Harnessing the potential of European forest ecosystem services: recommendations to advance decarbonisation and climate resilience – Optfor-EU Policy brief

Forests offer essential services like carbon sequestration, biodiversity support, water regulation and timber for commercial activities/production. However, the future sustainability of such services is increasingly under threat. Based on the habitats assessments reported under the Habitats Directive updated in 2023, forestry presents the highest proportion of habitats being affected by one or more pressures/threats from […]