VOLUNTARY GUIDELINES ON NATIONAL FOREST MONITORINGFood & Agriculture Org., 2018 M06 27 - 76 pages National information needs on forests have grown considerably in recent years, evolving from forest area and growing stock information to key aspects of sustainable forest management, such as the role of forests in the conservation of biodiversity and the provision of other ecosystem services. More recently, information on changes in carbon stocks, socio-economic aspects including the contribution to livelihoods and poverty reduction, governance and broader land use issues has become critical for national planning. |
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