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Kenya Forest Policy Strategic Plan 2013-2014

Country/Territory
Kenya
Document type
Date
2013
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Environment gen., Forestry
Keyword
Agro-forestry Capacity building Biodiversity Basin/catchment/watershed Early warning system/emergency intervention system Sustainable development Ecosystem preservation Processing/handling Protected area Protection forest Research Smallholders/peasants Afforestation/reforestation Sustainable use Financing Internal trade Transport/storage Protection of species Community management Forest management/forest conservation
Geographical area
Africa, AFRICA FAO, Eastern Africa
Abstract

In order to enhance management of forest resources in the country, Kenya forest service has developed this strategic plan for the period of 2009/10-2013/14. It is a sectoral plan that aims to outline the organisation’s direction and priorities, and guides the management to make decisions regarding the allocation of resources .The process of preparing this strategic plan was consultative. Stakeholders were facilitated to identify challenges inhibiting full realisation of benefits from forest resources, suggest initiatives to overcome the challenges and provide indicative development investments.

Full text
English