The set of regulations and laws governing forest management, including land ownership, land use planning, and environmental protection.
Forest governance: This refers to the systems and processes through which decisions are made about the management and use of forests. It involves the roles and responsibilities of different actors, including governments, communities, and private sector stakeholders.
Forest ownership and tenure: This refers to the legal and social arrangements that govern access to and control over forest resources, including land tenure, communal ownership, and private ownership.
Forest certification: This refers to the voluntary process of verifying and certifying that forests are managed sustainably and in accordance with agreed standards, such as those established by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) or the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC).
Forest conservation and protected areas: This refers to the establishment and management of areas set aside for the conservation and protection of forest ecosystems, biodiversity, and cultural heritage.
Forest ecosystem services: This refers to the benefits that forests provide, such as carbon sequestration, water regulation, and biodiversity conservation, and the ways in which these services can be integrated into forest management.
Forest-based livelihoods: This refers to the ways in which forests and forest resources can support local livelihoods, including through forest harvesting, non-timber forest products, and ecotourism.
Forest management planning: This refers to the process of developing and implementing plans for the sustainable management of forest resources, including the identification of goals and objectives, assessment of forest conditions, and development of management strategies.
Forest laws and policy: This refers to the legal and regulatory frameworks that govern forest management, including national laws and international agreements such as the UN Forest Instrument and the Convention on Biological Diversity.
Forest monitoring and assessment: This refers to the collection and analysis of data on forest conditions, including forest cover and type, biodiversity, and ecosystem services, and how this information is used to inform forest policy and management decisions.
Forest restoration and reforestation: This refers to the process of restoring degraded or deforested areas of forest, including through natural regeneration, tree planting, and other restoration techniques.
Forest Conservation Policy/Law: This policy/law aims to conserve the forest and its resources, and restricts its destruction, exploitation, or conversion.
Sustainable Forest Management Policy/Law: This policy/law promotes sustainable use, conservation, and management of the forest ecosystem while maintaining its ecological integrity.
Timber Harvesting Policy/Law: This policy/law regulates the cutting, removal, and transportation of timber from forests under sustainable practices.
Forest Restoration Policy/Law: This policy/law aims to restore degraded forests or damaged forests through reforestation, afforestation, or natural regeneration.
Forest Protection Policy/Law: This policy/law aims to protect forests from natural or human-induced threats, such as fire, pests, and encroachment.
Forest Development Policy/Law: This policy/law aims to promote economic development in forest-based communities by providing access to natural resources and creating economic opportunities.
Forest Certification Policy/Law: This policy/law provides a framework for ensuring that forest management practices meet recognized standards for sustainability and environmental protection.
Forest Tenure Policy/Law: This policy/law governs the ownership, access, and use of forest resources, including land, water, and minerals.
Forest Governance Policy/Law: This policy/law outlines the structure, processes, and institutions responsible for managing and enforcing forest-related policies and laws.
Forest Landscape Restoration Policy/Law: This policy/law aims to restore degraded forests and the landscapes they occupy, with the goal of enhancing ecological, social, and economic benefits.
Forest Carbon Policy/Law: This policy/law promotes the use of forests and forestry to mitigate climate change by sequestering carbon and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Forest Biodiversity Policy/Law: This policy/law aims to conserve the biodiversity of forest ecosystems and maintain their ecological functioning, including the protection of endangered species.
Forest Rights Policy/Law: This policy/law recognizes and protects the rights of forest-dependent communities to use and manage forest resources and traditional knowledge.
Forest Planning Policy/Law: This policy/law guides the development and implementation of forest management plans, which outline objectives, actions, and monitoring for sustainable forest management.