Forest Governance and Social Forestry

1. It refers to the Act that regulates the practice of Forestry profession in the Philippines.
A. R.A. No. 8371
B. R.A No. 8749
C. R.A. No. 6969
D. R.A. No. 6239
2. Buffer zones are established to serve as protective layer for the protected area. During
the delineation of boundary, the team found that the proposed buffer zone is situated
within a private property. As the Protected Area Superintendent, what will your advice the
DENR Regional Office which is in accordance to DAO 25 Series of 1992?
A. That a MOA be forged between DENR and the owner of the private property
B. That the governments explore the possibility of buying back land.
C. That the owner be told that it is part of the protected area and that is should be given
back to the government
D. That the proposed buffer zone be administered by the DENR Regional Office.
3. A forest management program launched in 1989 which includes reforestation, agro-
forestry, rattan plantation establishment, assisted natural regeneration and timber stand
improvement called -
A. Community-based forest management
B. Community forestry program
C. Integrated Social Forestry Program
D. Forest land management program
4. Shifting cultivation generally uses human energy and employs digging, stick or hoe. Act
no, 274 refers to Kaingin Law.
A. All statements are false
B. Statement 1 is false; Statement 2 is true
C. All statements are true
D. Statement 1 is true; Statement 2 is false
5. No harvest of timber in any forest land shall be allowed unless it has been,
A. Subject of 10% timber inventory
B. Subject of 15% timber inventory
C. Subject to at least 5% timber inventory
D. All statements are true
6. Primary forest makes efficient use of soil and climatic resources. Artificial plantations are
liable to diseases and pests.
A. All statements are false
B. Statement 1 is false; Statement 2 is true
C. All statements are true
D. Statement 1 is true; Statement 2 is false
7. What is the scientific name of Maliputo, another fish confined in Taal Lake
A. Punctius binotatus
B. Ipomea aquatic
C. Hypseleotris tawilis
D. Hypseleotris agilis
8. The development and behavior of a forest fire is dictated by heat transfer with is
influenced by:
A. existing climatic and physical condition
B. temperature and vegetation only
C. temperature and wind only
D. vegetation and temperature only
9. The Code of Ethics of the Filipino Foresters was approved by the President of the
Philippines near Christmas day on -
A. April 10, 1975
 B. July 30, 1969
C. October 15, 1970
D. December 4, 1972
10. - provides that People’s Organization with CBFM areas shall receive income and
proceeds from the sustainable utilization of forest resources
A. DAO 05-18
B. DAO 99-23
C. DAO 98-42
D. DAO 96-29
11. The numerous beneficial uses of the forest are;
A. Land, soil, air and mineral resources
B. Timber, water, wildlife, forage and incentives
C. Forage, recreation, lands and service contracts
D. Timber, water, forage, recreation and soil
12. Which is NOT a sub-project of the Community- Based Forest Protection and Management
A. Buffer zones
B. Logging concession
C. Upland Forest Management
D. Critical watershed
13. Which of the following refer to a forest biome?
I. broadest forest classification unit
II. Reflects the ecological characteristics of the vegetation
III. reflects the physiognomic characteristics of the vegetation
A. I and III
B. I, II and III
C. I and II
D. II and III
14. Per DAO 2000 – 64, an inventory of anahaw palms shall be undertaken at intensity within
titled private lands and at least intensity within forest land.
A. 40 % – 60 %
B. 100% – 50%
C. 50 % – 100 %
D. 60 % – 40 %
15. The Land Management Bureau is the country’s central mapping agency. LMB is one of
the line bureaus under the Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
A. Both statements are true
B. The first statement is false while the second statement is true
C. Both statements are false
D. The first statement is true while the second statement is false
16. Alienable or disposable lands refer to lands of the public domain that have been the
subject of the present system of land classification and domain. It includes lands with
18% slope.
