Its goal is to define forest policy and strategy in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina. It aims also to harmonize forestry policy of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina with other national sector policies and international obligations as well as with the EU acquis communautaire. The Strategy strengthens the interaction between the forestry sector and other sectors on various issues, including strategic planning. Besides the Forestry Development Strategy', Republika Srpska has adopted strategies on rural development, development of agriculture and environmental protection.