45. 论坛秘书处正在编纂与森林有关的区域倡议和进程的资料，以便检查具有可持续森林管理特色的共同领域，以及将它们同载于其行动计划 21 的论坛要素比较。它将研究这些进程，以了解它们如何相互支援，及查明可供其他进程利用的机会，还要研究关于南-南和北-南伙伴关系的资料以及区域合作方面的优点和弱点。
45. The Forum secretariat is compiling information on forest-related regional initiatives and processes with a view to examining common areas that characterize sustainable forest management and comparing these to the Forum elements contained in its plan of action.21 It will study these processes to understand how they are mutually supportive and identify opportunities upon which other processes may wish to draw. Information on South-South and North-South partnerships will also be studied, along with strengths and weaknesses in regional cooperation.