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Joint roundtable meeting on The Role of Forests & Forestry in the Future EU Bioeconomy

On 12 June 2025, forest-based stakeholders, policymakers, and experts gathered in Brussels to discuss the vital role of forests and forestry in advancing a sustainable EU bioeconomy. With contributions from EU institutions and sector leaders, the roundtable highlighted how forest-based solutions can drive the green transition, support rural development, and contribute to the upcoming EU Bioeconomy Strategy.

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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.

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CEPF General Assembly 2025

From May 26 to 28, 2025, the picturesque village of Peccioli in Tuscany, Italy, hosted the annual General Assembly of the Confederation of European Forest Owners (CEPF). Generously organized by CEPF Italian member, Confagricoltura, the event brought together over 50 participants from 23 countries across Europe for three days of dialogue, decision-making, cultural exchange and insightful visits.

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CEPF participated in the SMURF project conference in Rome

CEPF Vice-President Luc Bouvarel represented the Confederation of European Forest Owners at the European Conference on Small Forest Holdings, held at FAO Headquarters from 20 to 22 May in Rome.

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CEPF participated in the High-Level Stakeholders Dialogue on the New EU Bioeconomy Strategy

On 17 May, CEPF Secretary General Fanny-Pomme Langue took part in the Stakeholders Dialogue on the New EU Bioeconomy Strategy, hosted by Commissioner Jessika Roswall. The high-level exchange brought together EU policymakers and key actors from across the bioeconomy value chain to inform the future direction of EU bioeconomy policy.

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Forest and Nature Directors’ meetings under the Polish Presidency

The Polish Presidency of the Council of the EU organised a meeting for EU Forest Directors and one for EU Nature Directors, in Warsaw. CEPF representatives took part in both meetings.