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Dear Reader, Welcome to this new issue of Infosylva! We open this edition with Cameroon, which has taken an additional step towards improved transparency in the forest sector by making progress with, and scaling up its Voluntary Partnership Agreement (VPA) with the FAO-EU FLEGT Programme. The ultimate objective of VPAs is to help participating countries reduce illegal logging by improving the traceability of timber along the entire production chain. (In English) In Colombo, Sri Lanka, the 27th Asia-Pacific Forestry Commission (APFC) has just closed its doors with a strong recommendation for countries that wish to achieve the SDGs related to forests and the sustainable management of natural resources by 2030: Competing interests must learn to collaborate, and a more holistic landscape management approach must be implemented. (In English) Forest invasive species, both animals and plants, can threaten local fauna and flora by changing the ecological balance of a region. A three-day international meeting convened by FAO in Budapest at the end of October discussed the issue and proposed, as a step towards finding viable solutions, the constitution of a new Forest Invasive Species Network for Europe and Central Asia, supported by

FAO. (In English) In a new study, published in The International Forestry Review by FAO REDD+ researchers, global deforestation patterns were explored through location analysis. Findings suggest that rural population density and agricultural expansion seem to remain the first drivers of deforestation, in relation to both historical and recent deforestation. (In English) An expert meeting in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire at the end of October called for more investment and a scaling up of the Great Green Wall Programme in Africa. The GGW is the main sustainable rural development programme in Africa, and must be strengthened to better help local population combat more severe droughts and desertification triggered by climate change. (In French) With 44 percent of Kosovo’s territory covered with forests, the country’s forestry sector shows great potential as a development opportunity for rural people. A new FAO report highlights the fact that much still needs to be done to better recognize women’s role in the management of this important national resource. (In English) A new FAO publication Sustainable woodfuel for food security. A smart choice: green, renewable and affordable aims to present woodfuel that has been produced in a sustainable way as an energy source that remains important to helping people in developing countries emerge from food insecurity and local rural poverty, and improve their livelihoods. (+ factsheet in English) This news and much more in this new issue of Infosylva. Enjoy your reading! Estimado lector/a, Bienvenidos a este nuevo número de Infosylva! Abrimos esta edición con noticias desde Camerún, que ha dado un paso adelante hacia una mayor transparencia en el sector forestal, avanzando y ampliando su Acuerdo Voluntario de Asociación (AVA) con el Programa FAO-UE FLEGT. El objetivo final de los AVA es ayudar a los países participantes a reducir la tala ilegal, mejorando la trazabilidad de la madera a lo largo de toda la cadena de producción. (En inglés) En Colombo, Sri Lanka, la 27ª Comisión Forestal para Asia y el Pacífico (APFC por sus siglas en inglés) acaba de cerrar sus puertas con una fuerte recomendación para los países que desean alcanzar los ODS relacionados con los bosques y la gestión sostenible de los recursos naturales para 2030: Es necesaria una mayor colaboración entre los diferentes intereses, y se debe implementar un enfoque de gestión del

paisaje más integral. (En inglés) Las especies invasoras del bosque, tanto de natura animal como vegetal, pueden amenazar la fauna y flora locales y cambiar el equilibrio ecológico de una región. Una reunión internacional de tres días convocada por la FAO en Budapest a fines de octubre discutió el tema y propuso, como un paso hacia la búsqueda de soluciones viables, la constitución de una nueva Red de coordinación contra las especies forestales invasivas para Europa y Asia Central, con el apoyo de la FAO. (En inglés) En un nuevo estudio, publicado en The International Forestry Review por investigadores de FAO REDD+, se exploraron patrones globales de deforestación a través del análisis de ubicación. Los resultados sugieren que la densidad de la población rural y la expansión agrícola parecen seguir siendo los primeros impulsores de la deforestación, en relación con la deforestación tanto histórica como reciente. (En inglés) Una reunión de expertos en Abiyán, Costa de Marfil, a fines de octubre, solicitó más inversión y una ampliación del Programa de la Gran Muralla Verde en África (GGW por sus siglas en inglés). La GGW es el principal programa de desarrollo rural sostenible en África, y se debe fortalecer para ayudar a la población local a combatir mejor las sequías cada vez peores y la desertificación, desencadenadas por el cambio climático. (En francés) Con el 44 por ciento del territorio de Kosovo cubierto de bosques, el sector forestal del país muestra un gran potencial como oportunidad de desarrollo para la población rural. Un nuevo informe de la FAO destaca el hecho de que aún queda mucho por hacer para reconocer mejor el papel de las mujeres en la gestión de este importante recurso nacional. (En inglés) Una nueva publicación de la FAO Combustible de madera sostenible para la seguridad alimentaria. Una opción inteligente: verde, renovable y asequible (en inglés), presenta el combustible de madera, producido de forma sostenible, como una fuente de energía que sigue siendo importante para ayudar a las personas de los países en desarrollo a salir de la inseguridad alimentaria y la pobreza rural y a mejorar sus medios de vida. (+ hoja informativa en inglés) Estas noticias y mucho más en este nuevo número de Infosylva. ¡Buena lectura! Chère lectrice, cher lecteur, Bienvenue à ce nouveau numéro d'Infosylva!

