Forestry

Publications

New releases
FRA 2020
06/2020

This assessment examines the status of, and trends in, forest resources over the period 1990–2020, drawing on the efforts of hundreds of experts worldwide.

Women’s empowerment through collective action
06/2020

This publication explores how women’s access to social and cultural services allows them to participate in the economic and political life equally with men.

The pollination services of forests
05/2020

This working paper reviews published literature on the impacts of forest and landscape management practices on pollinators. It also addresses the implications of climate change, collates 36 case studies, and makes recommendation on measures for maintaining pollinator diversity and abundance in forests and landscapes.

Prosperity in place for youth: Meaningful work for mobile youth that enhances forest landscapes
04/2020

This report examines the drivers of youth migration from rural to urban areas and sets out recommendations on how to engage young people in forest work – whether they remain in the community, leave for the cities, or return after a period away.

Occupational safety and health in forest harvesting and silviculture
04/2020

This compendium for practitioners sets out a series of steps to reduce forestry accidents, which include identifying hazards, carrying out safety inspections, ensuring safe work procedures, and providing education and first-aid training.