National Forest Programme of Cyprus and National Forest Policy Statement. Pays/Territoire Chypre Type du document Date 1999 Source FAO, FAOLEX Sujet Forêts, Espèces sauvages et écosystèmes Mot clé Gestion forestière/conservation des forêts Boisement/reboisement Feux de forêts Renforcement des capacités Monitorage Sous-produits forestiers Aire protégée Bois Coupe de bois/exploitation forestière Commerce/industrie/sociétés Biodiversité Tourisme Faune sauvage Flore sauvage Gestion/conservation Aire géographique EUROPE ET ASIE CENTRALE, Pays de l'union européenne, Méditerranée, Moyen-Orient, Asie occidentale Entry into force notes 2000-2009. Résumé 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. Texte intégral Anglais