Natural Inquirer World's Forests Editions
Every 5 years the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) publishes a report about the world’s forests called the Global Forest Resources Assessment. It contains information about forests in 233 countries and territories. Browse articles and journals about the data collected for these reports reflecting the state of the world’s forests.
Journals
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This edition of Natural Inquirer presents the results of a worldwide effort to understand the world’s forests, organized by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, or FAO. Read four...The World’s Forests 1 – Vol. 11 No. 1
This edition of Natural Inquirer presents the results of a worldwide effort to understand the world’s forests, organized by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, or FAO. Read four... -
In this edition of Natural Inquirer, you will learn about the world’s forests. Every 5 years the Food and Agriculture Organization, or FAO, publishes a report about the world’s forests,...The World’s Forests 2 – Vol. 15 No. 2
In this edition of Natural Inquirer, you will learn about the world’s forests. Every 5 years the Food and Agriculture Organization, or FAO, publishes a report about the world’s forests,... -
This is the 3rd edition of the World’s Forest Natural Inquirer based on the 2015 Global Forest Resources Assessment. This edition was completed in partnership with the USDA Forest Service,...World’s Forests 3 edition
This is the 3rd edition of the World’s Forest Natural Inquirer based on the 2015 Global Forest Resources Assessment. This edition was completed in partnership with the USDA Forest Service,...
World's Forest 1 Articles
Inquiry 1: What Kind of Forests Grow on Earth and How Do They Differ?
Scientists working with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations wanted to know…
Inquiry 2: How Much of Earth’s Land is Covered by Forests?
Throughout history, humans have cut down trees and planted trees to meet their needs. This…
Inquiry 3: How Much Carbon is Held by the World’s Forests?
In recent years, the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere has been rising. Scientists believe…
Inquiry 4: How Well Are We Managing Our Forests Worldwide?
Forests provide many benefits to people and other animals. For forests to provide these benefits,…
World's Forest 2 Articles
Inquiry 1: What Are the World’s Forests and Where Are They Found?
Different types of forests are found across the planet. In one area, a forest may…
Inquiry 2: Biodiversity and the World’s Forests
Primary forests are usually rich in biodiversity. Biodiversity is the variety of life and life…
Inquiry 3: What Do Forests Do for the World’s Environment and Its People?
In this Inquiry, scientists were interested in understanding the benefits provided by forests. They focused…
Inquiry 4: What Do the World’s Forests Have To Do With Climate Change?
In recent years, the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere has been rising. Scientists…
Inquiry 5: How Well Are We Managing our Forests Worldwide?
Forests provide many benefits to people and to the environment. For forests to provide these…
World's Forest 3 Articles
Inquiry 1: What Kinds of Forests Grow on Earth and Where Are They Found?
Scientists working with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations wanted to know…
Inquiry 2: What Benefits Do the World’s Forests Provide?
Learn about the many benefits that different types of forests provide.
Inquiry 3: Healthy Forests Now and Into the Future
Learn more about how people around the world are planning and maintaining healthy forests.