National Development Plan for the Forestry Sector

The National Development Plan for the Forestry Sector of Venezuela established in 2003 is a strategic instrument for the sustainable management of the country's forest resources. It establishes guidelines for the sustainable use, conservation, and recovery of Venezuela's forest heritage, promoting the sustainable economic valuation of forests. It contemplates institutional strengthening, community participation, and the development of forest production chains as fundamental axes for the sector. It incorporates mechanisms to reduce deforestation and forest degradation while promoting ecological restoration and sustainable management of plantations. It seeks to balance environmental conservation with the socioeconomic development of communities dependent on forest resources.