2020 2024 Forest Protection Plan

ENHANCED FIVE YEAR
FOREST PROTECTION PLAN

DENR, REGION III
CY 2020 - 2024
I. RATIONALE AND SITUATIONER:
A. Introduction
Globally, forests cover about a third of the earth’s land area or 4 billion hectares
(UNFF, 2017). For millions of people living and depending on the natural resources in
the upland areas, forest and trees provide a lot basic ecological services and functions. It
provides food, fuel for cooking and heating, water, medicine, shelter and clothing and
serves as protection nets during natural crisis. Forests and trees absorb and sequester
carbon which is contributor to climate change and home to about 80% of the remaining
terrestrial biodiversity. Other ecological functions of the forests and trees include
regulation water cycles and maintenance soil quality (World Bank, 2013).
It is now the focus of global community which made the forests as the forefront of
international policies and political agendas to reverse the result of deforestation and forest
degradation and to increase by 3% by 2040 as agreed upon by the member countries to
forge a UN Strategic Plan for Forests during the UN Forum on Forests in January 2017.
Likewise, the strategic plan creates Six (6) global forests goals which generally aimed to
increase global forest area by 3% and to eradicate extreme poverty in all forest dependent
people by 2030 (UNFF, 2017).
The Philippines is one of the mega diverse countries in the world in terms of flora
and fauna that provides socio-economic and environmental services. However, natural
and manmade forests destructions remain a major threat to biodiversity. The forestland in
the Philippines covers 52.68% of the total land area with about 44.38% total forest cover
(Forestry Stats, 2017).
The crafting of the strategic plan for forest protection is timely to consider the
Long-term Philippine development plan for 2017-2022 in its pursuit of the Filipino
people’s collective AmBisyon for 2040. The DENR’s 10-point thrust is aligned with the
overall agenda of the said strategic plan. The overall framework is anchored the
collective vision of the Filipino people tagged as “Matatag”, Maginhawa” and “Panatag
na Buhay”. The 3 pillar vision of the strategic plan includes enhancing social fabric,
reducing inequality and increasing growth potential. The attain such vision the strategic
plan is built through strong foundation of four (4) major strategies to include ensure
peace and security; 2) accelerate strategic infrastructure development; 3) ensure safety
and build resilience and 4) ensure ecological integrity, clean and healthy environment.
1 Enhanced Five Year Forest Protection Plan of Region 3 (CY 2020-2024)
The DENR’s thrusts and programs is aligned with the fourth founding strategies
of the Philippine Development Plan for 2017-2012. One of the DENR’s priority goals is
on ecological integrity ensured and socio-economic conditions of resource-based
communities improved through sustainable integrated area development (SIAD). The
forest protection programs are included in the one of the three priority strategies which is
environmental quality improvement. The DENR needs to strengthen enforcement of the
environmental laws. Hence, there is a need to forge a medium term strategic plan for
forest protection.
B. Physical Description
DENR Region III is composed of the Provinces of Aurora, Bataan, Bulacan,

Nueva Ecija, Pampanga, Tarlac and Zambales. It is bounded on the North by the
provinces of Pangasinan and Nueva Vizcaya and on the South by Manila Bay and
Province of Rizal. On the East, it is bounded by the Province of Quezon and the Pacific
Ocean while on the West by the West Philippine Sea (Figure 2).
Based on the Forestry Statistics of 2015, Central Luzon has a total land area of
2,147,036 hectares. The alienable and disposable (A and D) land covers 1,204,649
hectares while Forestland covers 942,387 hectares. On the other hand, protection forest is
about 413,301 hectares and production forest is 549,819 hectares as shown in Table 1.
The Region has a total forest cover of 536,566 hectares. There is a total of
234,839 hectares or 43.77% of which is classified as Closed Forest while 299,827
hectares (55.88%) is Open Forest. It has also 1,900 hectares (0.35%) of Mangrove forest.
Among the provinces in Central Luzon, Aurora has the highest forest cover which
is 220,295 hectares (114%). Second highest forest cover is recorded at the province of
Bulacan and Bataan with 63,189 hectares (81.88%) and 34,461 hectares (51.19%)
respectively. The lowest forest cover is observed in the province of Pampanga with
7,255 hectares or 15.96%.
Analysis of land cover change from 2010 to 2015 is shown in Figure 2. Forest
cover in Region 3 has increased by 2.96% (15,861 hectares). Highest increase in forest
cover is observed in the province of Bataan with a total of 2,844 hectares (8.25%)
increase. It is followed by the provinces of Zambales and Bulacan with a total increase of
7.51% (7,708 ha) and 7.07% (4,469 ha) increase in forest cover. A decrease in forest
cover was observed in the provinces of Tarlac and Pampanga with a total of 6.30%
(2,065 ha) and 2.89% (210 ha) decrease.

Table 1. Land Classification Status of Central Luzon
FORESTLAND
PERCENT
TOTAL FOREST
TOTAL CERTIFIED A TOTAL
FOREST COVER
PROVINCE LAND &D FORESTED
LAND (%) (Based
AREA (ha) (ha) Unclassified Classified AREA (ha)
(ha) on Total
Land Area)
AURORA 323,954 132,008 191,946 26,638 165,308 220,295 114.77
BATAAN 137,291 69,975 67,316 - 67,316 34,461 51.19
BULACAN 262,505 185,333 77,172 630 76,542 63,189 81.88
NUEVA ECIJA 528,433 343,257 185,176 - 185,176 76,012 41.05
PAMPANGA 218,068, 172,616 45,452 - 45,452 7,255 15.96
TARLAC 305,345 184,975 120,370 - 120,370 32,777 27.23
ZAMBALES 371,440 116,485 254,955 - 254,955 102,577 40.23
TOTAL 2,147,036 1,204,387 942,387 27,268 915,119 536,566 56.94
Figure 1. Land Use and Forest Cover Map of Central Luzon

C. SOCIO-ECONOMIC PROFILE
Central Luzon Region has a population of 10,137,737 spread all over the seven
(7) provinces. The Region has 117 Municipalities, 14 Cities, 3,102 Barangays and 20
Congressional Districts.
Central Luzon contributed 9.33% to our Gross Domestic Products, according to
the 2011 data of the National Statistical Coordinating Board (NSCB) Agriculture is still
the major source of economic development in the Region.
550000
Figure 2. Forest cover change from 2010 to 2015 in Region 3.
D. Protected Areas in Region 3
E.
450000
Watersheds in Region 3

F. Flora and Fauna
G. Current Condition of the Forest in Region 3
1. Common Threats and its Effect
Central Luzon forestlands were not spared from the problems of forest destruction
caused by anthropogenic activities. The swelling population in the upland and lowland
communities puts additional pressure to existing forest resources for survival and as
source of livelihood.
The main drivers of forest degradation include illegal infrastructures (hut or

house- 30.31%), cutting of trees (23.74%), slash and burn (kaingin-18.58%) activities,
annual and perennial farming (14.28%) and proliferation of invasive species (13.10%) as
shown by the results of forest protection activities using Lawin System (Figure 3) . Other
threats to forests and ecosystems resources observed are garbage (solid waste), livestock
and poultry farming, hunting and traps, charcoal making, firewood/fuel-wood gathering,
forest fire occurrence, mining and quarrying, pests and diseases infestations, typhoon
related threats, presence of logging trails/ roads and conversion of forests land into
agricultural or other purposes.

