Forests provide important benefits to people's lives, but are often undervalued and controlled by powerful groups. A workshop focused on reforming forest fiscal systems to promote sustainable forest management and reduce poverty. The workshop discussed the need to consider the various actors involved in forestry and the challenges of balancing their different interests. The main goal was to help tropical countries implement policies for sustainable forest management and poverty reduction. The workshop highlighted the importance of addressing issues like corruption, weak governance, and vested interests in the reform process.