Municipal forest establishment law

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Republic Act No. 5752: Municipal forest establishment law

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Title Source: Supreme Court: Municipal forest establishment law

Law: Republic Act No. 5752

Decision Date: Jun 21, 1969

Republic Act No. 5752 requires every municipality or city in the Philippines to establish and maintain a permanent forest, park, or watershed equivalent to at least two percent of its area, with financial aid provided by the Reforestation Fund.

Law Summary

Financial Appropriations for Municipal and City Forests

An initial amount of seven hundred fifty thousand pesos (P750,000) is authorized to be appropriated from the Reforestation Fund.
This fund serves as financial aid to municipalities and cities to support the establishment, development, and maintenance of municipal forests.
Subsequent appropriations or necessary funding will be included in the General Appropriations Act annually.

Effectivity

The Act takes effect immediately upon its approval, ensuring prompt initiation of the mandated activities for forest and watershed development within municipalities and cities.

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