Figure 3. Top five drivers/ threats to forest degradation/ destruction
in Region 3
Figure 4 shows common actions taken to address the said threats. The major
actions or responses that we observed include documentation of the observed threats.
Most of the threats are abandon incidents wherein no responsible individual or group
observed in the area. Other common responses include conduct of IEC activities after
each and every patrolling activity of our forest protection personnel. DENR, Region 3
likewise conducts dismantling of illegal structures and apprehension of violators in cases
of cutting of trees.
With the existence of various threats to forests and its resources, the DENR,
Region 3 implements various forest protection strategies and activities to combat and
reverse the effect of deforestation and forest degradation. One of the national strategies
implemented in Region 3 is the Lawin Forest and Biodiversity Protection System or
Lawin system. With its implementation in CY 2017, the results of Lawin patrolling and
surveillance had contributed mainly in the success of major operations against illegal
logging and other illegal ENR activities.
The implementation of Executive Order No. 23 on February 01, 2011 putting

logging moratorium nationwide on the cutting of timber on the natural and residual
forests set the directions for the DENR on new policy towards protection of the
remaining natural forests, protected areas and untenured areas. Along with the new
strategy adopted for forest protection is the implementation of Executive Order No. 26
otherwise known as the National Greening Program (NGP) aimed to reforest 1.5 billion
hectares and to encourage landowners and tree farm owners to establish tree plantations.
With this scenario and the imminent problem on climate change, the Department
of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Central Luzon Region has the enormous
task to protect and conserve the remaining natural resources of the Region specifically to
implement reforestation projects to enhance carbon stocks that will mitigate climate
change and at the same time ensure that the local wood product requirements of the
Region wood-based industries will be sustainably provided.
Presence of enforcement personnel and forest protection officers contributed

mainly in the prevention and mitigation of environmental crimes in the forestlands.
Presently, the Region has a total of 162 Forest Rangers which is composed of 150 regular
plantilla positions and 12 Co-terminus to Incumbent (CTI) positions. Nine percent (9%)
of which has an average age of 50 years old and are not able to conduct patrolling
because of health reasons. Forty Nine percent (49%) are actively participating in the

patrolling activities. The Lawin patrolling system in Region 3 attributed to an average of
7,479 hectares per Forest Ranger distribution.
The Region also maintained eight (8) ENR Monitoring Centers in strategic
locations. Likewise, Five (5) checkpoints were established by the Provincial Government
and DENR field office’s concerned and manned by members of the Multi-Sectoral Forest
Protection (MFPC) and DENR Forest Protection Officers (FPOs) as support in the
DENR’s monitoring of forest products movement.
2. Major Causes of Forest Destruction
Grass fires and slash and burn farming or kaingin-making are still considered as
the major causes of forest destruction in Central Luzon. Forest fires alone recorded a total
4,999.81 hectares from 2011 to 2013, with a total P64,356,856.88 damage cost.
Occurrences of forest fire are within established plantations under the NGP. However,
there were no recorded forest fire occurrences in the natural forest.
Hotspots areas previously recorded in 2011 were already totally stopped with the
implementation of EO 23 and the activation and creation of the RAILTF, PAILTF and
MFPC’s. Strategies however were adopted to deter the possible recurrence of these
illegal activities within our forested and plantation areas such as the hiring of Forest
Protection Officers/Bantay Gubats and the deputation of environment concerned
individuals as SDENROs.
Conduct of Training/Capacity Building to the members of the People’s

Organization, Forest Rangers of DENR Region 3, and the members of Local officials to
arm them with right knowledge and skills in forest fire management, paralegal, forest
pest and diseases and data capture for e-filing and monitoring system.
Table 3. Summary of Forest Fire Occurrences within NGP Plantations
Typhoon-related Threats
7 Slash and Burn Farming (Kaingin)

Enhanced Five Year Forest Protection Plan of Region 3 (CY 2020-2024)
TOTAL AREA TOTAL COST OF
YEAR
DAMAGED (ha) DAMAGES
2011 373.72 3,171,721.81

2012 1,141.69 11,323,899.26
2013 1,530.53 18,756,091.21
2014 1,918.87 30,615,144.60
2015 35.00 490,000.00
TOTAL 4,999.81 P 64,356,856.88
3. DENR Initiatives
Various national strategies and programs are undertaken for the protection and
conservation of forests and its resources in Region3. These are the form of forest
protection and development activities to curb forest destruction in the country. The
following selection discussed the said strategies to wit:
3.1. Mobilization of the Established DENR Forest Products Monitoring Centers
The movement of forest products especially those that passes through the Region
were continuously monitored and checked by DENR personnel assigned in the authorized
monitoring centers. These centers were manned by PENRO/CENRO personnel on a 24/7
round the clock schedule headed by a Forester. The centers maintained a logbook for
record keeping of forest products that passes through it.
As part of complementation with Region IV and NPC, it was recently agreed that
a Monitoring Center be established within the boundary of San Jose Del Monte Bulacan
and Rodriguez, Rizal to cover the adjoining areas particularly the Angat watershed from
timber poaching.

3.2. REGIONAL ANTI-ILLEGAL LOGGING TASK FORCE (RAILTF)

The issuance of E.O. 23, which created the Anti-illegal Logging Task Force
chaired by the DENR further intensified the forest protection activities in the Region.
From its original members composed of the Department of Interior and Local
Government (DILG) as Vice Chair and Department of National Defense (DND)
Philippine Army (PA) and Philippine National Police (PNP) as members, it expanded up
to 12 members.
This includes the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), Department of Trade

and Industry (DTI), Bureau of Customs (BOC), National Commission on Indigenous
People (NCIP), Department of Public Works and Highways, the Media and the
Department of Justice (DOJ).
Semestral meetings were held regularly as a venue of exchanging vital

information on forest protection including intelligence and surveillance and in
intensifying partnership and collaboration.
Strengthened partnership with other government agencies and local government

units resulted in the formation of six (6) Provincial Anti-illegal Logging Task Force
(PAILTF). The areas with PAILTF include the province of Aurora, Bataan, Bulacan,
Pampanga, Tarlac and Zambales. This year, it is planned to complete the creation of the
Provincial Task Force and further strengthen the newly existing one to intensify
information gathering, surveillance building of evidence.
3.3. MULTI-SECTORAL FOREST PROTECTION COMMITTEE (MFPC)
Strong partnership and soliciting support from environment friendly stakeholders

is one of the strategies adopted in forest protection.
MFPC serve as a dynamic force of multiplier in gathering vital information on

forest destructions. Since 2012, eleven (11) MFPC were formed and organized. This year
MFPC shall be formed in all municipalities and provinces in the Region that are
considered critical and high risk areas for timber poaching.
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Members of the MFPC shall also be capacitated and their skills will be enhanced
through training and field visit to existing successful and functional MFPC. Best
practices on forest protection initiatives shall be documented and shall be replicated in
the other areas. Table 2 shows the existing MFPC in Central Luzon.
Table 2. The existing MFPCs in Central Luzon

