- Formulate and revise policies related to social forestry and extension program
- Develop strategies, framework and guidelines for agroforestry, community forests, non-wood forest products and plantation programs.
- Technically backstop the planning and implementation of the social forestry and extension program.
- Facilitate and strengthen the capacity of the communities to sustainably manage forest resources by promoting participatory forest management and good governance.
- Facilitate and provide efficient and effective service delivery.
- Plan and implement education and communication programs to raise awareness on social forestry and extension programs.
- Develop proposals and programs relevant to SFED.
- Compile and maintain information on agroforestry, community forests, non-wood forest products and plantation in the country.
- Monitor and evaluate the social forestry and extension programs and projects.
- Represent the Department at national and international forum(s) related to social forestry and extension program.
