Philippines: Logging Moratorium Respects Indigenous Practices

Philippines: Logging Moratorium Respects Indigenous Practices Larry Lopez, 2011   The moratorium on logging operation contained in Executive Order No. 23, signed by President Benigno S. Aquino III last February 1 declares a moratorium on the cutting and harvesting of timber in natural and residual forests, but allows cutting of trees associated with indigenous practices.   Provincial Environment and Natural Resources officer (PENRO) Joseph Insigne explained that EO 23 has exclusive...

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