical and strategic levels 3. Services to marginalized sectors as maybe determined by consultative sessions 4. Opportunities for personal growth towards integrity of oneself Policy Advocacy 9