Scope and Coverage of Registration
- Registration applies to threatened, non-threatened, and exotic faunal species.
- Applies to private persons, entities, and various facilities (parks, zoos, aviaries, circuses, rescue centers, resorts).
- Includes animals for recreational, educational, research, and scientific purposes.
- Wildlife acquired from legal sources (with appropriate permits or clearances) must also be registered.
- Legally acquired animals may be exempt from registration fees.
Registration Fees
- Fees vary according to species classification and quantity owned:
- Non-threatened species:
- 1-50 heads: P50 (administrative fee only)
- 51-100 heads: P500
- 101-200 heads: P750
- 201 and above: P1,000
- Threatened species (mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, insects):
- 1-5 heads: P3,000
- 6-10 heads: P4,000
- 11-20 heads: P5,000
- 21-30 heads: P6,000
- 31 and above: P7,000
- Critically endangered species: P5,000 per head
- Non-threatened species:
- Philippine government conservation projects are exempt from fees.
Application Requirements
- Duly accomplished application form from DENR Field Offices.
- Documentary stamp affixed on certificate.
- Inventory list of wildlife held.
- Payment of registration fee (if applicable).
Responsibilities of Certificate of Wildlife Registration (CWR) Holders
- Marking or identification tags for parental stocks and progenies.
- Permit access to authorized DENR personnel for inspection/monitoring.
- Acquire additional wildlife stocks only legally and from permitted sources.
- Submit reports:
- Annual inventory.
- Acquisition within 15 days of new stocks.
- Production report within 30 days of birth/hatching.
- Mortality report with necropsy within 30 days of death.
- Conduct wildlife activities in accordance with pertinent provisions.
Local Transport of Registered Wildlife
- Transport between registered facilities within the country requires a permit from nearest DENR Office.
Limitations of CWR
- Does not authorize collection from the wild.
- Prohibits purchase, exchange, or receipt from illegal sources.
- Does not allow use of animals as collateral or for loan.
- Trade of registered threatened species listed in DAO No. 2004-15 is prohibited.
Privileges of CWR Holders
- Utilize registered wildlife for income through recreation and education.
- Engage in captive breeding and profit-sharing with DENR, under conditions:
- Only registered progenies or economically important species used commercially.
- Must secure Wildlife Farm Permit.
- Captive breeding of CITES Appendix I species requires registration with CITES Secretariat.
- Progenies marked/tagged appropriately.
- Local trade allowed only for captive-bred CITES Appendix I species; export requires compliance with rules.
- Export subject to DENR issuance of export documents.
- Exchange or donation of progenies with other CWR holders allowed.
- Access to technical assistance from DENR.
- Local trade of registered non-threatened species allowed if registered with DENR.
- Transfer of registered threatened species allowed only to immediate family up to 3rd degree or to DENR/government institutions.
Revocation and Cancellation of CWR
- Automatic cancellation and confiscation for deliberate violation of the Order.
- Confiscated animals become property of DENR.
- Other legal measures may apply.
Repealing Clause
- Repeals or amends inconsistent orders, memoranda, or circulars.
Effectivity
- Order takes effect immediately upon adoption on October 12, 2004.