Strategic options for forest policy development
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Principle of legislative coherence
The regulatory framework for the forestry sector is simple, harmonized, predictable and efficient and allows for a continuous assessment of the effectiveness of implementation.
The principle of respect for 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, including in the context of climate change.
The principle of ensuring the continuity of ecosystem services
Forest management is done by ensuring the necessary technical measures to ensure the functional efficiency and continuous provision of critical ecosystem services for society.
The principle of representativeness in biodiversity conservation
Biodiversity conservation is addressed as a matter of priority through representative protected natural areas, in proportion to the degree of endangerment of ecosystems and / or species, as well as through specific biodiversity conservation measures applied at tree 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.
Principle of economic viability and competitiveness
Forestry policy supports stimulating the competitiveness of the forestry sector and providing society with goods and services that contribute to a climate-neutral bioeconomy.
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.
Principle of overriding obligation
In assessing the performance of the forestry sector, the result obligation is prevalent over the procedural obligation to create a consistent framework for the liability of entities / owners in the sector.
The principle of intersectoral integration
The formulation of the strategic objectives of the forestry sector is done taking into account the sectoral policies adjacent to the sector at international, European and national level.
The principle of scientific substantiation
Political, strategic and management decisions are based on robust, scientifically 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. Do you agree with the wording of this principle?
The principle of transparency
Ensuring a transparent system to ensure 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.
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