Transcript Dia 1 - Familyforestry.net

The International Family Forestry Alliance
(IFFA) is the global voice of family forestry,
representing more than 25 million forest
owners worldwide. National forest owners’
organisations are united under the IFFA banner
to promote sustainable forestry and to raise
awareness about family forestry.
Family forestry- facts and figures
 25 % of the world’s population depends on forests
 Family forestry plays a significant role
- but public ownership dominates
 No reliable global statistics of the number of family forest owners:
25 million in Europe and North America
well-being and sustainability for local
communities
multiple forest
products and
benefits to society
accumulated forestrelated know-how
sustainable forest
management
families deriving
income from their
forests
small-scale management
Family
forestry
means
variety of
ownership goals
multiple-use forest
management
strong attachment to
their forest through
several generations
long-term
perspective
Family forest owners’ values
 Diversity through individuality
 Generation bridging ownership and long-term stewardship
 Securing a dynamic approach to implementing
Economic
Ecologic
Social
Cultural
values
Contribution to sustainable development
SFM by family forestry provides:
 Natural and renewable resources and forest products
 Sustainably produced CO2 neutral raw material for forest based
industries
 Contribution to pure water, clean air and productive soil
(maintenance of environmental services)
 Wildlife, landscapes, recreation opportunities and cultural values
 A wide range of non-wood products
 Economic and social welfare of local communities
IFFA provides
■ a network between family forest owners’ organizations
■ a communication tool for common values of family forest owners
■ a stakeholder to be consulted by policy-making bodies
■ a partner for promotion and implementation of sustainable forest
management
■ a forum for exchange of experiences, ideas and information
■ a voice for protection of forest owners’ legal ownership rights
IFFA works in close co-operation with the Global Alliance of Community
Forestry to help local people and communities to benefit from their local
resources, while protecting their environment.
IFFA – the voice of family forestry worldwide
 Founded in 2002, incorporated in 2006
 Network of national forest owners’ organisations supporting the IFFA
mission
 Activities guided by the annual meeting of members
 Managed by a board of five members elected at the annual meeting
 Special task forces, e.g. forest policy task force
 Slim, effective and flexible
Cornerstones for implementing SFM
SFM through
 Long-term political commitment from governments and global and
regional forest policy processes
 Respect for property rights and long-term stewardship
 Economic viability
 Investments at local and regional level
 Rural development
 Cross-sectoral partnerships
 Livelihood for local peoples
 Research
IFFA UNFF7 Positions
 Millennium Development Goals
Goal 1: Eradicate Extreme Poverty and Hunger
 Community and family forestry tend to use
small-scale labor intensive methods.
 Products include timber, food, medicine which
provide income and add to the value chain
IFFA UNFF7 Positions
 Millennium Development Goals
Goal 3: Promote Gender Equality & Empower Women

The role of women needs to be recognized and
supported.

Studies show that in many cases, women are the
primary users of forests
IFFA UNFF7 Positions
 Millennium Development Goals
Goal 7: Ensure Environmental Sustainability

Shared goals and the integration of family and
community forestry organizations in policy
development will foster effective implementation of
agreed environmental sustainability objectives.
IFFA UNFF7 Positions
 Multi Year Program of Work
Priority areas for action should include:
1. Secure long-term land tenure and property rights
2. Poverty alleviation
3. Climate Change
IFFA UNFF7 Positions
 Support For NLBI
Core Elements should include:
1. Emphasis on the four global objectives agreed at UNFF 6
2. Develop mechanisms that recognized public-private
partnership initiatives and projects
3. Strengthen the link between UNFF and regional forest
related processes
4. Secure property and clearly defined tenure and land use
rights are prerequisite for the implementation of SFM