The Estonian Forestry Development Programme is a nation-wide sectoral program for development of the forestry sector in Estonia for the period 2002-2010. The main objectives of the Programme include the preservation of the forest area at the present level, purposeful and diversified use of all forests, preservation of productivity, regeneration capacity and vitality of forests to guarantee the production of benefits derived from forests, protection of the ecosystem and existing elements of biodiversity in Estonia, to ensure effective performing of the functions assigned to the state pursuant to the Forest Policy, formulation and implementation of the forest policy in the interests of the general public, creation of an effective support system for private forest owners facilitating achievement of the goals set by the state and to set objectives for the management of state forests. The Programme specifically addresses the issue of the sustainability of forestry and sustainable forest management. It stresses the importance of land use optimization in the process of privatization of forestlands. It also sets out a number of measures for reservation of forests, such as reforestation, creation of forest seed stock, forest protection and prevention of damages. In order to ensure effective performance of the functions assigned by the state pursuant to the Forestry Policy, a state agency administered by the Ministry of the Environment will be formed and assigned with the task of preparing the necessary information and monitoring the implementation of international and legal commitments foreseen by the law. Local environmental authorities will be assigned with the task of transferring information on legitimate forest management activities.
Эстония · 2002-01-01