Question & AnswerQ&A (DENR ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 58 S. 1993)
The State's basic policy is to conserve Narra resources through nationalized extraction and optimized utilization, and to sustain the economic efficiency of Narra-based industries.
Objectives include regulating sustainable utilization, providing steady supply for dependent industries, optimizing Narra timber use, providing livelihood to dependent communities, ensuring sustainable development of Narra stands, and generating government revenues.
Allowable Clearing refers to designated areas within forest lands where cutting of all existing vegetation is allowed, such as log landings, skidways, and road networks, usually covered by permits or leases.
Narra trees 20-40 cm DBH shall be left, 60 cm and above DBH shall be cut, and for the 50 cm DBH class, 50% shall be cut and 50% left.
Methods include Labor-Intensive Logging using traditional means like carabaos; Truck Logging with mechanized equipment in compliance with selective logging; and Clearcutting for private lands with soil erosion control measures.
A Certificate of Origin issued by DENR personnel along with an auxiliary invoice, and an information sheet detailing the source, volume, destination, and conveyance must accompany Narra logs.
No, export of Narra logs or lumber is prohibited; only finished Narra products like furniture and novelty items may be exported.
Each shipment must be accompanied by a certification from the CENRO certifying legitimacy of origin, and for raw Narra lumber allocated to manufacturers, a Certificate of Origin and volume information must also be presented.
Such acts are illegal and punishable under Section 68 of Presidential Decree No. 705, as amended, and other appropriate laws.