Training/Orientation for the Deputation of Environment and Natural Resources Officers (DENROs) AVR Philippine Eagle Cen

1. Training/Orientation for the Deputation of Environment and Natural Resources Officers (DENROs) AVR Philippine Eagle Center, Malagos Baguio District, Calinan, Davao City 13 February 2014 Jose E. Lechoncito, Jr. Ecosystems Mgt Specialist II Chief, Wildlife Section

2. Republic Act No. 9147 “Wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection Act” dated 30 July 2001 OBJECTIVES: • To conserve and protect wildlife species and their habitats to promote ecological balance and enhance biological diversity;

3. Republic Act No. 9147 “Wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection Act” dated 30 July 2001 OBJECTIVES: • To regulate the collection and trade of wildlife; • To pursue, with due regard to the national interest, the Philippine commitment to international conventions, protection of wildlife and habitats; and • To initiate or support scientific studies on the conservation of biological diversity.

4. Republic Act No. 9147…. SCOPE: The Act covers all wildlife species found in all areas of the country, including protected areas under Republic Act No. 7586, otherwise known as the National Integrated Protected Areas System (NIPAS) Act, and critical habitats. It shall also apply to exotic species which are subject to trade, are cultured, maintained and/or bred in captivity or propagated in the country.

5. Jurisdiction Department of Environment & Natural Resources • Terrestrial Plant and Animal species; • Turtles (freshwater & sea) and Tortoises; • Wetland species, including but not limited to crocodiles; • Waterbirds; • Amphibians; • Dugong

6. Jurisdiction Department of Agriculture (DA) • Declared aquatic critical habitats; • All aquatic resources, including but not limited to fishes, aquatic plants, invertibrates and all marine mammals

7. Jurisdiction Palawan Council for Sustainable Development (PCSD) • Wildlife in the Province of Palawan pursuant to R.A. No. 7611 (Strategic Environmental Plan for Palawan)

8. Wildlife • wild forms and varieties of flora and fauna, in ALL developmental stages (eggs, pupae, seedlings), including those which are in captivity or are being bred or propagated.

9. Conservation and Protection of Wildlife Resources • Collection of Wildlife • Use of appropriate & acceptable wildlife collection techniques; • Least or no detrimental effects to existing wildlife population & their habitat; • Indigenous people – for traditional use, not for trade and shall not cover threatened species.

10. Conservation and Protection of Wildlife Resources • Possession of Wildlife • person or entity must prove financial & technical capability and facility; • obtained from legal source. • Collection and/or Possession of By-products and derivatives • obtained from legal source

11. Conservation and Protection of Wildlife Resources D. Local Transport of Wildlife, By-products and derivatives • shall be authorized unless prejudicial to the wildlife and public health E. Exportation and/or Importation of Wildlife • subject to strict compliance with law, rules & regulations • recipient is technically & financially capable to maintain it

12. Conservation and Protection of Wildlife Resources F. Introduction, Reintroduction or Restocking of Endemic or Indigenous Wildlife • only for population enhancement; • subject to prior clearance from Sec/Council; • subject to a scientific study (bioecology); • conduct of public consultations.

13. Conservation and Protection of Wildlife Resources G. Introduction of Exotic Wildlife • clearance from the Sec/Council; • not in protected areas & critical habitats; • subject to environmental impact study focusing on bioecology, socioeconomic and related aspects of the area; • Secure consent from local stakeholders.

14. Conservation and Protection of Wildlife Resources H. Bioprospecting • means the research, collection and utilization of biological & genetic resources for purposes of applying the knowledge derived therefrom solely for commercial purposes;

15. Conservation and Protection of Wildlife Resources • Requirements: • execution of undertaking; • prior informed consent from concerned sector; • If applicant is a foreign entity or individual, active involvement of a local institution in the research, collection & technological development.

16. Conservation and Protection of Wildlife Resources Economically Important Species • establish a list of economicaly important species including a schedule & volume of allowable harvest; • conduct of population assessment; • When the species become threatened, allowed only for scientific, educational or breeding/propagation purpose.

17. Protection of Threatened Species • Collection • only for scientific, breeding or propagation purposes; • only accredited individuals, business, research, educational or scientific entities • Threatened and Exotic wildlife in the possession of private persons must be registered.

18. Protection of Threatened Species Conservation breeding or Propagation • shall be encouraged to enhance population in its natural habitat; • shall be done simultaneously with the rehabilitation and/or protection of the habitat where captive-bred or propagated species shall be released, reintroduced or restocked; • preparation of list of threatened species for commercial breeding.

19. III. Commercial Breeding of Threatened Species • Minimum requirements: • Proven effective breeding & captive management techniques of the species; • Commitment to undertake commercial breeding in accordance with section 17 (issuance of wildlife farm/culture permit, only progenies raised, unproductive parent stock shall be utilized for trade, subject to environmental impact study)

20. IV. Establishment of Critical Habitats • Designation outside the protected area where species are found; • On the basis of best scientific data (endemicity/ richness, man-made pressures/threats, etc.); • Protection from exploitation or destruction; • Coordination with LGU & other concerned groups; • Acquisition of area by purchase, donation or expropriation, including usufruct, easement.

