220 : Forestry Utilization: Non-Timber Forest Products

October 27, 2021December 10, 2021 mrrabano anahaw, bamboo, harvesting/ utilization, Non-timber forest products, plantation development, rattan

Overview

Non-Timber Forest Products or NTFPs refer to all biological materials and derivatives other than timber, which are extracted from forests for human use. The DENR currently regulates three major NTFPs: anahaw palms, bamboo, and rattan.

Anahaw

Main Governing Policy	DENR Administrative Order No. 2000-64
Name of License/Permit ^[1]	Non-Timber Forest Product Permit (Anahaw Palms)
Qualified Participants ^[1]	Filipino citizen of legal age Cooperative duly registered with the Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) CBFMA Holders (if covered by affirmed Resource Use Permit)
Period of Permit ^[1]	One (1) year renewable every year
Application Requirements ^[1]	Letter of application Map showing the area applied for If individual: Certification from the barangay chairman that he/she is a resident of the Barangay where the area applied for is located If individual: Certificate of Registration from CDA Certificate of Good Standing from CDA Certification of the mayor that the members of the cooperative are residents of the municipality Authenticated copy of land title (if applicable) Initial Environment Examination for issuance of an Environmental Compliance Certificate (except for titled property not more than 5 hectares)
Available Areas ^[1]	Forestlands and alienable and disposable public lands, and titled private lands Not allowed in protected areas under NIPAS Permit not required for planted anahaw palms inside titled private lands
Allowable Area Size	Maximum of 5,000 hectares for individuals Maximum of 30,000 hectares for cooperatives
Approving Authority ^[1,6]	Regional Executive Director
Forest Products Inventory ^[1]	Titled private land – 100% intensity Forestlands – at least 5% intensity
Annual Allowable Cut ^[1]	Poles Titled private land – all poles with a diameter of breast height of 11 centimeters and above. Forestland – number of anahaw palms per hectare multiplied by total area (in hectares) divided by harvesting cycle; Leaves – total density of anahaw palms multiplied by 24 leaves; maximum of 2 leaves per stem per month
Permit Conditions ^[1]	Required to plant two (2) palms for every palm cut.
Transport Requirements ^[1]	Certificate of non-timber forest products origin (CNFPO); Tally sheets; Delivery receipts/Auxiliary Invoice In case of planted anahaw palms inside titled private lands, only a certificate of verification issued by DENR local official at the CENRO level
Prohibited Activities ^[1]	Cutting, gathering and/or transporting anahaw poles and leaves without permit from DENR and other prescribed documents.

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Bamboo

Main Governing Policies	DENR Administrative Order No. 2021-26
Name of License/Permit ^[2]	Certificate of Bamboo Plantation Registration
Qualified Participants ^[2]	Individuals Cooperatives/Associations Tenure holders may be exempted from registration if the establishment of bamboo is indicated in their management plans. Backyard farmer who will harvest and consume their bamboo for personal use and will be transported only within their municipality are also exempted from registration. However, backyard farmer who will harvest and consume their bamboo whether for personal or commercial purposes but will be transported outside their municipality is not exempted from the registration.
Period of Tenure ^[2]	No expiration until a declaration from the owner that such bamboo stand is no longer productive.
Application Requirements ^[2]	For agricultural lands/alienable and disposable and/or private titles lands Authenticated copy of land title ownership (OCT/TCT) Certified true copy of tax declaration if untitled A&D land Copy of proof of possession of the land (e.g., lease mortgage, pledge, trust), if applicant is not the registered landowner Photograph of the bamboo plantation Inventory list of bamboo plantation reflecting species planted, total no. of clumps and total area planted For ancestral lands Photograph of bamboo plantation Copy of Certificate of Ancestral Domain Title/Certificate of Ancestral Land Title (CADT/CALT) Copy of proof of possession of the land (e.g., lease mortgage, pledge, trust), if applicant is not the registered landowner Copy of Ancestral Domain Sustainable Development and Protection Plan (ADSDPP) For National Greening Program – Family Approach Copy of signed Letter of Agreement Photograph of bamboo plantation
Available Areas ^[2]	Forestlands, agricultural lands (alienable and disposable), mineral lands, private title lands, and ancestral lands.
Where to Apply ^[2]	Community Environment and Natural Resources Officer (CENRO) or Implementing Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Officer (PENRO)
Approving Authority ^[2]	Community Environment and Natural Resources Officer (CENRO) or Implementing Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Officer (PENRO)
Applicable Fees ^[2]	One-time registration fee of P3,000.00 (bamboo plantations under tenured forestlands and backyard farms are exempted) Authentication fee of P50.00 per page of Certificate of Bamboo Plantation Registration Forest charges (except for bamboo plantations within private titled lands, ancestral lands, and forestlands).
Incentives and Privileges ^[2]	Exemption from payment of government share for the use of public lands for commercial bamboo plantation for the first 10 years or when the plantation owner starts to harvest his/her plantation, whichever comes first Exemption from payment of forest charges on planted bamboo Allow without restriction the exportation of bamboo poles and bamboo resources from registered farms and/or plantations.
Harvesting and Transport Requirements ^[2]	Copy of approved tenure arrangement (for tenured forestlands) Certified true copy of Certificate of Bamboo Plantation Registration (for agricultural lands/alienable and disposable and/or private titles lands and Bamboo Backyard Farming)
Prohibited Activities ^[2]	Harvesting of bamboo plantations established for protection purposes except for intermittent cutting for silvicultural treatment Operation is inconsistent with any of the terms and conditions Failure to comply with or perform the obligations in the Registration Certificate and other pertinent laws, rules, and regulations

