Law Summary
Scope of BMS Implementation
- The Biodiversity Monitoring System shall be implemented across all protected areas.
- BMS shall be integrated as part of regular activities in protected area management, ensuring continuous monitoring.
Definition of Key Terms
- Biodiversity: Refers to the variety and variability among living organisms and the ecological complexes where they occur.
- Indicator/priority species for biodiversity: Serves as a parameter that indicates and provides information about the state of biodiversity within a protected area.
Procedure in Implementing the BMS
Training Phase:
- The Protected Areas and Wildlife Bureau (PAWB) conducts the Trainers Training Program.
- Regional Offices conduct subsequent trainings.
- Training participants include Protected Area Superintendents and staff, CENRO and PENRO representatives, Regional Protected Area and Wildlife staff, PAMB representatives, and local community members.
- DENR-Human Resource Management Services incorporates BMS training in relevant programs.
On-Site Implementation:
- Carried out by Protected Area Superintendents and staff following prescribed methods by DENR-PAWB.
Submission of BMS Reports:
- PASu submits reports through CENRO and PENRO to the Regional Executive Director, who endorses them to the PAWB Director.
- PAWB Director consolidates reports annually and submits to the Secretary.
- Reports coincide with regular quarterly CENRO and PENRO submissions.
- PASu regularly updates the PAMB, providing data to inform management decisions.
Monitoring and Evaluation:
- Regional Offices and PAWB conduct annual monitoring and evaluation of BMS implementation.
- Monitoring and evaluation of BMS results occur quarterly.
Funding and Resource Allocation
- Regional Offices are responsible for allocating funds necessary to implement BMS activities effectively.
Effectivity
- The guidelines take effect immediately upon promulgation to ensure swift adoption and integration into protected area management practices.