1. Global Forest Resources Assessment Towards FRA 2010

2. Towards FRA 2010 Guidance from Kotka V: 7 Thematic elements of SFM Inputs to CBD Target 2010 Global remote sensing survey National correspondents Harmonization of reporting Endorsed by COFO UNFF Global Objectives Kotka V

3. Sustainable forest management P OLICY, L EGAL & I NSTITUTIONAL F RAMEWORK

4. Meeting the needs of CBD Trends in: The extent of selected biomes, ecosystems and habitats Abundance & distribution of species Protected areas Status of threatened species Genetic diversity Invasive alien species

5. Meeting the needs of CBD Area of forest under sustainable management Proportion of wood products derived from sustainable sources Ecological footprints and related concepts Connectivity/fragmentation of ecosystems

6. Policy, laws and institutions New tables on: Forest law Forest policy Forest institutions Research and education Public expenditures Special study

7. Remote sensing survey Distribution of forests Trend statistics

8. Distribution of forests

9. Forest change dynamics FOREST Reforestation Natural regeneration OTHER LAND Afforestation Natural expansion Deforestation Natural disasters

10. National correspondents 172 Alternates needed Regular contact Regional networks (Europe, Asia, North America, Latin America)

11. Harmonized reporting

12. Next steps Update list of national correspondents Review of draft tables and plans for RSS Preparation of guidelines Launch of FRA 2010 Regional workshops 2008-2009: Bulk of work for NCs 2010: Report preparation