NAME/LOCATION OF MFPC HEAD/CHAIR
Tabalan-MFPC/Hermosa, Bataan Dominador Pantig
Banawang-MFPC/Bagac, Bataan Primitivo Bantugan
DRT-MFPC/ DRT, Bulacan Reynaldo Punzal
CSJM-MFPC/ CSJM, Bulacan Marcial Gannaban
Norzagaray-MFPC/Norzagaray, Bulacan Mauro Mudlong
Prov’l Multi-Sectoral Task Force/Tarlac Gov. Victor Yap
Multi-Sectoral Forest Protection/Bamban, Tarlac For. Laurino Macadangdang
Multi-Sectoral Forest Protection/Mayantoc, Tarlac Iluminado Pobre
MFPC/Dingalan, Aurora Tarala Vivero
MFPC/Casiguran, Aurora Nora Gutierrez
MSEPCA/Baler, Aurora
3.4. PROTECTION OF AREAS UNDER THE NATIONAL GREENING

PROGRAM (NGP)
The effective protection of areas under the National Greening Program (NGP) is
vital, not to waste the government investment on reforestation projects. From 2011 to
2013 a total of 39,316.81 hectares of forest plantations have been established by the NGP
in Central Luzon.
Protection of these plantations is crucial and shall be carried out through effective
forestry law enforcement. Intensified foot patrolling and activation of fire fighting crews
and Barangay Fire Brigades shall be done to minimize damage to plantations caused by
wildfires.
Established NGP plantations turned over to the DENR by the contractor were
prioritized for protection in the Lawin Forest and Biodiversity Protection System targets in
CY 2017 and CY 2018. These NGP plantations were integrated in the guidelines of
implementation of the Lawin System nationwide.
3.5. STRATEGIES TO CURB FOREST DESTRUCTIONS

Other strategies were likewise implemented to curb the forest destruction in
Region 3. The use of state of the art technologies like internet-based satellite surveillance,
Google Earth Mapping and Surveillance Software were used in the implementation of
various forest protection activities and major anti-illegal logging operations as indicated
in the previous planning cycle for forest protection activities. Likewise, the following
strategies were also adopted which effectively carried-out the goals and objectives of the
previous plan, such as;
 Provision of infrastructures, hardware and logistics such as CCTVs, GPS,

barcode readers, computers and mobile phones to authorize DENR
Monitoring Centers and Wood Processing Plants (WPPs) in real time
monitoring of forest product movement including the use of unmanned
aerial vehicles (drones) for surveillance and sea crafts (speedboats) for our
coastal areas.
 Forging and strengthening inter agency linkages on intelligence

networking with other Law Enforcement Agencies particularly the
members of RAILTF and enhance inter Regional Complementation with
DENR Region 1,2,4 and NCR on forest law enforcement.
 Organization and strengthening of PAILTF and Multi-Sectoral Forest

Protection Committees (MFPCs) in every PENRO/CENRO of the Region
as first line of sources of information about forests destruction and
partners in the detection of environment crimes and apprehension of
environment violators;
 Provision of technical assistance in the preparation and implementation of

LGU/Community Forest Protection Plans;
 Capacity building and deputation of qualified individuals and

environmental groups as Deputize Environment and Natural Resources
Officers to serve as force multipliers whose areas of jurisdiction are within
and adjacent public forest;
 Prompt conduct of Administrative Adjudication Proceedings of

apprehended and seized forest products, conveyances and equipment for
the immediate issuance of corresponding Confiscations Order whenever
warranted without prejudice to filing of appropriate criminal complaints
against identified forest violators;
 Provision of technical and legal support to field offices in the inventory of

forestry cases, documentation of confiscated items and prosecution of
existing forestry cases filed in various Courts in the Region;

 Skills enhancement and competence on paralegal proceedings to further
expedite administrative adjudication hearings of cases for their immediate
resolutions;
 Conduct of Training/Capacity Building to the members of the People’s

Organization, Forest Rangers of DENR Region 3, and the members of
Local officials to arm them with right knowledge and skills in forest fire
management, paralegal, forest pest and diseases and data capture for e-
filing and monitoring system.
 Intensification of the RAILTF, PAILTF and MFPCs that will serve as

venue for exchange of information related to the forest protection, anti-
illegal logging and enforcement of forestry laws and policies.
 Creation of short-term employment and livelihood opportunities for

upland communities involve in forest protection through hiring of Forest
Protection Officers/Bantay Gubat for oue established plantation areas,
protected areas, and;
 Intensification of IEC activities to keep a well-informed public on

environmental issues and further solicit their support on forest protection.
II. GOALS
As guidelines and directions of the DENR, Region 3 for the achievement of

effective forest protection activity for the next planning cycle and presented in details in
Table __, the following are the long term goals to wit:
1. To protect the Region’s remaining forests and natural resources from any form of
forests destructions, land conversion, timber poaching and other forms of forests
degradation and deforestation;
2. To effectively develop and manage the existing watershed areas associated with
biodiversity resources, eco-tourism and landscape values;
3. To fully implement various forest protection programs, major operations and

precise strategies to effectively protect and conserve the Region’s forestlands and
natural resources to ensure sustainable provision of economic, social and
environmental goods and services; and
4. To increase public awareness by 30% by 2024 thru print, radio, broadcast and social
media on current environmental issues giving emphasis on their short and long term
effects to local and national environment and society.

III. OBJECTIVES:
1. To intensify forest protection of untenured forest lands by acquiring and utilizing

state of the art technologies (i.e. Google Earth Mapping and Surveillance
Software) to undertake prevention, intensify surveillance and detection of illegal
forest activities including occurrence of forest fires; To undertake and intensify
prevention, surveillance and detection of illegal forest activities including
occurrence of forest fires;
2. To mobilize Forest Protection Units and established authorized DENR

Monitoring Centers within the Region in the monitoring of transport of various
forest products by equipping them with the state of the art technology and
provisions of logistics;
3. To establish and maintain an updated Regional Forest Protection Data Base
utilizing Geographical Information System (GIS) to ensure the availability of
critical information (Confiscations, Cases Filed, Hotspot Areas, Fire Prone Areas)
which will serve as inputs in conceptualizing Operational Plans within the
Region’s area of responsibility;
4. To capacitate thru trainings on various aspect of forest law enforcement for

Forest Protection Officers, provide technical support to organized RAILTF,
PAILTF, MFPCs and enlist assistance of NGOs, POs, OGAs, LGUs and private
individuals as force multipliers in forest protection activities; and
5. To increase public awareness on environmental issues through Information and

Education Campaign (IEC) utilizing local multimedia groups in prints,
televisions radio broadcasts and social media groups.
The objectives per specific goal are presented in details in the following tables to
wit:
Goal ID Goal

Objectives
GOAL ID OBJECTIVE ID
GOAL OBJECTIVE
Objective (Menu of Strategies)
ID ID
G.2 G.2.O.1 1. Conduct regular surveil ance and patrolling in the
identified conservations areas using Lawin Forest and
Biodiversity Protection System

GOAL OBJECTIVE
Objective (Menu of Strategi
ID I D

IV. RESOURCE SITUATIONS
A. Fiscal Situation (For PENRO/ REGION)
CALENDAR PENRO/ BUDGET

YEAR REGION
MOOE
CY 2015 TOTAL 3,739
CALENDAR PENRO/ BUDGET
YEAR REGION
MOOE
CY 2018 TOTAL 22,121
B. Forest Rangers and Other Technical Personnel Involved in Forest Law Enforcement
Table 2: Complimentary Forest Ranger and Other Technical Personnel Involved in Forest Law Enforcement
Positions EO 192 (Existing EO 366 (Number No. of Unfilled-up

Holders) of positions) Positions (EO366)
Forest Ranger 12 150 4
Other Technical personnel (Forest Technician, 0 98 0

