The purposes of this Act are to—
| (a) | promote the sustainable management and development of forests for the benefit of all; |
| (b) | create the conditions necessary to restructure forestry in State forests; |
| (c) | provide special measures for the protection of certain forests and trees; |
| (d) | promote the sustainable use of forests for environmental, economic, educational, recreational, cultural, health and spiritual purposes; |
| (f) | promote greater participation in all aspects of forestry and the forest products industry by persons disadvantaged by unfair discrimination. |
