National Forest Policy
Ministry of Agriculture ,Ministry of Rural Development, Nigeria
The purpose of a National Forest Policy will be to encourage and support an aggressive establishment of plantations of economic trees of both exotic species, such as teak and indigenous species; and foster the redirection of development resources such that forest lands are not allocated to other uses unless it is in the superior interest of the nation, conscientious efforts are made to expand the forest estate through new acquisitions by public and private agencies, the provision of forestry goods and services is vigorously pursued for and on behalf of all Nigerians, and state boundaries do not in any way hinder the development of forestry projects, movement of forest produce and personnel as well as allocation of other resources.
Process Flow
Department of Planning Research and Statistics ⬤
Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Environment ⬤
Office of the Minister of State for Environment ⬤
Office of the Minister of Environment ⬤
Federal Executive Council ⬤
National Forest Policy Current Version
January 2022
The purpose of a National Forest Policy will be to encourage and support an aggressive establishment of plantations of economic trees of both exotic species, such as teak and indigenous species; and foster the redirection of development resources such that forest lands are not allocated to other uses unless it is in the superior interest of the nation, conscientious efforts are made to expand the forest estate through new acquisitions by public and private agencies, the provision of forestry goods and services is vigorously pursued for and on behalf of all Nigerians, and state boundaries do not in any way hinder the development of forestry projects, movement of forest produce and personnel as well as allocation of other resources.
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