Scope and Definition of Practice\n- Practice includes scientific conservation and management of forests\n- Encompasses consultation, planning, investigation, logging, scaling, wood identification, forest plantation supervision, wildlife protection, and reforestation efforts\n- Persons with 3 years experience or 2 years forestry course may work under supervision\n- "Forester" means registered individuals who passed the board exam or are qualified and exempt\n\n### Board of Examiners: Creation and Membership\n- Board of three foresters created within 30 days after law approval\n- Members appointed by President from nominees by Society of Filipino Foresters, with Commission on Appointments consent\n- Members' terms: one year, two years, three years initially; subsequent terms three years each\n- Chairman elected annually\n\n### Removal, Suspension, and Vacancies of Board Members\n- Removal grounds: neglect, incompetence, malpractice, unethical/unprofessional/moral misconduct\n- Due process required including administrative investigation\n- Suspension during investigation up to 60 days\n- Vacancies filled only for unexpired terms; no reappointment after full term\n\n### Powers and Duties of the Board\n- Administer oaths, issue/revoke registration certificates\n- Investigate malpractice/unethical cases, conduct hearings, issue subpoenas\n- Inspect forestry educational institutions for standards compliance\n- Endorse Code of Ethics and Code of Forestry Practices for approval\n- Supervise exam question formulation and rating by qualified area specialists\n\n### Qualifications and Disqualifications of Board Members\n- Must be natural-born citizens, good moral character\n- At least Bachelor of Science in Forestry or equivalent\n- Minimum 10 years forestry practice experience\n- No direct or indirect ties with forestry educational institutions during term and 6 months post-term\n\n### Secretariat and Support Services for the Board\n- Secretariat provided by Civil Service Commission under Board control\n- Chairman appoints Secretary of the Board from Secretariat\n- Adequate office space and support mandated\n\n### Fees and Compensation\n- Examination fee: at least ₱50; Registration certificate fee: at least ₱20\n- Board members: max ₱100 per meeting, max 24 meetings per year\n- Area specialists compensated (min ₱5 per applicant)\n- Government-employed Board members receive per diem plus salary\n- Expenses paid from Civil Service Commission funds\n\n### Record-Keeping and Reports\n- Board to maintain records and register of all applicants\n- Register includes applicant details, examination results, and actions taken\n- Official records are prima facie evidence in proceedings\n- Annual report of activities submitted to President and Congress\n\n### Registration and Examination Requirements\n- Practice of forestry requires valid registration certificate issued by Board\n- Certificate issued to exempt persons or those passing exam\n- Technical examination required except for those exempted\n- Exams held as scheduled by Board with prescribed subjects and methods\n- Examination applicants must be 21+, Filipino citizens, good moral character, forestry graduates or equivalent\n- Successful applicants must take a professional oath\n\n### Exemption from Examination\n- Holders of Forestry degrees with 10 years experience or passed civil service exam for foresters\n- Foreign forestry experts called by Philippine government with proper qualifications or diplomatic certification\n- Foreign forestry experts working for local private enterprises under contract similarly qualified\n\n### Violations and Penalties\n- Willful violations: fine up to ₱500\n- False testimony or falsified evidence punished under Revised Penal Code\n- Board may revoke registration for malpractice or unethical conduct subject to Civil Service procedures\n- Law does not preclude judicial remedies\n\n### Roster of Registered Foresters\n- Civil Service Commissioner to prepare initial and annual updated roster within six months after enactment\n- Certified copies filed with relevant government agencies and educational institutions\n- Rosters available to government officials and the public upon request\n\n### Separability and Effectivity\n- Unconstitutional provisions do not affect remainder of law\n- Law effective upon approval