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CEPF feedback on Nature Credits Roadmap

CEPF emphasises the importance of a clear and implementable framework that is attractive to all market parties in the next steps following the publication of the Nature Credits Roadmap.

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Strengthening Europe’s Forest-Based Bioeconomy: CEPF Looks Ahead to the New EU Bioeconomy Strategy

The Confederation of European Forest Owners (CEPF) looks forward to the upcoming EU Bioeconomy Strategy, highlighting its potential to strengthen sustainable forest-based value chains. By promoting a circular, competitive, and biodiversity-friendly bioeconomy, the Strategy offers a unique opportunity to maximize the environmental, economic, and societal benefits of Europe’s forests.

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The European Forest Institute launches a new platform for forest professionals: the Forest Knowledge Gateway

The European Forest Institute has launched the Forest Knowledge Gateway — a dynamic, science-based platform connecting forest professionals across Europe with the latest insights, tools, and best practices for restoration, biodiversity, and sustainable management.

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Parliament Committees Reject Forest Monitoring Proposal

The ENVI and AGRI Committees voted on 23 September to reject the Commission’s proposal for an EU forest monitoring framework; the file now moves to Plenary.

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No room for doubt: European Parliament ComAGRI and ComENVI reject the EC proposal on forest monitoring

European forest owners welcome the rejection of a proposal for regulation on a monitoring framework for resilient European forests by a large majority of members of the Agriculture and Environment Committees of the European Parliament. This sends a clear message that the concerns voiced by European forest owners over the last two years have been heard.

CEPF Feedback on the Commission’s Proposal for the EU 2040 Climate Target

Forest owners strongly support the EU’s decarbonisation agenda and highlight the dual role of reducing dependence on fossil fuels while fostering a sustainable bioeconomy. CEPF stresses that active and sustainable forest management, supported by an enabling EU policy framework, will be essential to strengthen forest resilience, maintain Europe’s carbon sink capacity, and ensure forests continue to contribute meaningfully to climate mitigation and the EU’s strategic autonomy.