European experts collaborate on innovations in providing forest benefits
Involving the right people at the right time is key to the success of any new venture. Spurring INnovations for forest eCosystem...
Forests increase Earth’s carbon sequestration capacity
This article was originally posted on the CREAF Blog.
Recently, terrestrial ecosystems have been absorbing 15-30% of CO2...
Forests for Human Health – Challenges and Opportunities
8 - 9 April 2019, Vienna, Austria.
FOREST EUROPE and the Austrian Research Centre for Forests will hold...
Valuing forest ecosystem services: A training manual for planners and project developers
Forests and trees provide multiple ecosystem services that are crucial for human well-being and play a critical role in achieving the goals...
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...
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Greener cities help reduce the risk of premature death
Urban greenery can protect against premature mortality, according to an investigation conducted by the Institute for Global Health in Barcelona (ISGlobal) and...
