New tax codes from studies that would rationalize liability law for public access and incentives for sustainable forestland management and provide for sustainable ownership patterns. Incentives bring together landowners to agree on desired practices and outcomes. Community level coops are formed and tax incentives encourage landowner participation. Conflicts between tax code and public policy focus have been identified and resolved. Government realizes that laws that take values require compensation.
Markets are available for all forest products.
Look to other countries for models of incentives or tax plans that promote sustainable forestry. Tax breaks for involvement in forestland owner that practice sustainable forestry. Increase profiles of certified wood markets and non-timber products. Focus research on utilization and marketing of high-value and alternative forest products. Action Plans Click on a plan to download an action planning worksheet for that plan.