The State of Europe’s Forests 2020 report (SoEF 2020) presents recent official figures and information on European forests, their management, policies, institutional and legal frameworks in the FOREST EUROPE signatory countries.
The Summary provides a brief overview of the main facts from the upcoming full report. In a comprehensive format, based on the pan-European criteria for sustainable forest management, it presents key findings on the status and trends in Europe’s forests.
The information compiled in this publication provide background for political discussions and responses on current and future opportunities and challenges and can also serve as a reference point for decision-makers when formulating goals for forests in Europe for the next period as well as for FOREST EUROPE signatories and observers in planning of further activities.
Considering that European forests are increasingly impacted by recent natural disturbance developments, such as extreme weather events, outbreaks of pests and diseases, there is a need for a broader framework for climate change adaptation and pro-active disturbance-risk management. This brief leaflet presents policy recommendations of the FOREST EUROPE Expert Group on Adaptation of Forests to Climate Change.
The publication is focussed on integration of climate change adaptation measures to sustainable forest management in Europe. Besides Part II prepared by the team of authors, the publication also contains policy recommendations of the FOREST EUROPE Expert Group established on this topic (Part I).
Forests have an important role to play in preventative health care. The research shows that forests improve the quality of life and wellbeing in general. This brief leaflet presents policy recommendations of the FOREST EUROPE Expert Group on Human Health and Well-being.
The publication “Analysis of different approaches and methodologies on valuation and payments for forest ecosystem services in the-pan-European region” was prepared within the implementation of the Action 4.4 “Incorporating the value of forest ecosystem services in a green economy” of the FOREST EUROPE Work Programme 2016–2020.
The FOREST EUROPE Web-based Portal on Forest Ecosystem Services (FES) is a tool that aggregates information on valuation of and payments for FES in one place via simple browsing systems.
The pilot study “Forest Fragmentation Indicator” was compiled by the FOREST EUROPE Liaison Unit Bratislava in cooperation with external expert and reviewed by FOREST EUROPE Expert Group on the Implementation of the Updated Pan-European Indicators for SFM.
The pilot study “Common Forest Bird Species Indicator” was compiled by the FOREST EUROPE Liaison Unit Bratislava in cooperation with external expert and reviewed by FOREST EUROPE Expert Group on the Implementation of the Updated Pan-European Indicators for SFM.
The pilot study “Forest Land Degradation Indicator” was compiled by the FOREST EUROPE Liaison Unit Bratislava and reviewed by FOREST EUROPE Expert Group on the Implementation of the Updated Pan-European Indicators for SFM.
Workshop report from the workshop Pro-active Management of Forests to Combat Climate Change Driven Risks: Policies and measures for increasing forest resilience and climate change adaptation, that was held on September 3-4, 2019 in Istanbul, Turkey.
Workshop report from the workshop Forests for Human Health: Challenges and Opportunities that was held 8 – 9 April 2019 in Vienna, Austria. The workshop was organized by FOREST EUROPE Liaison Unit Bratislava in cooperation with the Austrian Research Centre for Forests (BFW).
A lot of existing Forest Pedagogy activities (games, demonstrations, field and research activities, other Forest Pedagogy practices) are suitable for illustrating the importance of forests and forest ecosystem services for human health. Nevertheless, it is necessary for forest pedagogues to be able to explain these benefits.
The study “Human Health and Sustainable Forest Management” was prepared by the team of authors led by the FOREST EUROPE Expert Group on Human Health and Well-being established in the framework of the FOREST EUROPE Work Programme 2016-2020. Members of the Expert group helped to shape scope and focus of the publication as well as to collect good practise examples from several European countries.
