is a classification & administration of all designated PAs to maintain essential ecological processes and life support systems, to preserve genetic diversity~

refers to identified portions of the land and water set aside by reason of their unique~

are areas of national significance which are characterized by the harmonious interaction of man and land while providing opportunities for public enjoyment through recreation and tourism within the normal lifestyle and economic activity of this areas.

decrees or executive orders prior to the effectivity of the NIPAS Act, including watershed reservation and virgin forest

authorizes the DENR Secretary to propose the inclusion to NIPAS of other areas

allows the DENR to conduct studies to determine the suitability or non-suitability of an area for inclusion to NIPAS -areas to be disestablished shall revert back to the public forest~

The designation of an added layer of protection to the PA by way of buffer zones, where regulated and sustained livelihood projects can be undertaken by local community

NIPAS Law requires the development of a standard planning process to be used by all PASu and PAMB in developing site specihe management plan.

serves as the guidelines in the formulation of site specific management plan

serves as the site specific program of action resulting from the GMPS application, likewise serves as the basis for the preparation of the annual work and financial plan of PA

gives the details on the existing physical, biological, demographic, and other factors including management and legal issues

puts DENR as the authorized government institution to administer the NIPAS area. The management of NIPAS is no longer fragmented under RA 7586

NIPAS Law adopts a decentralized system of PA management thru the participation of the site specific PAMB

NIPAS prescribes the adoption of the EIS system where proposed projects are not included in the approved management plan

upholds and fully recognizes the ICCS and their rights

Allows exploration activities in PAs, except in Strict Nature Reserve and Natural Park, for the purposes of information gathering on potential energy sources

A trust fund is known as _____is established for the purpose of financing projects of the system

is mandated to assign special prosecutors that will exclusively handle PA legal matters

is required to submit annual report to Congress on the implementation of NIPAS Law

as the authorized government institution to administer the NIPAS area. The management of NIPAS is no longer fragmented under RA 7586

s the maintenance of genes, individuals, populations, and species under natural conditions where they can evolve and develop adaptive mechanisms to the changing environment.

Conservation of species in their natural habitat such a_______

The Philippines has adopted the general concepts and categories developed by the___________ on Protected area

High level of species and ecosystem diversity

The nesting site of endangered marine turtles

Habitat for priceless wildlife species, the vanishing Philippine Eagle

The largest swamp of the country

Habitat of rare species of crocodiles and birds, mangrove forest