Interim report on project’s response to European Green Deal and New EU Forest Strategy
Τhe OptFor-EU project forms one of the enablers towards optimized forest management in Europe within the guidelines of the European Green Deal and New EU Forest Strategy 2030. OptFor-EU, being a project under the Horizon Europe programme, is developing innovative solutions that contribute to a low-carbon and climate-resilient future. In this framework, the project published […]
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 […]
Forest Management Practices and their relevance in case study areas
In a research, OptFor-EU investigates forest management techniques in eight case study areas (Norway, Lithuania, United Kingdom, Germany, Austria, Romania, Spain, Italy). The publication investigates the significance of these approaches, providing a detailed modelling methodology as well as a literature evaluation. In addition, it provides detailed explanations of current management strategies, as well as coverage […]
User adoption – Customization and user involvement strategy
This new report by OptFor-EU discusses the adoption and customization strategy and its implementation, to make the Decision Support System (DSS) ready to be adopted by the target groups. It is divided in two parts: one theoretical (sections 2 and 3), presenting the background for user involvement and adoption processes in systems development projects; the […]