Forestry Management by Registered Foresters

Emphasizes the necessity of scientific forestry practices to prevent further degradation of forest lands.
Highlights the role of registered foresters possessing technical forestry knowledge in ensuring proper forest management.

All holders of timber licenses, leases, and permits must engage the services of registered professional foresters.
The services must be in accordance with specific rules and regulations established for this purpose.

Long-term license or lease holders are required to establish and maintain an internal forestry department.
These departments must be headed and managed by registered foresters.
They shall work in collaboration with government forestry development officials.
Duties include preparation and execution of forest management plans, supervising selective logging, and applying prescribed silvicultural systems.
Responsibility extends to implementing forestry policies outlined in Section 2 of Republic Act No. 6239.

All technical forestry documents prepared by registered foresters must bear their signature and professional seal.
This ensures accountability and authenticity of technical reports and plans.

The Secretary of Agriculture and Natural Resources is tasked with formulating rules and regulations for effective enforcement of the Decree.
Rulemaking follows recommendations from the Director of the Bureau of Forest Development and the Chairman of the Foresters Board of the Professional Regulations Commission.

Non-compliance with the Decree or its implementing regulations leads to immediate cancellation of timber licenses, leases, or permits.
Bonds posted by violators may be confiscated.
Offenders face permanent disqualification from acquiring similar licenses or permits in the future.

The Decree is effective immediately upon issuance.
Ensures prompt implementation of its provisions to safeguard Philippine forests.