| Main Governing Policies | DENR Administrative Order No. 2004-28; DENR Administrative Order No. 2009-16; DENR Administrative Order No. 2021-02; DENR Memorandum Order No. 2011-02 |
| Qualified Participants [3] |
- A Filipino citizen of legal age
- An association, corporation, cooperative or partnership or juridical person, at least 60% of its capital is owned by Filipino citizens, duly created and/or registered under Philippine laws
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| Period of Tenure [3] | 25 years, renewable for another 25 years |
| Application Requirements [3,7] | - Accomplished application form and payment of application fee
- Map of the area subject of the application
- Proof that the applicant is a legitimate entity:
- For individual, certified copy of birth certificate, or if applicant is a naturalized Filipino citizen, a certified copy of Certificate of Naturalization
- For an association, corporation, cooperative or partnership, certified copy of registration from the appropriate registering agency, and Articles of Incorporation/Partnership and board resolution of authorized representation.
- Comprehensive Development and Management Plan
- Appropriate clearance from NCIP, if area is covered by CADC/CALC/CADT/CALT
- Clearance from the PCSD, if the area is in Palawan
- BIR Certification on the zonal valuation of the nearest commercial zone of the Barangay/Municipality of Province whichever is higher of the area proposed for
- Proof of financial capability to develop and manage the area applied for
- Endorsement from Local Government Units (LGUs) in the form of Resolution issued by the concerned Sangguniang Barangay/Bayan/Panlalawigan
- Copy of Tourism Development Plan prepared by LGU and duly approved by DOT
*Should be the original form or certified true copy of the documents duly certified by the issuing Office or Agency |
| Available Areas [3] | Forestlands without any existing tenure or management agreement with other government agencies |
| Allowed Area Uses [3] |
- Bathing Establishment
- Camp Site
- Ecotourism
- Hotel Site (inclusive of related resort facilities)
- Other Tourism Purposes
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| Where to Apply [3] | Community Environment and Natural Resources Office |
| Approving Authority [5] | DENR Secretary |
| Applicable Fees [2,3,6] | - Application Fee
- Government Share
- Surcharges
- Performance bond
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| Development Plans [3,4,7] | Comprehensive Development and Management Plan |
| Tenure Holder Responsibilities [3,4,7] |
- Protection, rehabilitation and conservation of forestlands and resources within its designated area
- Delineate and mark on the ground the boundaries of the FLAgT and its sub-areas subject to the verification of the DENR
- Prepare and implement the Comprehensive Development and Management Plan (CDMP)
- Submit an Annual Report of activities showing developmental activities undertaken in accordance with the CDMP
- Follow forest and environmental laws, policies, rules and regulations (e.g., Clean Water Act, Solid Waste Management Act, Wildlife Act, easement, etc.)
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| Prohibited Activities [1,3] | - Violation of the terms and conditions or failure to comply with, or perform the obligations imposed in the management agreement or pertinent laws, policies, rules and regulations affecting the exercise of privilege granted therein
- Abandonment of the area
- Encroachment of an area other than that covered by the management agreement
- Allowing other person/s to use the area or using the area for purposes not specified in the management agreement
- Cutting of naturally growing trees
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| Transfer [3] | A FLAgT holder may transfer, exchange, sell or convey FLAgT or any rights therewith, if authorized by the Secretary, and if:
- The FLAgT has been in existence for at least three (3) years
- The FLAgT holder has faithfully complied with all the terms and conditions of the FLAg, including the implementation of CDMP
- The transferee is qualified to hold a FLAgT area
- The transferee shall assume all obligations and responsibilities of the transferor specified in FLAgT, CDMP and ECC
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