Description: The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 21 March the International Day of Forests. 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.

Description: TEAKNET in association with the Asociación Ecuatoriana de Productores de Teca y Maderas Tropicales (ASOTECA, Ecuador), the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), and the International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO) will be organizing the 3rd World Teak Conference “Strengthening Global Teak Resources and Markets for Sustainable Development” in Guayaquil, Ecuador from May 11-16, 2015. The organizing committee invites you to participate in this interesting event that is expected to attract more than 300 participants.