The main objective of this report is to provide the European Commission with additional information on PFES in EU MS and on the role of these schemes in driving sustainable forest management practices. Building on the Commission guidance on PFES, alongside a literature review and case study-base...
The objectives of the 3 Billion Trees Pledge must align with national and regional conservation strategies to ensure coherence. Inconsistent implementation of EU forest and biodiversity strategies at Member State level creates discrepancies, while data collection and monitoring inconsistencies h...
This newsletter will keep you informed about how we are working to monitor and protect forests, both in Europe and around the world. The EU Forest Observatory is part of the European Union’s efforts to respond to deforestation and forest degradation. By using satellite data, in-situ measurements...
Over a thousand large forest fires occur every year in the EU, burning more than 350 000 hectares per year on average. We assessed how the Commission and member states used EU funding to address forest fire prevention, preparedness, and restoration in the EU. We found that the Commission had an ...
The EU Forest Strategy 2030 commits to develop a voluntary certification scheme for Closer-to-Nature Forest (CNF) management. To support this development, the European Commission published Guidelines on Closer-to-Nature Forest Management in July 2023, outlining key principles, objectives, and in...
The EU Forest Strategy 2030 commits to develop a voluntary certification scheme for Closer-to-Nature Forest (CNF) management. To support this development, the European Commission published Guidelines on Closer-to-Nature Forest Management in July 2023, outlining key principles, objectives, and in...
The Amazon rainforest, a vital global ecosystem, is facing significant threats from the loss of intact forest through deforestation and degradation. This report provides an overview of recent forest changes in the Amazon, focusing on Brazil, the country with the largest portion of the Amazon. Ba...
