Decision No. 1248/MSE on Organisation and Functionality of Department of Forestry.

This Ministerial Decision defines the organizational structure, mandate, and operational duties of the Department of Forestry under the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment. It establishes the department as the lead technical agency responsible for the macroscopic management, protection, and development of forest resources and forest lands across the country to ensure environmental stability and sustainable economic growth.
Specifically, the Department is tasked with developing forestry legislation, managing national protected areas, and overseeing the commercial utilization of timber and non-timber forest products. It coordinates the implementation of forest restoration projects and the prevention of illegal logging or wildlife trafficking. The Decision outlines internal divisions and mandates a working style based on centralized leadership and regular monitoring, requiring the Director General to report directly to the Ministry on the progress of national forestry political goals.