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On 25 - 26 April 2019, the European Commission organised a conference “Our Forests, Our Future” to analyse and discuss opportunities and challenges for enhancing the contribution of the forest sector to the main EU priorities.

Following the devastating fire that partially destroyed Note Dame Cathedral on Monday 15 April in Paris, the Confederation of European Forest Owners (CEPF) expresses its support and solidarity to France.

The ceremony of the Rural Inspiration Awards, recognising inspiring initiatives funded by EAFRD, awarded “Tiges et Chavées” project in LEADER category. This project promotes sustainable management of small privately-owned forests in the Walloon region in Belgium.

During the NetworX Conference, Luc Bouvarel from Fransylva presented how French forest owners have been supported to develop concerted simplified forest managements plans. This is the result of an efficient collaboration showing the importance of networking in rural areas.

On 2 April, the Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development (AGRI Committee) of the European Parliament has adopted its reports on CAP Strategic Plans Regulation. This Regulation encompasses rural development interventions, which are of high importance for the forest sector.

On 28 March 2019, the European Parliament voted to establish taxonomy for sustainable finance. The Members of the Parliament rejected the proposals to rank all economic activities according to their social and environmental impact.