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EU Nature and Forest Directors meet under the Irish Presidency

EU Nature Directors met in Wicklow on 14-16 September and EU Forest Directors in Dublin on 20-22 October, at the invitation of the Irish Presidency. Discussions covered nature restoration, wildfires, forest resilience and wood production. CEPF took part in both meetings.

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Joint Statement of CEPF and Copa-Cogeca: Supporting sustainable and resilient forest management

European forest owners firmly believe that sustainable forest management, as defined by Forest Europe , is the proven and credible route to further resilient European forests. Strengthening the resilience of European forests depends on close cooperation between forest owners, policymakers, researchers and other stakeholders, and on a framework that supports owners’ long-term commitment and investment.

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Joint Statement of CEPF and Copa-Cogeca: Sustainable production of wood and wood products

Supporting sustainable and active forest management is essential for keeping EU forests healthy and resilient and strengthening EU autonomy. There can be no sustainable forest management without timber. The sustainable production of wood and wood products is an asset that the EU should rely on to become stronger and cleaner.

Council adopts Recommendation on integrated wildfire risk management

The Council adopted on 29 June its Recommendation on integrated wildfire risk management. While the Recommendation is not legally binding, Member States are invited to implement the measures, in accordance with their national circumstances, risk profiles, and governance systems.

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Wildfire risks management in focus

Following the adoption of the EU Integrated Wildfire Risks Strategy in late March 2026, CEPF was invited to take part in several events discussing the next steps.

Joint statement of the European Forest-based Sector ahead of the Forest Europe 10th Ministerial Conference

European forest based sector highly welcomes the upcoming 10th Forest Europe Ministerial Conference and support the Stockholm Ministerial Declaration “FOREST EUROPE – Sustainable Forests for Resilient Societies” and its Annex, to be adopted by the European Ministers responsible for forests and forestry.