Declaration of Wilderness Areas and Greenbelts

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LETTER OF INSTRUCTIONS NO. 917: Declaration of Wilderness Areas and Greenbelts

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Title Supreme Court: Declaration of Wilderness Areas and Greenbelts

Law: Letter Of Instructions No. 917

Decision Date: Aug 22, 1979

President Ferdinand Marcos declares certain areas in the Philippines as Wilderness Areas, prohibiting commercial exploitation and similar activities, and establishes greenbelts near urban areas to protect and preserve the natural environment, with the Minister of Natural Resources given authority to establish boundaries and implement necessary measures for their preservation.

wilderness areas

forest preservation

commercial exploitation

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