Ainata Al Arz opens its first hiking trail
Ainata Al Arz, a marginalised rural village in Lebanon, is characterised by its green nature: with multi-colorful fields between the valley of...
Promoting social integration through sustainable forestry
“You are here to have fun, and to enjoy the forest,” began Joachim Englert, shouting from where he stood, perched nobly with...
Tree of All Trades
What are the benefits of trees in cities? Find out in this great information video on importance and services of the urban...
International Day of Forest 2019 – T-shirt Design Contest
Help celebrate the International Day of Forests on 21 March by entering FAO's t-shirt design contest. If you win, your entry will...
Ancient Woodlands and Trees: A Guide for Landscape Planners and Forest Managers
Ancient woodlands, trees and forests are at the very core of many global landscapes. However, understanding the resource which these living landscapes provide requires...
Paying for priceless values: forests’ role for water quality
Article originally posted on UNECE.
Given the many threats to global water supply, forest management and planning will increasingly need to deploy strategies for optimizing watershed...
Autumn colour in Mediterranean forests
It's that special time of year when walking in the forest becomes a magical experience, made yet more wondrous by its transience. Some network...
The forests that store the most carbon are also the richest in biodiversity
Article originally posted on the CREAF blog.
There are many reasons for preserving forests, but two of the most frequently mentioned are their capacity to...
Vulnerability of the Mediterranean soils to water erosion
20 - 21 November 2018, Rabat, Morocco.
The conference "Vulnerability of the Mediterranean soils to water erosion: state of knowledge and adaptation strategies in the...
Ecosystem services entrepreneurship: from ideas to business
ECOSTAR “Ecosystem services entrepreneurship: from ideas to business” online course provides continuous interaction with top international professors, experts and company directors specialized in the...
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New global report confirms that forests reduce health risks
The global scientific evidence of the multiple types of benefits that forests, trees and green spaces have on human health has now...
