International Day of Forests

Friday, March 13 , 2026 18

Forests and economies

Every 21 March the United Nations raises awareness of the importance of all types of forests.

Forests and economies is the theme of the 2026 International Day of Forests, celebrating the essential roles of forests in driving economic prosperity. These roles go well beyond income and jobs from forest production and the trade of renewable raw materials and foods: forests also sustain family and community agriculture, enhance agricultural productivity, and safeguard healthy watersheds. 

The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 21 March the International Day of Forests (IDF) in 2012 and since then countries are encouraged to undertake local, national and international efforts to organize activities involving forests and trees, such as tree planting campaigns.

Forests are indispensable for healthy economies – today and for future generations. 

UEF has always supported and will support this major event. It’s an opportunity to underline the benefit functions of the forest in your country.​

The UEF Presidency