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More than 2 years into the EU's pledge to plant '3 Billion Additional Trees', it's time to celebrate progress, overcome barriers and identify new opportunities to help...

The Commission has proposed a new forest monitoring law that aims to create a comprehensive forest knowledge base, address information gaps, and enable better response to growing...

The new roadmap will result in a strengthened dialogue to address deforestation and forest degradation and work towards a sustainable forest economy. Find out more here.

Ghana will be the first country in Africa and second worldwide to provide the EU with export licences that verify the legality of their timber products. Meeting in Brussels, the implementation...

Opening Remarks EVP Timmermans and Commissioner Sinkevičius on Nature Restoration at the Environment Council in Luxembourg

This new study models how changing climate conditions will impact forest services such as wood for construction and paper, eatable fruits, leaves, roots and other...

A new study models how changing climate conditions will impact forest services such as wood for construction and paper, eatable fruits, leaves, roots and other...

Forests are the lungs of the earth. They play a vital role in maintaining the health and well-being of both humans and the planet. Today, the Commission published two sets of...

A new assessment of the EU bioeconomy shows that while resource efficiency is improving, there’s a growing pressure on ecosystems from forestry and agriculture. Find out more here.