An FAO publication on "The role of coastal forests in the mitigation of tsunami impacts"' is now available on the FAO tsunami website.

The publication, produced by the Government of Finland funded FAO "Forestry programme for early rehabilitation in Asian tsunami-affected countries", addresses the physical aspects of coastal protection against tsunamis by trees and forests. An analysis of both empirical and theoretical studies is provided and information is given on key considerations affecting the effectiveness of coastal forests in mitigating the effects of tsunamis.