The scope of this study was to undertake a comparative analysis of the forest legal framework of the Republic of Moldova with international legislation and applicable practices or experiences, implicitly from EU, which would help collect useful information needed for the development of the national forestry sector, also to make contributions to a social, economic and environmental development. The outputs of this study are not the legal documents elaborated and/or approved, but rather an independent opinion offered to authorities. Information and data in this analysis are meant to assist authorities and appropriate institutions from the Republic of Moldova in improving legal frame to ensure better management and conservation of forest resources. Eventually, a correct and equitable approach to relationships with forest ecosystems, through an adequate and improved legal frame, is the key success to reach a sustainable development.