FRADeskReference

FRA Desk Reference The world's forests, in your pocket. FRA Desk Reference puts FAO's Global Forest Resources Assessment data at your fingertips — official, country-by-country forest indicators for every reporting nation, from 1990 to 2015. Whether you're researching a country, comparing trends, or just curious how the planet's forests have changed, every screen is built around a single country selection. Pick a country, pick a topic, and explore clear charts and the key numbers behind them — all powered by FAO's authoritative dataset. EXPLORE 7 TOPICS • Forest Area & Characteristics — total forest area, planted vs. natural, primary forest, mangrove, and more • Production — growing stock, biomass, carbon, production and multiple-use forest area • Biodiversity & Conservation — protected forest area and conservation trends • Protective Functions — soil & water protection and ecosystem services • Disturbance — forest fires, wood removals, certified forest area, invasive species • Sustainable Forest Management — permanent forest, management plans, and a country's governance profile (policies, legislation, stakeholder input) • Economics & Livelihood — forest revenue, public expenditure, employment, and the female share of the forest workforce EVERY COUNTRY Brazil. Bhutan. Burkina Faso. Browse 235 countries and territories with a searchable picker. See how each one's forests have changed over a quarter-century. AUTHORITATIVE DATA Every number comes from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations' Global Forest Resources Assessment — the most authoritative global source of forest data, compiled from official national reports. Designed for researchers, students, policymakers, environmental professionals, journalists, and anyone who cares about the world's forests.