A. Both statements are true
B. The first statement is false while the second statement is true
C. Both statements are false
D. The first statement is true while the second statement is false
17. Philippine Mahogany is the term used for lumber/timber of the Philippine Dipterocarp in
the international market. This does not include lumber/timber from White Lauan.
A. Both statements are true
B. The first statement is false while the second statement is true
C. Both statements are false
D. The first statement is true while the second statement is false
18. The years 1994 – 2003 has been declared by the United Nations as:
A. World Decade of Indigenous Peoples
 B. World Decade of Women
C. World Decade of Forest Communities
D. World Decade of Foresters
19. Other than illegal forest product, machinery and equipment, what items are subject to
apprehension, seizure, confiscation and forfeiture per DENR AO No. 32-97?
A. Conveyance
B. Firearms
C. personal effects
D. preserved wildlife
20. On May 7, 1904, the Forest Act was enacted. It contained the forest policies of the
Philippines.
A. The first statement is false while the second statement is true
B. Both statements are true
C. The first statement is true while the second statement is false
D. Both statements are false
21. What Executive Order (EO) was issued by President Arroyo in 2003 directing the
Professional Regulation Commission to effectively adopt the Code of Good Governance
for the Professions in the Philippines?
A. EO No. 200
B. EO No. 230
C. EO No. 320
D. EO No. 220
22. Per DAO No. 50, in case 2 or more parties are requesting for the same forest products,
who of the following has the highest priority?
A. Regional projects
B. LGUs which have jurisdiction over where said forest product was taken
C. needy victims of natural calamities
D. DPWH whose projects cater to the benefits of the greater number of people
23. Income generating activities managed by the Integrated Social Forestry participants
within the Integrated Social Forestry Communities is referred to as.
A. upland livelihood enterprises
B. livelihood activities
C. marketing strategies
D. community livelihood assistance programs
24. If in case there are adverse claimants or any party alleging conflicting claims over
identified CBMFA, the concerned parties should
A. file their complaints in court
B. file their complaints before the DENR secretary
C. file their complaints before the RED within 30 days from date notification
D. file their complaints before the PENRO within 30 days from date notification
25. In CBFM areas within watershed reservation, extraction of forest resources is allowed.
Priority is given to which of the following
I. non-timber species
II. commercial timber
III. lesser-used species
A. I and III C. I, II, and III
B. I and II D. II and III
26. Extinctions may be caused by isolation, loss of fitness to react to environment change
and which of the following?
A. genetics C. biotechnology
B. inbreeding D. none of the choices
27. Which of the following was embodied in Act 274 of 1901?
A. Prosecution of illegal miners
B. Prosecution of Kaingineros and other forest occupants from forest lands
 C. Prosecution of illegal loggers
D. Prosecution of hunters of wildlife in protected areas
28. Who can certify that based on the submitted project description, the project should NOT
be covered by the Environmental Impact Statement System?
A. EMB C. CENRO
B. Regional Office D. DENR
29. is the stage of fire suppression wherein after a fire has been controlled, it is essential
that all burning objects are extinguished.
A. back burning
B. mopping-up
C. backfiring
D. Complete burning
30. A forest management program launched in 1989 which include reforestation, agroforesty,
rattan plantation establishment, assisted natural regeneration and timber stand
improvement.
A. Forest land management program
B. Integrated social forestry program
C. Community forestry program
D. Community-based forest management
31. Per DAO 96-29, what will be the penalty of PO for non-compliance with the term of the
agreement despite the lapse of 6 months from date of notification
A. suspension to at least 1 year to not more than 2 years
B. cancellation of agreement
C. suspension for at least 2 months
D. suspension for at least 6 months to not more than 1 year
32. Which of the following is not categorized under the Forest Management and products
Development Program in the Master Plan for Forestry Development?
A. Non-wood Forest-Based Industries
B. Soil Conservation and Watershed Management
C. Integrated Protected Areas System and Biodiversity Conservation
D. Forest Plantations and Tree Farms
33. It refers to the maximum aggregate size that an Industrial Forest Management Agreement
holder can have in case he/she has more than one IFMA.
