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The International Day of Forests was established on the 21st day of March, by resolution of the United Nations General Assembly on November 28, 2013. [1] Each year, various events celebrate and raise awareness of the importance of all types of forests, and trees outside forests, for the benefit of current and future generations.
Today, forestry education typically includes training in general biology, ecology, botany, genetics, soil science, climatology, hydrology, economics and forest management. Education in the basics of sociology and political science is often considered an advantage. Professional skills in conflict resolution and communication are also important ...
Forest school is an outdoor education delivery model in which students visit natural spaces to learn personal, social and technical skills. It has been defined as "an inspirational process that offers children, young people and adults regular opportunities to achieve and develop confidence through hands-on learning in a woodland environment". [1]
LEAF aims to encourage school classes and teachers to use forests for educational activities. The vision is to see an increased level of awareness and knowledge the key role the forest plays on our planet. The program's mission is to spread environmental education concerning forests and all their values among school children all around the world.
In this Constitution, the term ‘agriculture’ and its derivatives include fisheries, marine products, forestry and primary forestry products" (Article I, Functions of the Organization, paragraph 1). [2] The first FAO Global Forest Resources Assessment was published in 1948 and focused mostly on assessing the availability of timber.
The International Forestry Students’ Association (IFSA) is an international network of students in forestry-related sciences.It is a globally organized and locally operated student organisation connecting forest and related science students to peers, forest-related organisations, and policy platforms.
International Day of Forests: March 21 World Planting Day [29] [30] [31] March 21 World Wood Day [32] March 21 World Water Day: March 22 International Seal Day [33] March 22 World Meteorological Day: March 23 International Day of Zero Waste [34] March 30 World Aquatic Animal Day [35] April 3 World Rat Day [36] [37] [38] April 4 International ...
The FAO is an official sponsor of International Day of Forests, on 21 March each year, as proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly on 28 November 2012. [56] Every six years since 1926, FAO and a host member state hold the World Forestry Congress. It is a forum for the sharing of knowledge and experience regarding the conservation ...