Forestry

Publications

New releases
Forest and farm producers – climate change sentinels
10/2021

This policy brief summarizes key findings and sets out six clear recommendations for how to build long-term climate resilience among smallholders.

Non-wood forest products for people, nature and the green economy. Recommendations for policy priorities in Europe
09/2021

A white paper based on lessons learned from around the Mediterranean.

FAO Forestry Paper 185: Guide sur la gestion des forêts et de l’eau
08/2021

Many people worldwide lack adequate access to clean water to meet basic needs, and many important economic activities, such as energy production and agriculture, also require water. Climate change is likely to aggravate water stress.

Taking stock: what we grow together counts
08/2021

Smallholder farmers are commonly thought of as farmers who manage two hectares of land or less. By some estimates they represent approximately a quarter of the world’s population, and manage half of the world’s arable land; they generate billions of dollars in forest and timber products.