Question & AnswerQ&A (DENR ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 98-10)
The main objective is to promote equitable access to natural resources, aid in the socio-economic upliftment of local communities, and encourage their participation in the conservation, rehabilitation, aforestation, and management of mangrove forests.
The establishment and management shall be in accordance with DAO 96-29 and other policies issued on CBFM. If the mangrove area is within a protected area, RA 7586 and its implementing rules apply.
Participants are organized local communities issued with Community-Based Forest Management Agreements (CBFMA) consistent with relevant provisions of DAO 96-29.
Cutting is allowed only for mangrove species planted by CBFM holders and must be included in the affirmed Community Resource Management Framework, Ancestral Domain Management Plan, or Protected Area Management Plan and Annual Work Plan. Replanting must be undertaken within six months post-harvesting, and operations monitored by the concerned CENRO/PASU.
No, all harvested planted mangrove forest products are exempted from payment of forest charges.
Unauthorized cutting or non-replanting may result in suspension or cancellation of the CBFMA and penalties under PD 705, RA 7586, and related forest policies and regulations.
Existing holders are encouraged to associate themselves and avail of CBFMA to include areas outside their stewardship contract areas, with relevant provisions of the order applying to them.
Provisions of prior DENR Administrative Orders, Memorandum Circulars, or official issuances not consistent with DAO 98-10 are repealed or amended accordingly.
The monitoring is conducted by the concerned Community Environment and Natural Resources Officer (CENRO) or Protected Area Superintendent (PASU).