Lebanon National Forest Program (2015-2025).

The Lebanese National Forest Program, consisting of eight Chapters, is a plan of actions that defines the government’s role in the forestry sector and ensures the coordination and cooperation mechanisms among all public and private sectors. The present program represents the outcome of an intensive participatory process. Its content was built over different sectors taking into account the various priorities and interests. It draws on a long-term vision and mission as well as a set of the guiding principles tapping on international strategic goals in relation to forest and rangeland management and conservation, community participation exercises, and existing national policies and strategies. Based on the threats, pressure and priority actions to ensure the successful development of the forestry sector, the vision and mission were developed in close partnership with all stakeholders involved in the formulation of the NFP. These were finalized based on researchers and practitioners insights. Its vision aims at sustainably managing forest resources, safeguarding ecological integrity, economic development and social thrive for the benefit of present and future generations. Its mission is to ensure the restoration, development and resiliency of forest ecosystems, aiming at enhanced economic growth, poverty alleviation, and biodiversity conservation, while supporting innovative participatory approach to heighten the well-being of Lebanese citizens.