The National Forest Policy (NFP), 1995, shows clear directions
for the development of the tbrestry sector toward conservation
with the private sector's involvement. The policy
acknowledges the limitation of government ability to manage
all the forested area and shows a strong lbcus on the conservation
of biodiversity, soil and water to avoid further heavy
depletion of natural forests. In order to do so, the policy
emphasizes the empowering and building of partnerships
with local people and communities, NGOs, and the private
sector in all the aspects of forest management. The policy is
also directed at developing home gardens and other agroforestry
systems as one of the key strategies in order to meet
the increasing demand in both subsistence and industrial sector.