SADC Forestry Programme

SADC forests provide a wide range of products and services that are important to the socio-economic well-being of the region's communities. Considering the high dependence of the poor on forests, it is imperative for forestry to focus on poverty reduction and environmental protection. The goal of the Forestry Programme therefore is the conservation, sustainable management, utilisation and enhancement of the SADC region's forest resources, consistent with the Regional Indicative Strategic Development Plan (RISDP) and priorities of the Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources (FANR) Directorate. The Forestry Protocol, which was signed in October 2002, provides the basic policy framework. It recognizes the objectives of regional co-operation to be the:

• Promotion of public awareness of forestry;
• Harmonization of approaches for Member States to sustainably manage and safeguard their forest resources;
• Promotion of increased efficiency in forest resources utilization;
• Facilitation of the development of trade in forest products; and
• Enhancement of forest research, extension, education and training.

SADC Forestry Project Evaluation Report
Main Summary Report
Appendix 1 - Country Report Botswana
Appendix 2 - Country Report Malawi
Appendix 3 - Country Report Mozambique
Appendix 4 - Country Report Namibia