Forests are among the most threatened ecosystems in Armenia, with degradation accelerating. But the country is committed to achieving sustainability in forest management, and a three-day workshop opening here today will help move things in the right direction.

Organized by the Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) and the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the workshop focuses on establishing criteria and indicators for sustainable management of Armenia’s forests. About 30 national experts on forests and related topics – from government, administration, academia, nongovernmental organizations, and forest projects and activities – are expected to attend.