FOREST EUROPE

FOREST EUROPE is a high-level policy platform dedicated to promoting sustainable forest management across Europe. Established in 1990, it provides a collaborative forum for European countries and the European Union to address the environmental, social, and economic aspects of forests. Through joint initiatives, policy dialogue, and strategic frameworks, FOREST EUROPE aims to ensure that forests continue to provide ecological, economic, and social benefits to present and future generations.

Key activities of FOREST EUROPE include setting regional standards for sustainable forest management, monitoring forest conditions, and facilitating knowledge exchange among member countries. The platform also focuses on current challenges such as climate change adaptation, biodiversity conservation, and the socio-economic role of forests in Europe. FOREST EUROPE's initiatives help guide forest policy and management practices, contributing to the resilience and sustainability of Europe’s forests.

A specific part within the platform is FoRISK, an initiative that focuses on assessing and mitigating risks to forests across Europe. Recognizing the increasing threats to forest ecosystems—such as those posed by climate change, pests, diseases, and extreme weather events—FoRISK aims to enhance the resilience and adaptive capacity of forests.

Through research, data collection, and the development of risk management strategies, FoRISK provides critical insights into risk factors affecting European forests and offers practical solutions to mitigate them.

By integrating FoRISK into its broader agenda, FOREST EUROPE reinforces its commitment to sustainable forest management and the protection of Europe’s forest resources for the benefit of ecosystems, economies, and communities.