Final Report of the FOREST EUROPE Expert Group on Valuation and Payments for Forest Ecosystem Services
Záverečná správa expertnej skupiny FOREST EUROPE pre oceňovanie a platby za ekosystémové služby lesa
Report from workshop “Understanding the Contribution of Agroforestry to Landscape Resilience in Europe: How can policy foster agroforestry towards climate change adaptation?” held 9 – 10 October 2018 in Budapest, Hungary
Report from the workshop “Enhancing the Long-term Competitiveness of the Forest Sector in a Green Economy: Policies for Forest-based Bioeconomy in Europe”, held 29 May 2018 in Brussels
Activity booklet “Bioeconomy and European Forest Week 2017 – A great chance to see the role of our forests in education for sustainable development” with background information describing bioeconomy and explaining how bioeconomy relates to forestry.
Activity booklet “Bioeconomy and European Forest Week 2017 – A great chance to see the role of our forests in education for sustainable development” with background information describing bioeconomy and explaining how bioeconomy relates to forestry.
Activity booklet “Bioeconomy and European Forest Week 2017 – A great chance to see the role of our forests in education for sustainable development” with background information describing bioeconomy and explaining how bioeconomy relates to forestry.
Criteria and indicators (C&I) are a basic tool in monitoring, assessing, implementing and promoting sustainable forest management (SFM) by providing relevant information for policy makers in forestry and other sectors, and to the broad public. C&I can be considered an inevitable part of SFM definition.
Report on the Mid-term Evaluation of the Goals for European Forests and the European 2020 Targets for Forests.
The Summary for Policy Makers is a brief document based on information included in the “State of Europe’s Forests 2015”report.
Corrigendum to Summary for Policy Makers 2015.
Final report of Expert Group and Workshop on Valuation of Forest Ecosystem Services. Group of Expert (2012-2014) & Belgrade Workshop (Republic of Serbia), 24-25 September 2014.
Workshop report from FOREST EUROPE Workshop on Green Economy and Social Aspects of SFM held20-21 November 2012, in Budapest, Hungary.
Policy Brief about State of Europe´s Forests 2011, Status and Trends in Sustainable Forest Management in Europe.
Proceedings of the joint workshop to Streamline Global Forest Reporting and Strengthen Collaboration among International Criteria and Indicator Processes.
Final report of Study on the issues of illegal logging and related trade of timber and other forest products issues in Europe, commissioned by MCPFE-LU-Warsaw to the international project team.
Jointly developed report – Good practice guidance on the sustainable mobilisation of wood in Europe.
Brochure about Wood Mobilisation Guidance
Workshop report form Assessment of Forest Fire Risks and Innovative Strategies for Fire Prevention Workshop held 4–6 May 2010 Rhodes, Greece.
The analysis shows that FOREST EUROPE has addressed the objectives of the CBD’s Extended Programme of Work on Forest Biological Diversity (PoW) as well as subsequent forest-related CBD decisions to a large extent.
Pan-European Guidelines for Afforestation and Reforestation with a special focus on the provisions of the UNFCCC
MCPFE Information Document on Data Collection and Compiling the Statistics On Protected and Protective Forest and Other Wooded Land in Europe.
Proceedings from Sustainable Forest Management and Influences on Water Resources – Coordinating Policies on Forests and Water Workshop held 12–14 May 2009 in Antalya, Turkey.
A collaborative effort by the International Tropical Timber Organization (ITTO), the Ministerial Conference on the Protection of Forests in Europe (MCPFE), the Montreal Process, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN (FAO), the UN Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) and the U.S. Forest Service
Report for the MCPFE Workshop held in Madrid, Spain 3-4 November, 2005.
What Do Europeans Think About Wood and its Uses? A Review of Consumer and Business Surveys in Europe.
This publication presents the key fi ndings of the report State of Europe’s Forests 2007, the report was jointly prepared by the MCPFE Liaison Unit Warsaw, United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
Proceedings of International Seminar on Policies Fostering Investments and Innovations in Support of Rural Development, held on 27-29 March, 2006 in Zvolen – Sielnica, Slovakia.
Joint Position of the MCPFE and the EfE/PEBLDS on the Pan-European Understanding of the Linkage Between the Ecosystem Approach and Sustainable Forest Management.
Proceedings of the Seminar held 13-15 June, 2005, Sunne, Sweden.
