Philippines: National Forestation Program

The National Forest Policy aims to ensure the adequate supply of industrial timber and fuel wood; provision of livelihood for upland communities and, restoration and maintenance of a stable, functional and wholesome environment. It also creates production forest plantations for sustainable exploitation.

Date Implemented: 1986

Status: Framework Policy

Funding Information: Loans from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Overseas Economic Cooperation (OECF) of Japan

Targets: The goal was to reforest about 300,000 hectares by 1992.

References: http://pcsd.neda.gov.ph/pssd.htm#2