There are four long term and three midterm objectives of the forest management of Nepal according to MPFS (1988/89):

Long Term Objectives:

1. To meet the people’s basic needs for fuelwood, fodder, timber and other forest products, and to contribute to food production through an effective interaction between forestry and farming practices.
2. To protect the land against degradation by soil erosion, floods, landslides, desertification and other effects of ecological imbalance.
3. To conserve the ecosystems and genetic resources.
4. To contribute to the growth of the local and national economies by developing forest management and forest- based industries and creating opportunities for income generation and employment.

 Mid-term Objectives:

1. To support decentralization and promote people’s participation in forest resource development, management and conservation.
2. To develop the framework needed to enhance the contribution of individuals, communities and institutions to forest resource development, management and conservation.
3. To strengthen the organization framework and develop the institution of forestry sector to enable them to carry out their missions.