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Forest s are in good hands

Forest s are in good hands. Rome, 21st October Christer Segerst é en President of CEPF. FORESTS ARE IN GOOD HANDS. They cover 44 percent of Europe ‘ s land area And this area continue to expand They grow around 770 million cubic metres per year Only 2/3 of this increase is harvested.

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Forest s are in good hands

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  1. Forests are in good hands Rome, 21st October Christer Segerstéen President of CEPF

  2. FORESTS ARE IN GOOD HANDS • They cover 44 percent of Europe‘s land area • And this area continue to expand • They grow around 770 million cubic metres per year • Only 2/3 of this increase is harvested

  3. FORESTS ARE IN GOOD HANDS • Over 60% of the forests in the EU are owned by families and individual landowners • There are about 16 million private forest owners in the EU • Among the forest owners there is an increasing number of women, pensioners and people living in cities

  4. FOREST-BASED INDUSTRIES • One of Europe´s largest industrial sectors • Employ more than 3 million people • Account for about 10% of Europe´s manufacturing industry • Are often located in remote rural areas contributing greatly to the local economy

  5. FORESTS BENEFIT CITIZENS • Renewable source of material and energy, • A significant reserve of wildlife and biodiversity, • Forests provide natural products, such as game, berries, herbs, and mushrooms • Forests help to prevent flood, erosion, landslides, avalanches, and noise problems • Ideal for outdoor recreation and also filter against emissions

  6. FORESTS PROTECT US • Managed forests are effective carbon sinks • Growing forests absorb CO2 • Wood-based products store carbon • Wood can be used instead of other materials that are have unfavourable climate impacts

  7. 202020 % - 10 % - 20 %

  8. Wood mobilisation Primaryforest biomass

  9. Todays forest land • Improved silviculture • Improved plant material • Fertilizing • Ditch cleaning • More effective nature and landscape preservation + 20 %

  10. Afforestation • Afforestation of arable land with fast growing broad leavesProject support from the Rural Development program

  11. SFM

  12. Let‘s enjoy the benefits they provide www.cepf-eu.org

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