Preparation of National Forest Policy in the Republic of Montenegro - Action plan

Declaration of Montenegro as an Ecological republic accepted in 1991, declare a framework of further development of the Republic of Montenegro as a nature friendly society. Forest eco-systems, as the essential component of all natural systems, are of great significance for future development of Montenegro. Given the fact that Montenegro committed to environmentally friendly development, the issue of the protection of forest eco-systems as its prime ecological resource has become our priority. Forest ecosystems are quite important in all segments of life and economy: they are a significant producer of biomass, a source of healthy and highly appreciated fruit, the main habitat of wild game, a crucial factor in preservation and regulation of water regime, they provide protection from erosion and they purify the air as well as they are very important for local economies...