FAO Forestry Department

The FAO Forestry Department is part of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Its main goal is to promote sustainable forest management worldwide. This involves protecting forest ecosystems, supporting forest governance, and enhancing the livelihoods of communities that depend on forests. The department provides expertise, data, and guidance to countries to help them balance the economic, social, and environmental aspects of forestry. By doing so, it aims to combat deforestation, promote biodiversity, and address climate change while ensuring that forests continue to provide essential resources for present and future generations.