Title
Amendments to Forest Grazing Land Regulations
Law
Denr Administrative Order No. 2000-23
Decision Date
Mar 3, 2000
DENR Administrative Order No. 2000-23 amends regulations for the management and development of forest lands used for grazing, establishing a structured payment schedule for government shares, penalties for late payments, and incentives for compliance, while ensuring the reversion of expired areas to forest production.

Treatment of Cancelled and Expired Grazing Areas

  • Cancelled or expired pasture leased areas not renewed or without new applicants automatically revert to forest tree production.
  • Such areas may also be used for the production of non-wood forest products.

Schedule of User's Fee Payment and Conditions

  • A five-year transitional period is provided for all existing Pasture Land Agreements (PLAs) and FLGMAs for conversion to profit-sharing agreements.
  • User's fees during the transitional period are scheduled as follows:
    • Year 1: ₱200.00 per hectare per year
    • Year 2: ₱275.00 per hectare per year
    • Year 3: ₱350.00 per hectare per year
    • Year 4: ₱425.00 per hectare per year
    • Year 5: ₱500.00 per hectare per year
  • Non-grazable areas must be reforested at 10% of the area, or at least 25% by the expiration date, as a condition for FLGMA renewal.
  • Upon renewal, the management plan includes a productivity assessment that adjusts the user's fee accordingly.
  • After the transitional period, DENR will determine a new basic user's fee, with a minimum 10% increase over the last rental.
  • If economic rent calculations fall below the basic user's fee, the basic user's fee will apply.

Incentives Through Government Share Reduction

  • An incentive scheme allows up to 80% reduction in the government share dependent on compliance with specified incentives.
  • The incentive scheme is subject to assessment during and after the transitional period.
  • The specific details of the incentive scheme are provided in Annex B of the order.

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