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European Forest Owners’ Manifesto: Caring for European Forests!

European Forest Owners’ Manifesto is published on 05 December 2023. It encapsulates our achievements, vision, and commitments, but at the same time it puts forth key requests for consideration in the upcoming European mandate.

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CEPF statement ahead of EP vote on EUDR

The adoption of the proposal for an amending Regulation is essential to give additional time to prepare the implementation so and to establish a secure, effective and predictable framework. We trust that the EU Institutions will make the right decisions to provide additional time and to create conditions that support a practical and streamlined enforcement of the Regulation, especially for those who have been practicing sustainable forest management for generations.

Joint Statement | Launch of ESA Space for Bioeconomy Task Force: Insights from European Forest Owners and Managers

Representatives of European forest owners and managers, CEPF, EUSTAFOR and Copa-Cogeca, would like to share their views on the launch of the ESA Space for Bioeconomy Task Force.

Anton Burkhart in front of the European Parliament

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.

Forest Europe 9th MC

Forest Europe’s 9th Ministerial Conference promises support for the process to continue and strengthen Sustainable Forest Management across pan Europe

Through the signature of Bonn Ministerial Decision and Declaration, 35 signatory countries commit themselves to continue supporting the work of Forest Europe with the full support of more than 20 observer organisations.

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European Commission Proposes 12-Month Extension for EU Deforestation Regulation Implementation

The European Commission published on 02 October a proposal for a 12-month extension for the implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). Responding to feedback from international partners and European stakeholders, the proposed extension would delay the regulation’s application to December 2025 for large companies and June 2026 for micro- and small enterprises.