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Outlook for the future. Meeting of the Heads of European NFRIs. European Forest Research. 6 EAP: 2002 - 2012
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Outlook for the future MeetingoftheHeadsofEuropeanNFRIs DG Environment – Unit B3
European Forest Research • 6 EAP: 2002 - 2012 • A prudent use of natural resources and the protection of the global ecosystem together with economic prosperity and a balanced social development are the conditions for sustainable development • The 3 III’s (information, integration implementation) DG Environment – Unit B3
Environment Main thematic issues: • Biodiversity (in general, protected areas) • Climate change • Water • Soil DG Environment – Unit B3
Biodiversity • Reliable information that can be assessed at acceptable cost for different bio-geographic regions • Protected areas: network, conservation needs • Damages from pollution, pests , fire , game DG Environment – Unit B3
Climate Change • Mitigation effects • Developing markets for environmental services • Wooden biomass for energy • Impact on forests DG Environment – Unit B3
Protective functions • WATER: implementation of the FWD • SOIL: thematic strategy DG Environment – Unit B3
Economic issues related to ENV • Forest products • Global markets, Trends • Consumer behaviour • Socio-economics «The European Forest Model» • Valuation of society demands DG Environment – Unit B3
Forest Focus • Life + DG Environment – Unit B3
Outlook for the future MeetingoftheHeadsofEuropeanNFRIs Thank you for your attention DG Environment – Unit B3