Forester I, Forester II, EMS I, EMS II)
Forest Protection Officers*
*Job Order ( contract of service)

C. Lawin Patrollers and Data Managers
Table 3: Lawin Patrollers and Data Managers
Positions Lawin Patroller Data Managers Other positions
Forest Rangers 162 1
Forest Technician I 28 4
Forest Technician II 16 5
Forester I 9 2
Forester II 4 3
EMS I 2 1
Special Investigator 2 1
ISA II 2
SEMS/ PASU 2
DMO III 1
Utility Worker II 2
PA Staff** 5
**Job Order ( contract of service)

D. Complimentary equipment and vehicles in support to Forest Law Enforcement
Table 3: List of equipment and vehicles in support to Forest Law Enforcement Funds
Year Acquired Item Item description Quantity Acquisition Fund Source

Cost
CY 2015 Boom Truck Isuzu 1 FMB

Hauling Truck Isuzu 1
Cy 2016 Hand Held GPS 7,200,000 DENR, R3 Fund

DSLR Camera Garmin 101
Rugged Binocular Canon
CY 2017 External Hard Drive Seagate 1 TB 70 1,280,000 FMB-COBF Lawin

Power Bank 18000 mAh 52
Geotagging Device Samsung J5 Prime 60
Back pack Water Sprayer
Desktop Computers
LCD Projector
Photocopier
Smart TV
CY 2018 Tree Caliper 46 1,080,000 DENR, R3 Fund

Lazer Range Finder 34 2,800,000 101
Android GPS 34 1,280,000
Mobile Device Reader Garmin 77 4,200,000
CY 2019 Drone Phantom 4 Pro 7,220,000 DENR, R3 Fund

Android GPS Garmin 101
Action Camera
Two-way hand-held radio
Night vision binocular
ATV

E. Complimentary infrastructures in support to Forest Law Enforcement
Table 4: List of infrastructures in support to Forest Law Enforcement Funds
Year of Infrastructures Location Establishment Fund

completion Cost Source
CY 2016
CY 2017 Forest Ranger Stations/ Aurora – 2 4,200,000 FMB

ENR Information Centers Bulacan – 2
Nueva Ecija – 2
Tarlac - 1
CY 2018 Forest Ranger Stations FMB

ENR Information Centers
CY 2019

F. Training and learning events in support to Forest Law Enforcement
2016

V. Forest Protection Plan
The following tables discussed the detailed distribution/ breakdown of budgetary requirements per year to attain the identified
objectives of the 5-year strategic forest protection plan in Region 3.
A. Breakdown of activities for year 1 in Region 3.

Office Obj.ID Menu of Strategies Menu of Activities No. of Budget
Units Estimates
(Php’000)
Region G.1.O.1 Menu 1. Provision of full 1.1. Procurement of Android GPS (50,000);Geo- 7 1,625.00
Aurora logistic & material support tagging device (35,000);DSLR with telescopic lens provinces
Bataan that are essential in forest (50,000) and Rugged Binoculars
Bulacan law enforcement
Nueva 1.2. Acquisition of Sea craft with outboard motor & 2 2,770.00
Ecija trailer and hiring of crew to operate (30,000/month) Provinces
Pampanga
Tarlac 1.3. Acquisition of Hauling truck (Saddam truck) & 2
12,000.00
Zambales hiring of driver Provinces
1.4. Acquisition of Boom truck with loading crane 1

Province 5,400.00
7
1.5. Maintenance of acquired Motor Vehicle
provinces 1,545.00
(120,000/vehicle)
1.6. Acquisition of multi-purpose four-wheeled vehicle

(1,500,000/unit) 9 units 13,500.00
3,000.00
1.7. Acquisition of mini dump truck (1,000,000/ unit) 1

25 2,520.00
1.8. Acquisition of motorcycles (120,000/unit)
Menu 2. Improvement of 2.1. Construction of Forest Ranger Stations & ENR 4 3,200.00
infrastructures Information Centers
7
2.2. Radio Communications with base & handheld units
Provinces 1,716.00
-HF SSB Radio
-Two-way base radio
-Two-way mobile radio
-Two-way portable radio
-Rapid deployment portable two-way radio

repeater 5
Provinces 1,090.00
2.3. Maintenance of Forest Ranger Stations & ENR
Information Centers
2
2.4. Construction of storage facilities for Provinces 4,000.00
apprehended/confiscated forest products (2,000,000/ facility)
2
2.5. Procurement and maintenance of Solar Panels
Provinces 300
(75,000/unit)
Menu 3. Provision of 3.1 Support to investigation, filing and prosecution of criminal 7

institutional support in complaints (200,000/CENRO) Provinces 2,500.00
investigation, filing of
information and/or criminal 3.2. Hiring of Lawyers/Legal Researchers
complaints and prosecution of -Attorney I (33,584/month) 7 5,880.00
forestry cases -Legal Officer I (27,755/mo)
-Legal Assistant II (22,938/mo)

Menu 4. Active collaboration 4.1 Involvement of forest communities, Indigenous Cultural 7 1,360
and involvement of forest Communities/ Indigenous Peoples (ICCs)/IPS in forest Provinces
communities and other protection works (60,000/CENRO)
stakeholders in forest - Community Forest Fire Brigade
protection and law 4.2. Activate/revitalize MFPCs, individuals & group 7 1,250
enforcement undertakings volunteers for Deputation as S/DENROs Provinces
(100,000/CENRO)
Menu 5. Undertake capacity 5.1. Para-legal training to DENR personnel for capacity 1 Region 550
building to DENR field building (550,000/Region)
personnel and enhance their 5.2. Training on Intelligence and Enforcement Planning 1 Region 250
skills and competence for (250,000/Region)
effective protection of forests 5.3. Conduct trainings on forest fire management (prevention, 1 Region 250
and plantations for detection & suppression); forest pest & disease
biodiversity conservations (250,000/Region)
5.4. Technical trainings to DENR personnel (include Drone 2 1,000
Training) 250,000/ year/ PENRO
Provinces
2 200
5.5. Conduct training on Lawin System for DENR personnel
involved in the Lawin System such as but not limited to: Provinces
orientation of newly hired forest protection officers, Lawin
response protocol trainings, indicator species training, and etc.
(50,000/CENRO)
Menu 6. Sustain a well- 6.1. Development of Communication Plan (300,000/ CENRO) 1 Region 300
planned Information, 6.2. IEC Campaign CENRO level meetings, consultations,
Education and orientations, seminars, symposium (300,000/CENRO) 6 2,550.00
Communications (IEC) 6.3. Publish press releases, photo releases, feature articles for Provinces
campaign region-wide down media exposure (300,000/CENRO)
5 2,100.00
to CENRO level 6.4. Advertise/publish thru print and broadcast media, even in
internet (100,000/Region)
6.5. Video documentary featuring actual success stories of

DENR & other partners in implementing forest law 1 Region 300
enforcement (300,000/Region)
6.6. Document activities in photos & similar media: writing
& publicizing stories on best practices (300,000/ Region) 1 300
6.7. Develop information materials i.e. motivational & Province
instructional posters, primers, brochures, & flyers
3 600
(200,000/Region)
Menu 7. Consistent 7.1 Apprehend illegally-sourced forest products including 6 2,200
apprehension, & mandatory NTFPs, vehicles, equipment and implements
administrative adjudication (200,000/CENRO)
and confiscation of
5 1,800
apprehended forest products 7.2 Hauling of apprehended forest products and vehicles to
and including conveyances safe places (200,000/CENRO)
and other implements 7.3. Immediate administrative & adjudication proceedings for
apprehended forest products including conveyances and 7 2,600
implements (200,000/CENRO)
7.4. Inventory of apprehended forest

