**4. The proposed SFM process in Galicia**

While many actions and programs would be required to implement the new strategy as envisaged, a key component would involve the implementation of a new forest management process. This new process, which is illustrated schematically in Figure 1, would be aimed at integrating and coordinating forest management at the regional, district and forest ownership levels while at the same time fostering the active participation of forestry stakeholders and Galician society at all levels.

The following are brief descriptions of the three major sub-processes of the proposed new SFM process for Galicia, followed by a description of how they are to interact (Fig. 1.)
