Sec. 10. Concurrence of Sanggunian. For the purpose of implementing the provisions of this Code and pursuant to Section 26 and Section 17 of RA 7160, government agencies and instrumentalities are hereby required to consult with local government units and obtain concurrence from concerned Sanggunian in the implementation and development and investment programs or projects affecting forest resources. Henceforth, no forest resources management, development, utilization or processing project, lease, license, agreement or usufruct permit shall be issued by national government agencies without prior consultation and consent of local government unit in accordance to existing national laws, rules and regulations.
Sec. 11. Annual Investment Plan. Upon effectivity of this Code, the municipal budget allocations for forest resources management shall be automatically included in the annual investment plan as indicated in Article II, Section 8 hereof provided, that such investment are in accordance with forest resources management framework as prescribed under Section 10 of this Code.
Sec. 12. Organization. There is hereby created a Forest Resources Management Section (FRMS) under the Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Office. Staffs to compose that section may be assigned by the Municipal Mayor on special detail status.
When established, the forestry service office shall exert efforts in insuring proper implementation of its forest management plans. The FRMS shall provide assistance to Barangay governments in the following manner:
a. reparation of municipal forest resources management plans;
b. design and preparation of forestry related projects;
c. strengthening of barangay forest management capability;
d. establishment of support linkages and network systems;
e. formulation of barangay-specific forest policies and incentive systems; and
f. tenurial security issuance, strengthening and enforcement. It shall also develop model forestry projects for promotion to the barangay.
Sec. 13. Acts Banned, Prohibited and Punishable under this Code shall include, but not limited to, the following:
a. The indiscriminate cutting of trees in both private and public lands is hereby prohibited.
b. The use of unregistered or unlicensed power saws/chain saws and similar tree-cutting equipment shall be banned and prohibited, unless a current and valid license or permit for the use thereof as issued by the DENR through the CENRO in accordance with RA 9175 has been obtained. Furthermore, the registration of chainsaw must be governed by R.A. 9175, known as the Chainsaw Act of 2002. In this regard, the DENR must furnish a copy of the registration of chainsaws in the respective municipalities where the chainsaw is operating.
c. Hunting, destroying, or mere possession of any plants, animals or other forest products both living and non-living and other species considered endangered or threatened pursuant to existing laws.
d. The use of unregistered or unlicensed hunting paraphernalia such as air guns, shotguns, and the like, unless a current and valid permit for the use thereof as issued by the proper authority subject to prior clearance by the Municipal Mayor.
e. The trafficking of flora and fauna including hunting and/or gathering of endangered or threatened species shall be prohibited, unless the DENR has issued a current and valid permit for the traffic thereof from the source.
