Based on Resolution 61/193, adopted by the UN General Assembly in December 2006, 2011 has been declared International Year of Forests (IYF). The UN Forum on Forests will serve as the focal point for the implementation of the International Year of Forests, in collaboration with governments, the Collaborative Partnership on Forests and international, regional and subregional organizations and processes as well as relevant major groups.  

date: 1 January 2011   location: worldwide   contact: UNFF Secretariat   phone: +1 212 963 3401   fax: +1 917 367 3186   e-mail: unff@un.org   www: http://www.un.org/esa/forests/2011/2011.html