2 600
product(100,000/CENRO/PENRO)
Menu 8. Effective Forest 8.1. Identification, survey, mapping & monitoring of fire 7 1,480
Fire, Pest & Disease prone areas(120,000/CENRO)
Management measures
8.2. Construction and establishment of firelines
(100,000/CENRO) 7 1,280
8.3. Identification & detection of forest pests & diseases with 3 500
the ERDB Research Centers (100,000/CENRO)
8.4. Capacitate DENR personnel in detecting biological agents

that cause forest destruction in both natural and forest 3 500
plantations(100,000/CENRO)

8.5. Monitor, assess, pest and disease control & management 7 700
measure to avoid spread of forest pest and diseases
(100,000/CENRO)
Menu 9. Pursue Sustainable 9.1. Timber Tracking System (considers ELECTRONIC

Forest Management System) (100,000/CENRO)
mechanisms, initiatives,
practices & other institutional 9.2. Development of e-library database of ENR Laws
reforms in forestry (100,000/CENRO)
9.3. Chain-of-Custody Certification (Systems Development,

Setting-up & Operationalization – Estimate ONLY
(100,000/CENRO)
Menu 10. Sustainable 10.1. Establishment and Operationalization of Lawin Unit in 7 8,400
implementation of the Lawin Regional Offices
Forest and Biodiversity -Hiring of Technical Support Staff for the Lawin
System (18500/mo) -Hiring
Protection System
of Support staff (15,000/mo)
10.2. Hiring of Forest Protection Officer in support to Lawin 7 18,171.68
patrols 7 820
10.3. Provision of personal protective equipment
10.4. Procure Laptop computers in support to Lawin Data 7 1,600
transmission and management.
10.5. Provide funds for Lawin patrols within conservation 7 7,488
areas. (16,000/mo/team)
10.6. Procurement of Software for drone analysis and
rocessing (400,000/unit)
7 3,600
1.9. 10.7. Unmanned Aerial Vehicle surveillance by
7 1,020
private service provider (60,000/ site)

B. Breakdown of Activities for Forest Protection in Region 3 (Year 2)

Units Estimates
(Php’000)
Nueva 1.11. Acquisition of Sea craft with outboard motor & 1 1,720
Pampanga
8,000

Province 5,400.00
7
provinces 1,820.00
(120,000/vehicle)

(1,500,000/unit) 1 1,600
1,000.00

Menu 2. Improvement of 2.1. Construction of Forest Ranger Stations & ENR 4 3,200.00
3
Provinces 800
-HF SSB Radio
-Two-way base radio

repeater 6
Provinces 1,250
Information Centers
1
3
Provinces 450
(75,000/unit)

(100,000/CENRO)
Menu 5. Undertake capacity 5.1. Para-legal training to DENR personnel for capacity
personnel and enhance their 5.2. Training on Intelligence and Enforcement Planning
effective protection of forests 5.3. Conduct trainings on forest fire management (prevention, 1 100
and plantations for detection & suppression); forest pest & disease Province
5.4. Technical trainings to DENR personnel (include Drone 1 250
1 100
Provinces
involved in the Lawin System such as but not limited to:
(50,000/CENRO)
Communications (IEC) 6.3. Publish press releases, photo releases, feature articles for Provinces 1,800
to CENRO level 6.4. Advertise/publish thru print and broadcast media, even in 5 2,100.00
6.5. Video documentary featuring actual success stories of 1 Region 300
DENR & other partners in implementing forest law
6.6. Document activities in photos & similar media: writing 1 300
& publicizing stories on best practices (300,000/ Region) Province
6.7. Develop information materials i.e. motivational &
instructional posters, primers, brochures, & flyers 3 600
(200,000/Region)
and confiscation of
5 1,800

2 600
Management measures
(100,000/CENRO) 7 1,280

8.5. Monitor, assess, pest and disease control & management

7 700
(100,000/CENRO)


(100,000/CENRO)
Protection System
patrols 7 820
10.5. Provide funds for Lawin patrols within conservation 7 6,528
7 3,600
1.18. 10.7. Unmanned Aerial Vehicle surveillance by 7 900
C. Breakdown of Activities for Forest Protection in Region 3 (Year 3)

Units Estimates
(Php’000)
Pampanga
8,000

Province 10,800.00
7
provinces 2,385.00
(120,000/vehicle)

(1,500,000/unit) 5 7,500
1,000.00
1.26. Acquisition of motorcycles (120,000/unit) 3 360
Region Menu 2. Improvement of 2.1. Construction of Forest Ranger Stations & ENR 1 800
Aurora infrastructures

Bataan Information Centers 2
Bulacan Provinces 750
Nueva
-HF SSB Radio
Ecija
Pampanga -Two-way base radio
Tarlac
Zambales -Two-way mobile radio
-Rapid deployment portable two-way radio 6

repeater Provinces 1,250
Information Centers Provinces
2.4. Construction of storage facilities for

apprehended/confiscated forest products (2,000,000/ facility) 3 1,050
Provinces
(75,000/unit)
Region Menu 3. Provision of 3.1 Support to investigation, filing and prosecution of criminal 6
Aurora institutional support in complaints (200,000/CENRO) Provinces 1,900.00
Bataan investigation, filing of
Bulacan information and/or criminal 3.2. Hiring of Lawyers/Legal Researchers
Nueva
Ecija
Pampanga
Tarlac
Zambales

Region Menu 4. Active collaboration 4.3 Involvement of forest communities, Indigenous Cultural 7 1,240
Aurora and involvement of forest Communities/ Indigenous Peoples (ICCs)/IPS in forest Provinces
Bataan communities and other protection works (60,000/CENRO)
Bulacan stakeholders in forest - Community Forest Fire Brigade
Nueva Provinces
enforcement undertakings volunteers for Deputation as S/DENROs
Ecija
(100,000/CENRO)
Pampanga
Tarlac
Zambales
Region Menu 5. Undertake capacity 5.1. Para-legal training to DENR personnel for capacity
Aurora building to DENR field building (550,000/Region)
Bataan personnel and enhance their 5.2. Training on Intelligence and Enforcement Planning
Bulacan skills and competence for (250,000/Region)
Nueva
Ecija
Pampanga 5.4. Technical trainings to DENR personnel (include Drone 3 750
Tarlac Training) 250,000/ year/ PENRO
Zambales
1 100
Provinces
(50,000/CENRO) 600
2
5.5. Community Organizing, Community Development
Training
Region Menu 6. Sustain a well- 6.1. Development of Communication Plan (300,000/ CENRO) 1 Region 300
Aurora planned Information, 6.2. IEC Campaign CENRO level meetings, consultations,
Bataan Education and orientations, seminars, symposium (300,000/CENRO) 7 3,300.00