Nous ouvrons cette édition avec des nouvelles du Cameroun, qui a fait un pas de plus vers l'amélioration de la transparence dans le secteur forestier en renforçant son Accord de Partenariat Volontaire (APV) avec le Programme FAO-UE FLEGT. L'objectif ultime des APV est d'aider les pays participants à réduire l'exploitation illégale, en améliorant la traçabilité du bois tout au long de la chaîne de production. (En anglais) A Colombo, Sri Lanka, la 27ème Commission des forêts pour l'Asie et le Pacifique (APFC) vient de fermer ses portes avec une recommandation forte pour les pays qui souhaitent atteindre les ODD liés aux forêts et à la gestion durable des ressources naturelles d'ici 2030: une plus forte collaboration est nécessaire entre les divers intérêts, et une approche plus globale de la gestion du paysage doit être mise en œuvre. (En anglais) Les espèces forestières envahissantes, tant les animaux que les plantes, peuvent menacer la faune et la flore locales en modifiant l'équilibre écologique d'une région. Une réunion internationale de trois jours, organisée par la FAO à Budapest à la fin du mois d'octobre, a examiné la question et proposé, en vue de trouver des solutions viables, la constitution d'un nouveau réseau de coordination sur les espèces forestières envahissantes pour l'Europe et l'Asie centrale, avec l’appui de la FAO. (En anglais) Dans une nouvelle étude, publiée dans l'International Forestry Review par des chercheurs du groupe REDD + de la FAO, les tendances mondiales de la déforestation ont été explorées par l'analyse d'emplacement. Les résultats suggèrent que la densité de la population rurale et l'expansion agricole semblent rester les premiers moteurs de la déforestation, à la fois par rapport à la déforestation historique et par rapport à la déforestation plus récente. (En anglais) Une réunion d'experts à Abidjan, en Côte d'Ivoire à la fin d'octobre, a appelé à plus d'investissements et à une intensification du programme de la Grande muraille verte en Afrique. La GMV est le principal programme de développement rural durable en Afrique et doit être renforcée pour mieux aider la population locale à lutter contre les sécheresses de plus en plus graves et la désertification, provoquées par le changement climatique. (En français) Avec 44% du territoire du Kosovo couvert de forêts, le secteur forestier du pays présente un grand potentiel en tant qu'opportunité de développement pour les populations rurales. Un nouveau rapport de la FAO souligne le fait qu'il reste encore beaucoup à faire pour mieux reconnaître le rôle

des femmes dans la gestion de cette importante ressource nationale. (En anglais) Une nouvelle publication de la FAO Du bois-énergie durable pour la sécurité alimentaire. Un choix judicieux: vert, renouvelable et abordable (en anglais) vise à présenter le bois-énergie produit de manière durable comme une source d'énergie qui reste importante pour aider les populations des pays en développement à sortir de l'insécurité alimentaire et de la pauvreté rurale et à améliorer leurs moyens de vie. (+ fiche d’information en anglais) Retrouvez ces nouvelles de l’actualité forestière et bien plus encore dans ce nouveau numéro d'Infosylva. Bonne lecture! Luigi Baldassari Coordinator of Infosylva

Forestry events November 2017 Looking ahead to a circular European bioeconomy Brussels, Belgium, 7 November 2017 Innovative approaches for Monitoring Forest and Landscape Restoration Online learning events (webinars – first date 30 November – enrolment by Monday 27 November 2017) December 2017 Adriatic Wood Days Dubrovnik, Croatia 04-05 December 2017 Mountains under pressure: climate, hunger, migration. High-level Conference on Mountains FAO HQ – Rome, Italy 11 December 2017 FAO Near East Forestry and Range Commission (NEFRC) – 23rd Session Beirut, Lebanon 11-15 December 2017 2017 Bioeconomy Investment Summit Helsinki, Finland 14-15 December 2017 February 2018 Lignofuels 2018 – Advanced Biofuels and Materials Conference Amsterdam, The Netherlands 07-08 February 2018

March 2018 FAO African Forestry and Wildlife Commission (AFWC) – 21st Session Tbd – March 2018 August 2018 2018 World Conference on Timber Engineering Seoul, Republic of Korea 20-23 August 2018 November 2018 World Forum on Urban Forests: Changing the nature of cities: the role of urban forestry for a green, healthier and happier future – Save the date! Mantova, Italy 28 November – 01 December 2018

FAO Forestry announcements Cameroon strengthens its legal timber sector FAO forestry newsroom 26/10/17 Improved transparency in Cameroon’s forest sector – a key requirement of a Voluntary Partnership Agreement (VPA) with the European Union (EU) – is playing a critical role in the gradual establishment of a legal timber sector in the country, according to a new report by the FAO-EU Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and Trade (FLEGT) Programme. Competing interests need to collaborate to help restore Asia-Pacific’s forests or risk missing 2030 sustainable development targets FAO News Asia and the Pacific 24/10/17 The forestry sector across Asia and the Pacific must collaborate with a wider range of stakeholders if countries in the region are to meet key targets of the world’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), according to the Asia-Pacific Forestry Commission meeting here this week. FAO calls for recognition of women’s role managing Kosovo’s forests FAO News Europe and Central Asia 26/10/17 Managing forests is a complex task, and with forests covering 44 percent of its territory, Kosovo* has a lot to care for. The job is worth doing right, since forests can be a source of fuel, food and income for rural people. Yet, as a new FAO report highlights, not enough attention has been paid to one important group of forest users: women.

FAO shepherds region-wide cooperation on forest invasive species FAO News Europe and Central Asia 18/10/17 A three-day international meeting convened by FAO has brought experts to Budapest this week from 26 different countries. They will be discussing intensively spreading forest mammals, exotic parasites, urban forestry, whether the spread of the golden jackal is driven by the search for food or by climate change, and much more. Forest Reference Level/Forest Reference Emission Level REDD+ Secretariat of Bhutan 27/10/17 A team from Forest Resources Management Division and Watershed Management Division of Department of Forests & Park Services are currently working on the development of the FRL/FREL of Bhutan with the help of two resource persons from FAO. Global experts to debate benefits of Sustainable Wood for a Sustainable World FAO forestry newsroom 30/10/17 The financial, social, and environmental benefits of sustainable wood value chains will be among the topics for discussion during a two-day global meeting – Sustainable Wood for a Sustainable World (SW4SW) – which is drawing experts from all over the world to FAO Headquarters in Rome. Participants at the SW4SW event, which begins tomorrow, will consider how best to derive the maximum benefits for society from sustainable wood value chains and the challenges that currently hamper their full contribution to sustainable development. UN-REDD New study confirms agricultural expansion remains the biggest driver of deforestation and identifies future risk areas in Africa UN-REDD News 27/10/17 Deforestation is complex and has many underlying causes; therefore, it is important to understand any recurring patterns and correlations that can help countries to tailor their efforts towards reducing the loss of forests and its associated carbon emission.