A. 10,000 hectares
B. 40, 000 hectares
C. 30,000 hectares
D. 20, 000 hectares
34. Controlled grassland burning is a pasture management tool that may be used to
I. eliminate undesirable weeds and brushes
II. stimulate forage growth
III. improve forage quality
A. II and III C. I and II
B. I and III D. I, II and III
35. This project was undertaken by DENR to rehabilitate and/or reforest 15,000 ha of open
and denuded areas in 8 major watersheds in the country through contractual reforestation
and benefiting 7, 500 families.
A. Forest Land Management Program
B. Community forestry program
C. Low income upland communities project
D. National Reforestation project
36. Which refers to Environmental Impact Assessment?
I. It is the process of predicting the likely environmental consequences of implementing
projects
II. It is a sectoral analysis of projects.
 III. It designs appropriate preventive, mitigating and enhancement measures for the
projects.
A. I and II C. I and III
B. II and III D. I, II and III
37. The Community Forestry Program can be implemented in civil military reservations.
Community-based forest management activities can be implemented within watersheds.
A.Statement 1 is true; statement 2 is false
B. Statement 1 is false; statement 2 is true
C. All statements are false
D. All statements are true
38. This refers to any offshore are inhabited by rare and unique species of flora and fauna.
A. Marine park
B. Coastal area
C. Mangrove forest
D. Seashore park
39. It proclaimed certain areas and types of projects as environmentally critical and within the
scope of the Environment Impact System established under PD No. 1586
A. Proclamation No. 1152B. Proclamation No. 740
C. Proclamation No. 1151
D. Proclamation No. 2146
40. Any confiscated wildlife species maybe exchanged with other or similar species with
DENR- accredited zoos EXCEPT for the following purpose.
A. To propagate the species for research purpose
B. To propagate the species for instruction purposes
C. To propagate the species for commercial purposes
D. To promote genetic heterogeneity
41. Part of the income derived from utilization of watershed resources within the Protected
Area shall accrue to the integrated protected Area fund. This is decided and agreed by
PAMB.
A. The first statement is False, the second is true
B. The first statement is True, the second is False
C. Both statements are False
D. Both statements are True
42. A Corporation is qualified to apply for IFMA provided that at least - % of its capital is
owned by the Filipino Citizens.
A. 60
B. 80
C. 40
D. 50
43. - refers to the use of resources where the resources is no longer used as input to
production of other goods and services.
A. Final consumption
B. Extractive use
C. Fuelwood
D. Resource use
44. Tenured migrants are those who have actually and continuously occupied the area 10
years before the designation of such protected area in accordance with the NIPA act.
They are solely dependent on the resources of subsistence.
A. The first statement is False, the second is True
B. The first statement is True, the second is False
C. Both statements are False
D. Both statements are True
45. Refers to identified portion of land and water set aside by reason of their unique physical
and biological significance
 A. Natural Park
B. Protected landscape and seascapes
C. National Park
D. Protected areas
46. The first forestry school was created in 1910 by virtue of:
A. Act 352
B. Act 1989
C. Act 2752
D. Act 2575
47. After the EDSA revolution, a government- wide reorganization was undertaken. This
resulted to the reorganization of the Bureau of Forest Development into the Forest
Management Bureau pursuant to Executive Order no. 192
A. The first statement is False, the second is true
B. The first statement is true, the second is False
C. Both statements are False
D. Both statements are true
48. Which of the following is not a tenurial instrument under the Community Based Forest
Management Program
A. Forest occupancy management permit
B. CBFM Agreement
C. Certificate of stewardship contract
D. Certificate of ancestral domain claim
49. Which is not a characteristic of the strict nature reserve?
A. It is an area possessing some outstanding ecosystem
B. It features flora and fauna of national scientific importance
C. It is relatively an isolated
D. It is available for scientific study
50. RA 9072 refers to National Caves and Cave Resources Management and Protection. RA
7586 is known as the National Integrated Protected Areas System Act.
