commit themselves to study the feasibility of a decentralized European data bank on forest fires

commit themselves to strive to mobilize their resources in common so as to advance together in a few concrete projects which are the basis of their forestry policy for mountain ecosystems

commit themselves to set up a joint European research programme on tree physiology within the expanded EUROSILVA network, in accordance with the Oak n°3 resolution of the SILVA conference.

commit themselves to better combine their research efforts at the international level, on the management of forestry ecosystems and, to this end, to set up a European network for research into forestry ecosystems.

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.

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.

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 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.