The State aims to promote, encourage, and develop tourism as a major national activity in which private sector investment, effort and initiative are fostered and supported. In line with the policy of the State on sustainable development and to provide equitable access to forestlands and resources, the government shall allow qualified persons to occupy, develop, utilize and sustainably manage forestlands for tourism purposes. These Rules apply to the use of forestlands for tourism purposes. While Community-Based Ecotourism is encouraged, use of forestland for such purpose will be covered by separate guidelines. The objectives aim to the following goals: develop the country's forestlands into productive uses consistent with the concept of sustainable development; provide economic opportunities to local communities and other stakeholders; ensure equitable share for the government on the use of forestlands; and optimize the use of forestlands through sustainable management and to assure the continuous beneficial uses and services.
الفلبين · 2004-08-25