The principle of legislative coherence

The regulatory framework for the forestry sector is simple, harmonised, predictable and efficient and allows for a continuous assessment of the effectiveness of implementation.

The principle of respect towards property

The establishment and implementation of forest policy instruments aim at consolidating the manifestation of the property right.

The principle of ensuring the stability of forest ecosystems

Forest policy aims to increase the resilience of forest ecosystems and adapt to increasing disturbances, in the context of climate change as well.

The principle of ensuring the continuity of ecosystem services

Forest management is done by ensuring the necessary technical measures to provide the functional efficiency and continuous providing of critical ecosystem services for the society.

The principle of representativity in biodiversity conservation

Biodiversity conservation is addressed as a matter of priority through representative protected natural areas, proportionate to the degree of endangerment of ecosystems and/or species, as well as through specific biodiversity conservation measures applied at forest level.

The principle of integrating social needs

Forest policy integrates the needs of society and local communities in providing the goods and services needed for regional development and ensuring stable working conditions.

The principle of economic viability and competitiveness

The forestry policy supports the stimulation of the competitiveness of the forestry sector and providing the society with goods and services that contribute to a climate-neutral bioeconomy.

The principle of administrative efficiency

The administrative framework is simple, efficient and competitive to encourage forest owners and managers to undertake concrete activities in order to improve the quality, productivity, vitality and regenerative capacity of forests, regardless of the nature and size of the property.

The principle of the prevalence of the duty to achieve a given result

In assessing the performance of the forestry sector, the duty to achieve a given result is prevalent over the procedural obligation so as to create a consistent framework for the liability of entities / owners in the sector.

The principle of cross-sectoral integration

The formulation of the strategic objectives of the forestry sector is done by taking into account the sectoral policies adjacent to the sector at an international, European and national level.

The principle of scientific substantiation

Political, strategic and management decisions are based on robust, science-based data that reflect the current economic, social and environmental challenges of the sector.

The principle of participatory policy

The establishment of forest policy instruments and the evaluation of their results is done with the transparent and active involvement of all stakeholders.

The principle of transparency

Ensuring a transparent system that provides public access to up-to-date, useful and relevant information on forest management objectives and their implementation, in order to encourage the education of the general public and its involvement.