A forest in Germany
A forest in GermanyiStock photo for representation

DTE Coverage: State of the World’s Forests 2024

Document released by FAO paints stark picture of global forests

Global industrial wood production peaks, demand likely to rise through 2050

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Increased use of woodfuel have raised concerns regarding forest degradation and deforestation

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Demand for forest foods is soaring, but so is the environmental cost

Between 2000 and 2022, productions of nuts worldwide has increased 165 per cent.
Between 2000 and 2022, productions of nuts worldwide has increased 165 per cent.iStock

The growing demand is yet another reason to protect the forests

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Wildfires are destroying forest lands equal to 68 million football fields every year: FAO

The new guidelines give equal importance to both scientific approaches and traditional knowledge in addressing forest fires
The new guidelines give equal importance to both scientific approaches and traditional knowledge in addressing forest firesiStock/mack2happy

The FAO has issued new guidelines for preventing forest fire incidents after 20 years

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