Global Forest Resources Assessment 2005

Global Forest Resources Assessment 2005 Synopsis

The Global Forest Resources Assessment 2005 (FRA 2005) is the most comprehensive assessment of forests and forestry to date - not only in terms of the number of countries and people involved, but also in terms of scope. It examines the current status and recent trends for about 40 variables covering the extent, condition, uses and values of forests and other wooded land, with the aim of assessing all benefits from forest resources. Information has been collated from 229 countries and territories for three points in time: 1990, 2000 and 2005. The results are presented according to six thematic elements of sustainable forest management.