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Responsibility for Forests Mutual statement to the Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue at the 5 th MCPFE Forests for Quality of Life. ENFE European Network of Forest Entrepreneurs BWI Building and Wood Workers’ International UEF Union of European Foresters
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Responsibility for Forests Mutual statement to the Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue at the 5th MCPFE Forests for Quality of Life ENFE European Network of Forest Entrepreneurs BWI Building and Wood Workers’ International UEF Union of European Foresters PEFC Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification schemes Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue at the 5th MCPFE Forests for the Quality of Life
Forests for Quality of Life • The sustainable use of natural resources is essential. • Forests are an important factor in rural economies. • Sustainable forestry needs a sustainable workforce Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue at the 5th MCPFE Forests for the Quality of Life
Creating Forests for Quality of Life is based on responsible activities of people enganged in forest management and forest operations Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue at the 5th MCPFE Forests for the Quality of Life
Social Dimension of Forests • Forests offer multiple values to societies. • Forests are a source of employment and income. • Forests contribute to maintaining and strengthening local communities and rural economies. Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue at the 5th MCPFE Forests for the Quality of Life
Active Management of Renewable Ressources by Public Procurement policies Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue at the 5th MCPFE Forests for the Quality of Life
Human resources need active development • Foresters, Forestry Workers and Contractors need opportunities for secure jobs, development of careers and entrepreneurship. Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue at the 5th MCPFE Forests for the Quality of Life
Strengthen EmploymentFor an optimisation of modern, multi-funtional forestry, qualified personnel in sufficient numbers is crucial. Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue at the 5th MCPFE Forests for the Quality of Life
Education and CommunicationTo communicate the goals of sustainable management, water protection and wood mobilisation appropriate means need to be developed to reach all actors in forest management and forest operations. Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue at the 5th MCPFE Forests for the Quality of Life
Towards Forests for Quality of LifeForesters, workers, contractors and certifiers are entrusted with the responsibility for creating Forests for Quality of Life. We will play our role as an essential bridge between the commitments and demands from society and industry for development. We will support putting the commitment of this MCPFE into reality. Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue at the 5th MCPFE Forests for the Quality of Life