Forest Products

Forests provide multiple products and services, with a potential to contribute to employment and income-generation. It is important for countries to increase the value and sustainable use of forest goods and services in harmony with national resource conservation and environmental protection goals. Sustainable management of forests depends, to a large extent, on the environmental and economic impact of the actions of people who use forest products. Forest products utilization and trade are major factors influencing the conservation and sustainable development of forest resources. There is therefore a need to: (i) strengthen the information and databases on forest and tree resources and uses; (ii) ensure the technical foundation for sustainable forest resources conservation and development, and forest product development and utilization; and (iii) to foster partnerships with other groups working in forestry.

FAO's technical assistance in forestry products aims at increasing awareness in countries through information on employment and income-generation, especially in rural areas, as well as the development, conservation and sustainable management and use of trees and other forest resources. It also aims at increased awareness of trade in wood, non-wood and wood energy products, and of the factors influencing their utilization.

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