DENR ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER SUBJECT : ESTABLISHING THE NATIONAL LIST OF THREATENED PHILIPPINE PLANTS AND THEIR CATEGORIES, AND THE LlST OF OTHER

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1 DENR ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER SUBJECT : ESTABLISHING THE NATIONAL LIST OF THREATENED PHILIPPINE PLANTS AND THEIR CATEGORIES, AND THE LlST OF OTHER WILDLIFE SPECIES Pursuant to Section 22 of Republic Act No. 9147, otherwise known as the "Wildlife Resources t Conservation and Protection Act", the National List of Threatened Philippine Plants and their categories, and the List of Other Wildlife Species are hereby established. Section 1. Definition of Tenns. As defined in Section 5 of RA 9147, and Section 1 of DAO No , the following terms shall mean as follows: 1. Common name - refers to the adopted name of a species as is widely used in the country; may be based on English or other foreign name, or Tagalog name, or when no local or vernacular name is available is derived from the meaning of its scientific name; ; 2. Critically Endangered Species - refers to a species or subspecies facing extremely high risk of extinction in the wild in the immediate future. This shall include varieties, I formae or other infraspecific categories; 3. Endangered Species - refers to a species or subspecies that is not critically endangered but whose survival in the wild is unlikely if the causal factors continue operating. This shall include varieties, formag or other infraspecific categories; 4. Other Threatened Specles - refers to a species or subspecies that is not critically endangered, endangered nor vulnerable but Is under threat from adverse factors, such as over cbllection, throughout its range and is likely to move to the vulnerable category in the nedt future. This shall include varieties, formae or other infraspecific categories; 'i 5. Other Wlldllfe species - refers to non-threatened species of plants that have the tendency to become threatened due to destruction of habitat or other similar causes as may be listed by the Secretary upon the recommendation of the National Wildlife Management Committee. This shall include varieties, formae or other infraspecific categories; 6. Species - refers to the smallest population which is permanently distinct and distinguishable from all others. It is a primary taxonomic unit; 7. Subspecies - refers to a taxonomic subdivislon of a species; a population of a particular region genetically distinguishable from other such populations and capable of interbreeding with them; 8. T- -h reatened Species - is a general term to denote species or subspecies that is ,--I consiaerea &iaiiy endaws*ed, e-aanaer&.," iii"a.b;s. Of"sP ecwiiiej categories of wildlife whose populations are at risk of extinction. This shall include varieties, forrnae or other infraspecific categories; 9. Varieties - refers to geographically isolated populations that differ Mm one another by fewer characters than do species of the same genus and can be demonstrated to have some degree of Inferti!i!y; 10. Vulnerable Species - refers to a species or subspecies that is not critically endangered nor endangered but is under threat from adverse factors throughout its range and is

2 likely to move to the endangered category in the future. This shall include varieties, formae or other infraspecific categories; and, 11. Wildlife - means wild forms and varieties of flora and fauna, in all developmental stages, including those which are in captivity or are being bred or propagated. Section 2. List of Threatened Species of Plants and their Categories Catergory A. Critically Endangered Species

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13 Section 3. List of Other Wildlife Species

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17 Section 6. Review and Updating of the List. The Secretary, in consultation with scientific authorities, the academe and the other stakeholders, shall regularly review and update, as the need arises the herein list of threatened plants. Provided that the species listed as threatened shall not be removed therefrom within three years following its initial listing. Section 7. Collection of Plants and/or By-products and Derivatives. The collection of plants listed under this Order andlor their by-products and derivatives shall be allowed only for scientific or propagation purposes in accordance with Section 23 of RA 9147 and its Implementing Rules and Regulations. Provided, that only the accredited individuals, business, research, educational or scientific entities shall be allowed to collect for scientific or propagation purposes only. Section 8. Illegal Acts. It shall be unlawful for any person, group or entity to collect andlor trade the species listed hereof, unless such acts are covered by a permit granted by the DENR pursuant to Section 17 of RA 9147 and its Implementing Rules and Regulations and Sections 4 and 5 of DAO NO Section 9. Effectivity. This Order shall take effect fifteen (15) days after publication in a newspaper of national circulation.