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The European forestry sector must be part of the future EU COVID-19 recovery plan
On 5 May 2020, CEPF, together with six organisations representing the European forestry sector, published a joint letter while the outbreak and spread of COVID-19 is having a significant impact on forests and forestry in a growing number of European regions.
05.05.2020
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The European forestry sector must be part of the future EU COVID-19 recovery plan

Joint letter by CEETTAR, CEPF, Copa-Cogeca, ELO, EUSTAFOR, FECOF and USSE addressing the need for including the European forestry sector in the EU COVID-19 recovery plan.

05.05.2020
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International Day of Forests 2020 and the key role of European forest owners in enhancing forest biodiversity
The International Day of Forests, taking place on 21 March, will this year focus on Forests and Biodiversity.
21.03.2020
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CEPF President takes part in a panel discussion during the Conference on Forests for Biodiversity and Climate
On 3 and 4 February, the European Commission organised an International Conference on Forests for Biodiversity and Climate in Brussels. Among the speakers, CEPF President, Hubert de Schorlemer, represented European Private Forest Owners.
17.02.2020
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CEPF Feedback on the European Commission Roadmap: EU Biodiversity Strategy to 2030
The Confederation of European Forest Owners (CEPF) welcomes the EC initiative to publish the EU Biodiversity Strategy to 2030 as part of the European Green Deal and the consideration about negative effects of climate change on species and habitats.
17.01.2020
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EU forests in the European Green Deal
The European Commission recently released European Green Deal with a set of policy guidelines that will bring the EU closer towards its transition to a climate-neutral continent by 2050. This Communication encompasses several initiatives which are key for the EU forest sector.
16.12.2019
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