Forestry

Publications

New releases
Global forest products facts and figures 2023
12/2024

Global trade in wood and paper products dropped steeply from record levels in 2021 and 2022, with the paper trade continuing to decline under pressure from digital media, according to the latest data released by FAO.

Options for addressing the risk of non-permanence for land-based mitigation in carbon crediting programmes
11/2024

In response to the pressing need for durable forest-based climate solutions, FAO has released a new publication that provides a comprehensive framework for addressing the challenge of “non-permanence” — the risk that emission reductions from forests may be reversed due to events such as deforestation, fires, or pest outbreaks.

Human mobility in mountain areas in a changing climate
11/2024

By integrating mobility into climate adaptation plans, and leveraging Indigenous Peoples' knowledge with modern technologies, the report advocates for more comprehensive disaster risk management and sustainable development pathways in mountain regions​.

Forest monitoring for transparent commodity supply chains
11/2024

How forest monitoring solutions and datasets can support risk assessment of commodity production, including deforestation and forest degradation, or lack of legality.

Pathways to forest data transparency: Best practices from national forest monitoring to support climate action
11/2024

Featuring successful examples from Africa, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America and the Caribbean, this publication empowers countries to develop robust national forest monitoring systems that drive climate reporting and inform effective policy.