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Rattan

Main Governing Policies	DENR Administrative Order No. 1989-04, DENR Memorandum Circular No. 1989-05, DENR Administrative Order No. 1989-61, DENR Memorandum Circular No. 2001-08
Name of License / Permit^[3]	Rattan Cutting License/Rattan Cutting Contract
Qualified Participants ^[3]	Corporations, partnerships, or associations with at least 60% capital stock owned by Filipino citizens Owners/operators of rattan processing plants (with annual rated capacity of not less than 300,000 lineal meters; paid-up capital of at least P250,000.00; and DENR license to operate a rattan processing plant) Individual rattan gatherers or cooperatives of rattan gatherers organized under Philippine laws Individual or association of rattan gatherers/users duly accredited by the local Action Officer of the Bagong Kilusang Kabuhayan at Kaunlaran or by NACIDA Individuals or associations of members of indigenous cultural communities/tribal groups Individual rattan gatherers or cooperatives of rattan gatherers organized under Philippine laws Individuals or associations of rebel returnees, war veterans or veterans of military campaigns Holders of timber license agreement in whose concession the area being bidded is situated
Period of License ^[3]	Not more than ten (10) years renewable only for a similar period
Application Requirements ^[3,8,9]	Individual local rattan gatherers Cooperatives of rattan gatherers Owners/operators of rattan processing plants Individual BKKK-accredited rattan gathered or NACIDA-registered rattan user Associations of BKKK-accredited rattan gatherers/users, or NACIDA-registered rattan users Individual or associations of members of indigenous cultural communities/tribal groups Individuals or associations of rebel returnees or war veterans or veterans of military campaigns Holders of timber license agreements Partnerships/corporations In addition, the following shall be observed in the submitted documents: Financial capacity – a net worth of at least equal to the floor price of rattan resources; Technical Competence – proof of technical know-how and experience, and or ability to hire the services of competent personnel on the said activities; Community development Obligations – firm plans and commitments for the upliftment of the socio-economic status of the rural citizenry within its sphere of operations; and Standing of (Prospective Bidder) Applicant – should be of good standing status.
Available Areas ^[3]	Forestlands and public alienable and disposable lands
Restricted Areas ^[3,10]	Experimental forests, national parks and equivalent reserves, wilderness areas, mossy forests Public alienable and disposable lands subject of applications for patents. Lands in conflict with CADCs and Community Based Forest Management projects
Allowable Area Size ^[3]	Maximum of 5,000 hectares for individuals Maximum of 30,000 hectares for corporations, partnerships, associations, and cooperatives
Where to Apply ^[3,4]	Office of the DENR Secretary – big entrepreneurs (capitalization exceeding P250,000.00) Regional Office – small entrepreneurs (capitalization of less than P250,000.00)
Approving Authority ^[3]	Undersecretary for Field Operations (DENR Secretary to approve winning bidder) Renewal application shall be approved by the concerned RED
Applicable Fees ^[3,7]	Rattan Special Deposit P0.50 for every lineal meter of rattan ≥2 centimeters in diameter P0.20 for every lineal meter of rattan <2 centimeters in diameter Performance bond (rattan poles and splits) – Twice the value of the forest charges for rattan provided the amount of bond shall not be less than P12,000.00
Incentives and Privileges ^[3]	Enter designated areas within forestlands to cut and gather rattan poles, to the exclusion of others Transport rattan poles and to dispose same for the local manufacture of rattan furniture or handicrafts Priority over the area specified in the license for development into rattan plantation Cut, gather, and transport an amount of rattan poles or materials within the sustained yield annual allowable cut specified in the license
Tenure Holder Responsibilities ^[3]	Assume responsibility for any or all acts connected with his operations Cut and ship out the rattan variety, grades, sizes, and quantities as specified in the supply contract, marketing agreement of rattan purchase orders Submit to the CENRO a quarterly and annual report on the rattan poles cut/collected/transported under the license Only rattan with a length of 25 linear meters or longer shall be cut and gathered Exercise care in harvesting to prevent damage to trees & young rattan plants Comply with all applicable forest and related laws, rules and regulations governing the cutting and/or gathering, transport, disposition, and/or utilization of forest products Allowable cut of rattan poles (unsplit) authorized under the license may be converted to split rattan at the specified conversion ratio Plant the required number of rattan seedlings for every linear meter of rattan pole cut Delimit on the ground, at the expense of the license holder, the boundary of the area covered by the license Submit annual cutting and replanting plan for approval by the RED For cooperatives and /or associations, keep and maintain a book of accounts For licensees who do not own/operate rattan processing plants, dispose their production in consonance with rules and regulations
Development Plans ^[3,5]	Annual Cutting and Replanting Plan
Prohibited Activities ^[3]	Cutting/gathering of timber or forest products other than rattan Late or non-payment of the required fees within the prescribed period Cutting without an approved annual cutting operations plan Cutting outside the area covered by the rattan cutting license Cutting outside the approved annual cutting operations plan Cutting more than the annual allowable cut Cutting of immature canes Invoicing of rattan materials coming from illegal or questionable sources Illegally transporting rattan materials Failure to submit the required annual planting plan or to satisfactorily replant the areas prescribed in approved plan Failure to delimit the license boundaries within the prescribed period Failure to effectively protect the area under license Refusal to allow authorized forest officers to enter the area under license or to make available documents as may be required Cutting of forest products other than what is specified in the license Grossly unsatisfactory performance Violation of existing forest and related laws, rules and regulations and the terms and conditions of the license or lease

