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ISTF’s mission is to facilitate and promote sharing of best practices for the effective management, protection, and equitable and ecologically sustainable use of tropical forests and natural resources in the tropical and subtropical regions across the globe.
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Sustainable Forest-Based Livelihood in Nigeria
Forests in Nigeria cover approximately 10% of the country’s land area. Sustainable forest-based livelihood in Nigeria provides employment opportunities for millions of people, particularly in rural areas, while playing a crucial role in environmental conservation and biodiversity protection[1]. Activities such as timber harvesting, non-timber forest products collection, agroforestry, and ecotourism, provide essential resources for local […]
Enhancing capacities for effective ecosystem restoration throughout the decade and beyond
Among the five Task Forces established to achieve the vision of the United Nations Decade on Ecosystem Restoration (UN Decade), the Task Force on Best Practices is a collaborative effort of currently 450 members from 180 organizations, focused on capacity development and knowledge dissemination activities under the leadership of the Food and Agriculture Organization of […]
Symposium en ligne: « Utilisation du bois de chauffe dans les tropiques : enjeux et perspectives »
Session #4 – 19 Apr 2024
Invitation to regional encounters with ISTF Members /Invitación al los encuentros regionales con miembros de la ISTF. 10, 16, 26 April/abril
Invitation to regional encounters with ISTF Members /Invitación al los encuentros regionales con miembros de la ISTF. (all members of ISTF are welcome, to any session whatever their region; todos los miembros de ISTF están bienvenidos a cualquier sesión, de cualquier región).The ISTF Americas Member Encounter in ENGLISH will be held on Wednesday 10 April […]
Terra Viva Grants Program
The Terra Viva Grants Directory develops and manages information about grants for agriculture, energy, environment, and natural resources in the world’s developing countries.Learn More or Apply
Empower Foresters Worldwide
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