DENR MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 2003-11

: The primary purpose is to clarify the 1997 rules for the administrative adjudication of illegal forest products under DENR Administrative Order No. 97-32, ensuring original shipping or transport documents accompany any forest products being moved or transported.
: Original shipping or transport documents must accompany any forest products being moved or transported.
: The absence of the required documents constitutes a violation of the rules, and such forest products are deemed illegally sourced and should be apprehended or seized.
: The rules are established under DENR Administrative Order No. 97-32.
: All DENR field officers and other concerned personnel are enjoined to comply with the provisions.
: The Circular took effect immediately upon its adoption on June 24, 2003.
: Transporting forest products without original shipping or transport documents is considered a violation.
: They should be apprehended or seized in accordance with DENR Administrative Order No. 97-32 procedures.
: Undersecretary for Field Operations Renato A. De Rueda and Director, EMB Romeo T. Acosta recommended the approval.
: It aims to prevent the illegal sourcing and movement of forest products, thus aiding in forest conservation and law enforcement.