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    This document summarizes key aspects of Republic Act No. 9147, also known as the Wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection Act, which aims to conserve and protect wildlife species and their habitats in the Philippines. It outlines the objectives of the act, which include conserving wildlife species and regulating their collection and trade. It also describes the scope, jurisdiction, permitting processes, prohibited acts, and penalties related to wildlife conservation according to the act.

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    This document summarizes key aspects of Republic Act No. 9147, also known as the Wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection Act, which aims to conserve and protect wildlife species and their habitats in the Philippines. It outlines the objectives of the act, which include conserving wildlife species and regulating their collection and trade. It also describes the scope, jurisdiction, permitting processes, prohibited acts, and penalties related to wildlife conservation according to the act.

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    BASIC ORIENTATION AND

    FAMILIARIZATION OF PROTECTED
    AREAS MANAGEMENT AND
    BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION
    POLICIES AND ACTIVITIES

    Ramel S. Espejo
    Ecosystems Mgt. Specialist II
    Staff, PAWCZMS
    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;
    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.
    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.
    Jurisdiction
    Department of Environment & Natural Resources

    1. Terrestrial Plant and Animal species;


    2. Turtles (freshwater & sea) and Tortoises;
    3. Wetland species, including but not limited to
    crocodiles;
    4. Waterbirds;
    5. Amphibians;
    6. Dugong
    Jurisdiction

    Department of Agriculture (DA)

    1. Declared aquatic critical habitats;


    2. All aquatic resources, including but not
    limited to fishes, aquatic plants,
    invertibrates and all marine mammals
    Jurisdiction

    Palawan Council for Sustainable


    Development (PCSD)

    Wildlife in the Province of Palawan


    pursuant to R.A. No. 7611 (Strategic
    Environmental Plan for Palawan)
    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.
    Conservation and Protection
    of Wildlife Resources
    A. 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.
    Conservation and Protection
    of Wildlife Resources
    B. Possession of Wildlife
    person or entity must prove financial &
    technical capability and facility;
    obtained from legal source.

    C. Collection and/or Possession of By-products


    and derivatives
    obtained from legal source
    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
    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.
    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.
    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;
    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.
    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.
    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.
    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.
    III. Commercial Breeding of Threatened
    Species
    Minimum requirements:
    a. Proven effective breeding & captive
    management techniques of the species;
    b. 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)
    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.
    Permits/Certifications/Clearances

    Kind Period 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
    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
    Scientific Authorities
    (section 19)
    A. Terrestrial Species
    DENR-Ecosystems Research &
    Development Bureau (ERDB), UP Institute
    of Biological Sciences, National Museum,
    other agency designated by the Sec.
    B. Marine & Aquatic Species
    BFAR, UP Marine Science Institute, UP
    Visayas, Siliman University, National
    Museum, other agency designated by Sec.
    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 Turned-over Monitor Lizard
    or undertake the from Central 911

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

    iv. burning;

    v. logging; and

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

    A. Killing and Destroying (a)

    critical, endangered, vulnerable,


    threatened, other wildlife species;
    Imprisonment from 6-mos to 12-years;
    Fine ranging from P10k to P1M.
    Fines and Penalties

    B. 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.
    Fines and Penalties

    C. 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.
    Fines and Penalties

    D. Trading of wildlife (e)

    critical, endangered, vulnerable,


    threatened, other wildlife species;
    Imprisonment from 10-days to 4-years;
    Fine ranging from P200 to P300k.
    Fines and Penalties

    E. 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
    Fines and Penalties

    F. 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.
    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.
    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.
    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.
    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.

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