“For the first time in the history of Montenegro we have developed and drafted a policy involving various local actors and resulting from a participatory, transparent and democratic process. A true milestone” says Mišo Anđelić, Deputy Minister of Montenegro’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management.

The draft National Forestry Policy is to create an enabling environment for increased income and employment opportunities and joint forest management. If approved, a proposal to introduce long-term exploitation permits to concessionaires will be a strong boost to the small and medium-sized wood processing industry. This will increase both their competitiveness at the local and European Union markets and increase employment in the forestry industry. 

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