About RMFN–Asia
RECOFTC and the Regional Model Forest Network–Asia
RECOFTC has been serving as the Regional Model Forest Network–Asia (RMFN–Asia) Secretariat since January 2024. RECOFTC manages and supports the network’s day-to-day operations, facilitates knowledge sharing, coordinates meetings, and maintains regional communications.
Working closely with the International Model Forest Network Secretariat in Ottawa, Canada, RECOFTC, as Secretariat, collaborates with the Center for International Forestry Research and World Agroforestry (CIFOR-ICRAF), the Global Landscapes Forum, the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and Kasetsart University’s Faculty of Forestry. The Department of Natural Resources of Canada supports this collaboration through its Global Forest Leadership Program.
What is the Regional Model Forest Network–Asia?
RMFN–Asia is a community of Model Forests across Asia. We facilitate learning, cooperation and exchange among our member Model Forests.
RMFN–Asia promotes the sustainable management of forest landscapes, where communities and their environment thrive.
Our Model Forest members
As of April 2024, RMFN–Asia has eight members across six countries: China, India, Indonesia, Japan, the Philippines and Thailand.
- China: Lin’an Model Forest
- India: Balkhila Model Forest
- India: Kodagu Model Forest
- Indonesia: Margowitan Model Forest
- Japan: Kyoto Model Forest
- Thailand: Ngao Model Forest
- The Philippines: Ulot Watershed Model Forest
- The Philippines: Carood Watershed Model Forest
Join us to become the next Model Forest
A new member is always welcome to join our global network of Model Forests. First, a prospective Model Forest must identify a landscape, gather its stakeholders and prepare a strategic plan. It must then submit a proposal and the related strategic plan to the International Model Forest Network Secretariat and the respective regional network’s Secretariat for endorsement.
The International Model Forest Network has more information on how to become a member as well as a toolkit that provides information on starting a Model Forest.
Find out more
Visit the RMFN–Asia website or contact Julian Atkinson, Manager, RMFN-Asia Secretariat julian.atkinson@recoftc.org, rmfn-asia@recoftc.org