Anuncios del Departamento Forestal de la FAO Países de Centroamérica se unen para combatir el comercio ilegal de madera FAO News Panamá 24/10/17 Actores asociados al comercio legal de madera en los países miembros de la Comisión Centroamericana de Ambiente y Desarrollo (CCAD) se reúnen en Honduras del 23 al 25 de octubre para promover las bases técnicas de un diálogo político entre los países miembros con el objetivo de fomentar el comercio legal de productos forestales en la región, informó Misael León Carvajal, Director del Instituto Nacional de Conservación Forestal (ICF).

Annonces du Département des Forêts de la FAO Déployer la restauration des terres et les énergies renouvelables pour le développement durable dans la Grande Muraille Verte FAO Nouvelles Côte d’Ivoire 25/10/17 Des experts d'Afrique et d'ailleurs sont réunis à Abidjan pour discuter des financements en faveur de la Grande Muraille Verte, principal programme de développement rural durable en Afrique. L’objectif est de soutenir davantage de populations à faire face au changement climatique et à la désertification dans les zones arides d’Afrique. Certains la voient comme la huitième merveille du monde, et son objectif de reverdir de larges étendues de terres arides autour du Sahara est ambitieux. La FAO sensibilise sur l'importance de disposer d’un système de collecte des statistiques agricoles et forestières en Côte d’Ivoire FAO Nouvelles Côte d’Ivoire 18/10/17 Une trentaine d’experts, entre autres des points focaux et directeurs, ont été sensibilisés au cours d'un atelier, à l'importance des statistiques agricoles et forestière et les données sur l'utilisation des terres pour la préparation de l'inventaire national des gaz à effet de serre (GES) pour le secteur agriculture, foresterie et autres affectations des terres (AFAT).

New FAO publications Potential implications for the forest industry of corporate zero-deforestation commitments: Discussion paper prepared for the 58th Session of the FAO Advisory Committee on Sustainable Forest-based Industries This paper summarizes work undertaken to address the ACSFI recommendations through a review of corporate zero-deforestation commitments by consumer goods companies, retailers and banks and their relevant corporate policies for sourcing, lending and other business activities. Risks and potential benefits to the forest industry from zero-deforestation commitments by its customers and financiers are analysed and some recommendations towards the forest industry are formulated. The paper starts out with background information on the zero-deforestation movement that was developed in earlier work between ACSFI and FAO. Rapid woodfuel assessment: 2017 baseline for the Bidibidi settlement, Uganda FAO and UNHCR are working as partners in the Safe Access to Fuel and Energy (SAFE) framework, to identify and implement appropriate solutions to the challenges faced by crisis-affected populations. With the large number of people crossing the border from South Sudan to Uganda, there is an urgent need to develop strategies for supportive sustainable energy access and forest resource management targeting both the refugee population in the Bidibidi settlement and the host community.

Sustainable woodfuel for food security. A smart choice: green, renewable and affordable With food insecurity, climate change and deforestation and forest degradation remaining key global issues, this paper highlights the role of sustainable woodfuel in improving food security. Food insecurity and a high dependence on woodfuel as a primary cooking fuel are characteristics common to vulnerable groups of people in developing regions of the world. With adequate policy and legal frameworks in place, woodfuel production and harvesting can be sustainable and a main source of green energy. Sustainable woodfuel for food security: A smart choice: green, renewable and affordable – Factsheet With adequate policy and legal frameworks in place, woodfuel can be sustainable and a main source of green energy for both rural and urban areas in developing countries. The widespread availability of woodfuel, and the enormous market for it, present opportunities for employment and for sustainable value chains, providing further rationale for promoting this source of energy. Other FAO new publications: here FAO eBooks: here To receive a monthly update on all of FAO’s latest publications, subscribe here

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Videos Supporting the energy needs of refugees and host communities FAO and the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) have partnered together to support the energy needs of over 200 000 South Sudanese refugees displaced in refugee camps in the Gambella region of Ethiopia in order to reduce the impact on forest resources and the host community.

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FAO in the news The articles do not reflect the views of FAO and some of them may no longer be available on the internet after a period of time. Belarus, Poland to implement joint forest inventory project Belarus News 17/10/17 Belarus and Poland will implement a joint forest inventory project. The agreement was reached during the European Forest Week, BelTA learned from the press service of the Forestry Ministry of Belarus. Boosting large-scale land restoration and renewable energy solutions for sustainable development along Africa’s Great Green Wall Reliefweb.int 25/10/17 Leading experts from Africa and beyond have come to Abidjan to discuss how to shore up funding for the Great Green Wall initiative, Africa’s major rural sustainable development scheme, so that it can help more people in Africa’s drylands cope with the consequences of climate change and desertification. Funding agencies must support them better: MS Daily Mirror.lk 25/10/17 The global financial agencies like the World Bank, IMF, ADB, JAICA and KOICA must be aware of the efforts taken by beneficiary countries to protect their bio diversity, forests and environment when offering financial aid, the President of Sri Lanka said. Ghana hosts Liberia and Cote d’Ivoire over forest conservation Modern Ghana 23/10/17 Timber industry players from Liberia and Cote d’Ivoire, have visited Ghana for a three-day familiarization tour and workshop on timber legality, forest conservation and networking. Hosted by the Nature and Development Foundation (NDF) of Ghana, the industry players were taken on a tour of some timber processing companies in the country to assess the level of compliance and measures put in place to ensure sustainability of the forests. Sad to see mangrove disappearing The Star Online 19/10/17 Mangrove ecosystems should be better protected. A study by the Rome-based Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) revealed that environmental and economic damage caused by the “alarming” loss of mangrove forests in many countries should be urgently addressed. Shrinking mangrove forests can lead to severe loss of biodiversity and livelihoods in addition to saltwater intrusion in coastal areas and siltation of coral reefs and sea grass.

