National Forest Programme of Cyprus and National Forest Policy Statement. País/Territorio Chipre Tipo de documento Fecha 1999 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Materia Bosques, Especies silvestres y ecosistemas Palabra clave Ordenación forestal/conservación de montes Forestación/reforestación Incendios forestales Fortalecimiento de la capacidad Monitoreo Productos no maderables Zona protegida Madera Corte y extracción/explotación forestal Negocios/industria/corporaciones Biodiversidad Turismo Fauna silvestre Flora silvestre Ordenación/conservación Área geográphica EUROPA Y CENTRAL ASIA, Países de la Unión Europea, Mediterráneo, Medio Oriente, Asia Occidental Entry into force notes 2000-2009. Resumen 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. Texto completo Inglés