A statement was made by the observer for the European Union. A statement was also made by the representative of FAO. Statements were also made by the observer for the International Union of Forest Research Organizations, as well as the representatives of the farmers and small forest landowners major group and the non-governmental organizations major group. The Forum considered agenda item 8 at its 5th to 9th meetings, on 7, 13 and 14 May 2015.