Bulacan Communications (IEC) 6.3. Publish press releases, photo releases, feature articles for Provinces 2,100
Nueva campaign region-wide down media exposure (300,000/CENRO)
Ecija to CENRO level 6.4. Advertise/publish thru print and broadcast media, even in 1 100.00
Pampanga internet (100,000/Region)
Tarlac 1 Region 300
Zambales
6.6. Document activities in photos & similar media: writing 1
instructional posters, primers, brochures, & flyers 1 Region 200
(200,000/Region)
Region Menu 7. Consistent 7.1 Apprehend illegally-sourced forest products including 6 2,200
Aurora apprehension, & mandatory NTFPs, vehicles, equipment and implements
Bataan administrative adjudication (200,000/CENRO)
Bulacan and confiscation of
7 2,600
Nueva
Ecija
and other implements
Pampanga 7.3. Immediate administrative & adjudication proceedings for
Tarlac
Zambales
7 1,050
Region Menu 8. Effective Forest 8.1. Identification, survey, mapping & monitoring of fire 4 1,000
Aurora Fire, Pest & Disease prone areas(120,000/CENRO)
Bataan Management measures
Bulacan (100,000/CENRO) 3 500
Nueva
Ecija 8.3. Identification & detection of forest pests & diseases with 3 500
Pampanga 8.4. Capacitate DENR personnel in detecting biological agents
Tarlac that cause forest destruction in both natural and forest
Zambales plantations(100,000/CENRO)

3 500
(100,000/CENRO)
Region Menu 9. Pursue Sustainable 9.1. Timber Tracking System (considers ELECTRONIC
Aurora Forest Management System) (100,000/CENRO)
Bataan mechanisms, initiatives,
Bulacan (100,000/CENRO)
reforms in forestry
Nueva
Ecija 9.3. Chain-of-Custody Certification (Systems Development,
Pampanga Setting-up & Operationalization – Estimate ONLY
Tarlac (100,000/CENRO)
Zambales
Region Menu 10. Sustainable 10.3. Establishment and Operationalization of Lawin Unit in 7 7,620
Aurora implementation of the Lawin Regional Offices
Bataan System (18500/mo) -Hiring
Bulacan Protection System
Nueva 10.2. Hiring of Forest Protection Officer in support to Lawin 7 18,171.68
Ecija patrols
10.3. Provision of personal protective equipment 7 740
Pampanga 10.4. Procure Laptop computers in support to Lawin Data
Tarlac transmission and management.
Zambales 10.5. Provide funds for Lawin patrols within conservation 7 7,488

10.6. Procurement of Software for drone analysis and 7 3,600
rocessing (400,000/unit) 7 960
D. Breakdown of Activities for Forest Protection in Region 3 (Year 4)

Units Estimates
(Php’000)
Pampanga
8,000

Province 10,800.00
7
provinces 2,385.00
(120,000/vehicle)

(1,500,000/unit) 5 7,500
1,000.00
1.35. Acquisition of motorcycles (120,000/unit) 3 360
Region Menu 2. Improvement of 2.1. Construction of Forest Ranger Stations & ENR 1 800
Aurora infrastructures

Bataan Information Centers 2
Bulacan Provinces 750
Nueva
-HF SSB Radio
Ecija
Tarlac
Zambales -Two-way mobile radio
-Rapid deployment portable two-way radio 6

repeater Provinces 1,250
Information Centers Provinces

apprehended/confiscated forest products (2,000,000/ facility) 3 1,050
Provinces
(75,000/unit)
Region Menu 3. Provision of 3.1 Support to investigation, filing and prosecution of criminal 6
Aurora institutional support in complaints (200,000/CENRO) Provinces 1,900.00
Bataan investigation, filing of
Bulacan information and/or criminal 3.2. Hiring of Lawyers/Legal Researchers
Nueva
Ecija
Pampanga
Tarlac
Zambales

Region Menu 4. Active collaboration 4.4 Involvement of forest communities, Indigenous Cultural 7 1,240
Aurora and involvement of forest Communities/ Indigenous Peoples (ICCs)/IPS in forest Provinces
Bataan communities and other protection works (60,000/CENRO)
Bulacan stakeholders in forest - Community Forest Fire Brigade
Nueva Provinces
enforcement undertakings volunteers for Deputation as S/DENROs
Ecija
(100,000/CENRO)
Pampanga
Tarlac
Zambales
Region Menu 5. Undertake capacity 5.1. Para-legal training to DENR personnel for capacity
Aurora building to DENR field building (550,000/Region)
Bataan personnel and enhance their 5.2. Training on Intelligence and Enforcement Planning
Bulacan skills and competence for (250,000/Region)
Nueva
Ecija
Pampanga 5.4. Technical trainings to DENR personnel (include Drone 3 750
Tarlac Training) 250,000/ year/ PENRO
Zambales
1 100
Provinces
(50,000/CENRO) 600
2
5.5. Community Organizing, Community Development
Training
Region Menu 6. Sustain a well- 6.1. Development of Communication Plan (300,000/ CENRO) 1 Region 300
Aurora planned Information, 6.2. IEC Campaign CENRO level meetings, consultations,
Bataan Education and orientations, seminars, symposium (300,000/CENRO) 7 3,300.00

Bulacan Communications (IEC) 6.3. Publish press releases, photo releases, feature articles for Provinces 2,100
Nueva campaign region-wide down media exposure (300,000/CENRO)
Ecija to CENRO level 6.4. Advertise/publish thru print and broadcast media, even in 1 100.00
Pampanga internet (100,000/Region)
Tarlac 1 Region 300
Zambales
instructional posters, primers, brochures, & flyers 1 Region 200
(200,000/Region)
Region Menu 7. Consistent 7.1 Apprehend illegally-sourced forest products including 6 2,200
Aurora apprehension, & mandatory NTFPs, vehicles, equipment and implements
Bataan administrative adjudication (200,000/CENRO)
Bulacan and confiscation of
7 2,600
Nueva
Ecija
and other implements
Pampanga 7.3. Immediate administrative & adjudication proceedings for
Tarlac
Zambales
7 1,050
Region Menu 8. Effective Forest 8.1. Identification, survey, mapping & monitoring of fire 4 1,000
Aurora Fire, Pest & Disease prone areas(120,000/CENRO)
Bataan Management measures
Bulacan (100,000/CENRO) 3 500
Nueva
Ecija 8.3. Identification & detection of forest pests & diseases with 3 500
Pampanga 8.4. Capacitate DENR personnel in detecting biological agents
Tarlac that cause forest destruction in both natural and forest
Zambales plantations(100,000/CENRO)

3 500
(100,000/CENRO)
Region Menu 9. Pursue Sustainable 9.1. Timber Tracking System (considers ELECTRONIC
Aurora Forest Management System) (100,000/CENRO)
Bataan mechanisms, initiatives,
Bulacan (100,000/CENRO)
reforms in forestry
Nueva
Ecija 9.3. Chain-of-Custody Certification (Systems Development,
Pampanga Setting-up & Operationalization – Estimate ONLY
Tarlac (100,000/CENRO)
Zambales
Region Menu 10. Sustainable 10.4. Establishment and Operationalization of Lawin Unit in 7 7,620
Aurora implementation of the Lawin Regional Offices
Bataan System (18500/mo) -Hiring
Bulacan Protection System
Nueva 10.2. Hiring of Forest Protection Officer in support to Lawin 7 18,171.68
Ecija patrols
10.3. Provision of personal protective equipment 7 740
Pampanga 10.4. Procure Laptop computers in support to Lawin Data
Tarlac transmission and management.
Zambales 10.5. Provide funds for Lawin patrols within conservation 7 7,488

