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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.

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OPEN STATEMENT: A Call to ‘Stop the Clock’ and Ensure a Workable EU Deforestation Regulation

Signatories of a the statement are urging the European Commission to introduce a “stop-the-clock” mechanism on the EU Deforestation Regulation, allowing time for a full assessment of its impact and implementation. They call for genuine simplification measures to make the rules workable while maintaining the Regulation’s core goal of fighting deforestation.

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Forest monitoring: Commission’s proposal fails to win European Parliament support

The European forest owners’ community strongly welcomes the European Parliament’s rejection of the proposed Regulation establishing a monitoring framework for resilient European forests. The overwhelming majority vote sends a clear and powerful message. The concerns raised by forest owners over the past two years have been heard.

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Joint Event: Boosting a Competitive and Resilient Agricultural and Forest-Based Bioeconomy in the EU

Farmers, forest owners, and policymakers gathered in Brussels to discuss how Europe can build a stronger and more sustainable bioeconomy.

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European primary producers call for ambitious EU Bioeconomy Strategy to recognise the key role of our agriculture and forestry sectors

On 14 October CEPF, COPA-COGECA, and EUSTAFOR hosted discussions in Brussels on "Boosting Competitive and Resilient Agricultural and Forest-Based Bioeconomy in the EU" to explore how the EU can leverage its bioeconomy to enhance strategic autonomy, sustainability, and rural development.

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EU Nature and Forest Directors’ meetings under the Danish Pesidency

EU Nature and Forest Directors met in Copenhagen under the Danish Presidency to discuss nature restoration, coexistence with large carnivores, forest biodiversity, and afforestation. Field visits showcased Denmark’s Agreement on a Green Denmark and contributions to the EU’s 3 billion trees objective. CEPF took part in both meetings.