Welcome to the Asia-Pacific Forestry Commission websiteThe Asia-Pacific Forestry Commission (APFC) is one of six FAO Regional Forestry Commissions that cover the world's major geographic regions. The APFC is a forum for advising and taking action on key forestry issues. It focuses on issues pertinent to Asia and the Pacific, a region characterized by its diversity and rapid changes.
FAO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific [Patrick.Durst@fao.org] 4 November 2013 - 8 November 2013 New Zealand Languages: English Contact: Patrick Durst Indian Council of Agricultural Research, the World Agroforestry Centre, the Indian Society of Agroforestry and Global Initiatives. [wca2014@CGIAR.org] 10 February 2014 - 14 February 2014 India, New Delhi Languages: English Recent publications
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This publication provides a set of guidelines for formulating national forest financing strategies to invigorate the forestry sector and enhance sustainable forest management. [
This report summarizes the key findings and results collated under the second Asia-Pacific Forestry Sector Outlook Study – a comprehensive effort spanning nearly four years and involving all the member countries of the Asia-Pacific Forestry Commission. Based on seven country outlook reports and numerous thematic studies, the report provides an assessment of developments in the South Asian forestry sector, linking it with larger societal changes. The publication analyses the key factors driving developments in the sector, scenarios that may unfold and how forests and forestry are likely to evolve to the year 2020. The report also outlines priorities and strategies to enhance forestry’s contribution to societal well-being. [