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From Science to Policy
Robust, relevant, and timely knowledge combined with scientific analysis providing evidence-based information to support policy action.Carbon farming in the European forestry sector
This report analyses available practices using the four criteria by the EU: quantification, additionality, long-term storage, and sustainability.
- Resilient forests
Sustainable finance and forest biodiversity criteria
This science-policy study sets out how forest-related biodiversity could be included in the EU Taxonomy, to help encourage investments in forests.
- Sustainable economy
Meeting the European Union’s Forest Strategy goals: A comparative European assessment
Assessing how national and regional policies meet the goals of the EU Forest Strategy with nine policy recommendations to aid its implementation.
- Inclusive governance
Forest-based climate change mitigation and adaptation in Europe
How much forests and wood use can contribute to climate change mitigation, and how that contribution can be maximised?
- Resilient forests
Forest Biodiversity in Europe
This study focuses on how we can effectively maintain and enhance forest biodiversity in Europe.
- Resilient forests
Closer-to-Nature Forest Management
Closer-to-Nature Forest Management boosts biodiversity and climate resilience in Europe’s managed multifunctional forests.
- Resilient forests
China-Europe Forest Bioeconomy: Assessment and Outlook
Systematic assessment of potential challenges, possibilities for future and policy implications for Europe-China forest-based bioeconomy development.
- Sustainable economy
European forest governance post-2020
This 2020 report reviews significant developments in the forest governance framework including EU and international developments.
- Inclusive governance
Plantation forests in Europe: challenges and opportunities
Drawing on science and four case studies, this report explores how plantation forestry can better meet Europe's future needs.
- Resilient forests
Living with bark beetles: impacts, outlook and management options
This report aims to help European and national policy makers understand the complex roles bark beetles play in our forests.
- Resilient forests
Substitution effects of wood-based products in climate change mitigation
Study reviews knowledge on greenhouse gas impacts of wood products versus alternatives, and highlights key limitations.
- Sustainable economy
Climate-Smart Forestry: mitigation impacts in three European regions
This report shows how practical climate-smart forestry measures could affect CO₂ removals in case study regions in Spain, Czechia and Ireland.
- Resilient forests
Leading the way to a European circular bioeconomy strategy
This 2017 report analyses what a circular bioeconomy strategy would require, particularly in a European context.
- Sustainable economy
Forest biomass, carbon neutrality and climate change mitigation
Insights into the scientific debate on forest biomass, carbon neutrality and climate change mitigation.
- Resilient forests
A new role for forests and the forest sector in the EU post-2020 climate targets
Report looks at climate smart forestry as an approach to mainstream climate mitigation.
- Resilient forests
Forest bioeconomy - a new scope for sustainability indicators
Insights into the potential use of forest-based sector indicator sets in Europe.
- Sustainable economy
Assessment of the EU Timber Regulation and FLEGT Action Plan
This 2015 report provides a scientific assessment of the EUTR and FLEGT Action Plan.
- Inclusive governance
From Science to Policy (2015-present), European Forest Institute.
ISSN: 2343-1229 (print)
ISSN: 2343-1237 (online)
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36333/fstp
Editor in chief: Helga Pülzl
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