About national forest programme UPDATE

The nfp UPDATE is a data base available on the web which provides easy access to:

• the country focal point contact and background information on the national forest programme (nfp);
• the status of the country nfp process (evaluation matrix);
• information on the country’s forest sector policy, legal and institutional frameworks.

Information is provided on a voluntary basis by nfp focal points.

This web-based platform targets forestry administrations and organizations as well as in-country stakeholders including academics, researchers, consultants and the international community involved in national forestry programme formulation and implementation. It enables the reader to compare nfp approaches and progress in different countries and to appreciate forest policy, legal and institutional initiatives.

Information provided in English, French or Spanish is not translated, while Arabic, Chinese and Russian reports are translated into English for a wider audience.

The nfp UPDATE is the latest information made available to FAO on national forest programmes. It is expected to be updated at least on a biennial basis.

The nfp UPDATE is linked to the FAO forestry global repository of information relevant to forest resources, management, products and trade: http://www.fao.org/forestry/site/countryinfo/en/).

Only countries which have started their nfps are included on this Web site.