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Global planted forests thematic study - Results and analysis
12/2006

Globally, according to FRA 2000, planted forests account ed for only 5% of forest area, but up to 35% of industrial roundwood supply. This is anticipated to rise to 40-44% by 2020. Planted forests reflect a higher social, environmental and economic importance than their area would suggest. Many countries have existing planted forest data that is not based upon forest inventory, is incomplete and often outdated.

FAO Forestry Paper 150: The new generation of watershed management programmes and projects
FAO Forestry Paper 150: The new generation of watershed management programmes and projects
12/2006

FAO Forestry Paper 149: Better forestry, less poverty
FAO Forestry Paper 149: Better forestry, less poverty
05/2006

FAO Forestry Paper 147: Global Forest Resources Assessment 2005: Progress towards sustainable forest management
FAO Forestry Paper 147: Global Forest Resources Assessment 2005: Progress towards sustainable forest management
12/2005

FAO Forestry Paper 146: Microfinance and forest-based small-scale enterprises
FAO Forestry Paper 146: Microfinance and forest-based small-scale enterprises
03/2005