Strategy supporting multifunctional forests Dan Burgar Kuželički Unit Environment Forestry and Climate Change DG Agriculture and Rural Development International Conference ID: 594221
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EU Forest Strategy supporting multifunctional forests
Dan Burgar KuželičkiUnit “Environment, Forestry and Climate Change”DG Agriculture and Rural Development
International Conference on “Integration of Biodiversity Enhancement in Sustainable Forest Management in the framework of the EU Forest Strategy Prague 6-7th October 2016Slide2
OverviewEurobarometer surveyPolicies related to forestsRural Development policy
EU Biodiversity Strategy 2Slide3
EU Forests
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We have demands, they have solutions…
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Results of the Eurobarometer
Published in January 2016, it shows the perception of public towards forestsResults show that forests have to deliver multifunctional benefits.
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Policies related
to forests
Information & knowledge base
Coordination & Governance
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EU Forest StrategyEU Forest Strategy - Strategy for forests and the forest
sector supporting multifunctional forestsStrategy for forests and the forest sector: holistic view of forests and all related policies, addressing also the value chain.Objective: support sustainable forest management and strengthen the coordination with Member States as well as the coherence of EU policies affecting forestsEnsuring that forests play a positive socio-economic & environmental role in the EU: rural development, added value products while delivering ecosystem services7Slide8
Forests and forestry in Rural Development Policy
Contributing to the sustainable management of forestsMeasure codeSummary table for forestry related
measures and operations, total public expenditurePublic expenditure (€)Number of beneficiaries or actionsArea(ha)M1
trainings, farm exchanges, demonstration (1.1 to 1.3)
67.245.580
193.642
M2
Advisory services (2.1 to 2.3)
25.784.804
26.083
M4
Investments in physical assets (4.1_to_4.4)
279.392.216
M6Farm and business development5.280.000 M7
Basic services (7.1)
94.817.840
579
M8.1
Afforestation and creation of woodland
2.254.559.058
564.620
M8.2
Establishment of agroforestry systems
123.295.504
72.529
M8.3
Prevention of damage to forests
1.576.465.304
21.100
M8.4
Restoration of damage to forests from forest fires and natural disasters and catastrophic events
786.207.713
M8.5
Investments improving the resilience and environmental value of forest ecosystems1.502.235.15389.7132.884.906M8.6Investments in forestry technologies and in processing, in mobilising and in marketing of forest products830.544.38013.614 M12.2Natura 2000 (12.2)220.004.364 409.149M15,1Forest-environmental and climate services332.154.124 1.407.742M15.2forest genetic conservation39.747.956 M16Co-operations (16.1-16.9)43.956.582 SUM total public expenditure8.181.690.577
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Restoration
of damage from fires and natural disasters780 million €
Investments in forestry technology and to processing and marketing of forest products830 million €
Investments improving
the resilience and
environmental value
of ecosystems
1,5 billion
€
Prevention of damage
to forests
1,5 billion €
Some numbers
Afforestation
2,2 billion €
564 thousand hectares
About
8.2 billion EUR
of public expenditure is programmed for the period 2014-2020 for measures relevant to forests and forestry in Rural Development Programmes
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Natura 2000 and Water Framework for forests in RD
Public expenditure: € 220 millionAround 410,000 ha
Some numbers
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Drawing up and updating of N2000/HNV area management plans
Public expenditure: Around € 95 million
Some numbers
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Investments improving the resilience and environmental value of forest ecosystems
Public expenditure: 1,5 billion EUR and almost 3 million ha
Some numbers
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Cooperation for forestry in RD
Public expenditure: Around € 44 million
Some numbers
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Habitats Directive, Natura 2000 & Forests
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Natura 2000 and ForestsKey provisions of Natura 2000 in a forest management context
Frequently asked questions on forest management in Natura 2000Helps integrate Natura 2000 conservation objectives into forest managementSupports dialogue and cooperation between all partieshttp://ec.europa.eu/environment/nature/natura2000/management/guidance_en.htm
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EU Biodiversity StrategyMirrors the 'Aichi targets' of the international Convention on Biological Diversity
Specific forest targetAction 12: Integration of biodiversity measures in forest management plans16Slide17
In thepipeline:
http://cop13.mx17Slide18
The
multifunctional role
of our forests and sustainable forest management are increasingly influenced by broader cross-sectoral policies and global commitments. Furthermore, the general public often associates forests with major climate, environmental and social benefits.However, we should always remember that the
economic viability
of the European forest sector remains a
key pillar of sustainable forest management.
Economic viability is of crucial importance for maintaining the
multiple benefits
that forests provide to society, and especially for providing a
living for rural populations
Some last reflexions…
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Thank you for your attention
http://ec.europa.eu/agriculture/forest
..and may the forest be with you