National Policy on Forest Preservation, Rehabilitation and Expansion. Country/Territory Côte d'Ivoire Document type Date 2018 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Agricultural & rural development, Forestry, Water, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Agro-forestry Forest management/forest conservation National parks Sustainable development Sustainable use Forestry protection measures Afforestation/reforestation Timber Classification/declassification Fuelwood Smallholders/peasants Protected area Protection forest Protection of species Timber extraction/logging Community management Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes Climate change Ecosystem preservation Biodiversity Geographical area Africa, AFRICA FAO, North Atlantic, Western Africa Entry into force notes 2018-2028 Abstract In a context of deforestation, accelerated urbanization growth, and the creation of new industrial zones and farms, the Ministry of Water and Forests brings in a new policy of Forest preservation, Rehabilitation and Expansion (PPREF), based upon the three following pillars: preservation of biodiversity; the maintenance of favorable climate for the developmentof socio-economical activities and agricultural area; and the respect of Côte d’Ivoire’s international commitments. In parallel, the four objectives settled for the policy are: preservation of biodiversity; National Climate Conducive to agricultural activities and living conditions; Compliance with international commitments; and Social & economic development. Full text English Website eauxetforets.gouv.ci