Amendment on Narra Tree Regulations

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DENR ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 34 s. 1994: Amendment on Narra Tree Regulations

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Title Source: Supreme Court: Amendment on Narra Tree Regulations

Law: Denr Administrative Order No. 34 S. 1994

Decision Date: Sep 16, 1994

The amendment to Section 13 establishes that Narra trees uprooted by natural disasters and whose ownership is untraceable are deemed public property, requiring immediate reporting to the DENR for public bidding, with finders entitled to a 10% reward of the tree's value.

Law Summary

Presumption of Ownership and Reporting Requirements

Such Narra trees are presumed to come from the public forest.
Immediate reporting to the nearest Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) office is mandatory.
The reports facilitate the proper disposition of the trees in accordance with the law.

Disposition Procedure via Public Bidding

The seized or reported Narra trees are subject to disposition through a public bidding process.
This process must comply with existing rules and regulations governing public auctions and disposition of forest resources.

Finder’s Reward and Legal Basis

The person who finds the drifted Narra trees is entitled to a reward.
The reward is set at ten percent (10%) of the price or value of the logs, flitches, or trees found.
The reward is granted pursuant to Article 720 of the Civil Code of the Philippines, which addresses finder’s rights and rewards.

Effectivity and Enforcement

The amended Section 13 takes effect upon acknowledgment by the University of the Philippines Law Center.
It also requires publication in a newspaper of general circulation to ensure public awareness.
The Secretary of DENR signed the order on September 16, 1994, affirming government endorsement and enforcement.

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