Forest products and services
Partnerships and initiatives
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News
Global forest products facts and figures 2023 shows fall in global trade in wood and paper products
10/12/2024
Forests, trees and wild species key to healthy agrifood systems – FAO
31/10/2024
Africa’s forests can be a cornerstone of sustainable bioeconomy, FAO report
24/10/2024
Publications
Pulp and paper capacities annual survey 2021-2026
2022
The annual FAO survey of global pulp and paper production capacities is based on data received from national correspondents. The publication includes country tables for pulp and paper production capacity; grade tables showing the volume of production capacity by country, for each product and product aggregate code; and production tables by country.
Global forest sector outlook 2050: Assessing future demand and sources of timber for a sustainable economy
2022
Jointly produced by FAO, the International Tropical Timber Organization (ITTO) and the consultancy Unique land use GmbH, the report combines the results of a long-term outlook for the forest sector to 2050 with an assessment of wood demand in a sustainable economic environment
FAO Forestry Paper 187: Grazing with trees. A silvopastoral approach to managing and restoring drylands
2022
Trees in dryland forests provide animal feed, timber, fruit and help regulate soil and water cycles. Livestock in dryland forests also play an important role; not only are they a source of income for local communities, but they also mobilise stored biomass.