International Day of Forests is celebrated on 21st March every year. The day was established by resolution of the United Nations General Assembly on November 28, 2012. Each year, various events celebrate and raise awareness of the importance of all types of forests, and trees outside forests, for the benefit of current and future generations.
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In November 1971, the “States members” at the 16th session of the Conference of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), voted to establish “World Forestry Day” on March 21 of each year.
From 2007-2012, the Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) convened a series of six Forest Days, together with annual meetings of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Conference of Parties.
Following the International Year of Forests in 2011, the International Day of Forests was established by resolution of the United Nations General Assembly on November 28, 2012.
This year the International Day of Forests promotes education to Learn to Love Forests. It underscores the importance of education at all levels in achieving sustainable forest management and biodiversity conservation. Healthy forests mean healthy, resilient communities and prosperous economies.
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