Title
Revised Schedule of Forestry Fees DAO 2004-16
Law
Denr Administrative Order No. 2004-16
Decision Date
Jun 15, 2004
The revised schedule of forestry administrative fees establishes new application, permit, and performance bond fees for various forestry activities, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations while promoting sustainable forest management.
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Application and Registration Fees

  • Non-timber forest products (except certain specified types): ₱0.25/unit, minimum ₱300/application
  • Wood/Rattan Processing Plants: ₱600/application
  • Pole, pile, log and lumber dealers (local and imported): Application ₱600, Registration ₱480, Total ₱1,080
  • Grazing land: ₱10/ha, minimum ₱600/application
  • Special use of forestland: ₱500/application
  • Mining prospecting: ₱1.50/ha, minimum ₱600/application
  • Integrated Forest Management Agreement (IFMA): ₱0.60/ha
  • Chainsaw registration: ₱500/chainsaw

Annual and Permit Fees

  • Non-timber forest products (specified exceptions): ₱200/permit
  • Wood processing plants (based on capacity): ₱900 to ₱1,200
  • Veneer/plywood plants (capacity-scaled): ₱2,200 to ₱9,000
  • Wood treating plant: ₱3,600
  • Rattan processing: ₱60 for every ₱10,000 capitalization
  • Mining waste disposal: ₱60/ha
  • Chainsaw-related activities: ₱500

Performance Bonds

  • Timber License Agreement and IFMA: 20% of total forest charges based on AAC, minimum ₱12,000 + reforestation
  • Private land timber permits/licenses: 20% of total forest charges, minimum ₱1,200
  • Firewood and charcoal: 20% of forest charges or 2% of market value, whichever is higher
  • Rattan poles and splits: Twice the value of forest charges, minimum ₱12,000
  • Wood processing plants: ₱720/cu m, minimum ₱6,000
  • Grazing land: ₱500/ha
  • Special land use and leases: Twice annual rental or user fee, minimum ₱10,000
  • Mining waste disposal site: ₱200,000/site
  • Specific conditions for posting bonds including cash and surety bonds with duration, renewal, and face value increase

Revolving Funds and Service Deposits

  • Survey and timber inventory fees based on distance, intensity, and area
  • Inspection, grading, identification, and tallying linked to specific rates and minimum fees
  • Charges cover travel costs and per diems of DENR personnel involved

Rental, Government Share, and User Fees

  • Annual rentals for special forest uses scaled by area with minimum fixed rates
  • Appraisal-based fees with minimum percentage floors and regular reappraisal schedules
  • Grazing lands user fees: ₱40/ha
  • Energy projects rental: ₱3,000/ha plus 10% annual increase
  • Government share for herbal/medicinal plantations: ₱500/ha plus 10% annual increase

Surcharges

  • 8% per month penalty on late forest fee payments

Other Fees

  • Special certifications: ₱50 per certification
  • Oath fees: ₱36/application
  • Appeal fees: ₱1,800 to ₱6,000 depending on case type
  • Document authentication: ₱36/page plus documentary stamp cost
  • Soil analysis and seed testing fees ranging from ₱50 to ₱100
  • Sale of Forestry Management Bureau publications at cost

Exemptions

  • Community-Based Forest Management Projects exempt from most administrative fees including application, license/permit, service, rental, oath, appeal, and authentication fees

Effectivity and Repeal

  • Supersedes conflicting previous administrative orders and circulars
  • Effective immediately upon National Registry Center acknowledgment and 15 days after publication in newspapers

This summary provides a clear understanding of the revised fee structure, processes for payments, bond requirements, and applicable penalties under the DENR Administrative Order No. 2004-16.


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