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Ecotourism flourishes in forests, driving rural development…

The number of ecotourism areas established under the General Directorate of Forestry (OGM), affiliated with the Agriculture and Forestry Ministry, has reached 136 as of November. These sites are estimated to contribute approximately 2 billion Turkish Liras annually to rural development and the national economy. According to OGM officials, ecotourism, which promotes sustainable …

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Strengthening regional cooperation for sustainable forests and biodiversity in Central Asia…

Press release… FAO-Türkiye Forestry Partnership Programme advances field collaboration in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan… 10 November 2025, Bishkek/Astana –A back-to-back mission to Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan was carried out from 26 October to 1 November 2025 under the FAO-Türkiye Forestry Partnership Programme (FTFP) to support ongoing efforts in sustainable forest management, biodiversity conservation and protected area …

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Millions of saplings planted across Türkiye on National Afforestation Day!

Millions of saplings were planted across Türkiye on Nov. 11 as part of the National Afforestation Day, an annual campaign that has become a nationwide movement for a greener future… Under the “Green Homeland Mobilization,” the General Directorate of Forestry aims to have all 15 million saplings available in its system adopted and planted throughout the …

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FAO-Türkiye Forestry Partnership Programme showcased as a model for collaboration at Istanbul Forest Innovation Week…

Press release… With climate change and deforestation increasingly threatening global forests, the side event provided an opportunity for participants to discover the activities and achievements of the FAO-Türkiye Forestry Partnership Programme… 28 October 2025, Istanbul – The achievements and collaborative spirit of the FAO-Türkiye Forestry Partnership Programme (FTFP) were the focus …

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Istanbul Forest Innovation Week discusses international partnership programmes in forestry…

Global scientists, experts and industry representatives discuss innovativeness, cooperation and sustainability in forestry on 3rd day of conference… ISTANBUL…  Istanbul Forest Innovation Week (IFIW), which brings together scientists, experts and industry representatives from around the world, held panels and discussions Wednesday on the importance of international partnership programmes in forestry. …

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Global deforestation slows, but forests remain under pressure, FAO report shows…

Press release… Latest Global Forest Resources Assessment provides detailed analyses for 236 countries and areas… 21/10/2025 Rome/Bali – Deforestation has slowed in all of the world’s regions in the last decade, according to the Global Forest Resources Assessment 2025 (FRA 2025) of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). …

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Young beekeepers in Türkiye are turning hives into jobs and futures…

Buzz-worthy opportunities… Each morning, 22-year-old Züleyha Ceylan drives her small blue truck down the winding village roads, past fields of hazelnut trees, to a patch of colourful beehives in the province of Düzce, some 200 kilometres northwest of Ankara, Türkiye. With FAO support, young beekeepers are learning to market their …

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Record forest fires!

It’s not just your perception that forest fires are getting worse. Recent blazes in Spain and Canada that forced thousands to evacuate are only the latest examples. 2024 was the worst year for forest fires on record. 2023 set the bar before that. But even these extreme years are part …

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Building forest solutions: regional training boosts inclusive planning and digital monitoring across Central Asia

Press release… The training sessions contribute to countries’ efforts under the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, the UN Strategic Plan for Forests 2030 and the Sustainable Development Goals… 1 August 2025, Ankara – Forests are home to a wealth of biodiversity; they protect our climate and support a wide range of livelihoods. …

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The future of forestry is being mapped out…

Press release… The future of forestry is being mapped out: Stakeholders gathered to prepare the 10-year strategy of the International Forestry Education Centre The workshop marked an important milestone in the project to enhance the capacity of the International Forestry Education Centre. Dr. Ayşegül Selışık 2 July 2025, Ankara – …

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