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
Human–wildlife conflict role-playing game: user guide
2023
The Sustainable Wildlife Management Programme in Zimbabwe created role-playing games for use in Farmer Field Schools. Their primary aim is to learn about human–wildlife conflict scenarios with farmers.
Migration and forests
2023
This publication assesses the migration and forest interface. It describes why migration outcomes in forest landscapes matter, what drives them, how they can be shaped, and who can do what to optimize those outcomes.
Collaborative Partnership on Sustainable Wildlife Management strategic roadmap
2023
The Collaborative Partnership on Sustainable Wildlife Management has launched a two-year roadmap aimed at sustainably using and conserving wildlife while ensuring benefits for local people and their livelihoods.