Forestry experts are meeting in Jalisco, Mexico this week to improve understanding of primary forests, some of the most unique biodiversity hotspots in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC).

FAO-led experts' exchange on primary forests continues with a focus on the Asia-Pacific region this week to review national definitions, monitoring and reporting methods.

International experts will discuss in a virtual 5-day workshop different approaches countries have adopted to monitor primary forests in the boreal biome to develop innovative ways to improve data and information.

Primary forest workshop session organized by FAO and OFAC/COMIFAC in Douala, Cameroon to improve Central African primary forest reporting.

The first global study on national forest monitoring capacities has been published in the Journal Environmental Research Letters. This paper shows substantial improvements in national forest monitoring capacities around the globe.

The regional workshop “Monitoring tools available for forest and landscape restoration in the Mediterranean region” took place with remarkable success in Barcelona, Spain, from 6 to 10 November 2023. 

The International Day of Forests is here, and the Global Forest Resources Assessment (FRA) invites you to celebrate by exploring the fascinating world of forests through innovative virtual learning.

FAO and CONAFOR organized a national workshop in Mexico to support data collection for the 2025 cycle of the Global Forest Resources Assessment (FRA) Remote Sensing Survey (RSS).

Students from Italy and around the world gathered at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in Rome, Italy, to learn about forests and biodiversity from the Forest Kids video game.

CBIT-Forest project led by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is entering its second phase of work to revolutionize forest data transparency and ensure informed decision-making. 

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) organized a regional remote sensing survey workshop in Lagos, Nigeria, to support data collection for the FRA 2025 Remote Sensing Survey (RSS). 

FRA 2025 country reporting process concluded in July of 2024 and is progressing with great success in anticipation of its launch next year. 

To mark the International Day of Forests, an online course has been designed and developed by FAO to provide a basic understanding of land-cover data accessible to all interested parties through the FAO e-learning Academy.

Forestry experts discuss the history and success of the close collaboration between FAO, UNECE and FOREST EUROPE.

FAO Global Forest Resources Assessment (FRA) reflects on a productive and enriching year for understanding the status and trends in forest-related variables across the world.

FAO has monitored global forests through its Global Forest Resources Assessments (FRA) since 1948.

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) organized a national workshop in Madagascar to provide an overview of the FRA 2025 RSS methodology.

Experts and technical representatives establish the key variables that will constitute the second regional report.

Regional workshop held in Panama by the FRA team of the FAO Forestry Division to support FRA 2025 country reporting.

On 13 October 2024, the Amazonia+ Program hosted the side event “Amazon Forest Update: A Regional Challenge for COP30” at the 2024 United Nations Biodiversity Conference (CBD COP16) in Cali, Colombia.