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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.

Joint Statement | Urgent need to include EU Deforestation Regulation in the Commission simplification proposals

In view of our concerns about the Regulation’s practical applicability, lack of proportionality, substantial administrative burden, legal uncertainties and diversion of commodity ﬂows likely to be generated, we stress the urgent need for a more targeted, risk-based, and practicable implementation, going beyond what is provided by the current Regulation.

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EU nature credits roadmap: a welcome start with lots of work ahead

CEPF recognises the potential of nature credits to reward biodiversity conservation and maintenance, and open new income opportunities for forest owners. It is crucial that the multifunctional role of forests, as promisingly highlighted in the roadmap, remains central in the framework.

Joint Statement of the EU Forest-based Value Chain on the Upcoming EU 2040 Climate Target

Joint statement by CEPF, EUSTAFOR, CEI-Bois, CEPI, EOS, Bioenergy Europe, ELO, FECOF and UEF on the Upcoming EU 2040 Climate Target

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EU Council Presidency: Denmark sets its 2025 agenda with green transition and bioeconomy focus

From 1 July to 31 December 2025, Denmark takes over the rotating Presidency of the Council of the European Union. Under the headline “A Strong Europe in a Changing World,” the Danish Presidency sets an ambitious agenda focused on security, resilience, competitiveness, and the green transition.

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Position | Towards viable and inclusive nature credits framework

European forest owners see a potential in nature credits for rewarding biodiversity safeguard, nature conservation and maintenance, and opening new income opportunities for forest owners. However, such a framework needs to be grounded, inclusive, and rooted in reality.