National Forest Programme of Cyprus and National Forest Policy Statement. Country/Territory Cyprus Document type Date 1999 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Forestry, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Forest management/forest conservation Afforestation/reforestation Forest fires Capacity building Monitoring Non-timber products Protected area Timber Timber extraction/logging Business/industry/corporations Biodiversity Tourism Wild fauna Wild flora Management/conservation Geographical area EUROPE AND CENTRAL ASIA, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Middle East, Western Asia Entry into force notes 2000-2009. Abstract This document is a national sectoral policy covering the period 2000-2009. The objective of this Policy is to increase the forest sector development, to protect and enhance the natural environment and to promote recreation and tourism with a rural development approach. To achieve these objectives the Policy defines measures for: a) extending the forest area by afforestation and increasing silviculture; b) increasing the production of timber and non-wood products; c) increasing effectiveness of protection against fires and other hazards; d) ensuring the conservation of ecosystems, flora, fauna and heritage; e) increasing the quantity of water coming from forests and enhancing water supply; f) encouraging appropriate development, based on ecotourism, within local plans and village development; g) ensuring institutional reform, modernization and capacity building. Full text English