The Day celebrates and raises awareness of the importance of all types of forests. On each International Day of Forests, countries are encouraged to undertake local, national and international efforts to organize activities involving forests and trees, such as tree planting campaigns. Forests are vital for biodiversity, providing a home to 80 percent of life on land. But with millions of hectares of forest lost every year, biodiversity is under threat. We need to care for our only home by caring for our forests. Join us in celebrating the International Day of Forests on 21 March.

EVENTS 2020:

Theme : "Forest and Biodiversity, Too precious to lost."

• Statement by the United Nations Secretary-General on the International Day of Forests and Trees 2020, March 2020.

The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 21 March as International Day of Forests in 2012. The organizers are the United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in collaboration with Governments, the Collaborative Partnership on Forests and other relevant organizations in the field.The theme for each International Day of Forests is chosen by the Collaborative Partnership on Forests. The theme for 2020 is Forests and Biodiversity.