Republic of the Philippines
Province of La Union
MUNICIPALITY OF AGOO
OFFICE OF THE SANGGUNIANG BAYAN
D. Allow gaseous, liquid or solid substances harmful to trees to come in contact with their roots, trunks or leaves.
E. Fasten, tie or let lean an animal drawn cart, bicycle or motorcycle to or on a tree.
F. Let loose, fasten, tie or let any animal stand so near a tree or any plant so as to allow that animal to gnaw on the trunk, branches or leaves of such tree or plant or even injure the same.
Section 114.08. Maintenance of Trees. Trees located along or near roadsides shall not be allowed to grow beyond seventeen (17) feet. Pruning of trees within private properties shall be undertaken by the owner.
Section 114.09. Ban on Slash and Burn. The practice of slash and burn shall be banned except for DENR penmittees whose activities shall be monitored by the Municipality to ensure compliance to the terms and conditions of their lease contracts with the DENR. They shall undertake the sustained rehabilitation of their areas, or portions of it, through assisted natural regeneration which is an integral component of the lease contract. Failure to comply shall subject the violator to payment of a corresponding fine and shall be a valid reason for the Municipality to recommend the cancellation of or denial of renewal of their license, concession or permit.
Section 114.10. Regulation on Bamboo Harvesting and Selling. The harvesting and selling of bamboo shoot shall be prohibited from May to September every year. Market denials shall be in effect on the same period.
The selling of bamboo poles shall be allowed upon payment of Five Pesos (Php5.00) for every pole cut, the proceeds of which shall be shared equally between the Municipality and the barangay where the bamboo was gathered/harvested.
Section 114.11. Regulation on Gathering "Labtang" Vines. It is hereby prohibited to gather "labtang" vines that are less than one (1) inch in diameter. It is further prohibited to uproot the plant when gathering the vines.
Section 14.12. Regulation of Chain/Power Saws. All owners of chain/power saws and similar tree-felling equipment shall register their equipment/tools and secure a Permit to Operate the same for legitimate purposes for a fee of One Thousand Pesos (Php1,000.00). Failure to register or secure a Permit shall subject the user/possessor to payment of a corresponding fine and the confiscation of his equipment.
Every Permit to Operate a chain/power saw for commercial purpose shall be valid for two (2) years upon issuance. The Permit issued to non-commercial orchard and fruit tree farmers shall be valid for five (5) years upon issuance. The MENRO with the assistance of the DENR shall organize an annual seminar regarding the laws, regulations and safety on tree cutting which shall be attended by all owners/operators of power/chain saws prior to the issuance of a Permit.
Section 114.13. Adopt a Tree/Street/Park/Mountain Program. The Municipal Government through the MENRO shall promote an adoption program of a tree, street, park or mountain where the participation of households, barangays, non-government associations, national government agencies and other related entities shall be encouraged. For the purpose, the MENRO shall formulate the implementing rules and regulations of the program.
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