Newsletter n°129 15/09/2025
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The Gender Gap in Forestry: Where Do We Stand? |
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The forestry sector has long been perceived as male-dominated due to ongoing gender norms, prejudices and structural inequalities. In many countries, socio-economic, political and cultural barriers continue to exclude and marginalize women, particularly when it comes to leadership and decision-making roles.
On our website, you can find an article by Leila Rossa Mouawad, researcher and activist also involved in the Mediterranean Youth Task Force, presenting the first results of her survey targeting women working in the forestry sector across different regions, roles, and stages of their careers.
Why do women matter in forestry? What do they have to say? What way forward can we take?
Only by recognizing and addressing existing structural barriers can we unlock the full potential of women as agents of change in building a more resilient, inclusive, and sustainable forestry sector.
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Model Forests become a governance tool in Tuscany’s new forestry law |
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In Tuscany (Italy) the regional law amending the forestry legislation (l.r. 39/2000) was published, officially recognizing and promoting for the first time Model Forests as tools of territorial governance.
A new paragraph has been added to Article 19, committing the Tuscany Region to promote Model Forests, established through public and/or private partnerships, in compliance with the standards defined by the International Model Forest Network (IMFN).
The Model Forest is thus confirmed not only as a laboratory of good practices, but also as a concrete tool to: connect public and private actors, manage forests actively and sustainably involving all stakeholders, promote local development through dialogue and participation. |
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| Community Champions in Restoration-Linked Income Generation | | Discover how communities worldwide are turning ecosystem restoration into sustainable income. The webinar, organized by the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration Task Force on Best Practices, highlights inspiring initiatives - from women-led projects and seed networks to agroforestry and beekeeping - sharing lessons, challenges, and successes across Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
The session will also launch a series of knowledge exchanges to support and inspire other community-driven efforts. Register now to join the journey toward restoration that benefits both people and nature.
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| The Voluntary Carbon Market and Land Use Carbon Projects in Europe | | Forest owners and land managers across Europe can learn how to leverage voluntary carbon markets to enhance the profitability of small forest holdings.
The webinar, organized by the Laurus Network as part of the SMURF project, features expert presentations and a 30-minute Q&A, covering project requirements, revenue potential, risks, practical success stories, and useful tools for Forest Owner Organisations (FOOs). Participation is free for Laurus Network members, with prior registration required to secure a place. | | |
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