Law Summary
Section 1: Amendment to Section 36 of Presidential Decree No. 705
Legal Principle/Provision: This section amends Section 36 of Presidential Decree No. 705, which pertains to the regulations under the Revised Forestry Code of the Philippines. The primary focus is on providing incentives to private landowners engaged in tree farming.
Key Definitions Introduced:
- Private landowners: Individuals or entities owning land privately and engaging in tree farming activities.
- Tree farming: The practice of planting and cultivating trees, specifically Ipil-ipil and other fast-growing species, on private land.
Important Requirements or Procedures Outlined:
- Private landowners cultivating areas of fifty hectares or less are exempt from the inventory requirement prior to harvesting.
- This exemption also extends to other pre-harvest requirements that apply to lessees of forest lands in the public domain.
- Transportation of harvested trees must be accompanied by a certificate of origin issued by an authorized forest officer.
Relevant Timeframes, Deadlines, or Expiration Details:
- The Act becomes effective upon its approval, which was on April 5, 1984.
Penalties, Liabilities, or Consequences Mentioned:
- No specific penalties or liabilities are detailed within this section regarding the compliance or non-compliance with the provisions.
Section 2: Effectivity of the Act
Legal Principle/Provision: This section stipulates the effectivity of the Act upon its approval.
Key Definitions Introduced: None explicitly defined in this section.
Important Requirements or Procedures Outlined:
- The Act shall take effect immediately upon approval.
Relevant Timeframes, Deadlines, or Expiration Details:
- Approval date: April 5, 1984.
Penalties, Liabilities, or Consequences Mentioned: None noted.
Key Takeaways
- The Act amends the Revised Forestry Code to incentivize private landowners engaging in tree farming by exempting them from certain pre-harvest requirements if they cultivate areas of fifty hectares or below.
- The transport of harvested trees requires a certificate of origin from an authorized forest officer.
- The Act is effective immediately upon its approval on April 5, 1984.