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On 25 March 2025, CEPF met with Jessica Roswall, Commissioner for environment, water resilience and competitive and circular economy to exchange on EU forest-related policies at the beginning of the new EU political mandate.

Forests are essential to global food security, supporting billions with food, livelihoods, and ecosystem services. As efforts to protect them continue, sustainable practices remain key to ensuring their benefits for future generations.

In ComENVI and ComAGRI of the European Parliament, the co-rapporteurs presented their draft report and MEPs tabled amendments on the legislative proposal on forest monitoring.

CEPF stresses the need for a realistic perspective on the potential contributions of forests in the development of the European Water Resilience Strategy. While water is important for forests and forests are important for water, forests' potential contribution to solving water challenges is limited and should thus not be the focus of the Strategy.

The European State Forest Association (EUSTAFOR), along with the Confederation of European Forest Owners (CEPF), are looking for an Office Assistant to start as soon as possible.

The Office Assistant, in addition to working directly for EUSTAFOR, is responsible for the efficient functioning of the European Forestry House (EFH) through a wide range of administrative and practical tasks.

Sweden has officially started its two-year Chairmanship of FOREST EUROPE, focusing on sustainable forest management, policy stability, and emerging forest issues. The Liaison Unit Sweden (LUS), led by Ms. Ebba Henning Planck, will guide these efforts, with key priorities including the State of Europe’s Forests report and preparations for the 10th Ministerial Conference.