21. Permits/Certifications/Clearances KindPeriod of validity 1. Wildlife farm or 3-5 years Culture permit 2. Wildlife collector’s permit 1-3 years 3. Gratuitous permit 1year 4. Local transport permit 1-3 months 5. Export/Import/Reexport 1-6 months Permit

22. Management Authorities(section 19) A. Terrestrial resources DENR-Protected Areas & Wildlife Bureau (PAWB) B. Aquatic Resources DA-Bureau of Fisheries & Aquatic Resources (BFAR) C. PCSD for Palawan

23. Scientific Authorities(section 19) • Terrestrial Species • DENR-Ecosystems Research & Development Bureau (ERDB), UP Institute of Biological Sciences, National Museum, other agency designated by the Sec. • Marine & Aquatic Species • BFAR, UP Marine Science Institute, UP Visayas, Siliman University, National Museum, other agency designated by Sec.

24. PROHIBITED ACTS Unless otherwise allowed in accordance with this Act, it shall be unlawful for any person to willfully and knowingly exploit wildlife resource and their habitat or undertake the following acts: Turned-over Monitor Lizard from Central 911

25. Killing and destroying wildlife species, except in the following instances; i. When it is done as part of the religious rituals of established tribal groups or indigenous cultural communities;

26. ii. when the wildlife is afflicted with an incurable communicable disease. iii. When it is deemed necessary to put an end to the misery suffered by the wildlife.

27. iv. When it is done to prevent an imminent danger to the life or limb of human being; and v. When the wildlife is killed or destroyed after it has been used in authorized research or experiments

28. c. Effecting any of the following acts in critical habitat(s); b. Inflicting injury which cripples and/or impairs the reproductive system of wildlife species; i. dumping of waste products detrimental to wildlife; ii. squatting or otherwise occupying any portion of the critical habitat;

29. iii. mineral explorations and/or extraction; iv. burning; v. logging; and vi. quarrying;

30. d. introduction, reintroduction or restocking of wildlife resource; e. trading of wildlife; f. collecting, hunting or possessing wildlife, their by-products and derivatives; g. gathering or destroying of active nest, nest trees, host plant and the like;

31. h. maltreating and/or inflicting other injuries not covered by the preceding paragraph; and; i. transporting of wildlife;

32. Fines and Penalties • Killing and Destroying (a) • critical, endangered, vulnerable, threatened, other wildlife species; • Imprisonment from 6-mos to 12-years; • Fine ranging from P10k to P1M.

33. Fines and Penalties • Inflicting injury which cripples and/or impairs the reproductive system (b) • critical, endangered, vulnerable, threatened, other wildlife species; • Imprisonment from 1-mos to 6-years; • Fine ranging from P5k to P500k.

34. Fines and Penalties • Effecting acts (dumping waste, squatting, mineral exploration, burning, logging & quarrying) Introduction, reintroduction or restocking • Imprisonment of 1-mo. to 8-yrs.; • Fine of P5k to P5M.

35. Fines and Penalties • Trading of wildlife (e) • critical, endangered, vulnerable, threatened, other wildlife species; • Imprisonment from 10-days to 4-years; • Fine ranging from P200 to P300k.

36. Fines and Penalties • Collecting, Hunting or Possessing (f) Gathering or Destroying of active nest (g) • critical, endangered, vulnerable, threatened, other wildlife species; • Imprisonment from 10-days to 4-years; • Fine ranging from P1k to P300k; • (f) if perpetuated thru inappropriate techniques/device, impose max. penalty

37. Fines and Penalties • Maltreating and/or Inflicting other injuries Transporting • critical, endangered, vulnerable, threatened, other wildlife species; • Imprisonment from 5-days to 1-year; • Fine ranging from P200 to P100k.

38. Fines and Penalties • All wildlife, derivatives or by-products and all paraphernalia, tools and conveyances used shall be ipso facto forfeited in favor of the government; • If the offender is an alien, he shall be deported after service of sentence & payment of fines.

39. Deputation of Wildlife Enforcement Officers (WEO) • NGO, Citizen’s group, Community Orgs, other volunteers who underwent training; • Designation of WEO from PNP, AFP, NBI and other law enforcement agencies; • WEOs have full authority to seize illegally traded wildlife, arrest violators of this Act.

40. Miscellaneous Provisions • Creation of Wildlife Monitoring Unit in strategic air and sea ports; • Establishment of Wildlife Management Fund; • Establishment of National Wildlife Research Centers and Rescue Centers; • LGU to initiate conservation measures for endemic species & adopt flagship species as emblems of conservation.

41. What is CITES? • CITES (the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) is an international agreement between governments. Its aim is to ensure that international trade in specimens of wild animals and plants does not threaten their survival.

42. the end thank you!!!