Tuesday, August 17, 2004
DENR starts implementing orchids industry development plan
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SAN FERNANDO CITY, Pampanga- The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has started implementing rules and regulations in an effort to further develop the country’s orchids industry into a source of livelihood.
Central Luzon DENR Regional Executive Director Regidor de Leon said that Republic Act 9147 also known as the Conservation and Protection of Wildlife Resources or Act of 2001, provides for the development of the country’s orchids industry.
"This is a good news to orchid aficionados, whether simply lovers or growers," said DENR Secretary Elisea Gozun.
Gozun said the department’s plan will encourage and promote the sustainable use and propagation of orchids. It will also prevent illegal collection or gathering of indigenous orchids from the wilds.
The plan will also maximize the country’s earnings from the orchids industry by way of accreditation of orchid farms nationwide. Gozun said legitimate orchid growers who will enter into partnership with the government will be assisted in looking for the best market for their produce.
Section 7 of the implementing rules and regulations provides that commercial breeding and propagation of wildlife resources shall be allowed through the issuance of wildlife permit, but commercial operation will be subjected to environmental assessment of the government, Gozun said.
Through the accreditation instrument, the DENR will be able to identify those who are presumably collecting orchids illegally from the wilds, and will also allow the government to impose stiffer penalties for illegal traders, Gozun said.
Accreditation of orchid farms will mean better income for legitimate members of the industry.
Bioprospecting will be allowed but, with the objective of encouraging technology developments that will ensure that benefits will reach or trickle down to the community level or the place of origin, De Leon explained.
At present, there are approximately 155 species of regulated orchids that are in the Convention on International Trade on Endangered Species (CITES) list.
30 May, 2004, Red Roxas, Manila Bulletin
Central Luzon DENR Regional Executive Director Regidor de Leon said that Republic Act 9147 also known as the Conservation and Protection of Wildlife Resources or Act of 2001, provides for the development of the country’s orchids industry.
"This is a good news to orchid aficionados, whether simply lovers or growers," said DENR Secretary Elisea Gozun.
Gozun said the department’s plan will encourage and promote the sustainable use and propagation of orchids. It will also prevent illegal collection or gathering of indigenous orchids from the wilds.
The plan will also maximize the country’s earnings from the orchids industry by way of accreditation of orchid farms nationwide. Gozun said legitimate orchid growers who will enter into partnership with the government will be assisted in looking for the best market for their produce.
Section 7 of the implementing rules and regulations provides that commercial breeding and propagation of wildlife resources shall be allowed through the issuance of wildlife permit, but commercial operation will be subjected to environmental assessment of the government, Gozun said.
Through the accreditation instrument, the DENR will be able to identify those who are presumably collecting orchids illegally from the wilds, and will also allow the government to impose stiffer penalties for illegal traders, Gozun said.
Accreditation of orchid farms will mean better income for legitimate members of the industry.
Bioprospecting will be allowed but, with the objective of encouraging technology developments that will ensure that benefits will reach or trickle down to the community level or the place of origin, De Leon explained.
At present, there are approximately 155 species of regulated orchids that are in the Convention on International Trade on Endangered Species (CITES) list.
30 May, 2004, Red Roxas, Manila Bulletin
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