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EP Hearing on EU Forest Monitoring: Do not build a treehouse before growing the tree

The Environment and Agriculture Committees of the European Parliament held today a joint Public Hearing on “Forest Monitoring for resilient European Forests”. They discussed current state and future strategies for the monitoring Europe’s forests in the relation with the EC proposal. The Hearing was informed by four speakers, among which CEPF Secretary General.

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In Memoriam of Anton Burkhart

Anton Burkhart passed away on 10 October 2024. The European Forest Owners’ Community is deeply saddened and shocked. Toni was a precious, active, and beloved member of the European Forest Owners’ family, due to his genuine care, not only for forests, but also for the people around him.

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Statement | Ministerial Declaration “Keeping Sustainable Forest Management fit for the future”

At the 9th Ministerial Conference on the Protection of Forests in Europe (Bonn Conference), CEPF President delivered a Statement on the Ministerial Declaration “Keeping Sustainable Forest Management fit for the future"

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Successful event on Multifunctional Forests and their Role in Supporting EU Strategic Objectives

On 26 September 2024, CEPF, Copa Cogeca, Eustafor, and ELO , jointly organised an event titled "Multifunctional Forests and their Role in Supporting EU Strategic Objectives" at the premises of the EESC in Brussels.

Forest and Nature Directors’ meetings under the Hungarian Presidency

The Hungarian Presidency of the Council of the EU organised a meeting for EU Forest Directors, in Lakitelek, and one for EU Nature Directors, in Tata. CEPF representatives took part in both meetings.

Joint Statements | Forest Directors' Meeting in Hungary

During the EU Forest Directors General’s Meeting in Hungary, CEPF, Copa-Cogeca and Eustafor presented three joint statements on the topics discussed: Vulnerability of forests under climate change; Carbon storage in forests and wood products ; Innovation directions in forest.