Forests and trees help to feed the world – they are rich sources of foods such as nuts, fruits, seeds, roots, tubers, leaves, mushrooms, honey, game meat and insects, providing millions of people around the world with essential nutrients, especially micronutrients. Not only do forests supply the essential nutrients to many people’s dietary intake, they also contribute directly to sustainable agricultural production by helping maintain soil fertility, protecting water catchments, providing homes to pollinators and regulating rainfall.
To celebrate the International Day of Forests on 21 March and the invaluable connection between forests and foods, we’re asking you to submit photos that highlight how forests contribute to food security and nutrition.
Whether it’s a wild food dish, a market stall displaying foods from the forest, wild food harvesting in the forests, a buzzing pollinator, or a tree that bears the fruits and nuts that nourish us – send us a picture and tell us why you’ve chosen that image.
The five winning images - announced on March 21 – will be shared across FAO’s social media channels and will go on display as part of a photography exhibition at FAO HQ in Rome.
We will also send the winners a collection of FAO merchandise including an FAO water bottle, backpack and keep cup!
How do I enter?
To enter the contest, just follow these three steps:
- Take a photo of an image that is connected to trees, forests and food.
- Fill in the online entry form and tell us what your photo shows and why you have chosen that particular image.
- Don’t forget to post your photo on social media using the International Forest Day hashtag: #ForestDay.
Entries will be judged for originality, relevance to the theme, artistic value and communication potential of the photo.
Deadline for entries is 12 March 2025 at 12.00 CET.