News review 16-31 October

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Australia The desperate fight to stop these 500-year-old Aussie forest giants becoming office paper Huffington Post 31/10/17 Some of the magnificent eucalypts in the Kuark, about 40 km north-east of Orbost, are estimated to be over 500 years old. Like other old growth forests which continue to be logged in both Tasmania and Victoria, trees that were mature when Europeans first set foot on Australian soil could potentially be turned to pulp. Brazil Prince Charles: Companies chased away from Amazonian rainforests now destroying plains The Guardian 25/10/17 Environmentalists fear that measures to reduce the exploitation of the Amazon rainforest for commodities such as soy and beef have pushed some of those activities into formerly less exploited regions such as the Cerrado, a vast tropical savannah covering more than 2m sq km. Cambodia The difficult discussion on Cambodia’s forests The Diplomat 30/10/17 Satellite data compiled by the University of Maryland stated that Cambodia experienced one of the highest deforestation rates in the world, with an annual forest loss rate of 14.4 percent. The data video from the NASA Earth Observatory showed the startling uptick in forest removal in dramatic images. Estonia Estonia’s trees: Valued resource or squandered second chance? Mongabay.com 20/10/17 Local conservation organizations are pressing the government to adopt more sustainable practices, including a ban on logging during part of the year and the cessation of a new logging amendment that would lower the felling age of spruce trees. Ethiopia Roundup: Global Green Growth Week underscores unlocking Africa's green growth potential Xinhua 20/10/17 Policy makers and experts, who have gathered in Ethiopia's capital Addis Ababa as part of the Global Green Growth Week 2017, emphasized the need to unlock Africa's green growth potential. Iceland Vikings razed the forests. Can Iceland regrow them? The New York Times 20/10/17 The country lost most of its trees more than a thousand years ago, when Viking settlers took their axes to the forests that covered one-quarter of the countryside. Now Icelanders would like to get some of those forests back, to improve and stabilize the country’s harsh soils, help agriculture and fight climate change. India KFRI steps in to fight biological invasions The Hindu 18/10/17 The Kerala Forest Research Institute (KFRI) is gearing up to set up a Nodal Centre of Alien Invasive

Species Research and Management to fight biological invasions in the State. “The proposed centre would monitor and arrest the spread of the already established invasive species,” said a Scientist at KFRI. “It would also keep track of the movements of invasive species across countries in the Asia-Pacific region,” he added. Maharashtra to involve coastal villages to protect state’s mangrove forests Hindustan Times 24/10/17 The government announced a new policy to protect mangroves on public and private land by creating ‘mangrove co-management committees’. Threats to our forests Deccan Herald 31/10/17 Does it ever surprise you that large forest patches still exist in India alongside our growing populations and ever-increasing expansions? India is host to one of the richest forest habitats in the world. But like all natural ecosystems today, our forests are extremely vulnerable. They are under stress from a host of human-made problems — from encroachment and degradation to climate change. Italy Italy’s high-rise forests take root around the world The Japan News 30/10/17 The brainchild of Milanese architect Stefano Boeri, the Bosco Verticale (Vertical Forest) uses more than 20,000 trees and plants to adorn the high-rise buildings from top to bottom — a project now being exported all over the world, from China to the Netherlands. Turin fires: Flames engulf forests near Italian city as emergency services work through the night The Independent 28/10/17 Raging wildfires in northern Italy have burned some 1,600 hectares despite the efforts of hundreds of firefighters over nearly two weeks. Flames have ravaged the Val di Susa area in Piedmont and forced the mobilisation of squadrons of firefighting aircraft along with around 200 volunteers. Liberia Liberia presents readiness package at FCPF meeting in Laos Daily Observer 20/10/17 Liberia has presented a Participatory Self-Assessment and Synthesis of its R-Package (Readiness Package) at the Forest Carbon Partnership Facility (FCPF) Participants’ Committee and Participants Assembly meeting in Luang Prabang, Laos, a release from the FDA issued yesterday has said. Indonesia Indonesia not ready to bury REDD+ Forests News 23/10/17 Two years have passed since Indonesia’s REDD+ Agency and the National Council on Climate Change merged into the Ministry of Environment and Forestry (MoEF). Few developments have been heard since then, raising questions about where the initiative is going and how it will unfold. Sharing the benefits of REDD+ in Indonesia Forests News 24/10/17 After its introduction in Indonesia more than five years ago, REDD+, originally conceived as a carbon emissions reduction scheme has undergone a range of transformations, evolving from a market-based

mechanism to one with a greater focus on non-monetary benefits for communities and their forests. Sumatran region heats up as forests disappear Mongabay.com 29/10/17 Average temperatures in the Indonesian province of Jambi have risen amid clearing of vast swaths of forest, a new study show. Areas that have been clear-cut, mostly for oil palm plantations, can be up to 10 degrees Celsius hotter than forested areas. Malaysia Giant lizards are thriving on Borneo's oil palm plantations The Independent 26/10/17 Deforestation has wiped out most other predators, so the lizards have lots of food and little competition. Nepal In Nepal, what migration means on the home front Forests News 16/10/17 For the past decade, the young male work force of Nalma, as in other villages around the country, has looked outside Nepal’s borders for better economic opportunities than local agriculture provides. Nearly three-quarters of Nalma’s young male demographic now works overseas. Nigeria Investing in Environment Sector Will Increase Sources of Income in Nigeria All Africa 17/10/17 The Minister of State for Environment has said that the Nigeria's economy would improve considerably if the government invests in the nation's environment sector. "With proper harnessing and leveraging on our natural resources the root of our economic recovery will be faster when we consciously support the green economy by investing in the environment sector to increase other sources of revenue in the Nigeria economy." The forests…going, going and going The Nation 27/10/17 From north to west and all across the country charcoal production and selling is the order of the day. Many logs are felled in droves for the production of charcoal in commercial quantity but none is planted in replacement. SINA FADARE who visited some of the villages report that danger is looming as forests are becoming empty and vegetation are getting thinner. New Zealand Wood processors welcome govt's forestry plans RNZ 26/10/17 Northland timber millers are praising the new government's plans to invest in forestry. "The fact that we've got a ministry now, and that we're going to see foresters, politicians and wood processors at the table, I think only good will come of that," the Managing Director of Whangarei's Rosvalls sawmill said. Peru Benefits do not always equal cash Forests News 19/10/17 When Amazonian communities in Peru conserve their forests, they recognize both economic and non-monetary benefits, researchers have found. But they need the support of government authorities to

