The National Institute of Forest Conservation and Development, Protected Areas and Wildlife (ICF), is a government entity created by Executive Decree No. 98-2007, with the aim of establishing the legal regime to which the administration and management of forest resources, protected areas and wildlife will be subject, including their protection, restoration, use, conservation and promotion; promoting sustainable development, in accordance with the social, economic, environmental and cultural interests of the country. ICF operates the Information System for Forest Management and Monitoring (SIGMOF).
