ADDENDUM TO DAO 2004-58 RE: REGISTRATION OF THREATENED AND EXOTIC SPECIES OF WILD FAUNA IN THE POSSESSION OF PRIVATE PERSON(S) AND ENTITIES

In line with the DENR policy to conserve our wildlife resources, particularly those under various categories, and the list of other wildlife under DENR Administrative Order No. DAO 2004-15 dated May 15, 2004 and in order to further clarify the possession for the registration of said wildlife species and wildlife facilities, the following rules are hereby set forth in addition to those already provided under DAO No. 2004-58 dated August 31, 2004:

SECTION 1. Inclusion of non-threatened faunal species – The application for the registration shall also cover non-threatened faunal species or those species not included in the list under DENR A.O. No. 2004-15, in the possession of the private individuals or entities which shall be filed with the nearest DENR Office.

SECTION 2. Validation and inspection of wildlife – Upon receipt of the application, the concerned DENR Office (Region, PENRO and CENRO) shall conduct physical inspection and inventory of wildlife for validation purposes.  Should an onsite inspection be necessary for the conduct of validation activity, the applicant shall be responsible for all the logistical requirements of the inspection.

The concerned DENR Office which received and validated the application shall then furnish the Regional Office of the result of their inspection and inventory.

SECTION 3. Issuance of Certificate of Wildlife Registration – The DENR Regional Office concerned shall process the registration papers/documents for the issuance of Certificate of Wildlife Registration (CWR) by the Regional Executive Director.  The CWR shall be subject to existing wildlife laws, rules and regulations.

The provision of DAO 2004-58 dated August 31, 2004 shall remain in force and in effect.

All registration of wild fauna shall be subject to existing laws, rules and regulations and other international agreements duly entered into by the Government of the Philippines.

This Order takes effect immediately.

Adopted: 27 Sept. 2004