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The Makiling Forest Reserve is owned by the state. However, by virtue of RA 3523 and RA 6967, the University of the Philippines Los Baños has the exclusive jurisdiction and administration over the MFR to serve its primary purpose as a training laboratory for instruction, research and extension. Republic Act 3523 mandates the Makiling Botanic Gardens to “support professional instruction and research related to forestry and plant sciences and to serve the educational, recreational and tourism needs of the general public.” The following are pertinent proclamations, republic acts, and executive orders governing the MFR:
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