The data are based on previous studies (including Angelsen et at., Data sources are the Global Forest Resources Assessment (FAO, 2015a) and RRI (2014). Data were adapted from Zomer et al, (2009). Data sources include published literature and case studies. Data sources include published literature and case studies. Nonetheless, given the scale and the nature of opportunities that the forest sector presents, it has the potential to help overcome gender inequality within and beyond the sector.