1. Opening of the Session and welcome addresses by representatives from the Government of Australia and FAO
2. Adoption of the provisional agenda
3. Review of actions taken by FAO on the recommendations made at the 44th Session of the Committee
4. The role of ACPWP and ICFPA
5. Recommendations of the Committee to FAO for 2004-2005
6. Illegal acts in forestry: definitions process
7. Role of the forest industry in poverty alleviation
8. Forestry and climate change: emerging carbon markets
9. The international dialogue on forest certification
10. Discussion on pertinent issues raised during presentations and recommendations
11. Date and place of next session
12. Nomination of new Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson
13. Any other business
14. Closing remarks