Philippine Wildlife Act and Procedures for Conducting Research

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Wildlife Resources Conservation and

Protection Act (RA 9147) and

Procedures for conducting researchon Terrestrial Biodiversity

Anson TagtagProtected Areas and Wildlife Bureau -DENR

University of the Philippines - Diliman

18 July 2013


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(Wildlife ResourcesConservationand Protection Act of 2001)


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RA 9147 Wildlife Resources Conservation and

Protection Act

Approved : July 30, 2001

Published : August 3, 2001

Effectivity : August 18, 2001

JOINT-DENR-DA-PCSD

ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER

NO. 2004-01 - Joint

Implementing Rules and

Regulations of RA 9147

Approved : May 18, 2004

Published : 1st - May 22, 2004

2ndDec. 21, 2004

Effectivity : January 5, 2005

DENR ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER

NO. 2004-55 - Proceduralguidelines for implementing the

Wildlife Act within the DENR

Approved : October 12, 2004


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Wildlife

- both plants and animals

- in wild form

- in any developmental stages

- including those in captivity/

confined environments or are

being bred/propagated;

including their progenies

- by- products and derivatives

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1. Scope of ApplicationWildlife species found in the country, andunknown genera or unknown species orstrains of known species that will later on bediscovered or identified as occurring in thecountry

SALIENT FEATURES

Exotic or foreign species, which

are subject to trade, aremaintained, cultured and/or bred

in captivity or propagated in the

country, including those that

have been illegally introduced


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2. Jurisdiction among DENR, DA & PCSD

Terrestrial plants

All terrestrial mammals, reptiles,amphibians, birds (including

waterbirds)Dugong

Freshwater turtles and tortoises

Sea Turtles

Crocodiles

All terrestrial invertebrates, including

land snailsWildlife conservation projects ofnational concern in Palawan(PWRCC & PCCP)

Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)


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Department of Agriculture(DA)

Aquatic vertebrates (excludingturtles, dugong and crocodiles)

Sea snakes

Freshwater snakes

aquatic invertebrates (marineand freshwater)

Jurisdiction among

DENR, DA & PCSD, cont


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Wildlife in the Province of Palawan (R.A.7611)

Palawan Council for SustainableDevelopment (PCSD)

Jurisdiction among DENR,

DA & PCSD, cont


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3. Regulations Providedby the Wildlife Act


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Collection of Wildlife

Allowed for scientific researches, breeding/propagation,bioprospecting, commercial purposes or other activities as

may be authorized by the Secretary or Council, subject to

compliance with the requirements and conditions

quantity of individuals per species to be collected shall be

based on national quota not detrimental to the survival of the

species and its habitat

use of appropriate and acceptable wildlife collection

techniques (with least or no detrimental effects)


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collection of wildlife, except

threatened species,byIndigenous Peoples is allowed for

traditional use and not primarily for trade


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Allowed only for scientific or

breeding, or propagation

purposes only accredited individuals, business,

research, educational or scientific

entities are allowed to collect

Collection of Threatened

Wildlife, By- Products andDerivatives


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NO person or entity shall be

allowed of possession of wildlife

unless:

proof of financial & technicalcapability

facility to maintain the wildlife

obtained from legal sources

Possession of Wildlife


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Collection and/or Possession ofWildlife By- Products And

Derivatives

may be collected and/or possessed

obtained from legal sources


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Conservation breeding/

propagation of threatenedspecies

to enhance wildlife population in natural habitat shall be done simultaneously w/ rehabilitation and/or

protection of the habitat where the bred/propagated species

shall be released/reintroduced/restocked


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Minimum Requirements

proven effective breeding & captive

management techniques of the species

implement programs/measures for the

rehabilitation and/or protection of the

simultaneous conservation breeding ofthe species

Wildlife Farm Permit

Wildlife Collectors Permit

Commercial breeding/

propagation of threatenedspecies


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Introduction, re-introduction, and

restocking of endemic and indigenous

wildlife

Re-introduction means an attempt of

re-establishing the population of a species/

subspecies of wildlife in a location where it

has historically occurred but is now extinct.

Introduction means bringing speciesinto the wild that is outside its natural

habitat.

Restocking means the process of replenishing an

existing population of wildlife with additional species/

subspecies within its range.


