Forest Policy 2013 – 2023.

The Forest Policy 2013 – 2023 guiding principles are to have a successful National Forest Policy: being linked to and harmonized with Vanuatu’s other policies. Participation, as well as the responsible and committed contribution of all stakeholders, are pre-requisites for the sustainable management and use of Vanuatu’s forest resources. Sustainable forest management encompasses the management of natural forests and planted forests. Sustainable forest management. Effective protection and management of the nation’s conservation sites through full participation of landowners and communities. Forest-based rural development contributes to the well-being and livelihood. Efficient value-adding downstream processing of forest products contributes to economic growth. Knowledge and awareness of forest resources, ecosystems, biological diversity and the silviculture of the indigenous species. Implementation of National Forest Policy contributes to regional and international forest-related programmes. The implementation of the National Forest Policy facilitates the role of the forest sector in climate change mitigation and adaptation.