International Day of Forests 2016

March 21, 2016
 

International Day of Forests is celebrated worldwide every year on 21st March at the international level in order to increase the public awareness among communities about the values, significance and contributions of the forests to balance the life cycle on the earth.

Every year on the International Day of Forests we celebrate the ways in which forests and trees sustain and protect us. This year we are raising awareness of how forests are key to the planet’s supply of freshwater, which is essential for life.
 

Did you know?

• Forested watersheds and wetlands supply 75 percent of the world’s accessible freshwater
• About one-third of the world’s largest cities obtain a significant proportion of their drinking water directly from forested protected areas
• Forests act as natural water filters
• Climate change is influencing the availability of water resources

How will you mark the day?

Looking for ways to take part in the International Day of Forests? Here are five ideas.

1. Watch and share the International Day of Forests video
2. Take this year’s forest quiz – How much do you know about forests and water? – and share your results on social media. Quiz coming soon!
3. Organize or join events celebrating forests – tree plantings, symposiums, art exhibitions, or a photo competition. Don’t forget to tell us about it at idf@fao.org and send us photos so we can add it to the gallery of events happening around the world
4. Share the logo, banner and posters (available in 11 languages)
5. Join the conversation on social media using the #IntForestDay hashtag: pass on some of this year's key messages, or take a photo of your favourite forest and share it with your friends

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