55. The importance of forests to biodiversity conservation, sustainable development and human well-being was a central point of the discussion. Approaches undertaken to mainstream biodiversity into the forest sector through sustainable forest management practices were recognized as important for the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity. Participants noted a range of policies, instruments and measures implemented at different levels to conserve, sustainably use and restore forest ecosystems and their biodiversity, while improving livelihoods, through employment opportunities and income generation.