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Policy and Legislation (Forest Policy)
In view of the importance of the Myanmar forestry sector in
enhancing national socio-economic development, and ensuring
ecological balance and environmental stability, the Myanmar
Forest Policy has been formulated in a holistic and balanced
manner within the overall context of the environment and
sustainable development taking full cognizance of the forestry
principles adopted at the United Nations Conference on
Environment Development (UNCED), 1992.
The Policy has identified the following six imperatives:
| A. Protection |
of soil, water, wildlife, biodiversity and
environment; |
| B. Sustainability |
of forest resources to ensure perpetual supply
of both tangible and intangible benefits accrued from
the forests for the present and future generations; |
| C. Basic Needs |
of the people for fuel, shelter, food and
recreation; |
| D. Efficiency |
to harness in the socio-environmentally
friendly manner, the full economic potential of the
forest resources; |
| E. Participation |
of the people in the conservation and
utilization of the forests; and |
| F. Public Awareness |
about the vital role of the forests in the well
being and socio-economic development of the nation. |
F. Public Awareness |
