Iran urges integrated approach to forest fire management

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Rome - Iran has called for a comprehensive shift in forest fire management from reactive firefighting to prevention, risk reduction, preparedness, early warning, rapid response and post-fire recovery. Reza Aflatooni, Deputy Agriculture Minister and head of Iran’s Natural Resources and Watershed Management Organization, made the call during the second day of the 28th session of the FAO Committee on Forestry (COFO 28), which focused on strengthening global action on forest fires through in

Oct 4 202610:47

Iran, Russia move to expand forestry cooperation

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Rome - Iran and Russia have agreed to deepen cooperation on sustainable forest management, forest restoration and wildfire prevention, with the two sides also discussing measures to facilitate timber imports from Russia. Iran’s Deputy Agriculture Minister and head of the Forests, Range and Watershed Management Organization, Reza Aflatooni, held talks with a Russian delegation on the sidelines of the 28th Session of the FAO Committee on Forestry (COFO28). The talks focused on joint effo

Oct 3 202610:17

Climate change management program kicks off in President Raisi administration

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Climate change management program kicks off in President Raisi administration Climate change management program kicks off in President Raisi administration For the first time in the country, the administration of the late President Ebrahim Raisi prepared a climate change management program which was later approved by the Iranian parliament to address the effects of climate change on the country. Iran is among the most vulnerable countries to climate change, floods, and droughts, as fires in

May 27 202410:33

New FAO-led report launched at World Water

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Week providesguidance on integrated forest-water management Forests and trees play a vital role in meeting the world'sincreasing demand for water and need to be managed for water-related ecosystemservices, according to a new guide co-published by the UN's Food andAgriculture Organization (FAO), the International Union of Forest ResearchOrganizations (IUFRO), the Joint Research Centre of the European Commission,the United States Forest Service and partners, and launched today at World Water Week.

Sep 28 202110:02

Joint Virtual Meeting between FRWO and CNFGA Held on Monday, 12 July 2021

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Joint Virtual Meeting between FRWO and CNFGA Held on Monday,12 July 2021The first joint virtual meeting between Forest, Range and Watershed managementOrganization (FRWO) and National Forest and Grassland Administration of P.R.(CNFGA) was held on Monday.During a virtual meeting between FRWO and CNFGA which was onMonday, 12 July 2021, along with delegations of the two sides, Mr. Ali Nemati"Arial",sans-serif;">, Counselorof the Iranian Embassy in Beijing – China was also present. In

Jul 20 202119:06

FRWO Completes Cadastre Mapping by October

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Head of FRWO announcedDeputy Minister and Head of FRWO said "The full implementation of thenational land cadastre in order to prevent land grabbing and optimize resourceutilization, based on the FRWO's goals, will be completed by the end ofSeptember this year".Deputy Minister and Head of FRWO said "The fullimplementation of the national land cadastre in order to prevent land grabbingand optimize resource utilization, based on the FRWO's goals, will be completedby the end of September this year".

Jul 4 202109:16

Use of New Technologies in Natural Resources Management

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Head of FRWO in the meeting with Chairman of Iran National Space and AdvancedTransportation Administration of Vice-Presidency for Science and Technologyemphasized the use of innovation and new technology in Natural ResourcesManagement. Head of FRWO in the meeting with Chairman of Iran National Space and Advanced Transportation Administration of Vice-Presidency for Science and Technology emphasized the use of innovation and new technology in Natural Resources Management. According to FRWO's websi

Jan 12 202116:51

the World Ranger Day

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Head of FRWO Observes Head of FRWO in a message addressed to natural resources family on the occasionof “World Ranger Day” commended the heroic and restless efforts of FRWO staffand voluntary groups in safeguarding the country. Head of FRWO in a message addressed to natural resources family on the occasion of “World Ranger Day” commended the heroic and restless efforts of FRWO staff and voluntary groups in safeguarding the country. He referred to the bravery of rangers in

Aug 2 202020:53

Application of Modern Technologies for Saving Hycanian Forest

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Acting Head of FRWO EmphasizedAccording to FRWO’s website, Eighteenth session of Sustainable Management ofHycanian Forest Working Group chaired by Khosrow Shahbazi, Acting Head of FRWOwas held at FRWO Headquarters on Saturday with the agenda of application ofmodern technologies in natural resources management and progress report ofBuxus Rescue Plan.According to FRWO’s website, Eighteenth session ofSustainable Management of Hycanian Forest Working Group chaired by KhosrowShahbazi, Act

Dec 16 201920:48

Forest Futures: Sustainable pathways for forests, landscapes and people in the Asia-Pacific region

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The demand of society on forests has continuously changed. Initially, forests were mainly seen as resources for timber. Overtime, the role of forests has expanded as our society expects various economic, social and environmental products and services from the forests. Forests now are seen as a component of broader landscapes. The interconnectedness of forests to other sectors has become much more understood. Also, there is a better appreciation of the environmental and cultural role of forests.

Jul 8 201915:29