ensure that those benefits are not undercut by the encroachment of deforestation from illegal logging, mining or other activities. Philippines Protecting our wildlife Inquirer.net 23/10/17 This week is very significant for the Philippines and the rest of the world. All roads lead to Manila as we are hosting the first-ever-in-Asia 12th Session of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals. United States of America Fighting fires with healthier forests: State unveils long-term plan for forest restoration Yakima Herald.com 25/10/17 The State Public Lands Commissioner announced the plan to fight one of the state’s largest, most urgent environmental threats. The new Forest Health Strategic Plan comes with a new, 22-person Forest Health Advisory Committee to work toward the goal of treating 1.25 million acres by 2037 by various methods, such as thinning and prescribed fires. Pine beetle poses threat to southwest Colorado forests Coloradoan.com 28/10/17 The forests of southwest Colorado may be facing yet another new and highly destructive threat: the pine beetle. Over the past two decades, more than 120,000 acres of the Weminuche Wilderness — Colorado’s largest designated wilderness area at 488,210 acres — have fallen prey to the destructive spruce beetle. Project saved homes from fires, but can it be duplicated? ABC News 16/10/17 The work by the Deschutes Collaborative Forest Project in central Oregon, where towns and subdivisions sit in a green ocean of Ponderosa and lodgepole pines, shows the potential of forest thinning. And it shows how loggers and environmentalists - normally bitter enemies - can join forces. Rare Hawaiian crows released into native forests of Hawai’i Island Island News 16/10/17 ‘Alala have a legacy of being an integral part of the life of the Hawaiian forest, as they eat and assist with the dispersal of native plant seeds. ‘Alala are not only ecologically significant as dispersers of Hawai’i’s native plants, but they are significantly revered in Hawaiian culture. The reintroduction of this species is expected to play an important part in the overall recovery of native ecosystems.

Washington State Lands Commissioner announces Wildfire Prevention Plan Northwest Public Radio 27/10/17 Washington state’s public lands commissioner wants to prevent wildfires in the state by making forests healthier. She has unveiled a 20 year plan to treat more than 1 million acres of forest, in an effort to protect property, homes and natural resources. Viet Nam Discover the stunning beauty of red maple forests in Vietnam Vietnam.net 24/10/17

Those who have been immersed in the colour of brilliant red maple leaves in the world will be impressed by these forests in Vietnam. World Agroforestry: An increasingly popular solution for a hot, hungry world Mongabay.com 26/10/17 Agroforestry integrates trees, shrubs, and crops in a system that functions well together — it covers over 1 billion hectares of land worldwide and its best known examples include shade grown coffee and chocolate. Indigenous peoples have practiced agroforestry for millennia but this technique is now gaining popularity with farmers everywhere. Amazonian hunters deplete wildlife but don't empty forests Phys.org 17/10/17 A new study published today in PLOS ONE reveals that subsistence hunters from small communities in large areas of intact forest and with access to healthy fish stocks do not appear to be emptying their forests. Could regreening the Earth fight climate change? Digital Journal 19/10/17 Planting trees and other natural environmental actions could prove as effective as ceasing all oil use across the planet in reducing CO2 levels, according to a new study by an international team of scientists led by scientists from The Nature Conservancy. Farming and forest loss: study exposes malaria’s best Friends Mongabay.com 16/10/17 A new study exposes the role of deforestation in amplifying malaria transmission, finding that forest loss and malaria is linked worldwide and not just a local phenomenon. The research, published in Environmental Science, builds on prior evidence that has linked deforestation to an increase in habitat availability for mosquitoes in several malaria-endemic countries throughout the tropics. Indigenous groups warn Paris accord imperiled by deforestation Phys.org 24/10/17 Indigenous leaders and forestry experts warned on Tuesday that without more funding and protection for forests and their peoples, the world will fail to meet the ambitious goals set by the Paris Agreement. Research has shown that deforestation rates are lowest, and carbon storage and biodiversity higher, when indigenous and community land rights are secure. Invest in forests and indigenous people to fight climate change – experts Eco-Business 27/10/17 Efforts to protect carbon-absorbing forests, which could have a massive impact on reducing global warming, only attract a tiny fraction of the billions of dollars spent on cutting emissions, experts said on Tuesday as they called for greater investment. Almost 40 times more money has been spent on promoting agriculture and land development - which have led to large-scale deforestation - than on forest protection, they said in a study. Land management could be key in climate change battle Toronto Star 16/10/17 In a groundbreaking new study – led by scientists from the US-based Nature conservancy, along with 15

