Asia Pacific Forestry Commission (APFC)
25th Session of APFC, 5-8 November 2013, Rotorua, New Zealand (Photo Source: http://www.fao.org/asiapacific/news/detail-events/en/c/203912/)
The Asia-Pacific Forestry Commission (APFC) is one of six Regional Forestry Commissions established by FAO in 1949 to provide a policy and technical forum for countries to discuss and address forest related issues on a regional basis and focus on issues pertinent to Asia and the Pacific.
Areas of work include: 1) Promoting improvement in forest management for multiple benefits, 2) Forest Policy, Economics and Institutions, and 3) Fostering greater involvement of people in forestry.
In recent times, flagship APFC activities have included the Asia-Pacific Forestry Sector Outlook Study, “In Search of Excellence: Exemplary Forest Management in Asia and the Pacific,” and establishment of a regional and national forestry code of practice.
The specific activities implemented by APFC are decided upon by member countries during each APFC session. It meets every two years.
Areas of work include: 1) Promoting improvement in forest management for multiple benefits, 2) Forest Policy, Economics and Institutions, and 3) Fostering greater involvement of people in forestry.
In recent times, flagship APFC activities have included the Asia-Pacific Forestry Sector Outlook Study, “In Search of Excellence: Exemplary Forest Management in Asia and the Pacific,” and establishment of a regional and national forestry code of practice.
The specific activities implemented by APFC are decided upon by member countries during each APFC session. It meets every two years.
- Focal Office:
- Forest Management Bureau (FMB)
- Date Signed:
- August 5, 2012 Entered into force
- Focal Persons:
- FOR. RICARDO L. CALDERON
Director
DENR - Forest Management Bureau
Tel. Nos. - (632) 928 9313 / 927 4788
Alternate Focal
FOR. MAYUMI-QUINTOS-NATIVIDAD
Assistant Director
DENR - Forest Management Bureau
Tel. Nos. - (632) 927 4784 / 928 2778 - Status Updates:
- The 25th Session of APFC discussed the "Role of Forests in Sustainable Development."
- Highlighted the importance of value-added forest products to enhance forest sector
- Noted that forest cover is currently expanding in Asia and the Pacific due to increased investment in forest restoration and afforestation
- Noted the shift in forest policies towards greater recognition of the multiple values of forests accompanied by increased stakeholder engagement
The 26th Session of the APFC will be hosted by the Philippines. - Latest Activities:
- Next Schedule of Meeting:
26th Session of the Asia-Pacific Forestry Commission organized in conjunction with the Asia-Pacific Forestry Week 2016
February 22-26, 2016
Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga, Philippines - Sources / Relevant Links:
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