, .. . a.R e p ~ ~ b I i cof the Philippines-Department of Environment and Natural Resources Visayas A v c n ~ ~ e ,Diliman, Qircr.ol~C i r Tel Nos. (632) 929-66-26 to 29 *(632) 929-62-52 I929-66-20 to 29 0929-66-33 to 35 DENR ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER) NO. 2007 - 17 SUBJECT: RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING SPECIAL USES WITHIN PROTECTED AREAS Pursuant to RA 7586 otherwise known as the National Integrated Protected Areas System (NIPAS) Act of 1992 and its Implementing Rules and Regulations, the following rules and regulations governing special uses within protected areas are hereby promulgated: Section 1. Basic Policy. The policy of the State provides for the conservation of biodiversity and sustainable development in protected areas to maintain essential ecological processes and life support systems. The effective management of protected areas should encourage cooperation between and among stakeholders to manage and develop the appropriate zones of protected areas through special use agr...