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Forests

Introduction

Explore Forests in the ECE Region
 
The United Nations vision is of a world in which all types of forests and trees outside forests are sustainably managed, contribute to sustainable development and provide economic, social, environmental and cultural benefits for present and future generations (UNFF, Strategic Plan for Forests 2017-2030).
The joint ECE/FAO Forestry and Timber Section supports developing evidence-based policies for sustainable forest management and communicates about the many products and ecosystem services provided to society while assisting countries of the region to monitor and manage forests.
 
Learn more about our focus on the future of forests in the context of a changing climate and the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration by exploring our programmes on Trees in Cities, Forests4Fashion, Circularity and Boreal Forests
 
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In focus

New release: Wildfires and forests hosted by Jodi-Ann Wang - fourth episode of The UN Forest Podcast

Forest fires are an important part of a healthy ecosystem, but have gotten out of control in recent years. Why are wildfires getting bigger, more intense and lasting longer than ever before?

In this episode of The UN Forest Podcast, Prof. Jesús San-Miguel-Ayanz joins Jodi-Ann Wang to dive deep into current and future wildfire trends and the role every one of us has in shaping the way forward.

You can listen to the episode on SpotifyApple Podcasts, and Amazon Music, and SoundCloud.

Join the Trees in Cities Challenge and Make a Pledge to Plant More Trees

Join a global campaign of mayors who are implementing pledges to make their cities greener, more sustainable and more climate resilient. Join over 70 cities from across the globe who have joined the initiative to mitigate the effects of climate change, cool outdoor temperatures, improve public health, contribute to clean air and food security, foster biodiversity, build resilience, improve citizen wellbeing and create economic opportunities in their cities.

Learn how your city can make a Trees in Cities Challenge pledge here.