Management of Reforestation Funds
- All reforestation funds collected under Republic Act No. 115 to be transferred to the Administrator of the Reforestation Administration.
- Funds to be exclusively used for reforestation purposes.
- Expenditure of funds is subject to the approval of the Secretary of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
- All reforested areas under this provision are considered permanent forest reserves.
Designation and Protection of Reforested Areas
- The Secretary of Agriculture and Natural Resources, upon recommendation of the Administrator, shall declare areas to be reforested.
- Declared areas placed under the management, administration, and control of the Reforestation Administration.
- Such areas, once reforested, shall not be reclassified or declared as agricultural lands.
Transfer of Personnel and Assets
- Transfer of all personnel engaged in productive reforestation work from the Bureau of Forestry to the Reforestation Administration.
- Transfer includes records, supplies, equipment, furniture, vehicles, buildings, improvements, and other facilities used in reforestation projects.
- Covers both existing reforestation projects and central office resources in Manila.
Administrative Structure and Appointment
- Reforestation Administration headed by an Administrator and a Deputy Administrator.
- Salary scales set at 62 for Administrator and 57 for Deputy Administrator per wage and position classification.
- Appointment is made by the President of the Philippines with the consent of the Commission on Appointments.
- The Administrator, with approval from the Secretary, may organize personnel into divisions or sections to ensure efficiency.
- Establishment of provincial branches coordinating with the Bureau of Forestry.
- Administrator possesses powers generally conferred upon bureau chiefs.
Budget Appropriation
- For the current fiscal year, all appropriations related to the Division of Reclamation and Reforestation in the Bureau of Forestry are transferred to the Reforestation Administration.
- Enables proper establishment and operationalization of the agency’s purposes.
Repeal of Inconsistent Laws
- All laws, orders, and regulations inconsistent with this Act are repealed to avoid legal conflicts.
Effectivity Clause
- The Act takes effect immediately upon approval, ensuring prompt implementation.