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Adoption of new start dates for EU Deforestation Regulation’s implementation

The EU deforestation regulation (EUDR) start dates’ postponement is officially approved. The one-year delay will allow more time to prepare for the implementation of new due diligence requirements. The regulation will now be signed and published in the EU's Official Journal, so that it can enter into force before the end of 2024.

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Joint Statement | EUDR postponement and new commitments from European Commission to reduce administrative requirements in response to sector concerns

European primary producers and various industries welcome that the EU institutions agreed on securing a one-year postponement for the implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). Furthermore, European primary producers and various industries acknowledge the European Commission’s commitments to provide further clarification.

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Position | Soil Monitoring Law trilogues: recommendations from European forest owners

Position of European forest owners presenting key considerations to be taken into account for the trilogue negotiations on the Soil Monitoring Law.

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Forest fires’ report: 2023 among the five worst years for wildfires in Europe, but 2024 provides some relief

The European Commission Joint Research Center’s (JRC) latest report “Forest Fires in Europe, Middle East and North Africa 2023” was published on 19 November 2024. The report highlights 2023 among the five worst years for wildfires in Europe while emphasizing that 2024 provides some relief.

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2nd EUFORE Stakeholder Workshop discusses research priorities in forestry

The 2nd EUFORE European-level Stakeholder Workshop took place on 27 November in Brussels. The workshop presented research results of different work packages and discussed research priorities.

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CEPF statement ahead of EP vote on EUDR

The adoption of the proposal for an amending Regulation is essential to give additional time to prepare the implementation so and to establish a secure, effective and predictable framework. We trust that the EU Institutions will make the right decisions to provide additional time and to create conditions that support a practical and streamlined enforcement of the Regulation, especially for those who have been practicing sustainable forest management for generations.