Navigating the Policy Landscape: OptFor-EU Launches Interactive Forest Policy Map
Understanding how local forest management fits into the broader European strategic framework can often feel like navigating a dense thicket of regulations. From the EU Forest Strategy for 2030 to the intricacies of the “Fit for 55” package, the policy environment is evolving rapidly. To provide much-needed clarity, OptFor-EU has officially launched its interactive Policy […]
Enhancing the resilience of Europe’s forests and their value chains with the new policy recommendations by OptFor-EU
Forests are essential for climate change mitigation and adaptation, yet they face significant challenges due to institutional gaps, policy fragmentation, and governance inefficiencies. The OptFor-EU project has addressed these issues by developing actionable policy recommendations aimed at enhancing the resilience of Europe’s forests and their value chains. The recently published Policy Brief Enhancing Climate Resilience […]
Harnessing the potential of European forest ecosystem services: OptFor-EU gives key recommendations in its first 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 […]