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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
What are innovative wood products?
Innovative wood products use advanced processing and bioengineering to create more sustainable, functional, high-value materials from wood.
- Co-created solutions
What are harvested wood products?
Harvested wood products (HWPs) consist of biobased materials, primarily wood sourced from forests.
- 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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How can forests improve human health and wellbeing?
Read about the diverse effects of forests on our health and well-being.
- Forests and people
To manage or not to manage – how can we support forests to mitigate climate change and adapt to its impacts?
Forests play an important role in the global carbon cycle that can help to mitigate climate change.
- Resilient forests
How does forest management affect biodiversity?
Forest management practices influence forest structure and biodiversity in many different ways.
- Resilient forests
What role do forests play in the water cycle?
Forests play an essential role in the stable provision of clean, fresh water and many other water-related ecosystem services.
- Resilient forests
How has climate change affected EU forests and what might happen next?
Extreme weather events and other disturbances have been amplified, often connected to climate change.
- Resilient forests
Who owns the forests and how are they managed?
Europe's forests are owned by around 16 million private owners and public authorities.
- Forests and people
What do people think about forests in the EU?
FInd out people's perceptions of different forest ecosystem services in the EU.
- Forests and people