National Forest Programme 2010-2029.

The Vision of the present National Forestry Programme 2010-2019 is stated as follows: “It is the vision of the Royal Government of Cambodia that ecologically, socioeconomically, culturally and environmentally sound management and development of forest resources form a major pillar for public welfare.” Whereas, the overall Mission is to advance the sustainable management and development of forests for their contribution to poverty alleviation, enhanced livelihoods, economic growth and environmental protection, including conservation of biological diversity and the cultural heritage.
The main objective of the present National Forest Programme is proclaimed as follows: “The forest resources provide optimum contribution to equitable macro-economic growth and poverty alleviation particularly in rural areas through conservation and sustainable forest management, with active participation of all stakeholders.” Whereas, the strategic objectives are: Objective 1: Maximise sustainable forest contribution to poverty alleviation, enhanced livelihoods and equitable economic growth; Objective 2: Adapt to climate change and mitigate its eff ects on forest based livelihoods; Objective 3: Macro land-use planning that allows for holistic planning across sectors, jurisdictions and local government borders; Objective 4: Forest governance, law and enforcement at all levels; Objective 5: Develop a conflict management system; Objective 6: Raise awareness, capacity of institutions and quality of education to enable sustainable implementation of the National Forest Programme; Objective 7: Ensure environmental protection and conservation of forest resources; Objective 8: Apply modern sustainable management models adaptive to changing context; Objective 9: Develop sustainable financing systems.
To reach these objectives the following Programmes are implemented: Forest Demarcation, Classification and Registration (1); Conservation and Development of Forest Resource and Biodiversity (2); Forest Law Enforcement and Governance (3); Community Forestry (4); Capacity and Research Development (5); Sustainable Forest Financing (6).
Part F of this National Forest Programme deals with Implementation, Monitoring and Reporting. Development of forests and their functions is seen as a collaborative effort among all stakeholders. The Forestry Administration and other implementing institutions will execute good forest governance and ensure that a good environment for development is predominant, in collaboration with stakeholders. When required competences are not available within local institutions, stakeholders will activate provisions for advisory assistance. F1 and F2 concern respectively Financing and Costs and NFP Monitoring & Reporting System.
The text of the present National Forest Programme consists of 7 Parts as follows: Sustainable Forestry (A); Challenges (B); National Forest Programme’s Vision, Mission and Objectives (C); Strategic Direction for Sustainable Forest Management (D); The National Forest Programme Framework (E); Implementation, Monitoring and Reporting (F); Updating National Forest Programme (G).