International Year of Forests 2011 – Celebrating Forests for People

The United Nations General Assembly declared 2011 as the International Year of Forests to raise awareness on sustainable management, conservation and sustainable development of all types of forests. Visit the International Year of Forests 2011 website to find information regarding events being organised throughout the International Year as well as interactive web tools and resources to promote dialogue on forests. You are also invited to provide information through the website about how you plan to celebrate “forests for people” during 2011, so that your stories and initiatives can be showcased.