The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 21 March the International Day of Forests. The Day celebrated and raise awareness of the importance of all types of forests. On each International Day of Forests, countries are encouraged to undertake local, national and international efforts to organize activities involving forests and trees, such as tree planting campaigns.  Click here for the full text of the UN Resolution 

To celebrate the International Day of Forests, you can share your photos of forests and tree planting initiatives on this web site.  Show the world how trees, forests and their surrounding environments make a difference to the community where you live. Above you can submit photos by logging in as a guest. Check the terms and conditions for image specifications. Enquiries IDF@fao.org.

We’ve also developed posters and web banners using the International Day of Forests logo for your use. And feel free to share the video and spread the message.

 

 



Infographic: Forests and land use


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Publications

State of the World's Forests 2012

 


The power of forests

FAO's international journal of forestry


Sustainable forest management fact sheets


 


last updated:  Tuesday, March 26, 2013