The European Forestry House is the united voice of forestry in Brussels

The European Forestry House is located at Place du Luxembourg, in the heart of the EU quarters of Brussels, opposite the European Parliament. The European Forestry House was established on the 20th of March 2007, by EUSTAFOR (European State Forest Association) and CEPF (Confederation of European Private Forests Owners). Since then it has offered a vibrant and high-profile working and meeting place for forest related organizations.

At present CEPF shares this unique 200 year-old office building with several European federations, all working together as the focal point for decision makers as well as the greater public, in the centre of the EU part of Brussels. Whilst each of the organizations work politically and financially independently, they also join efforts in order to increase and strengthen the visibility of the European forest-based sector.

Prime location in the heart of EU quarter

With forests covering ca 38% of the EU’s land area, it makes sense to have the European Forestry House in Brussels. Forestry and forest-based industries employ some 3,4 million people. Almost 30% of all Natura 2000 sites contain forest habitats. Forestry plays an enormous role in the European economy, social life and environment. The EU is one of the largest producers, traders and consumers of forest products in the World.

Hence, whenever forestry issues on EU level are addressed, a loud and clear, consolidated voice in Brussels is at hand.

The European Forestry House serves as a communication platform for the entire sector. Forestry is a key for solving many a societal problem. Working together, we develop synergies which raise the forest sector profile in order to achieve and enhance the understanding of this crucial role of forests among policy makers and the society at large. Through improved internal communication we are then able to enhance external activities towards decision-makers for securing sustainable development in Europe. 

A warm woody atmosphere inside

Not only the tenants of the house represent the forest – the charm of the building speaks for itself! The building has been built in the early 19th century. It has recently been renovated, paying respect to its old wooden interior style.



The house is a showcase of what wood can do, with wooden floors, doors and a wooden staircase. The natural character of wood oozes beauty and brings across warmth to the five floors of the building. The furniture is made of solid European wood. Each room represents a tree species, from French nut to maple to Scandinavian birch. It shows the ability of wood in creating a fashionable interior design, combining tradition with contemporary elegance. In a word, the perfect atmosphere for a Forestry House!

Get together place

Besides regular offices, the Forestry House is open for representatives of the forest-based sector and European decision-makers. The house offers a meeting location to all partners in the European and national forest-based sector. It is also a place where foresters coming to Brussels can get together in a more informal atmosphere before, between and after the meetings in commission working-groups and advisory committees.

The large meeting room, the highlight of the building - with a view of the European Parliament and the Luxembourg square - has the unique potential to host meetings for up to 30 people.

Reflecting the durability and innovation of wood at the same time, the building perfectly expresses the idea of the stable long-term commitment of a sustainable family forest ownership.

For organizing a meeting in the European Forestry House please contact:

Ms Kathleen Begemann  
Office Manager
Tel.: + 32 2 239 2300
Email: office@cepf-eu.org