other institutions worldwide, including Cornell University and the Brazilian Government – land stewardship is put front and centre in the fight against climate change. Living near a forest will make you happier, study finds Forbes 19/10/17 A long-term study conducted by the Max Planck Institute for Human Development and published in Nature Scientific Reports found another key relationship between humans and nature. It's been confirmed many times that humans are better able to cope with chronic stress and are happier when connected with nature. However, this study finds that forests, in particular, are one of the best remedies. New research: forests minimize severe heat waves Wheather Nation 24/10/17 Extensive, mature forest cover can mitigate the impact of severe heat waves, droughts and other weather extremes over large regions, according to new NOAA research published online in the journal Nature Communications. Putting forestry at the center: A final word from CIFOR Director General Forests News 30/10/17 “I am now moving on from CIFOR, and this is my final DG’s Column in Forests News. I have made it a reflection based on the 50 articles published here over the past five years. Altogether it becomes an illustration of the reasons and rationale for CIFOR’s efforts to position forestry at the center of the new development and climate agendas.” Peter Holmgren is finishing a five-year term as CIFOR’s Director General at the end of October, 2017. The case for cork bottle stoppers Mother Nature Network 22/10/17 Corks have been used as wine closures for hundreds of years, but natural cork is no longer the only option for sealing a bottle of wine. Screw caps, synthetic cork, Zork (a peel-away stopper), and glass stoppers called Vinolok all have a share of the market, but natural cork is still the most-used closure, and with recent improvements in cork quality, it's taking back a small portion of the market it lost. The case that humans are creating new species despite killing off so many - Interview Vox 23/10/17 In his new book Inheritors of the Earth: How Nature Is Thriving in an Age of Extinction, Thomas argues that the usual doom and gloom in relation to wildlife extinction is only one part of the story. As he sees it, in parallel with all the ecological damage, humans have ignited a great flourishing of life. The philosophy of trees: From the Sheffield Tree Massacre to the Australian rain forest The Independent 21/10/17 From the Bible to Wordsworth, Blake to Sartre, Tolkien to Chomsky, woodland, culture, philosophy and humanity are inextricably bound. We came down from the trees aeons ago – but did we ever really leave them? Thirst for avocado leaves plantations dry Foodtank.com 19/10/17 Every year, more than 20,000 hectares of forest (77 square miles) are converted to avocado production in Michoacán, according to the Environment and Natural Resources Secretary for Michoacán. Because avocado monoculture requires a constant and generous supply of water, aquifer levels have lowered.

FAO en las noticias Los artículos no reflejan necesariamente el punto de vista de la FAO y algunos de ellos permanecerán en Internet sólo un tiempo limitado. Aumentar la productividad de forma sostenible e incluyente es el principal reto del agro en América Latina y el Caribe El Mundo.cr 30/10/17 Los principales cambios en la agricultura y la ruralidad durante los últimos dos años en América Latina y el Caribe y las perspectivas regionales para el 2018, son los principales temas que aborda la nueva edición del libro Perspectivas de la agricultura y del desarrollo rural en las Américas, lanzado en Costa Rica por la FAO, el IICA y la CEPAL. Expertos analizan en Roma modelos sostenibles de explotar la madera del bosque TVN Noticias 31/10/17 Expertos internacionales se reunieron hoy en Roma para analizar los distintos modelos sostenibles para explotar la madera de los bosques, evitar la degradación y mitigar el impacto del cambio climático.

Informe de prensa 16-31 de octubre Los artículos no reflejan necesariamente el punto de vista de la FAO y algunos de ellos permanecerán en Internet sólo un tiempo limitado. Argentina El valor de los bosques Los Andes 21/10/17 El fuego forestal genera pérdidas económicas importantes, pero también perjuicios ambientales que en la mayoría de los casos son irrecuperables o de recomposición en el largo plazo. Brasil La minería amenaza a una tribu en Brasil El Telégrafo 29/10/17 Los waiapi viven en el estado de Amapa, Brasil. Su territorio es parte de una zona conservada llamada Renca. A inicios de 1970 la tribu tenía 2.000 miembros. Pero tras la llegada de los ‘hombres blancos’ en busca de oro y con ellos de la gripa y del sarampión, en menos de tres años la comunidad se redujo a 151 habitantes.

China En la región china de Liuzhou se construye la primera ciudad-bosque del mundo Vanguardia 16/10/17 La primera ciudad-bosque del mundo se construirá en la región china de Liuzhou en 2020. Habilitada para 30,000 personas, tendrá casas, hoteles, hospital y escuelas, totalmente cubiertos por más de un millón de plantas y árboles. Colombia 17 especies de aves están en peligro crítico de desaparecer El Tiempo 27/10/17 No hay ningún país en el mundo que albergue una avifauna tan diversa como Colombia. Aquí habitan cerca de 1.900 especies –de las 10.672 que se tienen registradas en el mundo– a lo largo de todos los ecosistemas, desde páramos hasta desiertos y bosques tropicales. Lanzan un concurso de fotografía sobre la selva colombiana El Espectador 28/10/17 El Concurso de Fotografía “El Resto es Selva” convoca a fotógrafos colombianos o extranjeros residentes en el país por más de dos años a participar y ayudar a evitar la deforestación. Ecuador Ecuador quiere obtener su séptima reserva de biósfera El Universo 22/10/17 El territorio del noroccidente de Pichincha abarca 286 mil hectáreas y representa el 30,31% de esa provincia. La zona, conocida como el Chocó Andino, posee la tercera parte de todas las especies de aves del Ecuador, el 15% de toda la flora del país, cientos de especies incluidas en la lista roja de la Unión Internacional para la Conservación de la Naturaleza (UICN) y el Corredor Ecológico para el Oso Andino. 800 personas capacitadas en plan de rescate de bosques El Telégrafo 23/10/17 El programa integral de protección de los bosques protectores Cerro Paraíso y Bosqueira, impulsado por el Municipio de Guayaquil, suma 800 personas capacitadas desde mayo pasado. Honduras Honduras se compromete a cumplir cuatro medidas ante cambio climático para el 2030 La Prensa 29/10/17 Reforestar un millón de hectáreas de bosque, reducir en un 25% la emisión de gases de invernadero, avanzar en el cambio de matriz energética a un 80% de energía renovable y reducir en un 39% el uso de leña por ecofogones son los compromisos que tiene Honduras para el año 2030. México Envejecimiento de campesinos, seria amenaza para seguridad alimentaria Vanguardia 15/10/17 La edad promedio es de 55 años, y sólo uno de cada 100 es menor a los 25. La gente ya no está en el campo, emigra a zonas urbanas a otras naciones, dice SAGARPA. Si no se renueva generacionalmente, la seguridad alimentaria corre grave riesgo, advierte. Indígenas mexiquenses buscan apoyo de Alto Comisionado de las Naciones Unidas El Universal 22/10/17