A. The first statement is False, the second is True
B. The first statement is True, the second is False
C. Both statements are False
D. Both statements are True
51. Who approves CBFM Agreement for application covering areas up to 5000 hectares?
A. The RED
B. The CENRO
C. The PENRO
D. The DENR Secretary
52. Prior the issuance of the RA 10690, Republic Act No. 6239 regulates the practice of
Forestry in the Philippines. Under the said Act, the Board of Examiners for Forestry is
composed of five Board Members.
A. The first statement is False, the second is True
B. The first statement is True, the second is False
C. Both statements are False
D. Both statements are True
53. In this mix production systems, the livestock and forestry components are tended by
community members. The trees are used as sources of fodder for livestock production.
This system is called as -.
A. Crop rotation system
B. Agro livestock
C. Silvipasture
D. Agrisilvipasture
54. A smelting plant is considered an -
A. Environmentally critical project
 B. Environmentally critical area
C. Environmrntally compliance project
D. Environmentally impact project
55. Fire can kill plants and animals but it is also extremely beneficial. Which of the following
are the beneficial effects of fire?
I. source of forest regeneration
II. aids in nutrient recycling
III. hastens change in biodiversity
A. I and II C. I and II
B. II and III D. I, II and III
56. The prohibition of logging in old-growth forest areas took effect in January 1, 1992. This
means that harvesting of trees is NOT allowed in secondary forests.
A. Statement 1 is true; statement 2 is false
B. Statement 1 is false; statement 2 is true
C. All statements are false
D. All statements are true
57. It refers to a forest reservation essentially of natural wilderness character, which has been
withdrawn from settlement, occupancy or any form of exploitation except in conformity
with an approved management plan and set aside as such exclusively to conserve the
area or preserve the scenery, the natural and historic objects, wild animals and plants
therein and to provide enjoyment of these features in such area.
A. Protected landscape / seascape C. Natural Park
B. Game refuge D. National Park
58. In coordination with other members, who shall be in charge of a semi-annual monitoring
of harvesting activities in areas issued with resource use permits?
A. Regional office C. PENRO
B. LGU D. CENRO
59. What was created through EO 10 to help fulfill the Philippines commitments to the
Convention on Biological Diversity?
A. Committee on Biological Diversity
B. Philippines Council for Sustainable Development
C. Philippine Strategy for Biological Diversity
D. Palawan Council for Biodiversity Conservation
60. A program launched by DENR which replaces short term contract reforestation in
collaboration with forest occupants and is governed by DAO 23 (1993)
A. Integrated social forestry program
B. Forest land management program
C. Forest and Land Management Program
D. Community-based forest management
61. Which of the following refer to protected landscapes?
I. Maintain nationally significant natural landmark
II. Protect nationally significant species
III. Provide opportunities for public enjoyment through recreation and tourism.
A. I and II C. I and III
B. II and III D. I, II and III
62. This refers to land of the public domain that has been reserved as such by law to preserve
its natural conditions, maintain its hydrologic quality and restrict public use in the interest
of national welfare and security.
A. national park
B. military reservation
C. watershed reservation
D. wilderness area
63. All farmlots within the ISF Model site shall be developed as much as practicable as
agroforestry farms per DAO 90-54. The main responsibility for the development of an
agroforestry farm lies with the CSC holder.
A.Statement 1 is true; statement 2 is false
B. Statement 1 is false; statement 2 is true
C. All statements are false
D. All statements are true
64. Based on DAO 2000-83, which island group shall NOT be allowed nor disposed of for
any purpose.
A. Islands above 5000 up to 50,000 ha.
B. Islands 500 – 5000 ha in area.
C. Islands less than 500 ha in area
D. Islands with area of 250 ha or less
65. It refers to the element in the traditional practice of shifting cultivation that makes such
system sustainable and friendly to the land.
