Forest Land Management in the Context of National land Use

The relative scarcity of land resources to meet the growing needs of land-users has compelled land specialists to consider the need for a better system in the proper use and management of land resource. Forestlands comprise a major component of the national land and are currently the most degraded areas. In view of this, the study on hand proposes development of a framework for 1) a comprehensive land assessment 2) use of the management science approach in operationalizing a sustained multiple use of forest land management 3) provision of an integrated forestry system whereby constructive forestry activities shall benefit directly the people who depend on these forests for livelihood.