Wildlife Culture Permit – Putz Agarwood Farm

Wildlife Culture Permit (WCuP) for Legal Agarwood Trade

A Wildlife Culture Permit (WCuP) is a regulatory requirement issued by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to legalize the cultivation, harvesting, and trade of Agarwood (Aquilaria spp.) in the Philippines. Since Agarwood is classified as an endangered species under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), obtaining a WCuP is essential for ensuring legal and sustainable trade.

Why is a WCuP Important?

✅ Legal Trade Compliance – Ensures that Agarwood cultivation and harvesting align with Philippine laws (RA 9147 – Wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection Act) and CITES regulations.
✅ Avoid Legal Penalties – Unauthorized harvesting or trading of Agarwood without a WCuP may result in fines, confiscation, or imprisonment.
✅ Export & Market Legitimacy – Required for selling Agarwood chips, logs, essential oils, and other derivatives in both domestic and international markets.
✅ Sustainable Plantation Recognition – Certifies that the Agarwood source is from planted trees, reducing pressure on wild populations and promoting eco-friendly agroforestry.

Local Transport Permit must be accompanied the plants in transporting from one place to another with proper labelling or tagging system for monitoring purposes.

SECTION 17. Commercial Breeding or Propagation of Wildlife Resources. — Breeding or propagation
of wildlife for commercial purposes shall be allowed by the Secretary or the authorized representative
pursuant to Section 6 through the issuance of wildlife farm/culture permit: Provided, That only
progenies of wildlife raised, as well as unproductive parent stock shall be utilized for trade: Provided,
further, That commercial breeding operations for wildlife, whenever appropriate, shall be subject to an
environmental impact study.
Republic Act 9147 – Wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection Act

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