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EC Communication on "Simplifying for Sustainable Competitiveness"

The Confederation of European Forest Owners (CEPF) welcomes the eighth environmental omnibus as a step to reduce compliance burdens while preserving environmental ambitions. European forest owners are natural allies in the green transition, but only if the regulatory framework supports rather than burdens them. The Communication references farmers and SMEs explicitly: forest owners deserve equal attention; and a cumulative impact assessment on their sector is long overdue.

CEPF's reply to the Commission's call for evidence on ‘National targets and flexibilities in the EU climate policy framework after 2030 – review’

CEPF welcomes the opportunity to contribute the ongoing call for evidence around the role of forestry and forests in the EU climate policy framework beyond 2030. National targets and flexibilities set strong links with the ongoing evaluation of the LULUCF Regulation: the main component of the EU climate policy architecture setting the role of forests and forestry in climate change mitigation on the road to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.

Call for Evidence — Renewable Energy Framework for the decade ahead

The Confederation of European Forest Owners (CEPF) welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the Call for Evidence on “Renewable Energy Framework for the decade ahead”

CEPF's feedback on the revised EU Taxonomy draft act

Forest owners' feedback acknowledges certain steps in the right direction that this revision brings while asking the Commission to recognise that fundamental barriers remain. CEPF highlights disproportonality of the MRV costs and the climate benefit analysis.

CEPF's reply to the Commission's call for feedback on the carbon farming methodologies

CEPF welcomes the progress on the afforestation methodology under CRCF but highlights persistent challenges, including disproportionate monitoring burdens, restrictive eligibility criteria, and the need for clearer safeguards against changing legislation, calling for a more practical and inclusive framework for European forest owners.

Danish presidency

EU Nature and Forest Directors’ meetings under the Danish Presidency

EU Nature and Forest Directors met in Copenhagen under the Danish Presidency to discuss nature restoration, coexistence with large carnivores, forest biodiversity, and afforestation. Field visits showcased Denmark’s Agreement on a Green Denmark and contributions to the EU’s 3 billion trees objective. CEPF took part in both meetings.