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RA 9106 (Sagay Marine Reserve Law) Section 4

RA 9106 (Sagay Marine Reserve Law) Section 4

Definition of Terms.

Section 4

SEC. 4. Definition of Terms. — For purposes of this Act, the following terms are defined as follows: "Buffer zones" are identified areas outside the boundaries of and immediately adjacent to the Reserve that need special development and control in order to avoid or minimize harm to the Reserve. "Ecotourism" is a kind of tourism wherein no damage to the ecology is sustained by the influx of visitors to the Reserve. "Fish production" refers to the capacity of the species found within the Reserve to multiply to achieve a certain density offish population. "Management plan" is the plan described in Section 8(1) thereof. "Management manual" is the manual relating to the management of the Reserve described in Section 8(2) thereof. "Maximum sustainable yield" is the greatest amount of fish and fish products taken or harvested from within the Reserve without affecting sustainability. "Multiple-use zones" shall refer to areas where settlement, traditional or sustainable activities and other income-generating or livelihood activities may be allowed to the extent prescribed in the management plan. "Secretary" shall refer to the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources. "Small fisherfolk inhabitant" shall refer to any person who has actually and continuously lived within the Reserve for a period of five (5) years before the passage of this Act and is solely dependent on fishing for sustenance and livelihood

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