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OPEN STATEMENT: A Call to ‘Stop the Clock’ and Ensure a Workable EU Deforestation Regulation

Signatories of a the statement are urging the European Commission to introduce a “stop-the-clock” mechanism on the EU Deforestation Regulation, allowing time for a full assessment of its impact and implementation. They call for genuine simplification measures to make the rules workable while maintaining the Regulation’s core goal of fighting deforestation.

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EU Soil Monitoring Law finalised and adopted

Backed by a strong majority both in the Parliament as well as the Council, this adoption signals the EU’s intent to better monitor soil conditions and strengthen resilience.

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Forest monitoring: Commission’s proposal fails to win European Parliament support

The European forest owners’ community strongly welcomes the European Parliament’s rejection of the proposed Regulation establishing a monitoring framework for resilient European forests. The overwhelming majority vote sends a clear and powerful message. The concerns raised by forest owners over the past two years have been heard.

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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.

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The European Forest Institute launches a new platform for forest professionals: the Forest Knowledge Gateway

The European Forest Institute has launched the Forest Knowledge Gateway — a dynamic, science-based platform connecting forest professionals across Europe with the latest insights, tools, and best practices for restoration, biodiversity, and sustainable management.

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Parliament Committees Reject Forest Monitoring Proposal

The ENVI and AGRI Committees voted on 23 September to reject the Commission’s proposal for an EU forest monitoring framework; the file now moves to Plenary.