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During which year was the 'Inspeccion General de Montes' inaugurated under the Spanish Government?
During which year was the 'Inspeccion General de Montes' inaugurated under the Spanish Government?
What was the function of the 'Inspeccion General de Montes'?
What was the function of the 'Inspeccion General de Montes'?
In which year were forest services allowed by the Superior Civil Government to intervene in all matters pertaining to cutting, extracting timber, resins, etc.?
In which year were forest services allowed by the Superior Civil Government to intervene in all matters pertaining to cutting, extracting timber, resins, etc.?
What did the government authorize in February 1874 related to the use of timber?
What did the government authorize in February 1874 related to the use of timber?
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When were the definite Forest Laws and Regulations for the Philippine Forest Service approved by a Royal Decree promulgated in Spain?
When were the definite Forest Laws and Regulations for the Philippine Forest Service approved by a Royal Decree promulgated in Spain?
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How many articles did the regulations for the Philippine Forest Service contain under nine titles?
How many articles did the regulations for the Philippine Forest Service contain under nine titles?
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When was the Forester's Training School established in Los Baños?
When was the Forester's Training School established in Los Baños?
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Who was appointed as the first Director of the Forestry Bureau in the Philippines by the U.S. Military Governor?
Who was appointed as the first Director of the Forestry Bureau in the Philippines by the U.S. Military Governor?
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Under which Act was the Forestry Bureau changed to Bureau of Forestry and placed under the newly created Department of Interior?
Under which Act was the Forestry Bureau changed to Bureau of Forestry and placed under the newly created Department of Interior?
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When were the Division of Forest Fauna and Grazing of the Bureau of Forestry, the Division of Zoology and the Division of Fisheries of the Bureau of Science fused into one special Division known as the Fish and Game Administration?
When were the Division of Forest Fauna and Grazing of the Bureau of Forestry, the Division of Zoology and the Division of Fisheries of the Bureau of Science fused into one special Division known as the Fish and Game Administration?
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Who signaled the filipinization of the country’s forest service by appointing Forester Florencio R. Tamesis as Director of Bureau of Forestry?
Who signaled the filipinization of the country’s forest service by appointing Forester Florencio R. Tamesis as Director of Bureau of Forestry?
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Under whose rule was the Inspeccion renamed into Forestry Bureau?
Under whose rule was the Inspeccion renamed into Forestry Bureau?
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When did the Department of Interior transfer all its functions and authority to the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR)?
When did the Department of Interior transfer all its functions and authority to the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR)?
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When did the Division of Forest Fauna and Grazing return to the Bureau of Forestry?
When did the Division of Forest Fauna and Grazing return to the Bureau of Forestry?
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Under which Act was jurisdiction by the Bureau of Forestry over pasture areas and grazing lands provided?
Under which Act was jurisdiction by the Bureau of Forestry over pasture areas and grazing lands provided?
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Who made a decree combining the Division of Forests in Bureau of Public Works and the Division of Mines in the Bureau of Agriculture & Industry as General Inspeccion of Forests and Mines?
Who made a decree combining the Division of Forests in Bureau of Public Works and the Division of Mines in the Bureau of Agriculture & Industry as General Inspeccion of Forests and Mines?
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What was the function of the 'Inspeccion General de Montes'?
What was the function of the 'Inspeccion General de Montes'?
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When was the 'Inspeccion General de Montes' inaugurated under the Spanish Government?
When was the 'Inspeccion General de Montes' inaugurated under the Spanish Government?
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When were the definite Forest Laws and Regulations for the Philippine Forest Service approved by a Royal Decree promulgated in Spain?
When were the definite Forest Laws and Regulations for the Philippine Forest Service approved by a Royal Decree promulgated in Spain?
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Under whose rule was the Inspeccion renamed into Forestry Bureau?
Under whose rule was the Inspeccion renamed into Forestry Bureau?
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When did the Department of Interior transfer all its functions and authority to the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR)?
When did the Department of Interior transfer all its functions and authority to the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR)?
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When was the Forester's Training School established in Los Baños?
