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Estonia discards the impact assessment of its Forestry Development Plan

Civil society groups condemn Estonian Government’s support for unsustainable forest management practices and its rejection of the Forestry Development Plan impact assessment.

12/05/2020

FAQs

What is bioenergy?

Bioenergy is the combination of the terms biomass and energy.

Bioenergy is gas or electricity that comes from renewable sources, such as plant matter or animal waste. 

This is known as biomass.

Biomass contains energy stored...

27/03/2020

Briefing Notes

The shocking truth about EU forests in numbers

By 2050, the EU forest sink will be halved if current management practices continue.

80% of EU forests with protected status are in an "unfavourable" or "bad" condition.

EU rules only require 36% of all trees burned for...

21/02/2020

Reports

Forest management and climate change: a new approach to the french mitigation strategy

This new report challenges whether France’s long-term forest strategy will fight climate change. The report shows the flaws in the French plan to produce heat and electricity from burning wood and offers an alternative vision where forests can play their role in fighting the climate breakdown, become more resilient to future shocks and still providing for timber needs.

03/02/2020

News

European Green Deal offers hope for the future of forests

On December 11, the European Commission, now headed by former German defence minister Ursula von der Leyen, published its long awaited proposal for a European Green Deal. 

It contains two standalone forest initiatives as well as...

11/12/2019

News

New research shows harvesting increases are damaging forests

We are already missing our forest-health targets, climate action needs to protect our forests, not endanger them.

11/12/2019

Press Releases

Green Deal could be a springboard for ambitious forest action

Brussels, December 11 – The European Commission’s proposed Green Deal contains two standalone forest initiatives, indicating that EU politicians understand how close forests are to Europeans’ hearts. But poor implementation could...

11/12/2019

Briefing Notes

Europe’s National Energy and Climate Plans to 2030: Are they fit for purpose?

The National Energy and Climate Plans, due to be published by the end of 2019  will determine whether and how we limit global heating to 1.5 degrees.

Fern has conducted an analysis of the plans of five Member States – Sweden,...

02/12/2019

News

Murder and illegal logging within the EU: Strong action is needed

When violence continues unchecked in a Member State, the Commission must intervene to ensure that European values are upheld and regulations are respected.

13/11/2019

News

NGOs submit complaint regarding long-term destructive logging in Romania

Logging occurs far beyond what is permitted or reported, even within Natura 2000 sites.

11/10/2019