Framework Programme for the Forestry Sector.

Subject

Agricultural & rural development, Forestry, Wild species & ecosystems

Keyword

Agro-forestry Biodiversity Forest management/forest conservation Cooperative/producer organization Climate change Sustainable use Local government Forest fires

Geographical area

Alps, Europe, EUROPE AND CENTRAL ASIA, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe

Abstract

This document lays down the strategic instrument for the forestry sector, which shall be coordinated at the national level and implemented by the Regions. The Programme is based upon the European Union Forest Strategy and it aims at developing the forestry sector in a sustainable manner, supporting the multifonctional potential of national forests, and promoting cooperatives, businesses and producers’ associations. Four National Strategic Objectives are set out: (1) to develop and efficient and modern forestry economy; (2) to preserve the territory and environment; (3) to ensure public and social services provided by forests; (4) to ensure coordination among competent authorities.

Full text

Italian

References - Legislation

Implements

A new EU Forest Strategy: for forests and the forest-based sector 2013.

Legislation | 2013

Keyword: Bioenergy, Climate change, Fuelwood, Biodiversity, Disasters, Forest fires, Forest management/forest conservation, Ecosystem preservation, Non-timber products, Pests/diseases, Poverty, Sustainable development, Sustainable use, Timber, Timber extraction/logging, Traceability/product tracing

Source: FAO, FAOLEX