Administrative Oversight and Control
- The timber and other forest products within the area, as well as areas designated as timber land or forest reserve, are placed under the administration and control of the Bureau of Forestry.
- The control is exercised in accordance with existing Forest Laws and Regulations.
Legal Basis and Authority
- The proclamation is made upon the recommendation of the Secretary of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
- It is pursuant to the provisions of section 83 of Commonwealth Act No. 141, as amended.
- The authority issuing the proclamation is the President of the Philippines.
Geographical Boundaries and Description
- The land parcel is situated in the municipality of Sablayan, province of Occidental Mindoro, Island of Mindoro.
- The reservation covers approximately 16,190 hectares.
- Boundaries include natural landmarks such as Rayusan River, Kinarawan River, Maltongtong River, Busuanga River, and Mompong River.
- Boundaries also touch public forest areas and public lands subdivisions identified as PLS-14 and PLS-15.
- Detailed metes and bounds with specific compass bearings and distances describe the perimeter.
Survey Markers and Delimitation
- The boundary points are physically marked on the ground.
- Markers include corners, stones, B.L. cylindrical concrete monuments, and distinctive tree markers.
- True bearings are used in the description.
Exclusions and Conservation Measures
- Areas excluded from this reservation include:
- A 15-meter wide strip on each side of any public trail used for timber and forest product outlet.
- A 40-meter wide buffer strip from the highest bank on each side of any stream for stream bank protection, in areas released as not needed for forest purposes.
Legal Effects and Proclamation Details
- The reserved land is intended for penal colony and farm operations.
- The proclamation was signed and sealed by the President and executed through the Executive Secretary.
- Date of effect: September 27, 1954, Manila, Philippines.
This proclamation secures land for penal and agricultural use while balancing forestry control and conservation requirements in accordance with Philippine laws.