Kosovo Forestry Agency
The Kosovo Forestry Agency has the mission of sustainable management of forests and state forest lands, including pastures and forests in national parks as resources of general interest. In particular, the Kosovo Forestry Agency administers, manages, provides professional, technical, administrative and informational services for all forests of Kosovo, preserves and protects state forests, cares for the cultivation and protection of wild animals and performs other functions in accordance with the law on forests.
Pozadina
According to the Law on Forests approved by the Assembly of Kosovo on 13.02.2003, Law no. 2003/3 and promulgated by UNMIK regulation 2003/6, UNMIK regulation 2004/40), and based on paragraphs P and C, of Article 7, of the aforementioned law, the Forestry Authority of Kosovo, established by UNMIK administrative ordinance 2000/23 as amended, transferred and acting under the authority of the Ministry as an Executive Agency and renamed by this law as The Forestry Agency of Kosovo is responsible for matters related to the regulation of private forests and the management and administration of public forests and national parks of Kosovo. This law was subjected to further changes and with Law no. 03/L-153 On the amendment and completion of law no. 2003/3, on the Forests of Kosovo “Forest Agency”, is the executive body for the forests of Kosovo.
Misija
U Kosovskoj agenciji za šume, naša misija je da zaštitimo, obnovimo i unapredimo šumske ekosisteme naše nacije za dobrobit sadašnjih i budućih generacija. Posvećeni smo održivom upravljanju šumskim resursima, osiguravajući da oni i dalje pružaju ekološke, ekonomske i društvene koristi
Vizija
The vision of KFA is to support the protection, breeding, health, diversity and productivity of forests as a national resource, of forest lands and pastures, with the aim of their sustainable management, meeting the needs of current and future generations.
Thriving Ecosystem
Forests rich in biodiversity and resilience, supporting a wide variety of species and ecosystem services.
Community Support
Active involvement of local communities in forest conservation, preserving cultural heritage and supporting livelihoods.
Ecological Restoration
Initiatives focused on restoring degraded forest landscapes to their natural state, enhancing ecosystem health and function.
Evidence-Based Policy
Informing policy decisions with scientific research and data, ensuring effective and informed governance of forest resources.
Core Values
At the Kosovo Forest Agency, our core values are the foundation of our work and guide every decision we make
- Sustainability
- Biodiversity
- Collaboration
- Integrity
- Education
- Community Engagement
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