The Asia-Pacific region is characterised by diversity and rapid change. These attributes are reflected in the forestry sector, where rapid evolution of social, economic and environmental issues means policies, legislation, institutions and the broad forestry community are being challenged to cope with constantly shifting goals and expectations.
The State of forestry in Asia and the Pacific - 2003 provides a broad status report and overview of developments in forestry in the region during the past several years. It has been prepared to inform and update policy makers, forestry officials and others interested in recent developments in the region's forestry sector.
