DENR Administrative Order No. 98-45
June 24, 1998

Guidelines Governing the Issuance and Transfer of Certificate of Stewardship (CS) within CBFM Areas

A CS shall be awarded to an individual or family actually occupying, tilling, developing, managing or protecting portions of forest lands. The CS has a duration of 25 years and renewable for another 25 years, shall be issued within established CBFM areas, subject to the decision and recommendation of people's Organization (PO). CS areas are integral part of the CBFMA area, and should be developed, managed and utilized in accordance with the Community Resource Management Framework formulated for the entire CBFMA area.

Source: Policy Studies Division, 1998. A Compilation of Environment and Natural Resources Policy Issuances, DENR.