Title
Amendment to Tree Grouping under Admin Code
Law
Republic Act No. 370
Decision Date
Jun 14, 1949
Republic Act No. 370 amends the classification of trees in the Revised Administrative Code, dividing them into four groups and granting the Director of Forestry the authority to change the grouping of trees every three years.

Law Summary

Authority to Reclassify Tree Groups

  • The Director of Forestry holds discretionary power to change the classification of any tree species.
  • Changes must be made by public order or regulation.
  • Approval from the head of the Department is required for any such changes.
  • Reevaluation or change of classification cannot occur more frequently than once every three years.
  • The three-year interval is counted from the date of the last classification change order or regulation.

Effectivity Clause

  • This amendment shall become effective immediately upon approval by the proper authorities.

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