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Main Governing Policies	DENR Administrative Order No. 1989-04, DENR Memorandum Circular No. 1990-15
Name of Lease ^[3]	Rattan Plantation Lease
Qualified Participants ^[3]	Holders of rattan processing plant permits Holders of rattan cutting permits Holders of timber license agreement or other timber licenses and industrial tree plantations, tree farms and agro-forestry farms (provided that the area applied for is within their tenured area) Filipino citizens who are residents of the community near, adjacent, or surrounding forestlands desired to be developed into rattan plantations Filipino citizens possessing the qualifications to lease forest lands
Period of Lease ^[3]	25 years renewable for a similar period
Application Requirements ^[3]	Certification from the local community environment and natural resources officer concerned that the area is available, accessible, and suitable for development into plantation by way of new, supplemental, or enrichment planting Rattan plantation development and management plan Proof of financial capability to engage in such rattan plantation activity to the extent of at least P10,000.00 per hectares Certified photocopy of Articles of Incorporation, Partnership of Association, By-Laws* Certified photocopy of Registration with the Securities and Exchange Commission* Description and background of current stockholders, directors, and officers* Copy of existing rattan processing plant license* Copy of existing rattan cutting permit* Copy of existing and valid timber license agreement of other forms of timber license* Project feasibility study* Copy of existing and valid forest tree plantation lease agreement* Certification from the mayor/provincial governor concerned on residency in the area applied for* * If applicable. Refer to DAO 1989-04, Section 43
Available Areas ^[3]	Brush lands and open lands Recently logged-over forests Second growth forests not scheduled for re-logging within the next 20 years Established plantations inside forest tree plantation development projects or existing government reforestation projects
Restricted Areas ^[3]	Areas containing more than 500 growing rattan seedlings or plants per hectare of forestlands Experimental forests, national parks and equivalent reserves, wilderness areas, mossy forests Public alienable and disposable lands subject of applications for patents.
Allowable Area Size ^[3]	Maximum of 5,000 hectares for individuals Maximum of 30,000 hectares for corporations, partnerships, associations, and cooperatives
Approving Authority^[3]	DENR Secretary (with recommendation from Regional Executive Director)
Applicable Fees ^[3]	Minimum rental fee of P0.50 centavos per hectare (no rental fee payments for the first 5 years of the lease
Incentives and Privileges ^[3]	Provision of rattan seedlings at production cost and free technical assistance by DENR field personnel Forest charges on the rattan cut out of the plantation shall be 50% of the regular assessment Right to sell, contract, convey, or dispose of the rattan raised in the plantation
Lessee Responsibilities ^[3]	Delimitation of boundary of the leased area Protection of rattan plantation, forest land and its resources Implement rattan plantation development program Follow accepted silvicultural and utilization practices and rotation cycle Minimum stocking requirement of 400 uniformly spaced seedlings per hectare Cut only mature canes, unless provided for in the approved plan Cutting into proper pole lengths and avoiding injury to the rinds of canes
