Dear Forestry Experts, We would like to remind you about the invitation to contribute to the online consultation on the first draft of the FAO Voluntary Guidelines on national forest monitoring. Below are the summaries of the first contributions received. FAO Forestry Department is sharing a draft version of the Voluntary Guidelines - Section III, which includes the elements needed to establish and sustain National Forest Monitoring Systems. This document follows Sections I-II, which provide background and principles and have already been endorsed by the Committee on Forestry. Inputs of experts and practitioners working on forestry will help to improve the draft and ensure it reflects countries' forests needs and peculiarities. To send your feedback please: · write to [log in to unmask] or · register to the FSN Forum here. Once you receive the confirmation message you will be able to post online. For further information please visit the website or contact the FSN Forum team: [log in to unmask] and [log in to unmask] Comments are most welcome in English, French and Spanish. Your FSN Forum team |