| Main Governing Policies | Executive Order No. 263 series of 1995; DENR Administrative Order No. 2004-29 |
| Qualified Participants [6] | People’s organizations that are:
- Tilling portions of the area to be awarded
- Traditionally utilizing the resources for all or substantial portion of their livelihood, or
- Residing within or adjacent to, and are dependent on and developing portions of the areas to be awarded
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| Period of Tenure [6] | 25 years, renewable for another 25 years |
| Application Requirements [6] | - Letter of intent from PO to enter into a CBFMA
- Certificate of PO Registration (SEC, CDA)
- List of officers and members of the PO with respective addresses
- PO Resolution authorizing any of the officers of the PO to file the application for CBFMA
- Certification of Precondition from the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples
- Endorsement from the Local Government Unit (LGU)
- Delineated/ GIS-generated map of the area subject of application*
*Shall be prepared by CENRO/Implementing PENRO |
| Available Areas [6] | Forestlands without any existing tenure or management agreement with other government agencies |
| Where to Apply [6] | Community Environment and Natural Resources Office |
| Approving Authority [7] | DENR Secretary |
| Applicable Fees [3,6] | Government Share |
| Incentives and Privileges [1,4,5,6] | - Occupy, develop, protect, manage and utilize forest lands and its resources
- Claim ownership of introduced improvements
- Allocate to members and regulate the rights to use and sustainably manage forest lands resources
- Exemption from paying land rental use and administrative fees (i.e. application fee, license/permit fee, service fee, oath fee, appeal fee and authentication fee)
- Be informed and consulted on all government projects to be implemented in the area
- Preferential access from the DENR to all available assistance in the development and implementation of plans; and
- Enter into agreements or contracts for the development of the whole or portions of the tenured area and/or economic activities therein.
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| Tenure Holder Responsibilities [6] | - protection, rehabilitation and conservation of forestlands and resources within its designated area and shall assist the government in the protection of adjacent forest lands
- Lead in the boundary delineation and designate areas according to their sustainable use, taking into account national laws, rules and regulations, and local/native customs, traditions and practices;
- Prepare and implement the Community Resource Management Framework and Five-Year Work Plan;
- Develop and implement policies on rights and responsibilities of PO members, equitable benefit-sharing arrangements among its members, and mechanisms for addressing conflicts including sanctions;
- Be accountable for any violation of its subcontractor; and
- Pay forest charges for forest products, except timber, harvested from natural forests.
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| Development Plans [6,7,9] | - Community Resource Management Framework
- Five Year Work Plan
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| Allowable Activities [6,8] |
- Plantation establishment in open areas
- Application of silvicultural programs such as timber stand improvement and assisted natural regeneration,
- Development of non-timber forest resources,
- Biodiversity utilization and conservation
- Agroforestry (in areas identified as suitable for agriculture)
- Harvesting & transport of planted trees
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| Prohibited Activities [2,6] | - Cutting of trees along gullies, steep slopes, river channels and other identified critical areas
- Cutting of naturally growing trees
- Cutting of mangroves for coastal areas
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