RA 7586

Question 1

This Act shall be known and referred to as the “National Integrated Protected Areas System Act of 1992″.

Answer 1

RA 7586

Question 2

Classification and administration of all designated protected areas to maintain essential ecological processes and life-support systems, to preserve genetic diversity, to ensure sustainable use of resources found therein, and to maintain their natural conditions to the greatest extent possible

Answer 2

National Integrated Protected Areas System (NIPAS)

Question 3

Identified portions of land and water set aside by reason of their unique physical and biological significance

Answer 3

Protected Area

Question 4

Identified areas outside the boundaries of and immediately adjacent to designated protected areas

Answer 4

Buffer zones

Question 5

Group of people sharing common bonds of language, customs, traditions and other distinctive cultural traits and who have since time immemorial, occupied, possessed and utilized a territory

Answer 5

Indigenous Cultural Community (ICC)

Question 6

Forest reservation essentially of natural wilderness character which has been withdrawn from settlement, occupancy or any form of exploitation except in conformity with approved management plan and set aside as such exclusively to conserve the area or preserve the scenery, the natural and historic objects, wild animals and plants therein and to provide enjoyment of these features in such areas

Answer 6

National Park

Question 7

Relatively small area focused on protection of small features to protect or preserve nationally significant natural features on account of their special interest or unique characteristics

Answer 7

Natural Monuments

Question 8

Area set aside to allow the way of life of societies living in harmony with the environment to adapt to modern technology at their pace

Answer 8

Natural biotic area

Question 9

A relatively large area not materially altered by human activity where extractive resource uses are not allowed and maintained to protect outstanding natural and scenic areas of national or international significance for scientific, educational and recreational use

Answer 9

Natural Park

Question 10

Areas of national significance which are characterized by the harmonious interaction of man and land while providing opportunities for public enjoyment

Answer 10

Protected landscapes/seascapes

Question 11

Is an extensive and relatively isolated and uninhabited area normally with difficult access designated as such to protect natural resources of the area for future use and prevent or contain development activities that could affect the resource pending the establishment of objectives which are based upon appropriate knowledge and planning

Answer 11

Resource reserve

Question 12

Is an area possessing some outstanding ecosystem, features and/or species of flora and fauna of national scientific importance maintained to protect nature and maintain processes in an undisturbed state in order to have ecologically representative examples of the natural environment available for scientific study, environmental monitoring, education, and for the maintenance of genetic resources in a dynamic and evolutionary state

Answer 12

Strict nature reserve

Question 13

Are communities within protected areas which have actually and continuously occupied such areas for five (5) years before the designation of the same as protected areas in accordance with this Act and are solely dependent therein for subsistence

Answer 13

Tenured migrant communities

Question 14

Comprises an area which assures the natural conditions necessary to protect nationally significant species, groups of species, biotic communities or physical features of the environment where these may require specific human manipulations for their perpetuation

Answer 14

Wildlife sanctuary

Question 15

True or False: National parks, game refuge, bird and wildlife sanctuary, wilderness area, strict nature reserve, watershed, mangrove reserve, fish sanctuary, natural and historical landmark, protected and managed landscape/seascape as well as identified virgin forests are designated as components of the NIPAS act

Answer 15

True.

Section 5. * All areas or islands in the Philippines proclaimed, designated or set aside, pursuant to a law, presidential decree, presidential proclamation or executive order as national park, game refuge, bird and wildlife sanctuary, wilderness area, strict nature reserve, watershed, mangrove reserve, fish sanctuary, natural and historical landmark, protected and managed landscape/seascape as well as identified virgin forests before the effectivity of this Act are hereby designated as initial components of the System. The initial components of the System shall be governed by existing laws, rules and regulations, not inconsistent with this Act

Question 16

Who is the implementing agency for RA 7586?

Answer 16

DENR

Question 16

True or false: A protected area can be disestablished by law.

Answer 16

True. Section 7. Disestablishment as Protected Area. – When in the opinion of the DENR a certain protected area should be withdrawn or disestablished, or its boundaries modified as warranted by a study and sanctioned by the majority of the members of the respective boards for the protected area as herein established in Section 11, it shall, in turn, advice Congress. Disestablishment of a protected area under the System or modification of its boundary shall take effect pursuant to an act of Congress. Thereafter, said area shall revert to the category of public forests unless otherwise classified by Congress: Provided however, that after disestablishment by Congress, the Secretary may recommend the transfer of such disestablished area to other government agencies to serve other priority programs of national interest.

Question 17

Which agency has the authority over buffer zones? Who establishes protected areas?

Answer 17

DENR and Congress

Section 8. Buffer Zones. – For each protected area, there shall be established peripheral buffer zones, when necessary, in the same manner as Congress establishes the protected area, to protect the same from activities that will directly and indirectly harm it. Such buffer zones shall be included in the individual protected area management plan that shall prepared for each protected area. The DENR shall exercise its authority over protected areas as provided in this Act on such area and designated as buffer zones.

Question 18

This management plan serves as guide in formulating individual plans for each protected area.

