IFFA Webinar – Family Forestry in a Changing Climate

The recording of the IFFA Webinar, held on 24^th of September 2025, can be found here: https://we.tl/t-eQiLA5asB2 and some of the presentations via this link: https://we.tl/t-aOTOFM2jB4 

Key Takeaways from presentations 

Nepal Presentation

1. Family forests supply ~80% of timber for the nation.
2. They support 45,000 jobs now, with potential for 1.5 million green jobs.
3. They store carbon and cut emissions through sustainable practices.
4. Climate risks, weak markets, and timber imports limit growth.
5. Investing in family forests and resilient practices will strengthen livelihoods.

Finland Presentation

1. Individual owners hold most forest land and supply 43% of timber.
2. Associations use PEFC certification to ensure sustainability.
3. Forest management integrates deliberate climate action.
4. Collective action and mechanization improve returns and management.
5. Long experience and certification strengthen practices and outcomes.

Kenya Presentation

1. Climate change threatens livelihoods and reduces yields and incomes.
2. Smallholders face constraints but are innovating- farm forestry and diversification
3. Farm forestry boosts resilience, soil and water health, food, energy, and incomes.
4. Cooperatives improve bargaining power, cut costs, and secure better prices.
5. Farm forestry is about people—driving prosperity, resilience, and inclusive green growth.