Forest Management under DENR DAO 2008-22

Forest Management under DENR DAO 2008-22

Overview

• DENR DAO 2008-22 is a Philippine government policy that outlines the guidelines for forest management
• The policy aims to promote sustainable forest management and conservation of the country's forest resources

Key Principles

• Sustainable forest management: ensuring that forests are managed to maintain their ecological integrity and productivity
• Multiple-use management: forests are managed to provide multiple benefits, including timber, non-timber forest products, and ecosystem services
• Decentralization: decision-making authority is devolved to local government units and stakeholders to ensure more effective and responsive management

Forest Management Schemes

• Production Forest: areas designated for timber production and other forest products
• Protection Forest: areas designated for conservation and protection of water sheds, soil, and biodiversity
• Multiple-Use Forest: areas designated for combined production and protection functions
• Special Uses: areas designated for specific purposes, such as national parks, wildlife sanctuaries, and ancestral domains

Responsibilities

• DENR: responsible for policy formulation, technical guidance, and oversight
• Local Government Units: responsible for implementing forest management plans and enforcing forest laws and regulations
• Stakeholders: responsible for participating in forest management planning and decision-making processes

Key Requirements

• Forest Management Plan: a comprehensive plan that outlines the management objectives, strategies, and activities for a specific forest area
• Environmental Impact Assessment: a study that assesses the potential environmental impacts of forest management activities
• Social Impact Assessment: a study that assesses the potential social impacts of forest management activities on local communities

Forest Management under DENR DAO 2008-22

Overview

• Aims to promote sustainable forest management and conservation of Philippine forest resources
• Outlines guidelines for forest management in the Philippines

Key Principles

• Ensures ecological integrity and productivity of forests through sustainable management
• Manages forests for multiple benefits, including timber, non-timber products, and ecosystem services
• Devolves decision-making authority to local government units and stakeholders for effective management

Forest Management Schemes

Production Forest

• Designated for timber production and other forest products

Protection Forest

• Designated for conservation and protection of water sheds, soil, and biodiversity

Multiple-Use Forest

• Combines production and protection functions

Special Uses

• Designated for specific purposes, such as national parks, wildlife sanctuaries, and ancestral domains

Responsibilities

DENR

• Formulates policies, provides technical guidance, and oversees implementation

Local Government Units

• Implements forest management plans and enforces forest laws and regulations

Stakeholders

• Participates in forest management planning and decision-making processes

Key Requirements

Forest Management Plan

• A comprehensive plan outlining management objectives, strategies, and activities for a specific forest area

Environmental Impact Assessment

• Assesses potential environmental impacts of forest management activities

Social Impact Assessment

• Assesses potential social impacts of forest management activities on local communities