A new science-policy report from EFI demonstrates how different Climate-Smart Forestry measures in three European regions can enhance the role of forests in tackling climate change. Forests and the
The project provided an objective review of the achievements of the pan-European Criteria and Indicators (C&I) for Sustainable Forest Management (SFM), and of how they have been implemented at the
The scientific program of CASTLE refined and improved state-of-the art sustainability assessment methods and applied them to current sustainability challenges in industry and policy making. With its
Aim of the project was to produce best estimates and uncertainty bounds for the contemporary and future land carbon sinks in Europe and elsewhere, combining new data sources (from past and existing EU
Sustainable impact assessment evaluates how different policies, land-use management or alternative scenarios for future economic development affect the sustainability of a sector and provides
The objectives of the project were: To develop a comprehensive modelling framework for predicting the dynamics of and services provided by major European terrestrial ecosystems at a regional scale
The bioeconomy has mobilised significant investments in technology, research and innovation. New and innovative bio-products and related services have emerged, and related niche markets show dynamic
Renewable wood-based materials can help to reduce GHG emissions in the construction sector and thus support the bioeconomy. However, their use has not reached the full potential as there is currently
Forests are of crucial importance for Natura 2000, the EU-wide ecological network of protected areas. Nearly 25% of the total forest area in the EU is part of the network, but knowledge about how
