Report on Forest Managers Perceptions about Forest Ecosystem Services – No 1
As we navigate the complexities of a changing climate, it is becoming increasingly clear that the success of European forest management depends on more than just ecological data. It depends on the people on the ground—the forest managers who make daily decisions about the future of our landscapes. The latest OptFor-EU report “Forest Managers’ Perceptions […]
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 […]
Methodology of land cover datasets for global and regional climate models, including publication of the data
We are pleased to announce the publication of the new OptFor-EU report Methodology of Land Cover Datasets for Global and Regional Climate Models. This report represents a significant step forward in understanding and managing the relationship between Europe’s forests and its changing climate. This report presents the development of three new high-level datasets contributing to better […]
Threats and challenges for increased forest-based carbon removals in CSA
This report presents a comprehensive analysis of both qualitative and quantitative data collected from case study areas (CSAs) within the OptFor-EU project, focusing on stakeholders’ perceptions regarding climate change (CC), forest management practices (FMP), and policy and governance barriers. The report is organised in the following sections: Section 1 provides an introduction, while Section 2 […]
Gridded dataset of European Forest Types
This OptFor-EU report aims to showcase the methodology used to generate gridded European forest types (EFTs) maps across Europe. The first section introduces the Forest Types (FT) classification schemes existing in Europe, highlighting their strengths and limitations. It also includes a detailed overview of the EFTs classification used for creating the related map. Each EFTs […]