FOREST EUROPE
Ministerial Conference on the Protection of Forests in Europe
FE develops common strategies for its 46 signatories on how to protect and sustainably manage their forests.
State of Europe’s Forests 2020
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35%
of Europe’s land is covered by forests
Although it is slowing down, forest area has increased by 9% since 1990
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3%
of European forests are damaged
This is a result of windstorms, insect outbreaks, browsing and fires
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4M €
non-wood forest products marketed in 2015
This includes cork, Christmas trees, nuts, berries, mushrooms, wild meat and honey
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23,6%
of Europe’s forests are protected
There are 31 million ha with the main objective of conserving biodiversity, protecting landscapes and specific natural elements
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70%
of forests are available for public recreation
In the majority of countries, more than 90% of forests are accessible to the public
