WILDLIFE PERMITTING
Training for DENR Partners for Deputation as WEO
LINDSY MARIE LAGUERTA
FII, Monitoring and Enforcement Section
DENR-PENRO Sorsogon
Joint DENR-DA-PCSD DENR Administrative Order
Administrative Order No. 2004-01 No. 2004-55
An Act Providing for the Conservation and DENR Streamlining/ procedural guidelines
Protection of Wildlife Resources and Their pursuant to the Joint DENR-DA-PCSD
Habitats, Appropriating Funds Therefore and Implementing Rules and Regulations of RA
APPROVAL : 30 July 2001 for Other Purposes 9147
PUBLICATION : 3 Aug 2001
EFFECTIVITY : 18 Aug 2001 DATE ISSUED : 16 May 2004
DATE ISSUED : 31 Aug 2004
DATE PUBLISHED : 22 May 2004
DATE PUBLISHED : 23 Sept 2004
21 Dec 2004
OBJECTIVES
OBJECTIVES
To regulate the To initiate or support
collection and trade scientific studies on
of wildlife the conservation of
biological diversity
To pursue, with due
To conserve and protect regard to the national
wildlife species and their interest, the
habitats to promote Philippine
ecological balance and commitment to
enhance biological diversity international
convention,
protection of wildlife
and their habitats
WILDLIFE
Wild forms and varieties/
strains of flora and fauna, in
all developmental stages,
such as but not limited to
eggs, pupae, seedlings
including those which are in
captivity or are being bred
or propagated.
Flora and fauna or those not
covered by any legally- accepted
document stating that same is a
product of registered captive-
breeding/propagation shall be
presumed to be in the wild form
SCOPE OF APPLICATION (Sec. 3)
Enforceable for all wildlife species found in all areas of the country
(PAs under NIPAS or RA 7586 and Critical Habitats)
Unknown genera or unknown species or strains of known species
that will later on be discovered or identified as occurring in the
country
Apply to exotic or foreign species as defined in the Joint IRR, which
are subject to trade, are maintained, cultured and/or bred in captivity
or propagated in the country, including those that have been illegally
introduced
DOES NOT APPLY TO
DOMESTICATED OR
PROPAGATED SPECIES
Refers to animals that have been
in association with mankind for a
long time, bred for a special
purpose and have no genetically
similar form in the wild.
POULTRY LIVESTOCK
SPECIES JURISDICTION(Sec. 4)
CLASS DENR DA
Dugong, Others, All terrestrial Allmarine mammals
Mammals
mammalian species Freshwater mammals
Avian All species including waterbirds
Terrestrial (land) snakes
Freshwater turtles Tortoises Seasnakes
Reptiles
Seaturtles Crocodiles Freshwater snakes
All lizards, including sailfin lizard
Allaquatic
All terrestrial invertebrates, including
Invertebrates invertebrates (marine
land snails
and freshwater)
Allowable Acts
•Breeding or propagation of wildlife for
research and/or commercial purpose;
•Exportation and importation of wildlife;
•Local transport of wildlife, by-products and
derivatives;
•Collection / possession of wildlife, by-
products and derivatives for scientific
research, breeding/propagation purposes;
SCIENTIFIC RESEARCHES ON WILDLIFE
DAO No. 2004-55 & Section 15 of IRR; DAO No. 2022-10 “DENR Manual of Authorities
Gratuitous Permit (GP) For foreign entity/
Validity period: 1 year institution/ individual or BMB Director (with
Filipino citizens affiliated approved MOA by the
with foreign institution Secretary)
Requirements
For local NGO/Academic
Copy of the research/project /thesis/
dissertation proposals, copy of approved Institutions BMB Director (several
Prior clearance from the affected Regions)
(collection site) neighborhood/
communities Thesis/dissertation with
Endorsement letter from the Dean (in
case applicant is a student) or in the local academic Regional Director (covers
case of an individual researcher, from a
institution and gov’t one Region)
recognized expert or a research
institution or conservation organization
For GP renewal, copy of progress report
initiated projects
and original copy of previous GP issued
BIOPROSPECTING
Section 14 of the Joint DENR-DA-PCSD Administrative Order No. 2004-01 &
Joint DENR-DA-PCSD-NCIP Administrative Order No. 2005-01
Bioprospecting Undertaking (BU) Research, collection, and utilization
of biological and genetic resources DENR Secretary
and applying the knowledge
derived therefrom solely for
commercial purposes
Requirements
Letter of intent (LOI)
Three copies (3) of the research proposal
Duly accomplished application form
Company/Institution/Organization/Agency profile
PIC/FPIC Certificate from resource providers
Summary of the agreed terms of benefit sharing with resource providers
Documentary proof of compliance to procurement of PIC/FPIC
Application/Processing fee of PhP500.00
COMMERCIAL BREEDING OR PROPAGATION OF WILDLIFE RESOURCES
DENR Administrative Order No. 2004-55 & Section 17 of IRR
Wildlife Farm Permit (WFP) Breeding for commercial
Validity period: 3 – 5 years purposes (Fauna) Regional Director
Requirements
Duly accomplished application form
Copy of Certificate of Registration from appropriate Government agencies
such as the SEC, CDA, etc.
Proof of scientific expertise (list and qualifications of manpower)
Financial Plan showing financial capability to go into breeding
Proposed facility design
In case on indigenous threatened species, letter of commitment to
simultaneously undertake conservation breeding and propose measures
on rehabilitation and/or protection of habitat
Prior clearance from the affected communities
COMMERCIAL BREEDING OR PROPAGATION OF WILDLIFE RESOURCES
DENR Administrative Order No. 2004-55 & Section 17 of IRR
Wildlife Culture Permit (WCuP) Propagation threatened
species listed under DAO Regional Director
Validity period: 3 – 5 years
2017-11 and CITES for
commercial purposes (Flora)
Requirements
Duly accomplished application form
Copy of Certificate of Registration from appropriate Government
agencies such as the SEC, CDA, etc.
