Forests and the environment
Partnerships and initiatives
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News
Preserving Indigenous wisdom requires protecting forests
06/08/2026
To truly celebrate Indigenous healers, we must recognize their living knowledge as firmly rooted in forests and safeguard those ecosystems, FAO’s Sophie Grouwels of the Forest and Farm Facility explains.
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FAO launches ‘4 WINS’ approach to advance women’s entrepreneurship in forest economies
06/03/2026
As part of the celebrations for International Women’s Day on 8 March, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has unveiled a new model for strengthening women’s leadership and entrepreneurship in the world’s forest sectors.
From savannah plant to global remedy
02/03/2026
How the devil’s claw tuber improves health and wildlife conservation in Namibia
Publications
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FAO Forestry Paper 164 (2nd ed.): Guide to implementation of phytosanitary standards in forestry
2024
This guide provides easy-to-understand information on how good forest management practices and well implemented phytosanitary standards can minimize pest spread and facilitate safe trade.
Forests, trees and wild species in agrifood systems
2024
Enhancing and optimizing the benefits of forests, trees and wild species for biodiversity, climate and health.
Delivering restoration outcomes for biodiversity and human well-being
2024
This comprehensive resource guide helps countries implement Target 2 of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. It offers essential guidance, practical recommendations, and background information to maximize the impact of restoration efforts across various ecosystems.