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AN ORDINANCE DECLARING ALL EXISTING FOREST WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF DUMINGAG, ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR AS SACRED SPACE, PROVIDING GUIDELINES FOR THE PROTECTION, REHABILITATION, PRESERVATION, DEVELOPMENT, REGULATION AND MEASURES FOR IMPLEMEN

Environment Ordinance No. Municipal Ordinance No. 7, s. 2016 Year: 2016 Approved: October 14, 2016 1 view

AN ORDINANCE DECLARING ALL EXISTING FOREST WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF DUMINGAG, ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR AS SACRED SPACE, PROVIDING GUIDELINES FOR THE PROTECTION, REHABILITATION, PRESERVATION, DEVELOPMENT, REGULATION AND MEASURES FOR IMPLEMEN

This ordinance declares all existing forests in Dumingag as sacred spaces to protect biodiversity, prevent illegal logging, and preserve indigenous culture. It outlines prohibited activities, implementing agencies, and specific penalties for violations ranging from fines to imprisonment.