Answer 18

General Management Planning Strategy

Question 19

Who spearheads the Protected Areas and Wildlife Division (Now Biodiversity Management Bureau) in areas or regions where protected areas have been established?

A. DENR Secretary
B. Regional Technical Director
C. Senate President

Answer 19

B. Regional Technical Director

Question 20

A Protected Area Management Board for each of the established protected area shall be created and shall be composed of:

Answer 20

a. member appointed to represent the LGUs whose territory is included in the protected area
b. NGO member
c. Regional Executive Directors (chair)

Question 21

What document is issued by DENR-EMB certifies that based on the representations of the proponent, the proposed project or
undertaking will not cause significant negative environmental impact?

Answer 21

Environmental Compliance Certificate

Question 22

What DENR Administrative Order serves as the IRR for the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) System?

Answer 22

DAO 2003-30

Question 23

What process involves evaluating and predicting the likely impacts of a project (including cumulative impacts) on the environment during construction, commissioning, operation and abandonment? It also includes designing appropriate preventive, mitigating and enhancement measures addressing these consequences to protect the environment and the community’s welfare.

Answer 23

Environmental Impact Assessment

Question 24

Is an area possessing some outstanding
ecosystem, features and species of flora and fauna of scientific importance maintained to protect nature and maintain processes in an undisturbed state in order to have ecologically representative examples of the natural environment available for scientific study, environmental monitoring, education, and for the maintenance of genetic resources in a dynamic and evolutionary state

Answer 24

Strict Nature Reserve

Question 25

Pertains to the management zones of protected areas consisting of natural areas with high biodiversity value closed to all human activities except for scientific studies and/or ceremonial or religious use by the ICCs/IPs. It may include habitats of threatened species, or degraded areas that have been designated for restoration and subsequent protection, even if these areas are still in various stages of regeneration.

Answer 25

Strict Protection Zone

Question 26

Pertains to the management zone of protected areas where settlement, traditional and/or sustainable land-use
including agriculture, agro-forestry, and other income generating or livelihood activities may be allowed consistent with the Management Plan. It also includes, among others, areas of high recreational tourism, educational or environmental awareness values and areas with existing installations of national significance interest such as facilities/ structures for renewable energy, telecommunication and hydro-electric power generation, among others.

Answer 26

Multiple Use Zone

Question 27

True or False: Protected areas, except strict nature reserves and natural parks, may be subjected to EXPLORATION for the purpose of gathering information on energy resources.

Answer 27

True.

Section 14. Survey for Energy Resources. Only if such activity is carried out with the least damage to surrounding areas. Surveys shall be conducted only in accordance with a program approved by the DENR, and the result of such surveys shall be made available to the public and submitted to the President for recommendation to Congress.

Question 28

Exploitation and utilization of energy resources found within NIPAS shall be allowed through:

a. an Administrative Order by DENR
b. Executive Order by the President
c. a law passed by the Congress

Answer 28

c. a law passed by the Congress

Question 29

Who designates special prosecutors to prosecute violations of laws, rules, and regulations in protected areas?

a. DOJ
b. DENR
c. Supreme Court

Answer 29

A. DOJ

Section 19. Special Prosecutors.

Question 30

Enumerate at least 3 prohibited acts

Answer 30

1. Hunting, destroying, disturbing, or mere possession of any plants or animals or products derived therefrom without a permit from the Management Board;
2. Dumping of any waste products detrimental to the protected area, or to the plants and animals or inhabitants therein;
3. Use of any motorized equipment without a permit from the Management Board;
4. Mutilating, defacing or destroying objects of natural beauty, or objects of interest to cultural communities (of scenic value);
5. Damaging and leaving roads and trails in a damaged condition;
6. Squatting, mineral locating, or otherwise occupying any land;
7. Constructing or maintaining any kind of structure, fence or enclosures, conducting any business enterprise without a permit;
8. Leaving in exposed or unsanitary conditions refuse or debris, or depositing in ground or in bodies of water; and
9. Altering, removing destroying or defacing boundary marks or signs.

Question 31

State the penalty clause.

Answer 31

Whoever violates this Act or any rules and regulations issued by the Department pursuant to this Act or whoever is found guilty by a competent court of justice of any of the offenses in the preceding section shall be fined in the amount of not less than Five thousand pesos (P5,000) nor more than Five hundred thousand pesos (P500,000), exclusive of the value of the thing damaged or imprisonment for not less than one (1) year but not more than six (6) years, or both, as determined by the court: Provided, that, if the area requires rehabilitation or restoration as determined by the court, the offender shall be required to restore or compensate for the restoration to the damages: Provided, further, that court shall order the eviction of the offender from the land and the forfeiture in favor of the Government of all minerals, timber or any species collected or removed including all equipment, devices and firearms used in connection therewith, and any construction or improvement made thereon by the offender. If the offender is an association or corporation, the president or manager shall be directly responsible for the act of his employees and laborers: Provided, finally, that the DENR may impose administrative fines and penalties consistent with this Act.