Philippine Environmental Laws and Regulations

Vocabulary-style flashcards covering major Philippine environmental laws, proclamations, and executive orders based on the lecture notes.

Batas Republika Bilang 9072

Also known as the "National Caves and Cave Resources Management and Protection Act," it aims to conserve and protect caves and their resources as part of the country's natural wealth.

Batas Republika Bilang 9147

Known as the "Wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection Act," it provides protection for the conservation of wildlife resources and their habitats to maintain ecological balance.

Batas Republika Bilang 9175

Known as "The Chainsaw Act," it prohibits the use of chainsaws to stop illegal logging and other activities that destroy forests.

Sustainable Forest Manangement (SFM)

A system aimed at protecting and conserving forest resources.

Republic Act 8371

Also known as the "Indigenous People's Rights Act" (IPRA), it promotes and recognizes the rights of indigenous peoples and their contribution to environmental protection.

Proclamation No. 643

An order that declared June 25 as Philippines Arbor Day.

Philippines Arbor Day

Observed on June 25, it encourages government agencies, the private sector, schools, NGOs, and citizens to participate in tree planting.

Executive Order No. 23

Stops the cutting of trees in natural and residual forests and orders the creation of an anti-illegal logging task force.

Executive Order No. 26

Expresses the need for cooperation among various government agencies for the National Greening Program.