Representantes de los pueblos indígenas otomís, mazahuas, matlazincas y nahuas quieren impulsar acciones conjuntas en defensa de su territorio, tierra, agua y bosques con el apoyo del Alto Comisionado. La casa del duende, guardián en los bosques de Ocuilan El Sol del Centro 22/10/17 En lo hondo de los bosques de Ocuilan existe la casa del duende guardián, que según relatan los lugareños, es el protector de los árboles y la fauna. Según se cuenta, el pequeño habitante de los bosques de Ocuilan se aparece a los visitantes y a quienes intentan dañar la flora, como en el caso de los talamontes. Perú REDD+: Los beneficios no siempre equivalen a dinero en efectivo Los Bosques en las Noticias 22/10/17 Investigadores han encontrado que cuando las comunidades amazónicas del Perú conservan sus bosques tanto los beneficios económicos como los no monetarios son valorados. Sin embargo, necesitan el apoyo de las autoridades gubernamentales para garantizar que esos beneficios no se vean recortados por la intrusión de la deforestación proveniente de la tala ilegal, la minería u otras actividades. República Dominicana El Presidente de la RD supervisa proyectos de desarrollo agroforestal en Independencia El Caribe 29/10/17 Hasta el día de hoy, se ha sembrado un total de 3.644.490 árboles maderables distribuidos de la siguiente manera: en Independencia 566.390 árboles en una superficie de 10.470 tareas y en Bahoruco, 453.650 en 7.824. Sudáfrica Turismo sobre un mar de árboles El Nuevo Diario 29/10/17 El Centenary Tree Canopy Walkway es un nuevo puente curvo de acero y madera que zigzaguea subiendo y bajando por una frondosa plantación de árboles, destinada a estudios científicos o arboreto, y cuyo recorrido transcurre por encima y a través de las copas, en ocasiones acariciadas por la neblina y las nubes bajas. Venezuela (República Bolivariana de) Amazonas: Un pulmón vegetal El Universal 29/10/17 Son numerosas las características que le confieren al estado Amazonas una importancia a nivel mundial: forma parte de la Amazonía suramericana, parte del pulmón vegetal del mundo; posee una muy variada cultura etnológica y etnográfica así como un rico patrimonio arqueológico; conforma un reservorio de diversidad botánica, su fauna, además de contar con especies que no existen en ninguna otra parte, es conocida y admirada; y, por último, sus formaciones geográficas son únicas en el mundo. Mundo Aumentó 51% deforestación global en 2016: Universidad de Maryland AM Queretaro.com 29/10/17 Los datos, publicados esta semana en un informe difundido por el organismo civil Global Forest Watch, destacó que los incendios forestales fueron probablemente una de las principales causas del aumento en

la pérdida de zona boscosa en este año. Cada año se matan de forma ilegal hasta dos millones de aves en Europa El País 24/10/17 Cada año se matan y se capturan de forma ilegal entre 0,4 y 2,1 millones de aves en el norte y centro de Europa y en la región del Cáucaso, según el informe The killing 2.0 publicado este martes por Birdlife International. Según la investigación, el 66% de las 457 especies nativas del continente europeo se ven afectadas por estas prácticas.

Coordinación, el gran desafío para las decisiones de REDD+ Los Bosques en las Noticias 18/10/17 Uno de los grandes retos para la gobernanza de los bosques es la falta de coordinación. Sin embargo, la amplia gama de demandas sobre la tierra exige que la resolución de los problemas de coordinación vaya más allá de juntar a los diversos actores en un mismo lugar.

Nuestros bosques, productores de oxígeno Deutsche Welle 30/10/17 Un paseo por el bosque es algo maravilloso. En su interior, donde el aire es inigualablemente fresco, se respira un ambiente de paz y tranquilidad. Además, los bosques proporcionan muchas materias primas, pero ¿en qué estado se encuentran?

Un impresionante repaso fotográfico a las especies de animales que están cerca de desaparecer Gizmodo.com 27/10/17 Los científicos advierten que estamos potencialmente en medio de una sexta extinción masiva por culpa de la actividad humana. Los seres humanos son directa e indirectamente responsables de la pérdida de especies que alguna vez fueron tan comunes como las palomas mensajeras y los tigres de Tasmania.

FAO dans l’actualité

Les articles suivants ne reflètent pas nécessairement le point de vue de la FAO. Elle n’est pas non plus en condition d’en garantir la disponibilité dans le temps sur Internet. Les forêts du monde ont régressé de 300 000 km2 en 2016 France Info 23/10/17 Pour parvenir à cette conclusion, GFW a compilé des données de l'université du Maryland, aux Etats-Unis. L'ONG mesure les pertes subies par la couverture forestière et n'établit donc pas de bilan prenant en compte le reboisement. Par contraste, la FAO (Organisation des Nations unies pour l'alimentation et l'agriculture), qui utilise des méthodes différentes, estime que le taux net global de déforestation a ralenti de plus de 50% au cours des 25 dernières années.

