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viii.Establish a dynamic organisational set up through institutional reforms for appropriatemanagerial and technical capacity to implement all policy objectives;2.4. Sustainable management of Government Reserve ForestsTo manage Bhutan’s forests for sustainable production of economic and environmentalgoods and services and to meet the long term needs of society, the following policy measuresshall be pursued:i. All Government Reserved Forest land must have forest management plans focused onthe sustainable supply of forest products or ecosystem services. Government ReservedForest lands that are currently not covered by any other management regimes shouldbe progressively brought under more explicit management plans. Such Managementplans must ensure that pest and disease, forest fire and natural disaster managementrelated to the particular resources are integral part of the plan.ii.iii.iv.Manage Government Reserved Forest land based on forest functions at landscapelevel in consultation with local communities and the other key stakeholders. Thisshould identify parts of the landscape, among others for production, protection ofcultural sites, watershed services, biodiversity, community use areas and areas withimportant environmental services such as riparian strips and steep or erosion proneareas.National forest inventory (NFI) should be carried out and updated periodically toenhance knowledge about the overall forest resources, biodiversity and ecosystemhealth across the country and to guide strategic investment and decisions.Pursue forest plantation of appropriate vegetation composition in areas where naturalregeneration is inadequate or absent. The Government should realize funds for suchinvestments from beneficiaries of watershed and ecosystem services.v. Ensure rehabilitation and restoration of Government Reserved Forest Land used forpurposes other than sustainable forest management.vi.vii.viii.ix.Ensure compensatory plantation to compensate for the loss of forest cover due toestablishment of development projects.Government Reserved Forest land categorized as production forests should bemanaged under a system of Forest Management Units (FMUs) or any othermanagement regimes defined by Forest Management Code of Bhutan.Government Reserved Forest land categorized as biodiversity conservation forests aremanaged under a system of National Parks, Wildlife Sanctuaries, Strict NatureReserve, Biological Corridors, Recreational and Botanical Parks, or any othermanagement regimes that contributes to biodiversity conservation.Government Reserved Forest land categorized as community use areas are managedunder a system of community management regime.7
x. Government Reserved Forest land categorized as cultural/sacred, heritage sites, localwater supply sources and riparian reserves, soil protection, specific wild floral/faunalhabitat and species protection are excluded from forest production related activitiesexcept in cases of epidemic or disasters.xi.xii.xiii.xiv.xv.xvi.xvii.Forest land which do not fall under Government Reserved Forest land are managedunder viz; a) private forest, b) thromde forest, c) institutional forest, d) industrialforest.Facilitate leasing of Government Reserved Forest land, identified as potential land forlease, for commercial or any other activities to individuals, communities orinstitutions within the country. All such leasehold GRF land should be managed asper approved management plans.Confine allotment of timber in the form of standing trees to remote communitieswhere allotment of timber through sawmills is not feasible.Provide alternative subsidy in lieu of timber to the most needy and vulnerable peoplethrough appropriate institution of the Government.Institute mechanism or measure for preventing poaching, encroachment and illegaltrade of forest and wildlife products.Prevent and control forest pests and diseases to ensure health and vitality of forests.Prevent and control forest fires in fire sensitive ecosystem while prescribed forestfires may be used as a management tool for improving ecosystem health.xviii. Carry out research to generate knowledge, information and technology to supportpolicy implementation and development including integration of climate changeissues.xix.xx.Ensure that information management and archival systems are in place.Build strong human resources through appropriate training and education toimplement policy objectives.2.5 Forest Use and Priorities2.5.1 Production forestsTo manage Bhutan’s production forests for sustainable supply of timber, other forestproducts and environmental goods and services and to meet the long term needs of society,the following policy measures shall be pursued:i. Manage production forests under the system of Forest Management Unit or any othersuitable management regime, primarily for production of timber, and other forestproducts and services.8
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