Programme of Work 2000-2005

First session (2000) 
 
Second session (2002)Third session (2003)Fourth session (2004)Fifth session (2005)
Adoption of the multi-year programme of work
 
Combating deforestation and forest degradationEconomic aspects of forestsTraditional forest-related knowledgeReview of progress and consideration on future actions
Development and adoption
of a plan of action
Forest conservation
and protection of unique types of forests and fragile ecosystems
Forest health and productivityForest-related
scientific knowledge
On the basis of the assessment referred to in para. 2 (e) of Council resolution 2000/35, consider, with a view to recommending to the Council and through it to the General Assembly, the parameters of a mandate for developing a legal framework on all types of forests
Initiation of the work of the Forum with the Collaborative Partnership on Forests 
 
Rehabilitation and conservation strategies for countries with low forest coverMaintaining forest cover to meet present and future needsSocial and cultural aspects of forestsReview the effectiveness of the international arrangement on forests
 Rehabilitation and restoration of degraded lands and promotion of natural and planted forests Monitoring assessment and reporting, concepts and terminology and definitions 
   Criteria and indicators of sustainable forest management 
 Concepts, terminology and definitions   
 Ministerial  Ministerial