A. Long fallow period
B. Short fallow period
C. Monoculture
D. Monocropping
66. It refers to the date when the Forest Research Institute was created pursuant to P.D. No.
607.
A. December 18, 1973
B. December 18, 1974
C. December 18, 1976
D. December 18, 1975
67. It best describes the spirit of collaboration in accomplishing activities among members of
the community.
A. Involvement
B. Collectivism
C. Voluntarism
D. Interaction
68. Forest fires maybe classified as ground fire, surface fire, crown fire or a combination of
these. Which of the following are characteristics of ground fire?
A. It is easy to detect
B. It usually occurs in steep slopes
C. It has no flame but with little smoke
D. It is the most common type of forest fire
69. It is believed that “paradigm shift” is a consequence of “paradigm crisis”. Which of the
following is not among the identified symptoms of a paradigm crisis?
A. Blurring of traditional values
B. Ability of the paradigm to explain and solve extant problems
C. Rapid spread of new experiments
D. Questioning of old practices
70. Which of the following factors must be met in order that an infested forest area is
considered qualified for sanitation cutting?
I. The risk of potential of the infestation to spread to more valuable portions of the forests
II. The possible creation of fire hazards
III. The value and merchantability of trees to be cut.
A. II and III C. I and III
B. I and II D. I, II and III
71. What is the difference between an Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) Report and
the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS).
A. EIS aids proponents in incorporating environmental considerations while IEE does
not
 B. IEE has reduced details of data and depth of assessment than EIS
C. IEE has more details of data and depth of assessment than EIS
D. EIS is considered primarily with assessing the direct impacts of a product while
IEE is not
72. DENR Administrative Order No. 2003 – 11 repeal which of the following provision of DAO
96- 29 related to Community-Based Forest Management Agreement (CBFMA)?
A. overall monitoring of CBFMA
B. application for CBFMA
C. cutting of trees in CBFMA areas
D. livelihood options provided to upland people
73. Permanent forests are lands of the public domain that have not been the subject of the
present system of classification. On the other hand, public forests are lands of the public
domain that have been declared as needed for forest purposes.
A. The first statement is false while the second statements is true
B. Both statements are false
C. Both statements are true
D. The first statement is true while the second statements is false
74. The Ecosystems Research and Development Bureau resulted from the merging of the
Forest Products Research and Industries Development Commission and the National
Mangrove Committee by virtue of Executive Order No. 192. The ERDB is at present one
of the line bureaus under the Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
A. The first statement is false while the second statement is true
B. The first statement is true while the second statement is false
C. Both statements are true
D. Both statements are false
75. In conformity with RA 7586, bioprospecting of biological and genetic resources shall be
allowed.
A. in national parks only
B. nowhere in protected areas
C. all categories of protected areas
D. selected protected areas
76. What is the highest among the following levels of acceptance of innovation by individual
members of a society
A. Evaluation of the innovation
B. Adaptation of the innovation
C. Adoptation of the innovation
D. Awareness of the innovation
77. Forest Management Bureau, as created by virtue of EO 192, is a merger of what agencies
I. Bureau of Forest Development
II. Philippine Wood Production Authority
III. Wood Industry Development Authority
A. II and III C. I and III
B. I, II, III D. I and II
78. IFMA areas are primary intended for the planting of -
A. Agro Forestry species
B. Fruit trees
C. Non- timber forest products
D. Timber producing Species
79. It refers to the indigenous perceptions of “natural” division in the biological world and
plant-animal-human relationship within each division.
A. Ethnobotany C. Ethnoscience
B. Ethnomethodology D. Ethnoecology
80. The Republic Act that refers to the Local Government Code of 1991.
A. RA 8371 C. RA 7586
 B. RA 7260 D. RA 7160
81. The objective of forestry and soil conservation under section 30 of 1152 are the following,
except one. What is not include there to?
