Forest Management Bureau(DENRFMB)

HI! I would like to request an information to Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) regarding to:

1. A comprehensive assessment of the trees on the project site to determine their species, age, and ecological significance.
2.  Guidance on the relevant laws, regulations, and permits that govern the management and removal of trees in our area.
3. Recommendations on best practices for mitigating the environmental impact of our project on the existing trees.
Information on any potential reforestation or compensatory measures that may be required in connection with our project.

December 1, 2023

Dear Mariz Bajado,

I refer to my letter of Nov 30, 2023 03:36:34 PM about your request under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for trees on a project site.

In order for us to work further on your request, we need more information from you regarding your query. Please specify the project site or specific location where you are inquiring about the species, age and distribution so that we can refer you to the appropriate office (item No. 1)
You may use the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://www.foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyIQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiFERFTlJGTUItNDQwNjA3ODk3MTM0DA, for request with ticket number #DENRFMB-440607897134, to respond.

During the period of us awaiting your reply, your request will be put on hold. If we do not receive a reply on or before December 08, 2023. 02:12:13 AM, your request will be closed.

We hope to hear from you at the soonest possible time.

Thank you.

Respectfully,

FOI Receiving Officer
FOI Officer

Hello our sites are Caanawan, San Jose, Nueva Ecija and Balabago, Jaro, Iloilo City. Thank you!

December 4, 2023

Dear Mariz Bajado,

Greetings!

Thank you for your request dated Nov 30, 2023 03:36:34 PM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.

Your request

You asked for trees on a project site.

Response to your request

While our aim is to provide information whenever possible, in this instance this Office does not have  the information you have requested. However, you may wish to contact the following offices for your requests:

1) DENR Region 3 for sites in Caanawan, San Jose, Nueva Ecija, and
2) DENR Region 6 for sites in  Balabago, Jaro, Iloilo City. 

Thank you! 

For further assistance you may review the FAQ section of the eFOI site: https://foipmo08072019-dot-efoi-ph.appspot.com/help.

Your right to request a review

If you are unhappy with this response to your FOI request, you may ask us to carry out an internal review of the response by writing to Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga, DENR, Visayas Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City. Your review request should explain why you are dissatisfied with this response, and should be made within 15 calendar days from the date when you received this letter. We will complete the review and tell you the result within 30 calendar days from the date when we receive your review request.

If you are not satisfied with the result of the review, you then have the right to appeal to the Office of the President under Administrative Order No. 22 (s. 2011).

Thank you.

Respectfully,
FOI Receiving Officer
FOI Officer