2011: International Year of Forests

11 January 2011

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 UN 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. Tell them how you plan to celebrate “forests for people” during 2011, so that they may showcase your stories and initiatives through this website.