Forestry

Publications

New releases
Pulp and paper capacities 2022-2024
09/2023

The annual FAO survey of global pulp and paper capacities provides statistics on pulp and paper production capacity along with short-term production capacity forecasts. It also presents statistics on pulp and paper production and information about the utilization of recovered paper.

Role of forest ecosystems services
08/2023

Forests are an important component of natural capital and deliver a broad range of ecosystem services that underpin human well-being. This paper highlights the potential of forests to provide a pathway towards greater resilience and a green recovery.

08/2023

The RESSOURCE Project is working to support communities in conserving Sahelian wetlands and water birds in Chad, Egypt, Mali, Senegal and Sudan, where millions depend on wetlands to meet their food and financial needs.

The world's mangroves 2000-2020
07/2023

In the first study of its kind, FAO, with experts around the world, uncovered a wealth of information on the extent of mangrove forests globally, as well as a glimpse into what causes mangrove losses and gains.

Forest Landscape Management Plan for the BidiBidi Refugee Settlement, Uganda
07/2023

Practical guidelines to alleviate pressure on natural resources, ensure sustainable access to biomass for cooking, and build resilience of refugee and host communities.