The talk focuses on a description of the forest resources in Namibia. By introducing the distribution of the forest resources that are located in the north eastern parts of the country. The following points will be covered within the talk:

· Vegetation map and zones of Namibia (Overall view)

· Factors influencing vegetation distribution in Namibia

· Description of Namibia’s forest/woodland resources (Geographical location)

· Species composition of the north eastern woodlands

· Socio values of forest resources

· Economic values of forests

· Environmental values of forests

· Threats to forest resources

· Managing forest resources

· Citizen science or community involvement in management of forest resources