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Dao 2017-03
Dao 2017-03
2017-03
C. Carbon Neutrality – refers to achieving net zero carbon emissions or having a net zero carbon footprint, by
balancing a measured amount of emission with an equivalent amount sequestered, through planting trees and
protecting existing forests
D. Degraded Forest Land – forest land severely damaged by excessive harvesting of wood and/or non-wood forest products,
poor management repeated fire, grazing or other disturbances or land-uses that damage the soil and vegetation to a degree that
inhibits or severely delays the re-establishment of forest after abandonment. This include areas with the following land cover
classification: fallow, shrub land, wooded grassland, and grassland.
E. DENR –shall refer to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources which includes its field offices like Regional
office, PENRO and CENRO
F. Denuded Forestland – refers to forestland area that is bare and not covered by natural or artificial cover.
G. Enrichment Planting – is the introduction of valuable tree species in forest areas where economical species are lacking.
H. Forest Landscape Restoration Approach – is a process that aims to strengthen the resilience and functionality of the forest
landscape and keep future forest management options open. It also aims to restore ecological integrity and enhance human well-
being in deforested or degraded forest landscapes.
I. Land Tenure – the arrangement of privilege that allows a person or a community to use specific pieces of land and associated
resources (e.g. water, trees, etc.) in a certain period of time and for a particular purpose.
J. Private Sector – any entity that is not an instrumentally of the Government that is formed into either a sole proprietorship,
partnership, corporation, cooperative or organization under the laws of the Philippines.
K. Social Enterprise – provides a means to improve social wellbeing, environmental sustainability, and economic performances
of the community.
SECTION 5. Survey, Mapping, and Planning (SMP). Prior to any development activities in an area, the DENR Fields Offices
in coordination and consultation with communities and stakeholders concerned, shall conduct Survey, Mapping and Planning
(SMP) of all remaining unproductive, degraded and denuded forestlands for the identification, mapping allocation of areas for
production and protection purposes, species-site-market matching which may include agroforestry species leading t the
establishment of social enterprise. This shall also include assessment of the readiness of target Peoples Organization and upland
communities to be engage in the comprehensive site development and gathering of baseline information through socio-economic
survey or participatory rapid appraisal to effectively measure the outcome of the program.
SECTION 6. Social SECTION 7. Enhanced Commodity Roadmap. The following commodities shall be considered for planting in areas identified for NGP
SOCIAL CONTRACT
WHEREAS, pursuant to section 16, Article II of the 1987 Philippines Constitution, it is the policy of the state to
protect and advance the right of the people to a balanced and healthful ecology in accord with the rhythm and
harmony of nature;
WHEREAS, Article XIII of the 1987 Constitution provides for the promotion of social justice and human rights,
including the commitment to create economic opportunities based on freedom of initiative and self-reliance;
WHEREAS, the Section 23 of the Constitution encourages non-governmental, community-based or sectoral organizations
that promote the welfare of the Nation;
WHEREAS, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (First Party) believes that people and communities have
endless potentials and unleashing their creativity and initiative helps them attain financial independence, self-sufficiency and
self-reliance.
WHEREAS, the People’s Organization (Second Party) has committed itself in protecting the ecological integrity of its
community through its partnership with the first party in environmental protection and natural resources management while
harnessing its organizational potentials to the fullest;
NOW, THEREFORE, both parties agree and endeavor to perform the following:
THAT, the income from the livelihood projects should be used for the welfare of the child and the family;
THAT, there should be transparency in the use of funds and a certain percentage allocate for forced savings to finance
community identified social development projects;
THAT, an amount should be set aside for continuing education and training of community members;
THAT, there must be a commitment to pay-forward through the prudent use of funds and transparency in all financial
transaction and utilization:
THAT, a commitment to undertake ecological solid waste management undertaken to protect and safeguard the
environment;
THAT, partnerships with other stakeholders such as the Local Government Units (LGUs), Civil Society Organizations
(CSOs), the private sector and other Government Agencies (OGAs) shall be considered to establish a reliable network of
service providers;
THAT, observance of and compliance to environmental laws and basic environmental principles (i.e. on biodiversity,
stability, integrity, productivity, etc.) shall be undertaken at all times;
THAT, all community projects should have a high social rate of return to ensure sustainability; and
THAT, commitment to aesthetics and orderliness shall be pursued and maintained.