World Heritage Series n°30 - Adapting to change: the state of conservation of World Heritage forests in 2011

Beyond providing an overview of the state of conservation of World Heritage forests in general, this publication attempts to provide some welcome thoughts on the relationship between World Heritage forests and their surrounding landscapes, and on mechanisms that could be applied to ensure that this relationship is mutually beneficial alongside social, economic and environmental criteria. I am convinced that the World Heritage Convention can be effectively leveraged to bring about such positive contributions, and I look forward to seeing tangible results on the ground.