Forestry terms and definitions in FAO
Terminology and definitions are central to the work of the Forestry Department in FAO. As a neutral forum, clear, agreed and multilingual terms and definitions are required for efficient communication and to avoid erroneous conclusions. Below are links to some key areas of forestry terminology.
- FRA 2005 Terms and definitions
- Sustainable forest management
Wood energy
Non-wood forest products
Forest genetic resources
Forest fire