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Union of European Foresters

UEF

The aims of UEF are: to contribute to reveal the essential role of forests in the balance of nature and the protection of the environment as well as the importance of the economic and social role of forests, to defend and promote within the European framework the professional, ethical, and material interests of the associations and their members to take any favourable opportunity to improve the position of foresters within Europe . In pursuing these aims, UEF refrains from any philosophical, political or religious considerations

Lobbying Activity

Response to Roadmap towards Nature Credits

30 Sept 2025

DearMadams, dear Sirs, I just submitted our statement yesterday but without transparency number, so now once again. Best regards
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Response to European climate resilience and risk management law

2 Sept 2025

European climate resilience and risk management policy Statement of the Union of Europaen Foresters Climate change has developed into one of the most important global challenges for humanity in the 21st century. So far, it does not appear that the measures and strategies undertaken significantly limit global warming. In this context, it is logical that the EU wants to rethink and further develop its policy regarding climate resilience and risk management. The Union of European Foresters represents forestry employees across Europe and advocates for sustainable and future-oriented forestry. The forest plays an important role in the context of climate change. It suffers from rapid climatic changes. Long-lived ecosystems have significant difficulties in adapting to rapidly changing living conditions. On the other hand, the forest stores carbon and thus plays an important role in the fight against climate change. From the perspective of forest management, central demands arise for the European Union. 1- Climate change is a global challenge. Regulations at the European level should not lead to negative impacts in other parts of the world. For example, the restriction of sustainable timber production in Europe results in increased timber use elsewhere, likely with lower sustainability standards. 2- The EU's nature conservation policy aims for extensive protection and restoration measures in our forest ecosystems. The basis and objective of the nature conservation policy continue to be defined by the past. Climate change is still being overlooked. The creation and maintenance of ecologically valuable forest ecosystems can only succeed if we adapt the forests to climate change. This requires flexible strategies based on scientific knowledge. 3- The increase in extreme weather conditions in recent years has caused significant damage to Europe's forests. The repair of these damages and the development of climate-resilient forests require. Addressing the damage and developing climate-resilient forests requires a high level of investment. 4- To consider the role of forests as carbon sinks even more strongly, a European strategy for reforestation is needed. Significant financial resources are also required for this.
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