Revue de l’actualité 16-31 octobre Les articles suivants ne reflètent pas nécessairement le point de vue de la FAO. Elle n’est pas non plus en condition d’en garantir la disponibilité dans le temps sur Internet. Algérie Délaissée, la forêt algérienne régresse et disparaît El Watan.com 27/10/17 Mercredi, c’était le 25 octobre, Journée nationale de l’arbre, à ne pas confondre avec la Journée mondiale de l’arbre qui est célébrée le 21 mars. Etat des lieux. Espagne Les pyromanes et la sécheresse, une alliance redoutable contre les forêts espagnoles MAP Express 27/10/17 Le nord-ouest de l’Espagne vient de connaitre l’une des vagues d’incendies de forêt les plus violentes de ces dernières années, comme c’est le cas pour le Portugal voisin. Fait marquant de cette tragédie : le caractère prémédité des départs de feu, qui trouvent un allié naturel dans la sécheresse et, plus généralement, le changement climatique. France Biodiversité : L'Agence française pour la biodiversité et l'Office national des forêts unissent leurs forces RSE Magazine 30/10/17 Acteurs majeurs de la préservation de la biodiversité, l'Agence française pour la biodiversité (AFB) et l'Office national des forêts (ONF) ont signé à Rambouillet le 24 octobre 2017 leur première convention cadre. Leur objectif : conjuguer leurs efforts et leurs compétences pour soutenir les politiques publiques de reconquête de la biodiversité et de gestion des territoires forestiers publics.

Forêts bretonnes: rendre la filière bois plus autonome France Info 27/10/17 Les arbres sont nombreux en Bretagne. Pour éviter de trop en importer, le projet "Breizh forêt bois" a été lancé en 2015 dans le but d'inciter les propriétaires à planter des arbres destinés à l'exploitation des générations futures. Deux ans plus tard, les objectifs sont loin d'être atteints.

Pépinière incendiée : les écoliers sont quand même allés jusqu'au bout de leur projet France Info 27/10/17 Ils avaient planté 2000 plans de palétuviers avec l'aide du service de l'environnement et leur enseignant. Ils sont partis en fumée la veille de leur plantation dans la mangrove suite à un acte de vandalisme. Les écoliers de Mala'efou sont restés motivés. Les 130 plans sauvés ont été replantés. Italie Incendies au Nord de l’Italie: la Suisse envoie des hélicoptères et des équipes Swissinfo.ch 30/10/17 Depuis une semaine, le nord de l’Italie est en proie à des incendies qui ont ravagé plusieurs hectares de forêts. Des centaines d’habitants en Lombardie et au Piémont ont dû être évacués. La sécheresse et

l’intensité des vents compliquent la tâche des sapeurs-pompiers. Piémont : l’enfer, juste de l’autre côté de la frontière Le Dauphiné.com 31/10/17 Depuis le début du mois, le Piémont est en feu. Près de 4 000 hectares seraient déjà partis en fumée. Le grand brasier continue de dévorer les forêts outre frontière, à quelques dizaines de kilomètres du Queyras et du Briançonnais. Japon

Enlacer les arbres, une thérapie toute naturelle au Japon France Info 26/10/17 Respecter les arbres et les comprendre, une révolution en Occident, une évidence au Japon. Le pays des mégapoles est aussi celui de l'arbre sacré. Il est le principe même d'une thérapie, le shinrin-yoku, littéralement "bain de forêt". Portugal Au Portugal, le bouchon de liège pousse son avantage Libération 27/10/17 Ces forêts sont un trésor national au Portugal qui fournit, à lui seul, la moitié du liège servant à boucher sept bouteilles sur dix dans le monde. Viet Nam Le Japon aide la province vietnamienne de Ninh Thuan dans le reboisement et le refus de la pauvreté Vietnam + 25/10/17 Le projet de restauration et de développement durable des forêts de protection, connu sous le nom de Projet JICA 2 - déployé dans cinq communes de trois districts de la province de Ninh Thuan - a contribué à la réduction de la pauvreté dans cette localité du Centre. Monde Afrique Centrale: 66% des éléphants de forêt disparus en 8 ans Journal de Brazza 31/10/17 Le World Wildlife Fund vient de publier un rapport sur la disparition des éléphants de forêt en Afrique centrale. Selon ce texte, 66% de ces animaux – plus petits que les éléphants de savane – ont disparu entre 2008 et 2016 dans la région Cameroun, Centrafrique, Congo-Brazzaville et Gabon. Climat: les promesses loin de l'objectif de 2°C selon l'ONU RTL 5 31/10/17 L'écart est "catastrophique" entre les promesses nationales de limitation des émissions de gaz à effet de serre et les réductions qu'il faudrait opérer pour maintenir le réchauffement en-dessous de 2°C, a prévenu mardi le responsable environnement de l'ONU, à six jours de la COP23. Climat : l'ONU redoute une hausse des températures supérieure à 3°C Le Figaro 31/10/17 Les pays signataires de l'accord de Paris sur le climat n'ont pas engagé assez d'efforts, selon le Programme des Nations unies pour l'environnement. Mais les émissions de CO2 pourraient être réduites au niveau requis.

Comment les arbres communiquent entre eux : découvrez le "réseau internet" de la forêt France Info 26/10/17 Le saviez-vous? En forêt, les arbres ne restent pas plantés là comme des souches. Ils interagissent, communiquent, développent des relations d'entraide avec leurs proches, et même avec ceux qui se trouvent à de plus grandes distances.

2016, année noire pour les forêts Les Echos.fr 24/10/17 Sous l'effet des incendies notamment, la perte de surfaces boisées dans le monde a bondi de 51 %. L'équivalent de la superficie de la Nouvelle-Zélande a disparu. Les chefs indigènes défilent pour les forêts Le Matin 24/10/17 Des dirigeants indigènes ont prévenu mardi à Londres que, faute de financement et de mesures supplémentaires pour protéger leurs forêts, la planète n'atteindrait pas les objectifs de l'accord de Paris sur le climat. Provenant de 14 pays, dont le Brésil et l'Indonésie, ils ont fait étape à Londres dans le cadre d'une tournée européenne contre la déforestation.

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