Cultural Heritage and Sustainable Forest Management: The Role of Traditional Knowledge, Vol.1 (2006)
Proceedings of the Conference held 8-11 June, 2006, Florence, Italy.
Cultural Heritage and Sustainable Forest Management: The Role of Traditional Knowledge, Vol.2 (2006)
Proceedings of the Conference held 8-11 June, 2006, Florence, Italy.
Outcome of the MCPFE and EfE/PEBLDS ad hoc Working Group on Development of the Pan-European Understanding of the linkage between the Ecosystem Approach and Sustainable Forest Management.
Steps taken by the MCPFE towards the development, dissemination and implementation of the concept of the National Forest Programmes in Europe.
What Do Europeans Think About Forests and Sustainable Forest Management? A Review of Representative Public Opinion Surveys in Europe,
A Pan-European Overview of International Institutions and Networks for Data Collection, Storage and Reporting Related to Sustainable Forest Management in 2003
Improved Pan-European Indicators for Sustainable Forest Management as adopted by the MCPFE Expert Level Meeting 7-8 October 2002, Vienna, Austria
Synopsis of the Report of the FAO/ECE/ILO Joint Committee Team of Specialists on Participation in Forestry.
The assessment of the relation between the work of the MCPFE and the IPF/IFF proposals for action was carried out in autumn 2000. Its aim is to make visible linkages of MCPFE work to the proposals for action agreed upon by IPF and IFF. The results of the assessment were presented at the Third Expert Level Meeting of the MCPFE (25-26 September 2000, Vienna/Austria).
Správa z Workshopu “Proaktívny manažment lesov v podmienkch klimatických zmien: Politiky a opatrenia pre zvyšovanie odolnosti lesov a adaptáciu na klimatické zmeny”, ktorý sa konal 3.-4. septembra 2019 v Istanbule.
Workshop report from the workshop Pro-active Management of Forests to Combat Climate Change Driven Risks: Policies and measures for increasing forest resilience and climate change adaptation, that was held on September 3-4, 2019 in Istanbul, Turkey.
Workshop report from the workshop Forests for Human Health: Challenges and Opportunities that was held 8 – 9 April 2019 in Vienna, Austria. The workshop was organized by FOREST EUROPE Liaison Unit Bratislava in cooperation with the Austrian Research Centre for Forests (BFW).
Report from workshop “Understanding the Contribution of Agroforestry to Landscape Resilience in Europe: How can policy foster agroforestry towards climate change adaptation?” held 9 – 10 October 2018 in Budapest, Hungary
Report from the workshop “Enhancing the Long-term Competitiveness of the Forest Sector in a Green Economy: Policies for Forest-based Bioeconomy in Europe”, held 29 May 2018 in Brussels
Workshop report from FOREST EUROPE Workshop on Green Economy and Social Aspects of SFM held20-21 November 2012, in Budapest, Hungary.
The pilot study “Forest Fragmentation Indicator” was compiled by the FOREST EUROPE Liaison Unit Bratislava in cooperation with external expert and reviewed by FOREST EUROPE Expert Group on the Implementation of the Updated Pan-European Indicators for SFM.
The pilot study “Common Forest Bird Species Indicator” was compiled by the FOREST EUROPE Liaison Unit Bratislava in cooperation with external expert and reviewed by FOREST EUROPE Expert Group on the Implementation of the Updated Pan-European Indicators for SFM.
The pilot study “Forest Land Degradation Indicator” was compiled by the FOREST EUROPE Liaison Unit Bratislava and reviewed by FOREST EUROPE Expert Group on the Implementation of the Updated Pan-European Indicators for SFM.
Documents and reports on implementation of the Goals for European Forests and the European 2020 Targets for Forests, the FOREST EUROPE Work Programmes, Biodiversity Work Programmes and other commitments:
Proceedings of Forest Europe Ministerial Conference held in Madrid, 2015.
Proceedings of Forest Europe Ministerial Conference held in Oslo, 2011.
Proceedings of Forest Europe Ministerial Conference held in Warsaw, 2007.
