This policy sets out a framework for the management and development of the country's coastal forests. Its objectives are:
1. Protect existing coastal forests with an area of 310,695 ha;
2. Develop 46,058 ha to increase total area of coastal forests to the year 2020 up to 356,753 ha with coverage from 16.9% (in 2014) to 19.5% to the year 2020;