People and forests
News
Arbor Day Foundation, Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN name record-breaking 210 Tree Cities of the World
04/03/2025
The Arbor Day Foundation and FAO have recognized 210 communities as the 2024 Tree Cities of the World.
FAO-led programme empowers forest and farm producers to boost restoration efforts in Africa
21/01/2025
A new programme empowering forest and farm producers to accelerate restoration-based value-added innovation, focusing on Africa, was launched today by FAO in Togo, one of six countries that will participate in the initiative.
Collaboration between mountain communities and Italian fashion designers wins Japan World Expo 2025 award
18/11/2024
An innovative programme with artisan women from remote mountain communities has received an award today as an example of best practices in design for the future.
Publications
Monitoring gender equality and social inclusion in forest and landscape restoration programs
2023
This brief aims to provide practical guidance for designing a forest restoration monitoring system that adequately incorporates targets and indicators to measure gender equality and social inclusion in the implementation of the project or programme.
Forest Landscape Management Plan for the BidiBidi Refugee Settlement, Uganda
2023
Practical guidelines to alleviate pressure on natural resources, ensure sustainable access to biomass for cooking, and build resilience of refugee and host communities.
Occupational safety and health in the future of forestry work
2023
Forests continue to be one of the most hazardous industrial workplaces, with those working in forests exposed to considerable occupational safety and health risks. This report identifies trends and opportunities as well as challenges to promote safe and healthy working conditions in the forest sector.