SB 1256

Senate·20th Congress·Filed Aug 27, 2025

Food Forest Gardening Act

An Act Promoting Food Forest Gardening, Providing Funds Therefor, and for Other Purposes

In plain language

The Food Forest Gardening Act proposes to promote low‑maintenance, multi‑layered gardening that uses trees, shrubs and perennial vegetables. It creates a commission under the Department of Agriculture, sets up a fund for research and training, requires local governments and schools to adopt the program, and offers tax‑exempt incentives to participants.

Agriculture and FisheriesEnvironment and Natural Resources

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Author · Senator

Loren Legarda
SenatorLorna Regina "Loren" Legarda
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Subjects

Food Forest Gardening

Official sources

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SBN-1256 · Sources: BetterGov Open Congress, BatasWatch