02-03-2011 - Crown Prince Haakon of Norway participated in the national launch of the International Year of Forests yesterday, at the Nordic Ski Championship Holmenkollen 2011 in Oslo, Norway. On this occasion he also took part in the opening of the FOREST EUROPE photo exhibition. The photo exhibition aims to share the unique opportunities that Europe's forests provide for climate protection, biodiversity, renewable products, energy and recreation. Prepared by FOREST EUROPE in co-operation with the Norwegian Forestry Society, it promotes the International Year of Forests. Please find further information and for wider distribution, on our website: www.foresteurope.org/Crown_Prince_Haakon_FOREST_EUROPE_Photo_Exhibition