A. Rational exploitation C. Citizen participation
B. Land use D. Watershed protection
82. - begun in 1993 to implement the DENR’s project on conservation and management
of the coastal environment.
A. Coastal environment program
B. Manila bay program
C. Coastal and marine zones management
D. Coastal management
83. Tree farming refers to the growing of tree crops. On the other hand, agro-forestry refers
to the system of land management whereby forest and agricultural products are produced
on appropriate and suitable areas simultaneously or sequentially.
A. Statement 1 is true, statement 2 is false
B. Both statement are true
C. Both statements are false
D. Statement 1 is false, statement 2 is true
84. What is the title of Presidential Decree 1152?
A. Community forestry
B. Extension forestry
C. Farm forestry
D. Philippine environment code
85. Refers to forest land which has been proclaimed by the president for military purposes.
A. Military campsite C. Naval reseve
B. Military reservation D. Combat area
86. Section - Article - of the Philippine Constitution of 1986 provides that the state
shall support the indigenous and appropriate scientific and technological capabilities and
their application to the country’s productive system
A. 5-X C. 7-XVII
B. 2-XI D. 10-XIV
87. ISFP was launched based on the policy of the government to democratize the use of
public lands and to promote more equitable distribution of forest bounty, its objectives
are;
A. Poverty alleviation C. All of these
B. Environmental protection D. Promotion of social justice
88. It refers to the element in the traditional practice shifting cultivation that makes such
sustainable and friendly to the land
A. Short fallow period C. Long fallow period
B. Monoculture D. Monocropping
89. General term for species or subspecies considered as endangered, critically endangered
or vulnerable.
A. Domesticated species C. Flagship species
B. Threatened species D. Endemic species
90. The Constitutions provides that the specific limits of forest land and natural parks shall be
determined through -
A. Issuance of guidelines by DENR
B. Legislation
C. Presidential Proclamation
D. Court decision
91. This provides for the replace restoration and/or restitution for any damage done to the
environment by the activities of a development project
A. Enhancement plan C. Compensaton plan
B. Contingency plan D. Mitigation plan
92. One of the purposes of administrative seizure proceedings is to determine if prima facie
case exist to hold the items. When is prima facie case established?
I. When the offense has been committed
II. The evidence of guilt is high
III. The items delivered are the proceeds of violation
A. I and II C. I and III
B. II and III D. I, II and III
93. A recent study reported that each year, the tree canopy removes 15 tons of carbon
monoxide, 84t of sulfur dioxide, 80t of nitrogen dioxide, 19t of ozone and 212t of
particulates. How much ozone will be absorbed by the trees in 5 years
A. 848t C. 445t
B. 420t D. 95t
94. - is not within the principles of CBFM
A.Economic upliftment C. Gender parity
B. Social equity D. Exclusion of indigenous people
95. Deforestation contributes to global warming because it increases -
In the atmosphere.
A. Nitrogen oxide C. Chlorofluorocarbon
B. Methane D. Carbon dioxide
96. Which of the following are characteristics of prescribed burning?
I. It confined in predetermined area
II. Its application will result to desired outcome
III. It reduces hazardous fuels

A. I and II C. I and III

B. II and III D. I, II and III
97. A certificate to transport is NOT needed for wood of planted trees within titled private
lands per DAO 2004-04 if -
A. Donated to a civic organization in another town
B. Wood is used in the construction of shed within the landowner area
C. Wood is delivered to the next barangay only
D. Landowner sells the wood to a sawmill outside the plantation area
98. Species which are key to functioning of a habitat and their loss leads to greater than
average change in other species populations or ecosystem processes are referred to as:
A. Endemic species C. Keystone species
B. Flagship species D. Indigenous species
99. Gathering, taping or any form of removal of resources is termed as -
A. Extractive use C. multiple use
B. Sustainable use D. Selective use
100. Part of the public domain which is a subject to the present system of classification
and determined to be needed for forest purposes.
A. Forest land C. Public forest
B. Forest reservation D. forest reserve