What are the real problems or issues being reported? The year 2011 is "The Year of Forests". This designation has generated momentum bringing greater attention to forests around the world. Forests cover almost one third of the Earth's surface providing numerous environmental benefits, including an important role in the hydrological cycle, soil conservation, prevention of climate change and conservation of biodiversity (Sheram, 1993). According to (Anon), forest resources can provide long-term national economic benefits, for example at least 145 countries are involved in the supply of timber. The real problem is that deforestation has recently been reported in which forest trees are cut down without limitations and minimum quotas, thus causing disturbances to the ecosystem. We should know that the ecosystem must be maintained and constant because the ecosystem supports the balance of the world. Deforestation refers to the conversion of forest to a permanent alternative non-forest land use, such as agriculture, grazing or urban development (Van Kooten and Bulte, 2000). Reduction of forest area will cause loss of biodiversity (Angelsen et al., 1999). The FOA stated that tree planting provides raw materials for timber production, however it does not take into account non-timber products (Anon, 2010). 30% of the earth's surface, or approximately 3.9 billion hectares, is covered by forests. The original forest cover is estimated to have been around six billion hectares. What are the causes of the problem? How did this happen? According to Professor Norman Myers, a leading authority on deforestation rates in tropical forests, "the rate of annual destruction looks set to accelerate further and could double in a... middle of paper..." .... cause a greater rather than lesser expansion of cultivated lands. The apparent trade-off between forests and agriculture can be minimized through spatial management and the use of degraded or low-competition land (Lambin and Meyfroidt, 2011). This can be further addressed through community-based forest management that builds political good will and strong community institutions. New challenges arising from climate change require urgent action to further explore and protect the local value of forests as a means of livelihood. This is especially true in the case of emerging activities undertaken under REDD+ activities where broad forest governance is aligned with people's participation, ensuring livelihood benefits for people who depend on forests. These new activities will safeguard the world's traditional ways of life and environmentally important forest ecosystems.