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INTERGOVERNMENTAL WORKING GROUP ON FORESTS (IWGF) REPORT

The protection and management of forests to conserve biodiversity

Particular action is needed in the field of natural forest conservation to conserve biodiversity. This can best be ensured by the combination of a well- planned network of protected areas with areas of forest which are well managed for other purposes. An important contribution is also made by forests sustainably managed by local communities for multiple uses and values. The implementation of forest conservation will be at a local and national level but planning should take account, as appropriate, of regional or even global perspectives. Measures should be harmonised with the implementation of the Convention on Biological Diversity.