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Requirements:

only for population enhancement or recovery

prior clearance from the Secretary/Council

conduct of scientific study (bio-ecology)

management plan

public consultation with concerned sectors

by proponent

Introduction, re-introduction, and

restocking of endemic and indigenous

wildlife, CONT


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Requirements:

prior clearance from the Secretary/Council

not in Protected Areas and critical habitats

environmental impact study

management plan

prior informed consent

Affidavit of Undertaking

Introduction of Exotic wildlife


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Prescribes the Establishment of Critical

habitats where threatened species arefound

areas outside PAs where threatened species are found

based on best scientific data available (species endemicity,

richness, presence of man-made pressures/threats)

to be protected in coordination with LGUs and concerned groups

area may be acquired by the government for the purpose


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Provides for the publication of the

following list which shall be updated

regularly:

Threatened wildlife, classified into critically endangered,

endangered, vulnerable or other accepted categories

(http://www.pawb.gov.ph)

Economically important species

Threatened species for commercial breeding


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Provides for the

adoption of flagship

species by LGUs toserve as emblem of

conservation


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Enumerates the illegal

acts which include

activities destructiveto the wildlife

resources & their

habitats

Unautho r ized :

-ki l l ing and d estroyin g w ildl i fe , inflicting injury

- destruction/disturbance of acts

in critical habitat(s)

-Introduction, reintroduction or restocking of wildlife

resources- Trading and Transporting of wildlife

- Collecting, hunting or possessing wildlife, their by-products and

derivatives

Gathering or destroying of active nests, nest trees, host plants


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Provides penalties

for illegal acts

Ex. Killing of wildlife:

Critically Endangered SpeciesImprisonment of 6 years and 1 day to 12 yrs and/or P100T to

P1M fine

Endangered Species

Imprisonment of 4 years and 1 day to 6 yrs and/or P50T to

P500T fine

Vulnerable Species

Imprisonment of 2 years and 1 day to 4 yrs and/or P30T to P300T fine

Other Threatened Species

Imprisonment of 1 year and 1 day to 2 yrs and/or P20T to P200T fine

Remains of Philippine eagle Kagsabua


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Provides distinction between

Bioprospect ing andbasic wildlife

Sc ien t i f ic Researches


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Scientific or Non-

commercial Researches onWildlife under thejurisdiction of DENR

Requirements and

Procedures


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A. For foreign

entity/institution/individual or a

Filipino citizen affiliated with foreigninstitutions

1. Execution of a MOAwith the PAWBDirector or concerned DENR RegionalOffice

Research/project Proposal

Institutions profile

Endorsement from head of the Institution;or in the case of an individual researcher,

from a recognized expert or a research

institution or a conservation organization

Letter of acceptance from local

collaborator


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2. Procurement of Gratuitous Permit (GP)from PAWB or DENR Regional Office

Prior clearance issued by PAMB (if w/in protected

area), LGU, Private land owner or FPIC from IP/ICC (if

ancestral domain)

Processing fee of 100.00

If the research covers several Regions or the wholecount ry = PAWBsh al l execute MOA and/or issue GP

If the research c overs only one Region = the conc erned

REDshal l issu e MOA and/or GP

Scientific Researches


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B. For thesis of students affiliated with

local academic institutions and other

government initiated or implemented

research or scientific projects

Research/project Proposal

Endorsement letter from the Dean (for students) or Head of office

Prior clearance issued by PAMB, LGU, private land owner or FPICfrom IP/ICC whichever is applicable

Payment an amount of P100.00 for application and processing fee

(Section 9 of DAO 55)

1. Issuance of Gratuitous Permit

by PAWB or the DENR Regional Office

Scientific Researches


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Elements of MOA and GP

Co-ownership and access of data

Deposition of specimens

Ownership of Philippine government

to specimensTraining of local collaborator and

DENR personnel

Reporting

Use of specimen

Compliance to relevant laws

Exportation of specimens when

necessary

3-5 years validity and renewable

GP holder

Purpose of collection

Kind and quantity of collectionArea of collection

Reporting

Depository

1 year validity

MOA GP


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PROCESS FLOW

Memorandum of Agreement forBiodiversity Research
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PROCESS FLOW

Issuance of Gratuitous Permit (GP)
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Major steps CorrespondingPermit Duration

1. Collection of

specimens

MOA and/or

Gratuitous Permit Within 3 days

2. Transportof specimens from

study site to

local laboratory

Local TransportPermit Within 1 day

3. Export of

specimens

Export Permit Within 3 days

Steps in Research and Corresponding Permits


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PROCESS FLOWISSUANCE OF PERMIT FOR THE

EXPORT/RE-EXPORT OF WILDLIFE SPECIESLISTED UNDER THE

CONVENTION ON INTERNATIONAL TRADE OF

ENDANGERED SPECIES OF WILD FAUNA AND FLORA

(CITES)
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EXPORT/RE-EXPORT

OF NON-CITES WILDLIFE SPECIES
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IMPORTATIONOF WILDLIFE SPECIES LISTED UNDER

THE CONVENTION ON

INTERNATIONAL TRADE IN

ENDANGERED SPECIES OF WILD

FAUNA AND FLORA (CITES)
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