International expert workshop on forestry for the future 26-28 May 2025: Presentation by Piotr Borkowski
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Presentation by Piotr Borkowski, Executive Director, European State Forest Association (EUSTAFOR)
International expert workshop on forestry for the future 26-28 May 2025: Presentation by Piotr Borkowski
- 1. EUSTAFOR - MANAGING STATE FORESTS RESPONSIBLY State Forests in Europe » 40,3% of EU forests is publicly owned, mainly state (30%) and communal (10%) » FMP - an obligatory management tool – ensure sustainability and multifunctionality » Average size of public forest holding - more than 1000 ha (differences among countries) » Open for citizens/free provision of ecosystem services/economically viable » Large-scale market partners for the forest-based value chain! – economies of scale » Round wood harvest in EU forests 452 M m3 (2016), out of which 30% in state forests EUSTAFOR » 39 members in 28 countries » Area managed ~64 M ha (~30% of EU forests) » Certified – 57 M ha (multiple systems) » Protected - 17 M ha/N2K - 11 M ha/Protective – 11 M ha » Annual increment ~275 M m3 » Annual harvest – 150 M m3 » Number of employees ~130 000
- 2. EUSTAFOR - MANAGING STATE FORESTS RESPONSIBLY SFM = Managing Interests over Interests
- 3. EUSTAFOR - MANAGING STATE FORESTS RESPONSIBLY Manifesto 2024+ Managing Forests Responsibly for the People and the Planet 1. We need resilient forests, under management, supported by adaptable national policies to deal with the challenges of climate change. 2. We need to seize the benefits of the Bioeconomy, Innovation and Growth. 3. Biodiversity protection is embedded in the long-term sustainable forest’s ecosystems management by state forests across Europe. 4. Sound SFM-focused policymaking requires forest expertise for policy formulation.
- 4. EUSTAFOR - MANAGING STATE FORESTS RESPONSIBLY An Overarching Challenge! Society attitude – public acceptance of forest management #ResponsibleForestry Campaign Thank You! Piotr Borkowski Executive Director, EUSTAFOR A picture containing text, vector graphics Description automatically generated