10.6. Procurement of Software for drone analysis and 7 3,600
rocessing (400,000/unit) 7 960

E. Breakdown of Activities for Forest Protection in Region 3 (Year 5)

Units Estimates
(Php’000)
Nueva 1.38. Acquisition of Sea craft with outboard motor &
Ecija trailer and hiring of crew to operate (30,000/month)
Pampanga
Tarlac 1.39. Acquisition of Hauling truck (Saddam truck) &
2 8,000.00
Zambales hiring of driver
Provinces
1.40. Acquisition of Boom truck with loading crane

7 1,545.00
(120,000/vehicle)
provinces
(1,500,000/unit)
4 units 6,000.00
1.43. Acquisition of mini dump truck (1,000,000/ unit)
1 360.00

1.44. Acquisition of motorcycles (120,000/unit) 3
360
Menu 2. Improvement of 2.1. Construction of Forest Ranger Stations & ENR 1 800
7
Provinces 1,716.00
-HF SSB Radio
-Two-way base radio

repeater 6
Provinces 1,190.00
Information Centers
2
2 300
Provinces
(75,000/unit)


(100,000/CENRO)
Menu 5. Undertake capacity 5.1. Para-legal training to DENR personnel for capacity 1 Region 550
personnel and enhance their 5.2. Training on Intelligence and Enforcement Planning 1 Region 250
effective protection of forests 5.3. Conduct trainings on forest fire management (prevention, 1 Region 250
and plantations for detection & suppression); forest pest & disease
5.4. Technical trainings to DENR personnel (include Drone 2 1,000
Provinces
2 200
involved in the Lawin System such as but not limited to: Provinces
(50,000/CENRO)
Communications (IEC) 6.3. Publish press releases, photo releases, feature articles for Provinces
5 2,100.00
to CENRO level 6.4. Advertise/publish thru print and broadcast media, even in
6.5. Video documentary featuring actual success stories of 1 Region 300

& publicizing stories on best practices (300,000/ Region) 1
6.7. Develop information materials i.e. motivational & Province
instructional posters, primers, brochures, & flyers 600
3
(200,000/Region)
and confiscation of
5 1,800

2 600
Management measures
(100,000/CENRO) 7 1,280


measure to avoid spread of forest pest and diseases 7 700
(100,000/CENRO)


(100,000/CENRO)
Protection System
patrols 7 820
10.5. Provide funds for Lawin patrols within conservation
7 7,488
7 3,600
1.45. 10.7. Unmanned Aerial Vehicle surveillance by 7 1,020

VI. Budgetary Estimates
A. Yearly Breakdown
Table _: Yearly Breakdown of Budget Estimate
Yearly Budge
B. Detailed Capital Outlay
Table _: Yearly Break down of Capital Outlay (CO)
Year Equipment and Infrastructures No of units Total Cost (Php ‘000)
1st Android GPS 62,136

Geo-tagging device (35,000);
DSLR with telescopic lens (50,000)

Rugged Binoculars
Sea craft
Hauling Truck
Boom Truck
Multi-purpose 4WD Vehicle
Mini dump truck
Motorcycles
Aerial surveillance by service provider
Fire fighting equipment
Forest Ranger station/ ENR Info Center
Construction of Storage Facility
Solar Panels
Laptop Computers
Software for Drone Image Processing/ Analysis
Drones (UAV)
2nd Android GPS 14,370

Rugged Binoculars
Sea craft
Hauling Truck
Boom Truck
Mini dump truck
Motorcycles

Solar Panels
Laptop Computers
Drones (UAV)
3rd Android GPS 33,085

Rugged Binoculars
Sea craft
Hauling Truck
Boom Truck
Mini dump truck
Motorcycles
Solar Panels
Laptop Computers
Drones (UAV)
4th Android GPS 12,786


Rugged Binoculars
Sea craft
Hauling Truck
Boom Truck
Mini dump truck
Motorcycles
Solar Panels
Laptop Computers
Drones (UAV)
5th Android GPS 25,121

Rugged Binoculars
Sea craft
Hauling Truck
Boom Truck
Mini dump truck
Motorcycles

Solar Panels
Laptop Computers
Drones (UAV)
Office REGION/ Budget Estimates (Php’000

Year
PENRO
C. Breakdown of Budgetary Requirement per Office
MOOE
58
Grand Total
441,495.34
Office REGION/ Budget Estimates (Php’00
Year
PENRO
MOOE
59
CY 2023Region
3,080.50
VII. Gantt Chart of Forest Protection Plan in Region 3

Office Obj.ID Menu of Menu of Activities
Strategies Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5
Region G.1.O.1 Menu 1. Provision 1.1. Procurement of Android GPS (50,000);Geo-tagging
Aurora of full logistic & device (35,000);DSLR with telescopic lens (50,000) and
Bataan material support Rugged Binoculars
Bulacan that are essential in
Nueva G.1.O.2 forest law 1.2. Acquisition of Sea craft with outboard motor & trailer
Ecija enforcement and hiring of crew to operate (30,000/month)
Pampanga
Tarlac G.1.O.3 1.3. Acquisition of Hauling truck (Saddam truck) & hiring
Zambales of driver
G.1.O.4 1.4. Acquisition of Boom truck with loading crane
G.2.O.5 1.5. Maintenance of acquired Motor Vehicle
(120,000/vehicle)
1.6.Acquisition of multi-purpose four-wheeled vehicle
(1,500,000/unit)
1.7. Acquisition of mini dump truck (1,000,000/ unit)
Region G.1.O.1 Menu 2. 2.1. Construction of Forest Ranger Stations & ENR
Aurora Improvement of Information Centers
Bataan infrastructures
Bulacan G.2.O.1 2.2. Radio Communications with base & handheld units
Nueva G.1.O.2
Ecija -HF SSB Radio
Tarlac -Two-way mobile radio
Zambales -Two-way portable radio
-Rapid deployment portable two-way radio repeater
Information Centers
apprehended/confiscated forest products (2,000,000/
facility)
(75,000/unit)

G.3.O.2 Menu 3. 3.1 Support to investigation, filing and prosecution of

Provision of criminal complaints (200,000/CENRO)
institutional
G.1.O.4 support in 3.2. Hiring of Lawyers/Legal Researchers
G.1.O.2 investigation, filing -Attorney I (33,584/month)
of information
and/or criminal -Legal Officer I (27,755/mo)
complaints and -Legal Assistant II (22,938/mo)
prosecution of
forestry cases
G.1.O.5 Menu 4. Active 4.1 Involvement of forest communities, Indigenous
collaboration and Cultural Communities/ Indigenous Peoples (ICCs)/IPS in
involvement of forest protection works (60,000/CENRO)
forest communities
G.2.O.2 and other - Community Forest Fire Brigade
G.3.O.2 stakeholders in 4.2. Activate/revitalize MFPCs, individuals & group
forest protection volunteers for Deputation as S/DENROs (100,000/CENRO)
and law
enforcement
undertakings
G.3.O.1 Menu 5. 5.1. Para-legal training to DENR personnel for capacity

Undertake capacity building (550,000/Region)
building to DENR
G.3.O.2 field personnel and 5.2. Training on Intelligence and Enforcement Planning
enhance their skills (250,000/Region)
G.3.O.3 and competence 5.3. Conduct trainings on forest fire management
for effective (prevention, detection & suppression); forest pest & disease
protection of (250,000/Region)
forests and
G.3.O.4
plantations for 5.4. Technical trainings to DENR personnel (include Drone
biodiversity Training) 250,000/ year/ PENRO
G.3.O.5 conservations 5.5. Conduct training on Lawin System for DENR
personnel involved in the Lawin System such as but not
limited to: orientation of newly hired forest protection
officers, Lawin response protocol trainings, indicator species
training, and etc. (50,000/CENRO)

