EASAC Policy Report 32

The EASAC (European Academies Science Advisory Council) is an alliance of the national science academies of EU member states. Its aim is to provide independent scientific information for European policy-makers and influencers to support decision-making.

EASAC has access to the best European research and expertise. EASAC reports are completely independent both politically and financially and it operates openly and transparently.

EASAC acts as the common voice for European scientific expertise, whose central functions include the production of various expert reports and declarations. The reports include essential research, based on which recommended actions are proposed.

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EASAC Policy Report 32: ”Multi-functionality and Sustainability in the European Union’s Forests”

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 policy-makers 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.

The report was funded by the Finnish Academy of Science and Letters.

EASAC Policy Report 32: ”Multi-functionality and Sustainability in the European Union’s Forests” 51 s. (.PDF-file)