Multi-functionality and Sustainability in the European Union’s Forests

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Multi-functionality and Sustainability in the European Union’s Forests

EASAC - European Academies Science Advisory Council

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Date

11 May 2017 12:00

Event Type

L - Conference, forum

Organiser type

Federations / Associations

Section

Climate & Environment

Event Location

Brussels

Event Description

You are invited to the

Launch of the EASAC policy report on forests:

“Multi-functionality and Sustainability in the European Union’s Forests”

Thursday 11 May 2017, 12:00 – 14:15,

Palace of the Academies, Rue Ducale 1, Brussels

in the Rubens Room (main building)

European forests have multiple functions - from wealth and employment creation, the production of natural resources and raw materials for industry and bioenergy production,

provision of spaces for leisure and recreation, conservation of nature and biodiversity, to mitigation of, and adaptation to, climate change. This multi-functionality creates conflicts between different uses and stakeholders, and presents considerable challenges for policymakers to avoid conflicts and to enhance sustainability and synergies between different policy domains. A multidisciplinary group of European experts has reviewed the latest scientific knowledge to develop recommendations for sustainable forest management in the EU that delivers the optimal social, environmental and economic benefits.