G.3.O.5 Menu 6. Sustain a 6.1. Development of Communication Plan (300,000/

well-planned CENRO)
Information,
G.4.O.1 Education and 6.2. IEC Campaign CENRO level meetings, consultations,
Communications orientations, seminars, symposium (300,000/CENRO)
(IEC) campaign
region-wide down
G.4.O.2 to CENRO level 6.3. Publish press releases, photo releases, feature articles
for media exposure (300,000/CENRO)
G.4.O.3 6.4. Advertise/publish thru print and broadcast media, even
in internet (100,000/Region)
G.4.O.4 6.5. Video documentary featuring actual success stories of
G.4.O.6 6.6. Document activities in photos & similar media: writing
& publicizing stories on best practices (300,000/ Region)

instructional posters, primers, brochures, & flyers
(200,000/Region)
G.3.O.3 Menu 7. 7.1 Apprehend illegally-sourced forest products including
Consistent NTFPs, vehicles, equipment and implements
apprehension, & (200,000/CENRO)
mandatory
G.2.O.2 administrative 7.2 Hauling of apprehended forest products and vehicles to
adjudication and safe places (200,000/CENRO)
confiscation of 7.3. Immediate administrative & adjudication proceedings
apprehended forest for apprehended forest products including conveyances and
products and implements (200,000/CENRO)
including
conveyances and 7.4. Inventory of apprehended forest
other implements product(100,000/CENRO/PENRO)

G.3.O.3 Menu 8. 8.1. Identification, survey, mapping & monitoring of fire

Effective Forest prone areas(120,000/CENRO)
G.3.O.4 Fire, Pest &
Disease 8.2. Construction and establishment of firelines
Management (100,000/CENRO)
measures 8.3. Identification & detection of forest pests & diseases
with the ERDB Research Centers (100,000/CENRO)
8.4. Capacitate DENR personnel in detecting biological
agents that cause forest destruction in both natural and forest
8.5. Monitor, assess, pest and disease control &

management measure to avoid spread of forest pest and
diseases (100,000/CENRO)
G.3.O.6 Menu 9. Pursue 9.1. Timber Tracking System (considers ELECTRONIC
Sustainable Forest System) (100,000/CENRO)
Management
mechanisms, 9.2. Development of e-library database of ENR Laws
initiatives, (100,000/CENRO)
practices & other 9.3. Chain-of-Custody Certification (Systems Development,
institutional Setting-up & Operationalization – Estimate ONLY
G.3.O.2 Menu 10. 10.1. Establishment and Operationalization of Lawin Unit in
Sustainable Regional Offices
implementation of
G.3.O.3 -Hiring of Technical Support Staff for the Lawin
the Lawin Forest
and Biodiversity System (18500/mo) -Hiring of
Protection System Support staff (15,000/mo)
G.3.O.4 10.2. Hiring of Forest Protection Officer in support to Lawin
patrols
G.4.O.3 10.3. Provision of personal protective equipment
G.4.O.5 10.4. Procure Laptop computers in support to Lawin Data
10.5. Provide funds for Lawin patrols within conservation
1.9.10.7. Unmanned Aerial Vehicle surveillance by private
service provider (60,000/ site)

References:
Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), 2010. Forestry Statistics.
Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), 2015. Forestry Statistics.
National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA), 2017. Philippine Development Plan.
2017-2022 (Abridged version).https://www.neda.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Abridged-
PDP-2017-2022_Updated-as-of-01052018.pdf.
Uniterd Nation Forum on Forests, 2017. Six Global Forest Goals agreed at UNFF Special
Session. https://www.un.org/esa/forests/news/2017/01/six-global-forest-goals/index.html.
April 29, 2019.
Uniterd Nation Forum on Forests, 2017. United Nations Strategic Plan for Forests 2030.
https://www.un.org/esa/forests/news/2017/01/six-global-forest-goals/index.html. April 29,
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World Bank, 2013. Forests and the Environment http://www.worldbank.org/en/topic/forests/

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ENHANCED FIVE YEAR

FOREST PROTECTION PLAN

I. RATIONALE AND SITUATIONER:

DENR Region III is composed of the Provinces of Aurora, Bataan, Bulacan,

2 Enhanced Five Year Forest Protection Plan of Region 3 (CY 2020-2024)

AURORA 323,954 132,008 191,946 26,638 165,308 220,295 114.77

BATAAN 137,291 69,975 67,316 - 67,316 34,461 51.19

BULACAN 262,505 185,333 77,172 630 76,542 63,189 81.88

NUEVA ECIJA 528,433 343,257 185,176 - 185,176 76,012 41.05

PAMPANGA 218,068, 172,616 45,452 - 45,452 7,255 15.96

TARLAC 305,345 184,975 120,370 - 120,370 32,777 27.23

ZAMBALES 371,440 116,485 254,955 - 254,955 102,577 40.23

TOTAL 2,147,036 1,204,387 942,387 27,268 915,119 536,566 56.94

Figure 1. Land Use and Forest Cover Map of Central Luzon

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D. Protected Areas in Region 3

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G. Current Condition of the Forest in Region 3

1. Common Threats and its Effect

The main drivers of forest degradation include illegal infrastructures (hut or

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The implementation of Executive Order No. 23 on February 01, 2011 putting

Presence of enforcement personnel and forest protection officers contributed

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2. Major Causes of Forest Destruction

Conduct of Training/Capacity Building to the members of the People’s

Table 3. Summary of Forest Fire Occurrences within NGP Plantations

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2011 373.72 3,171,721.81

3.1. Mobilization of the Established DENR Forest Products Monitoring Centers

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This includes the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), Department of Trade

Semestral meetings were held regularly as a venue of exchanging vital

Strengthened partnership with other government agencies and local government

3.3. MULTI-SECTORAL FOREST PROTECTION COMMITTEE (MFPC)

Strong partnership and soliciting support from environment friendly stakeholders

MFPC serve as a dynamic force of multiplier in gathering vital information on

Table 2. The existing MFPCs in Central Luzon

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3.4. PROTECTION OF AREAS UNDER THE NATIONAL GREENING

3.5. STRATEGIES TO CURB FOREST DESTRUCTIONS

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 Provision of infrastructures, hardware and logistics such as CCTVs, GPS,

 Forging and strengthening inter agency linkages on intelligence

 Organization and strengthening of PAILTF and Multi-Sectoral Forest

 Provision of technical assistance in the preparation and implementation of

 Capacity building and deputation of qualified individuals and

 Prompt conduct of Administrative Adjudication Proceedings of

 Provision of technical and legal support to field offices in the inventory of

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 Conduct of Training/Capacity Building to the members of the People’s

 Intensification of the RAILTF, PAILTF and MFPCs that will serve as

 Creation of short-term employment and livelihood opportunities for

 Intensification of IEC activities to keep a well-informed public on

As guidelines and directions of the DENR, Region 3 for the achievement of

3. To fully implement various forest protection programs, major operations and

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1. To intensify forest protection of untenured forest lands by acquiring and utilizing

2. To mobilize Forest Protection Units and established authorized DENR