Management of Assets: Forests and Pastures

Project Overview

Smart Processes has successfully implemented the essential project for the management of rental assets concerning forests and pastures, in line with the requirements set forth in Law No. 139/2015 on “Local Self-Governance.” This law, enacted following territorial reform, transferred various functions to municipalities, thereby granting them the responsibility for administering public forests and pastures.

Given the significant areas these assets occupy in most municipalities, there is an urgent need for effective and sustainable management practices. In accordance with Decision No. 433, dated June 8, 2016, which outlines the transfer of ownership of public forests and pastures, municipalities now provide a range of administrative services. These include processing requests for the use or rental of specific forest and pasture areas for economic activities, as well as applications for leasing public pastures and meadows.

To comply with legal obligations and meet the municipalities’ needs, an information system has been developed to record and maintain data on these assets. This system is instrumental in creating a comprehensive registry of forests and pastures, utilizing existing data found in the physical documents of municipalities and administrative units.

Key Features and Benefits

The asset registry serves several key purposes:

• Inventory Management: The information system allows for detailed analysis of assets, including their location, condition, lifespan, and value.

• Document Preservation: The system manages all documents related to the development and implementation of management plans for privately owned forest resources within the municipality.

• Project Preparation for Investments: Data generated will assist in preparing investment projects for forests and pastures.

• Contract Management: It facilitates effective management of contracts between the municipality and residents regarding the use of forest and pasture areas.

• Increased Transparency: This project enhances municipal transparency for residents concerning the assets under its administration and their use for economic activities.

Goals and Objectives of the Project

Project Goal:
To ensure effective management of assets (forests and pastures) aimed at increasing revenues derived from them and enhancing transparency towards citizens regarding their utilization for economic activities.

Objectives:

• Conduct an inventory of assets (forests and pastures).

• Increase the security and reliability of data.

• Improve contract management between the municipality and residents.

• Enhance the municipality’s transparency regarding the assets in use.

The project by Smart Processes marks a significant advancement in the management of natural assets, providing an innovative solution to current challenges and ensuring a sustainable future for communities and the environment.