An Act Imposing a Logging Ban in the Province of Southern Leyte
Republic Act No. 9772, enacted on November 13, 2009, imposes a logging ban in the Province of Southern Leyte. The law defines logging as the commercial cutting down of trees and prohibits this activity throughout the province. However, exemptions are made for the harvesting of planted tree species within approved tree plantations and for tree-cutting necessary for government-approved projects related to basic services, provided they adhere to existing environmental regulations. The Secretary of Environment and Natural Resources is tasked with creating the rules for effective implementation of the Act. The law took effect immediately upon its approval.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Republic Act No. 9772
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Republic Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
November 13, 2009
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9772
AN ACT IMPOSING A LOGGING BAN IN THE PROVINCE OF SOUTHERN LEYTE
SECTION 1. A logging ban is hereby imposed in the Province of Southern Leyte. DTAaCE
SECTION 2. For purposes of this Act, "logging" shall refer to the process, work or business of cutting down trees for commercial purposes.
SECTION 3. The harvesting of planted species within tree plantations and the tree-cutting activities for projects approved by the government and only for basic services such as, but not limited to, public works, energy development or water utilities are exempted from this Act: Provided, That any harvesting or cutting of tree species shall comply with all pertinent environmental and forestry laws, rules and regulations.
SECTION 4. The Secretary of Environment and Natural Resources shall issue the necessary rules and regulations for the effective implementation of this Act.
SECTION 5. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Approved: November 13, 2009
Cite This Law
An Act Imposing a Logging Ban in the Province of Southern Leyte, Republic Act No. 9772, Nov 13, 2009 (Philippines)
An Act Imposing a Logging Ban in the Province of Southern Leyte, Republic Act No. 9772 (Phil. 2009)
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