Development Plans ^[3,5]	Rattan plantation development and management plan
Prohibited Activities ^[3]	Timber cutting, unnecessary underbrushing, forest floor clearing and burning, or gathering of any other forest products, or undertaking of any activities not consistent with the purposes of the lease Exportation of raw rattan canes Cutting/gathering of timber or forest products other than rattan Late or non-payment of the required fees within the prescribed period Cutting more than the annual allowable cut Cutting of immature canes Illegally transporting rattan materials Failure to delimit the license boundaries within the prescribed period Failure to effectively protect the area under lease Refusal to allow authorized forest officers to enter the area under lease or to make available documents as may be required Cutting of forest products other than what is specified in the lease Grossly unsatisfactory performance Violation of existing forest and related laws, rules and regulations and the terms and conditions of the license or lease

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Main Governing Policies	DENR Administrative Order No. 1989-04
Name of License/Permit ^[3]	Rattan Processing Plant License
Qualified Participants ^[3]	Owners/operators of existing rattan processing plants Individuals who possess the necessary qualifications to establish a rattan processing plant
Period of License ^[3]	5 years renewable for a similar period
Application Requirements ^[3]	Accomplished application form Certificate of registration to engage in business in the Philippines Clearance from CENR/PENR Officer concerned that expansion of the plant will not be pollutive and will not cause any damage to the environment Additional requirements for: Applicants of license to establish new rattan processing plant Complete feasibility study Rattan pole supply contract with a rattan cutting license/licensees Clearance from the Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board Applicant of license to operate/expand existing rattan processing plant Proof of existence and ownership of rattan processing plant Business plan (management and work force, plant layout, machinery and procedures of processing product lines, markets and marketing channels, and audited financial statement for the immediate past 3 years
Where to Apply ^[3]	Regional Office
Approving Authority ^[3]	DENR Secretary – authority to establish processing plant license Regional Executive Director – license to operate rattan processing plant and/or expansion of capacities of existing rattan processing plants
Applicable Fees ^[7]	Application Fee of P600.00 Annual/Permit fee of rattan manufacturing/processing plants of P60.00 for every P10,000.00 authorized capitalization Performance bond – P3.60 for every 1,000 linear meters but not less P6,000.00
Allowable Activities ^[3]	Importation of rattan in its raw and/or semi-worked form (with permits from relevant government agencies)
Prohibited Activities ^[3]	Processing illegally cut/transported rattan Failure to properly enter into the Rattan Registry Book all rattan material deliveries, whether purchased or not from its own rattan license Unauthorized expansion of rattan processing plant capacity Grossly unsatisfactory performance Violation of existing forest and related laws, rules and regulations and the terms and conditions of the license or lease

