CEPF - the voice of European forest owners

THE CONFEDERATION OF EUROPEAN FOREST OWNERS

The Confederation of European Forest Owners (CEPF) represents national forest owner organisations in Europe. At EU level, CEPF promotes the values of sustainable forest management, private property ownership and forest sectors’ economic viability.

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European Forest Owners’ Manifesto: Caring for European Forests!

European Forest Owners’ Manifesto is published on 05 December 2023. It encapsulates our achievements, vision, and commitments, but at the same time it puts forth key requests for consideration in the upcoming European mandate.

CEPF 30th Anniversary Celebration

On 26 March 2026, CEPF marked its 30th anniversary in Brussels, bringing together forest owners, EU policymakers and forest-based stakeholders from across Europe. The event highlighted the vital role of forests for Europe’s future, reaffirmed CEPF’s core values, and looked ahead to the opportunities for sustainable forest management, innovation and a thriving bioeconomy.

CEPF's reply to the Commission's call for evidence on applying DNSH principle under the 2028-2034 MFF

CEPF would like to express fundamental concerns about applying DNSH to public funding under the MFF, as the principle was designed for voluntary private investment classification and is the wrong instrument for public fund governance.

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