Formulation, execution and revision of national forest programmes. Basic principles and operational guidelines. 1996. FAO, Forestry Department. Rome. 61 p. (In English).

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Abstract: The document aims to give an outline of a design for sustainable development of all kinds of forest environments and activities, encompassing all types of forests and applicable by all countries (developed, developing or economies in transition). Part 1 (Basic Principles) describes the National Forestry Programme approach, its goals and main objectives and 12 basic principles. Part 2 (Operational Guidelines) covers the process involved, its organization, strategic planning, implementation, and revision. Dowloaded version at http://www.fao.org/forestry/include/frames/english.asp?section=/forestry/FODA/NFP/BAS_PRIN/ENGLISH/HTTOC.HTM

Keywords: National forest programme, Guidelines, Methodology, Forest policy, Decision making, Development, Sustainability, Planning

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