National Forest Policy. Country/Territory Belize Document type Date 2015 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Agricultural & rural development, Environment gen., Forestry, Land & soil Keyword Agro-forestry Agricultural development Gender Indigenous peoples Rural youth Smallholders/peasants Agricultural land Land tenure Early warning system/emergency intervention system Education Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Sustainable use Forest management/forest conservation Governance Soil conservation/soil improvement Climate change Afforestation/reforestation Timber Biodiversity Ecosystem preservation Institution Capacity building Alien species Public participation Research Land-use planning Geographical area Americas, Central America, Latin America and the Caribbean, LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN FAO, Small Island Developing States Abstract In response to the new strategy for management, conservation, and sustainable development of Belize’s forests, the Government has developed a new National Forest Policy in 2015. The policy aims to a thriving and integrated forest sector, where the forests of Belize are valued for their significant economic, socio-cultural and environmental benefits, and are sustainably managed for the lasting benefit of the Nation. Full text English