Forestry

Publications

New releases
Guidance on developing forest education programmes for primary schools
11/2023

New guidance from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations sets out how countries can introduce an innovative programme in primary schools to teach new generations of children about the value and benefits of forests.

Traceability and transparency in supply chains for agricultural and forest commodities
11/2023

Traceability and transparency in supply chains for agricultural and forest products are necessary to support the design, implementation, and monitoring of effective solutions to address forest loss. This report was prepared by World Resources Institute, Efeca, and Kanopi Consulting with the technical support of FAO.

Urban forests: a global perspective
10/2023

This report provides a region-by-region overview of the current state of urban forestry worldwide, and also includes case studies of how some cities and regions are investing in green infrastructure and solutions to achieve better outcomes for all residents in the face of global warming.

Sustainability by numbers – Forest products at FAO
10/2023

Forest product data are essential in monitoring impact and innovation in the global wood industry; responding to climate change by calculating carbon emissions; and developing equitable policies that uphold ecosystem services and forest values for our communities.

Enabling
10/2023

This publication reviews the current and potential application of farmer field schools to strengthen the capacities and skills of smallholders and family farmers in sustainable forestry and agriculture production.