Forest management
Sustainable Forest Management Toolbox
The Sustainable Forest Management Toolbox is a comprehensive collection of tools, best practices and case studies to help forest owners and managers; policymakers; students and other stakeholders implement sustainable forest management.
News
World Forest Week: FAO urges greater investment and action for the world's dryland forests
02/10/2026
Forests and trees in the world's drylands sustain the livelihoods, food security and cultural identity of more than two billion people, yet they remain insufficiently recognized in global climate, biodiversity and land agendas, according to FAO.
FAO Director-General praises Indonesia's forest conservation and monitoring efforts
01/10/2026
Director-General QU Dongyu praised Indonesia's efforts to reduce deforestation and welcomed the launch of its country report on the state of its forests during the 28th Session of FAO's Committee on Forestry.
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World Forest Week: FAO and LUKE strengthen partnership for sustainable management of natural resources including forests
29/09/2026
FAO and the Natural Resources Institute Finland (LUKE) have agreed to extend and strengthen their partnership on sustainable management of natural resources including forests for five more years.
Publications
The Second Report on the State of the World's Forest Genetic Resources
2025
Drawing on data and information from 77 countries representing more than three-quarters of the world’s forests, this report provides a global assessment of forest genetic resources.
In brief: Second Report on the State of the World's Forest Genetic Resources
2025
The In Brief version of the Second Report on the State of the World's Forest Genetic Resources contains key messages and main points from the publication and is aimed at the media, policymakers and the general public.
Novel approaches for engaging Indigenous Peoples and local communities on wildlife and food security
2025
Innovation case study to improve rural governance systems, so that communities are in a better position to sustainably manage their natural resources and improve their well-being.
Videos
FAO climate change in Tanzania (Long version)
02/04/2014
The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is in Tanzania, where climate change is taking a toll on local populations. FAO-backed initiatives...
European forestry innovation: charting a path towards a green economy
09/12/2013
This film highlights how Finland is setting an example in sustainable forest management and how the many and varied innovations emerging from Finland's...
FAO and the Mau Forest
14/06/2013
Kenya's Mau Forest stretches over the hills between the Rift Valley and Lake Victoria. Rain falls every day here for at least six months of the year,...