Proof of scientific expertise (list and qualifications of manpower)
Financial Plan showing financial capability to go into commercial
propagation
Inventory/Plant Stock
Wild Flora Propagation Plan
Location Map
Documents related to Mother tree/Plant
COMMERCIAL BREEDING OR PROPAGATION OF WILDLIFE RESOURCES
DENR Administrative Order No. 2004-55 & Section 17 of IRR
Wildlife Collector’s Permit (WCP) Breeding purposes BMB Director (covers
Validity period: 1 – 3 years
several Regions)
Regional Director(covers
one Region)
Requirements
Duly Accomplished application form
List of species to be collected indicating the quantity for
each, and methods of collection to be used
Prior clearance from the affected communities
Name and address of authorized collectors/trappers
REQUIREMENTS & RESTRICTIONS
IN COLLECTION OF WILDIFE
Quantity based on national quota not detrimental to the
survival of the species and its habitat
Use of appropriate and acceptable wildlife collection
techniques (with least or no detrimental effects)
Collection by Indigenous Peoples
For traditional use
Not primarily for trade
Except threatened species
LOCAL TRANSPORT OF WILDLIFE, BY-PRODUCTS AND DERIVATIVES
DENR Administrative Order No. 2004-55; Section 10 of IRR & DENR Administrative Order No. 2016-07 “DENR Manual of Authorities”
Local Transport Permit (LTP) Transport of wildlife, by- PENR Office of jurisdiction
Validity – 1-3 months products and derivatives
Requirements
Inspection/verification of wildlife by the nearest CENRO/PENRO
Documents supporting the legal possession or acquisition of
wildlife
Phytosanitary Certificate or Veterinary Quarantine Certificate
from concerned DA office
SPECIAL LOCAL TRANSPORT PERMIT
DENR Administrative Order No. 2016-25
Special Local Transport Local transport of wildlife, Office of the Regional
Permit (SLTP) wildlife by-products and/or Director, DENR-NCR or
derivatives for shows, concerned PENRO
exhibitions and educational
purposes
Requirements
Duly accomplished application form
Certified true copy of the WSUP and other document/s supporting the legal
acquisition/possession of wildlife species/specimens applied for SLTP
Copies of available invitation or engagement letters, contracts or written
agreements indicating the date and venue of the show, exhibition or
educational event
Payment of following fees: Application and processing fee – PhP300
Inspection fee – PhP500
POSSESSION OF WILDLIFE
Section 26 of RA 9147 & Joint DENR-DA-PCSD Administrative Order No.2004-01;
DENR Administrative Order No. 2004-58, 2004-60, 2004-62, 2004-65 & 2004-67
Certificate of Wildlife Maintaining/possessing of Regional Director
Registration (CWR) wildlife
Requirements
Proof of financial and technical capability
Facility to maintain the wildlife
Obtained from legal sources
Note: Registration period – 08 October 2004 -07 March 2005
BOTANICALGARDENS, ZOOLOGICAL PARKS AND OTHER
SIMILAR ESTABLISHMENTS
RA 9147 & Joint DENR-DA-PCSD Administrative Order No.20 04-01
Clearance to Operate Establishment of botanical Regional Director
gardens, zoological parks
and other similar
establishment
Requirements
Letter of Intent with Project Proposal
Development Plan
Latest ITR or financial statement
Proof of technical and management capability
ECC or other appropriate clearance from EMB
Permit to Operate from the LGU
OTHER USES OF WILDLIFE
DENR Administrative Order No. 2004-55
For animal/plant shows or
Wildlife Special Use Permit exhibitions using wildlife BMB Director (wildlife from
(WSUP) For educational/ other countries)
documentation for commercial
purposes Regional Director(wildlife
For direct utilization/trade from local facilities and
purposes registered with the DENR)
Requirements Requirements
(Animal / plant shows / exhibition using wildlife)
(Education / Documentation for commercial purposes)
Duly Accomplished application form Duly Accomplished application form
Clearance from or registration with Animal Welfare Division of the BAI Letter request specifying the species, quantity and areas of
pursuant to RA8485 collection or area, subject of documentation, as the case maybe
In case of imported animals, no importation shall be permitted except Clearance from recognized head of Indigenous People in
upon deposit of a bond with BMB in an amount equal to the transport accordance with IPRA, concerned LGUs, PAMB
cost of the animal back to the owner-country of origin. Import/re-export
permits shall be secured
EXPORTATION AND IMPORTATION OF WILDLIFE
DENR Administrative Order No. 2004-55 (Section 8)
CITES
Convention on International
TradeinEndangered Species
of WildFauna and Flora
CITES or the Convention on International Trade in
Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora is an
international agreement between governments which
aims to ensure that international trade in specimens
of wild animals and plants does not threaten their
survival
It is also known as the Washington Convention, as it
was concluded in Washington D.C.
Entry into force: 1 July 1975
The Philippines as a party to CITES since 1981
EXPORTATION AND IMPORTATION OF WILDLIFE
DENR Administrative Order No. 2004-55 (Section 8)
CITES Export/Re-export/ Import For exportation and importation of BMB Director
Permit wildlife, its by- products and
derivatives acquired from legal
sources
Requirements
Duly accomplished application form
Inspection of wildlife by the DENR within 3 days
Document supporting the legal possession or acquisition of wildlife
Export declaration, if for commercial purposes
Local Transport Permit, where applicable
Export declaration, if for commercial purposes (For re-export Permit)
Note: Requirements may vary depending on type of wildlife/derivative
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