Question & AnswerQ&A (DENR ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 99-29)
It amends DENR Administrative Order No. 96-29 which prescribes the rules and regulations for the implementation of Executive Order No. 263, also known as the Community-Based Forest Management Strategy (CBFMS).
To adopt Community-Based Forest Management (CBFM) as the national strategy to ensure the sustainable development of the country's forest land resources and to provide mechanisms for its implementation.
It simplifies the procedures by repealing all provisions that required endorsements or affirmations by concerned local government units and other government agencies for the approval of CBFMAs, CRMFs, AWPs, and RUPs.
They are to be provided with copies of approved CBFMAs, CRMFs, AWPs, and RUPs for reference and in assisting the DENR and the concerned people's organizations in implementing the CBFM Program.
Regional Executive Directors (REDs), Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Officers (PENROs), and Community Environment and Natural Resources Officers (CENROs).
To facilitate the implementation of CBFM in line with the President's thrust to eradicate poverty among the basic sectors of society.
Yes, provisions of other DENR Administrative Orders, Memorandum Circulars, and official issuances that are inconsistent with this Order are repealed or amended accordingly.
It took effect immediately after its publication in a general newspaper of national circulation.
Community-Based Forest Management Agreements (CBFMAs), Community Resource Management Frameworks (CRMFs), Annual Work Plans (AWPs), and Resource Use Permits (RUPs).
The sustainable development of the country’s forest land resources while alleviating poverty among basic sectors of the society through community participation.