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What role do forests play in the EU Nature Restoration Regulation?
Insights into the EU Nature Restoration Regulation
- Inclusive governance
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
¿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
What is?
Going beyond a definition, explore our concise insights into key forest-related topics.
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What is the Index of Biodiversity Potential?
The Index of Biodiversity Potential (IBP) is an (indirect) biodiversity evaluation tool co-designed by foresters and researchers.
- Co-created solutions
What is integrated fire management?
Integrated fire management minimises fire risks and impacts while promoting or restoring the beneficial uses of fire.
- Resilient forests
How is forest biodiversity funded, now and in the future?
Forest financing still linked to timber
- Sustainable economy
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
How can we monitor carbon in forests?
Effective monitoring quantifies carbon sequestration, guides policy, and strengthens the credibility of climate mitigation.
- Resilient forests
What is carbon farming in forests?
Explore carbon farming activities, practices and co-benefits
- Resilient forests
How does EU decision-making work?
Losing sight of the wood for the trees? – EU decision-making explained
- Inclusive governance
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
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
What is a biocity?
A biocity is a new term created to describe a city that is “hosted by nature”.
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