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Policy References

Main Policies

The following are the existing policies used as references in this index:

Code	Policy No.	Policy Title	Date Signed	Signatory
1	DAO 2000-64	Regulation in the Cutting/Gathering and/or Utilization of Anahaw Palms	2000 Jul 31	Sec. Antonio H. Cerilles
2	DAO 2021-26	Rules and Regulations Governing the Establishment, Harvesting and Transport of Bamboo	2021 Aug 2	Sec. Roy A. Cimatu
3	DAO 1989-04	Revised Regulations Governing Rattan Resources	1989 Jan 10	Sec. Fulgencio S. Factoran, Jr.
4	DAO 2004-02	Correction of Errata in DENR Administrative Order No. 04 “Revised Regulations Governing Rattan Resources”	1989 Mar 21	Sec. Fulgencio S. Factoran, Jr.
5	DMC 1990-15	Updating of Cost Estimates for the Establishment and Development of Rattan Plantation by Contract and Administration	1990 Aug 2	Sec. Fulgencio S. Factoran, Jr.
6	DAO 2016-07	DENR Manual of Authorities on Technical Matters	2016 May 19	Sec. Ramon J.P. Paje
7	DAO 2004-16	Prescribing the Revised Schedule of Forestry Administrative Fees	2004 Jun 15	Sec. Elisea G. Gozun
8	DAO 1989-61	Guidelines in the Determination of Floor Price for rattan	1989 Jul 7	Acting Sec. Celso R. Roque
9	DMC 1989-05	Delegation of Authority to Regional Executive Directors to Review and Approve Prequalified/Predisqualified Applications of Small Entrepreneurs to Bid for Rattan Cutting Areas	1989 May 4	Sec. Fulgencio S. Factoran, Jr.
10	DMC 2001-08	Renewal of Expired Rattan Cutting Contracts	2001 Mar 29	OIC Sec. Josemari D. Gerochi

Other Policies

The following are other existing policies related to non-timber forest products:

Policy No.	Policy Title	Date Signed	Signatory
DMC 1989-18	Prioritizing the Establishment and Development of Rattan Plantation by Contract and Administration and Exploring the Possibility of Availing Management md Technical Services Agreements with Plantation Developers and Other Schemes	1989 Sep 14	Sec. Fulgencio S. Factoran, Jr.
DMC 1998-04	Guidelines and Procedures in the Collection, Utilization and Management of Rattan Special Deposit	1998 Apr 27	Sec. Victor O. Ramos
Memorandum from the Secretary 2007-472	Strict Observance and Implementation of Procedures and Guidelines in the Inventory of Timber and Rattan Resources	2007 Oct 26	Sec. Jose Atienza, Jr.

Policy History

The following are the policies related to non-timber forest products that were repealed and/or amended:

Policy No.	Policy Title	Date Signed	Signatory
DAO 1988-21	Revised Regulations Governing Rattan Resources	1988 Mar 29	Sec. Fulgencio S. Factoran, Jr.
DMO 1988-04	Extension of Rattan Cutting Permits	1988 Apr 4	Sec. Fulgencio S. Factoran, Jr.
DMO 1988-05	Interim Guidelines on the processing of Applications for Rattan Cutting Permits	1988 May 31	Sec. Fulgencio S. Factoran, Jr.

Documentary Requirements

Individual Local Rattan Gatherer

Certification from the Provincial Governor/Mayor concerned that the individual rattan gatherer is a bonafide resident of the municipality/ province where subject rattan area is located.
Proof of available capital and credit lines.
Supply contract/marketing agreement/rattan purchase order with/from existing rattan furniture or rattan craft manufacturers.
Sworn Statement authorizing DENR representative(s) to verify submitted information.

Cooperative of Rattan Gatherers

Certificate of Registration issued by the Cooperative Development Authority (CDA)
Certificate from the Mayor/ Provincial Governor concerned that the members of the Cooperative are bonafide residents of the municipality/province where the area is located.
Certificate of training issued by CDA
Audited Financial Statements for the immediate past three (3) years
Proof of available capital and credit lines.
Supply contract/ marketing agreement/rattan purchase order with/from existing rattan furniture or rattan craft manufacturers.
Sworn statement authorizing DENR representative(s) to verify submitted information.

