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How to generate income from forests?

Wood still funds most European forestry, but diverse ecosystem services need stronger financial support through policy, markets and incentives.

Forests and people

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What tools are available to comply with the EUDR?

Discover what free and/or open-source tools are available to supply chain actors to comply with the EU Deforestation Regulation.

Sustainable economy

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¿Qué herramientas existen para cumplir con el EUDR?

Descubra qué herramientas gratuitas y de código abierto están disponibles para los actores de la cadena de suministro ante el EUDR.

Sustainable economy

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Forest questions

Frequently asked questions about forests and why they matter

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What is?

Going beyond a definition, explore our concise insights into key forest-related topics.

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What is integrated fire management?

Integrated fire management minimises fire risks and impacts while promoting or restoring the beneficial uses of fire.

Resilient forests

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How is forest biodiversity funded, now and in the future?

Forest financing still linked to timber

Sustainable economy

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Forest monitoring: How do we know what is happening in Europe’s forests?

Forest monitoring has been constantly evolving through time, in tune with new scientific methods and with evolving societal expectations towards forests.

Resilient forests

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How can we monitor carbon in forests?

Effective monitoring quantifies carbon sequestration, guides policy, and strengthens the credibility of climate mitigation.

Resilient forests

Observations available to estimate forest carbon changes at different spatial and temporal scales

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What is carbon farming in forests?

Explore carbon farming activities, practices and co-benefits

Resilient forests

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How does EU decision-making work?

Losing sight of the wood for the trees? – EU decision-making explained

Inclusive governance

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What are indicators for sustainable forest management?

Indicators for sustainable forest management (SFM) are measurable characteristics which support decision-making on forests and their management.

Resilient forests

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What is the Genetic Conservation Unit (GCU) Network?

Europe’s forest genetic diversity is safeguarded by the Pan-European GCU network through designated Genetic Conservation Units.

Resilient forests

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What is a biocity?

A biocity is a new term created to describe a city that is “hosted by nature”.

Cities

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What is sustainable finance?

Sustainable finance integrates environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors into investment decisions to support long-term sustainability.

Sustainable economy