Neither should it wait for all framework conditions at country level to be present before taking action. Potential capacity to deliver better forest management is often poorly recognised. Securing rights and devolving management Government departments often have theoretical control of a huge area of forest, but have few resources to manage it. Modes of support which secure the rights and promote the forest management abilities of farmers and forest communities are needed. These include collaborative approaches at local levels amongst government agencies, communities and the private sector.
Complementary land uses Other land use systems can be used in achieving forestry objectives.
The range of forest values can be spread over the forest and agricultural landscape through support for land use planning and sustainable agricultural systems at local level. Better operational management of forests Governments may need support for establishing a national permanent forest estate. This does not have to be all under government ownership, and assistance may be needed to allow negotiation of appropriate degrees of control by state and non-state actors. Natural forest management may be appropriate on previously logged or degraded forests, and priority of support should be given to community-based and controlled initiatives. In many countries, natural forests are limited in area and many should become protection forest.