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NGO Common Vision for Transforming the European Paper Industry

Long term vision from a coalition of close to 50 non-governmental organisations (NGOs) from 21 countries  to see a future Europe that consumes 50% less paper than at present, produced by an industry that is less reliant on virgin tree fibres, makes maximal use of recycled materials, protects biodiversity, respects local people's land rights, provides employment, and has social impacts that are beneficial, conflict-free and fair.
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Towards an Action Plan for Sustainable Forest Management

FERN submission to DG AGRI re the proposed Forest Action Plan
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Can a legally binding agreement for forests make a difference?

A joint statement on the ongoing discussions regarding a forest convention and other possible agreements on forests
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EU Forestry Strategy

FERN comments on the First Draft for the Preparation of the Commission Staff Working Document in support of the Communication from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament on the implementation of the EU Forestry Strategy, June 2004
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Appeal to Foria-ÖBF Forstmanagement GmbH

29 NGOs call for halt to logging in Carpathian mountains
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Letter to UNFF Secretariat

NGOs and IPOs raise concerns about UNFF and the Collaborative Partnership on Forests
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Comments on CPF network concept paper

Joint comments from Forest Peoples Programme and Fern
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