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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.

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 Pesidency

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.

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.