The Global Forest Resources Assessment 2005 (FRA 2005) was the most comprehensive assessment of forests and forestry of its time, not only in terms of the number of countries and people involved, but also in terms of its scope. It examined the current status and recent trends of about 40 variables covering the extent, condition, uses and values of forests and other wooded land, with the aim of assessing all benefits from forest resources. Information was collated from 229 countries and territories for three points in time: 1990, 2000 and 2005. The results were presented according to six thematic elements of sustainable forest management.

FAO worked closely with countries and specialists in the design and implementation of FRA 2005 through regular contact, expert consultations, training for national correspondents and ten regional and sub-regional workshops. The outcome was better data, a more transparent reporting process and an enhanced national capacity in data analysis and reporting.

A CD-ROM was also created for FRA 2005. The CD contains the key findings and the main report of the Global Forest Resources Assessment 2005. It also contains the 229 country reports and result tables in Excel format. It is a multi-lingual CD (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, and Spanish). To receive a copy please send a request to: [email protected]