38. 粮农组织的六个区域森林委员会 20 早就被认为是在国家和区域各级促进可持续森林管理的重要角色。由于它们积极的参与，它们促进经验交流，利用广泛工作网来加强区域合作；提供资料、知识和专门技术给各国，协助它们的工作。这些区域委员会，有些已经同伙伴们密切合作，执行森林小组/森林论坛的行动建议，其他正在开始在这方面的工作。
38. The six regional forestry commissions20 of FAO have long been recognized as important players in promoting and facilitating sustainable forest management at national and regional levels. As a result of their active involvement, they foster the exchange of experiences; draw on extensive networks to enhance regional cooperation; and provide countries with information, knowledge and expertise to assist their efforts. Some of these regional commissions are already working closely with partners to implement IPF/IFF proposals for action. Others are initiating efforts in this regard.