Owners/ operators of rattan processing plants:

Proof of paid-up capital or owner’s equity of not less than P250,000.00.
License to operate a rattan processing plant issued by DENR.
If corporate body: a) certified photocopy of certificate of Registration issued by Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC); b) certified photocopy of Articles of Incorporation and By-laws; c) description and background of current stockholders, directors, and officers, including their nationalities, biodata, and related experiences.
Audited Financial Statements for the immediate past three (3) years.
List and quantity of rattan product lines.
Past export revenues from processed rattan products, if any, duly certified by the Central Bank.
Sworn statement authorizing representative(s) of DENR to verify submitted information; and
Statement of undertaking to employ wherever applicable, members of cultural communities and local residents in its operations.

Individual Bagong Kilusang Kabuhayan at Kaunlaran (BKKK) accredited rattan gatherers or National Cottage Industry Development Authority (NACIDA) registered rattan user:

Certificate of accreditation by local BKKK Action Officer or certified copy of NACIDA registration.
Proof of available capital or credit lines.
List of quantity or product lines.
Marketing/supply agreements/rattan purchase order; and
Sworn statement authorizing DENR representative(s) to verify submitted information.

Association or BKKK- accredited rattan gatherers/users, or NACIDA-registered rattan users, as the case may be:

Articles of Association duly accredited by the BKKK Action Officer concerned.
Articles of Association duly registered with the NACIDA.
Proof of available capital or credit lines.
List of quantity of product lines
Marketing/supply agreements/rattan purchase order; an
Sworn statement authorizing DENR representative(s) to verify submitted information.

Individual or association of members of indigenous cultural communities/tribal groups:

Certification from the Chieftain/Head of the cultural community or tribe, attested by the Provincial Governor/ Mayor concerned, that the individual or members of the association is/are bonafide residents of the province/municipality where the area is located.
Certification from the pertinent government office concerned that is duly recognized association of Muslim or cultural communities
Proof of available capital and/or credit lines.
Supply contract/ marketing agreement/rattan purchase order with existing rattan furniture or rattan craft manufacture; and
Sworn Statement authorizing DENR representative(s) to verify submitted information.

Individual or association or Rebel Returnees or War Veterans or Veterans of military campaigns:

Certification from the Mayor/Provincial Governor concerned that the individual or member of the association is/are bonafide resident(s) of the municipality/province where the area is located.
Certification from the Department of National Defense that the individual or rebel returnees war veterans or veterans of military campaigns, and if an association is a duly recognized association of rebel returnees, war veterans of military campaigns.
Proof of available capital stock and/or credit lines
Supply contract/ marketing agreement/rattan purchase order with existing rattan furniture or rattan craft manufacturers; and
Sworn statement authorizing DENR representative(s) to verify submitted information.

Holders of timber license agreement:

Certified copy of TLA.
Certification from wood industry, association recognized by DENR that they are members of good standing.
If corporate body: a) certified photocopy of Certificate of Registration issued by Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC); b) certified photocopy of Articles of Incorporation and By-laws; c) description and background of current stockholders, directors, and officers including their nationalities, biodata and related experiences.
Audited Financial Statements for the immediate past three (3) years.
Supply contract/marketing agreement/rattan purchase order with existing rattan furniture manufacturers
Sworn statement authorizing representative(s) of DENR to verify submitted information; and
Statement of undertaking to employ, wherever applicable, members of cultural communities and local residents in its operations.

Partnerships/Corporations:

Certified photocopy of Certificate of Registration issued by the SEC.
Certified photocopy of Articles of Partnership/ Incorporation and By-laws.
Description and background of current stockholders, directors and officers including their nationalities, biodata and related experiences.
Audited Financial Statements for the immediate past three (3) years.
Proof of available capital and/or credit lines.
Statement of undertaking to employ wherever applicable, members of cultural communities and local residents in its operations.
Sworn statement authorizing DENR representative(s) to verify submitted information; and
Supply contract/ marketing agreement/rattan purchase order with existing rattan furniture manufacturers.