Publications

The role of wood residues in the transition to sustainable bioenergy

01/2023

This report provides an overview of the potential use of wood residues as feedstock for bioenergy production as part of the transition towards a sustainable and circular forest bioeconomy.

Enhancing the engagement of forest-based industries in ecosystem restoration

01/2023

FAO Yearbook of Forest Products 2020

12/2022

This is the 74th issue of the FAO Yearbook of Forest Products. The yearbook contains annual data on the production and trade in forest products for the years 2016-2020.

From reference levels to results: REDD+ reporting by countries

12/2022

This report provides an overview of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change modalities for REDD+ reporting and additional technical Measurement, Reporting and Verification requirements from different standards for accessing jurisdictional REDD+ results-based payments, illustrating the choices countries have made when constructing their reference levels.

Urban forestry and urban greening in drylands - Improving resilience, health, and wellbeing of urban communities

12/2022

The objectives of the Green Urban Oases Programme is to turn dryland cities into “green urban oases” and strengthen their resilience to climatic, health, food and economic crisis, as well as to reduce the impact of urbanization on biodiversity and the surrounding natural environment.