This Resolution defines national policy on forestry for the management and conservation of forests within the period 2000-2006. Forestry Sustainable Development Plan, realised by the Ministry of Agriculture, of Rural and Fisheries Development and other ministerial departments aims to the promotion and protection of forestry sector (related to forestry exploitation, sylvo-pastoralism activity, etc.) in compliance with EC and national provisions (Forestry Act No. 33/96 of 17 August and Decree-Law