International Day of Forests - Photo Contest

Celebrating how forests contribute to food security and nutrition

Forests and trees help to feed the world – they are rich sources of foods such as nuts, fruits, seeds, roots, tubers, leaves, mushrooms, honey, game meat and insects, providing millions of people around the world with essential nutrients, especially micronutrients. Not only do forests supply the essential nutrients to many people’s dietary intake, they also contribute directly to sustainable agricultural production by helping maintain soil fertility, protecting water catchments, providing homes to pollinators and regulating rainfall.

To celebrate the International Day of Forests on 21 March and the invaluable connection between forests and foods, FAO is inviting photo submissions that highlight how forests contribute to food security and nutrition.

Whether it’s a wild food dish, a market stall displaying foods from the forest, wild food harvesting in the forests, a buzzing pollinator, or a tree that bears the fruits and nuts that nourish us - send in a picture and explain why you’ve chosen that image.

The five winning images - announced on March 21 – will be shared across FAO’s social media channels and will go on display as part of a photography exhibition at FAO HQ in Rome.