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. Forestry in the Republic of Srpska faces complex changes that must be taken into account as sector development would should be provided. Management and protection of forests should ensure balance between the diverse demands of the society towards forestry and the preservation of forest ecosystems. The aim is to implement the necessary integration of all stakeholders, government institutions, private sector and local communities in the process of implementation of activities that contribute to the development of forestry. Taking into account the need of the society for the improvement of the state of forestry, the Strategy for the Development of Forestry of the Republic of Srpska for the programmed period 2011-2021 was developed and adopted. This Strategy provides the basic assumptions for the sustainable development of forestry, with the main goal of maintaining and improving all forest functions. Conservation of forest resources, development of forest functions and realization of goals defined by the Forestry Development Strategy establishes a harmonious relationship between forestry and environment, economic and social system of the Republic of Srpska. The strategy for the development of forestry represents an uninterrupted process decision making and forest management and preservation set of actions and principles. It is closely related to other strategic documents of the Republic of Srpska, and in particular to the development and management strategies of natural resources. The strategy represents a spectrum of goals and measures for their realization selected from various alternatives that are closely related to forestry policy and planning of forest management, which, due to the specific nature of the forest ecosystem and forestry economy, unmistakably point to a long-term process. Therefore, the Forest Development Strategy of the Republic of Srpska is an instrument for the basic assessment and monitoring of the sustainable development of forestry. About that, forestry legislation and administrative arrangements of the Republika Srpska and Bosnia and Herzegovina must comply with EU Directives and Regulations. Fulfillment of this obligation implies the incorporation of the contents of the following into the domestic Laws and Regulations: Directive on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora (43/92/EEC) with the obligation to establish an ecological network Natura 2000; Council Directive 79/409/EEC of 2 April 1979 on the conservation of wild birds; Council Directive 1999/105/EC of 22 December 1999 on the marketing of forest reproductive material; Council Regulation (EEC) No 2158/92 of 23 July 1992 on protection of the Community's forests against fire; Council Regulation (EEC) No 3528/86 of 17 November 1986 on the protection of the Community's forests against atmospheric pollution; Council Regulation (EEC) No 1615/89 of 29 May 1989 establishing a European Forestry Information and Communication System (Efics); Council Regulation (EEC) No 3254/91 of 4 November 1991 prohibiting the use of leghold traps in the Community and the introduction into the Community of pelts and manufactured goods of certain wild animal species originating in countries which catch them by means of leghold traps or trapping methods which do not meet international humane trapping standards.
Bosnia and Herzegovina · 2012-01-01