Law Summary
Preservation of Riparian Strips as Permanent Timber-Land
- A mandatory preservation of a 40-meter wide strip starting from the bank on each side of any river or stream found on the land applied for.
- This strip must be demarcated and maintained as permanent timber-land.
- The timber-land is exclusively for planting trees of known economic value.
- Clearing or ordinary farming activities are prohibited in this strip, even after the land title (patent) or lease contract has been issued or executed.
Scope and Binding Effect on Landholders
- The condition applies to both patentees (those who have been granted land titles) and lessees (those who have contracts of lease executed in their favor).
- The preservation and planting requirement is perpetual and binding as a condition of land ownership or lease.
Repeal of Inconsistent Laws and Regulations
- Any previous laws, executive orders, or regulations inconsistent with the provisions of this amendment are expressly repealed.
Effectivity of the Amendment
- The amendment takes effect immediately upon approval, thereby applying to all relevant cases from that date forward.