This Act provides for the protection, conservation, maintenance, rehabilitation and sustainable development of the Central Cebu Protected Landscape (CCPL), especially for its crucial role and significance as a watershed for water generation and supply purposes, its associated biological diversity and its integrity as an ecosystem. The Act provides for the establishment of the Protected Area Management Board which shall have sole jurisdiction, power and authority over the CCPL for all matters that may affect biodiversity conservation, watershed protection and sustainable development and defines its internal composition. The Act further provides for: the creation of the Executive Committee and for its powers and functions; the creation of the Protected Area Superintendent Office; restrictions on the utilization of resources within the CCPL; prohibited acts and penalties; establishment of a CCPL Fund; etc.
菲律宾 · 2007-06-07