The UN General Assembly declared 2011 the International Year of Forests to raise awareness on sustainable management, conservation and sustainable development of forests. The International Year of Forests was officially launched on 2 February 2011 at the UN headquarters in New York, USA, during the UN Forum on Forests. Events will be held globally throughout 2011 showcasing actions towards managing the world's forests sustainably.
The UN has a website dedicated to Forest 2011, where you will find information regarding events being organised throughout the year, as well as interactive web tools and resources to promote dialogue on forests. Participants can also tell organizers via the website how they plan to celebrate “forests for people” during 2011, so that they may showcase their stories and initiatives through this website.
Please use the links below to obtain more information on buying wood products, local events and international events.
I know forests nead managing, but I love very old mature woods. I do hope these will not be "managed" for their wood.
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