随着国家西部大开发战略的逐步实施，新疆林业迎来了一次历史性的发展机遇。把握机遇、扎实工作，努力推进新疆林业改革和发展进程，促进经济持续、快速、健康的发展，将成为２０００年新疆林业头等重要的工作。（一）林业是新疆国民经济与社会发展的基础产业和重要的公益事业 With the gradual implementation of the national strategy of developing the western region, forestry in Xinjiang ushered in a historic opportunity for development. Grasp the opportunities, work solidly, strive to promote Xinjiang’s forestry reform and development process, and promote sustainable, rapid and healthy economic development, will become the first-class forestry in Xinjiang in 2000 important work. (1) Forestry is a basic industry and an important public welfare undertaking for national economy and social development in Xinjiang