The FFSP aims at contributing to sustainable management of natural resources in NWFP by strengthening the capacity of rural interest groups in farm forestry chain of interventions. The Project geographically concentrates on the rain-fed areas of District Haripur, District Karak and Kurram Agency. The project focuses on enhancing the entrepreneurial and management capacities of the farmers and on facilitating their access to quality inputs, market information and credit. This is supported by research into the technical, social and economic parameters of farm forestry. Integration of farm forestry in the farming systems, market orientation and strengthening micro/meso interactions along with farm forestry related value chains are the main operational challenges. While aiming at poverty alleviation, the project encourages landless and small farmers to explore income earning options from resources which so far were not recognized for providing economic incentives (farm forestry, drylands, etc.). Local level farm forestry forums enable disadvantaged resource users to bargain for their rights and enjoy access to productive means. Furthermore, FFSP facilitates women involvement and ensures their representation and recognition in farm forestry activities. The FFSP institutional setup is based on formal and informal partnerships with different partners at various levels, with an incremental stronger role being delegated to the local NGOs, emerging cluster organizations and other local players including government line agencies.