Forestry Development Strategy for the period 2011-2021.

Forests and forest lands are one of the most important natural resources of the Republic of Srpska. The text is divided into 5 Chapters, each with own thematic sub sections. The titles are: Introduction (1); Report on forest, forestry and key problems of the forestry sector (2); Basic principles of the forestry sector (3); Strategic goals and guidelines (4); Instruments of support to the implementation of the strategy (5). Main topics covered are listed as follows: Development Initiatives; Variety of interest groups; Potentials of forests and forest lands in the Republic of Srpska; State of the ecological and social functions of the forest; State of forest management; The state of game and hunting, the use of non-productive products and services; Illegal activities in the forestry sector; Organization and support to the forestry sector; Economic and protective aspects of the forestry sector; Marketing and financing of the forestry sector in the Republic of Srpska; Wood processing and wood processing capacities; Education, scientific research and development work in forestry; Intersectoral cooperation and public relations; Swot analysis for the sustainable development of forestry of the Republic of Srpska; Sustainability of forest and forestry development; Multifunctionality of forests; Rural development and forests; Public information in forestry; Participation of stakeholders; Increase in surface area and forest productivity; Forest management; Commitment to international obligations and agreements; Forest degradation and environmental impact assessment; Preserving the state of forest health; Scientific research, education and training; The role of the Republic of Srpska in the development of the forestry sector; The role of the forestry sector in economic and social, especially rural development; The role of forestry sector and forests in preserving and improving the environment and nature protection; Private and state owned forest care in Republic of Srpska; Conservation of protected forests and forests for special purposes; game protection; Guidelines for the suppression of illegal activities; Caring for the development of the wood industry, chain and market for timber products; Concern about the development of other activities related to forests and forestry; Development of human resources in forestry; Development of public relations, promotion of forestry and forest products; Concern for securing the financial resources necessary for the implementation of the strategy; Professional, advisory and developmental instruments; Organizational and financial instruments and incentive policies; Regulatory instruments; Instruments of cooperation and communication; Sector monitoring and evaluation instruments and strategy implementation.