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ITEM III.1 — SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND FOREST ASSESSMENT

SWEDEN said that this was one of the most complex issues. He added that the Panel define the topic clearly because different organizations have different areas of expertise and stressed the need to proceed to crystallize the topics for inputs.

AUSTRALIA stated that the Panel needs to develop a broader assessment of forest values and that the FAO should play a major role along with other organizations. He said the topic was still in its infancy and there are a range of bodies to be considered.

At the end of the afternoon, the Co-Chair noted that the meetings or workshops that might be convened between sessions must not only be open-ended and transparent, but require sponsors to consider their capacity to assist developing countries to attend. The work needs to be carefully integrated with ongoing events in other organizations. While the generosity in offering to convene meetings was appreciated, countries wishing to host workshops should consider the priorities that have emerged at this session and offer workshops on those points. The organizations that delegates would prefer to have inputs into the process have been noted.