The One-Day Conference “Empowering Forest Frontlines,” organized by the Punjab Forest Department on August 7, 2025, brought together senior forest officers, policymakers, researchers, and representatives of international organizations to collaboratively develop a robust forest strategy addressing contemporary challenges in sustainable forestry. Centered on the theme “Strategy, Surveillance, Sustainability,” the event focused on rethinking forest conservation and management in response to critical issues such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and operational challenges, fostering collective knowledge to enhance the department’s efforts.