When was the Forester's Training School established in Los Baños?
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Who was appointed as the first Director of the Forestry Bureau in the Philippines by the U.S. Military Governor?
Who was appointed as the first Director of the Forestry Bureau in the Philippines by the U.S. Military Governor?
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When was the Forester's Training School established in Los Baños?
When was the Forester's Training School established in Los Baños?
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Under which Act was the Forestry Bureau changed to Bureau of Forestry and placed under the newly created Department of Interior?
Under which Act was the Forestry Bureau changed to Bureau of Forestry and placed under the newly created Department of Interior?
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When did the Division of Forest Fauna and Grazing return to the Bureau of Forestry?
When did the Division of Forest Fauna and Grazing return to the Bureau of Forestry?
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Who signaled the filipinization of the country’s forest service by appointing Forester Florencio R. Tamesis as Director of Bureau of Forestry?
Who signaled the filipinization of the country’s forest service by appointing Forester Florencio R. Tamesis as Director of Bureau of Forestry?
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When did the Department of Interior transfer all its functions and authority to the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR)?
When did the Department of Interior transfer all its functions and authority to the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR)?
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Under whose rule was the Inspeccion renamed into Forestry Bureau?
Under whose rule was the Inspeccion renamed into Forestry Bureau?
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When were the Division of Forest Fauna and Grazing of the Bureau of Forestry, the Division of Zoology and the Division of Fisheries of the Bureau of Science fused into one special Division known as the Fish and Game Administration?
When were the Division of Forest Fauna and Grazing of the Bureau of Forestry, the Division of Zoology and the Division of Fisheries of the Bureau of Science fused into one special Division known as the Fish and Game Administration?
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In which year was the Inspeccion inaugurated under the Spanish Government?
In which year was the Inspeccion inaugurated under the Spanish Government?
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When were the definite Forest Laws and Regulations for the Philippine Forest Service approved by a Royal Decree promulgated in Spain?
When were the definite Forest Laws and Regulations for the Philippine Forest Service approved by a Royal Decree promulgated in Spain?
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Study Notes
History of Philippine Forestry
- The 'Inspeccion General de Montes' was inaugurated in 1863 under the Spanish Government.
- The function of the 'Inspeccion General de Montes' was to oversee matters related to cutting, extracting timber, resins, etc.
Early Developments
- In 1864, forest services were allowed by the Superior Civil Government to intervene in all matters related to cutting, extracting timber, resins, etc.
- In February 1874, the government authorized the use of timber for specific purposes.
Philippine Forest Service
- The definite Forest Laws and Regulations for the Philippine Forest Service were approved by a Royal Decree promulgated in Spain in 1874.
- The regulations contained 124 articles under nine titles.
Establishment of Forestry Bureau
- The Forestry Bureau was established in 1900, and the first Director was appointed by the U.S. Military Governor.
- The Forestry Bureau was changed to Bureau of Forestry and placed under the newly created Department of Interior by Act No. 422.
Development of Forestry Education
- The Forester's Training School was established in Los Baños in 1910.
Reorganization and Expansion
- In 1932, the Division of Forest Fauna and Grazing of the Bureau of Forestry, the Division of Zoology and the Division of Fisheries of the Bureau of Science were fused into one special Division known as the Fish and Game Administration.
- In 1935, the Department of Interior transferred all its functions and authority to the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR).
- In 1941, the Division of Forest Fauna and Grazing returned to the Bureau of Forestry.
Leadership and Jurisdiction
- In 1945, Forester Florencio R. Tamesis was appointed as Director of Bureau of Forestry, signaling the filipinization of the country's forest service.
- The Bureau of Forestry had jurisdiction over pasture areas and grazing lands by Act No. 2711.
- Under the Spanish Government, the Inspeccion was renamed into Forestry Bureau.
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Test your knowledge about the history of forestry in the Philippines and the forest service during the Spanish regime from 1860 to 1890 with this quiz. Learn about the Inspeccion General de Montes and its role in overseeing the country's forest resources.
