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El proyecto #LifeTerra, cofinanciado con fondos europeos, ha plantado más de 1,5 millones de árboles en 35 países de Europa para restablecer la conexión entre personas y naturaleza.
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Thank you for taking part! You can check out #LifeTerra project coverage on @euractiv.com eurac.tv/9Y7a
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A5.2 Woody biomass demand will continue to grow according to most scenarios associated with EU’s 2040 climate targets, and under #Fitfor55 targets.
🚨There is a risk of undermining forest ecosystems and their long-term ability to sequester carbon.
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Thank you for your participation and contribution to this thoughtful discussion! 👏
🌲Find out more about the Life Terra project on the website: lifeterra.eu/en
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Europe’s bioeconomy risks harming forests if current practices - clearcutting and biomass subsidies - continues. The EU needs binding restoration targets, strict protection of primary and OGF, and clear guidelines on forest management to benefit local communities, nature, and the climate. #LifeTerra
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A5.3: That means:
– Strict sustainability criteria
– Monitoring forest health
– Prioritizing circular use (recycling/reuse)
– Supporting long-term forest regeneration 🌳🔄
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A.5.2 More demand for wood and biomass can lead to logging pressure, biodiversity loss, and even higher carbon emissions if forests can't regenerate fast enough. Can we scale up bio-based industries without crossing ecological boundaries? It’s possible—but only with strong safeguards. #LifeTerra
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A.5.1 The EU’s bioeconomy strategy pushes for more use of renewable biological resources—like wood for energy, construction, and bioplastics. Sounds green – but forests aren’t limitless... #LifeTerra
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A5. Without strict safeguards, demand for biomass could drive forest overuse. Aligning growth with conservation needs clear limits, transparency, and strong forest protections. #LifeTerra
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A.5 EU bioeconomy goals need to and can align with forest conservation; it’s called sustainable forest management. Implementation of principles of Integrate can help. EU has to figure out how to supply wood for its bioeconomy without the need for excessive imports from non-EU countries. #LifeTerra
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A4.1
It’s a mixed picture.
On paper, recent EU policies show strong ambition to protect forests: the EU #ForestStrategy, #BiodiversityStrategy, and #NatureRestorationLaw all aim to enhance forest multifunctionality and biodiversity.
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Q5. Can Europe’s bioeconomy goals align with forest conservation, or will growth drive overexploitation? #LifeTerra
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A4.2: 2/2 @Fern NGO showed that funds are currently supporting a model based on producing large volumes of pulpwood and timber at the lowest possible cost #harmfulsubsidies for big industries. This model is neither environmentally sustainable nor economically viable for small producers.
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A.4 Generally, EU policies favour environmental functions of forests. @ec.europa.eu needs to fully recognize also their economic and social functions and bring balance to the legislation. #LifeTerra
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A4: 1/2 EU policies fall short in preventing forest degradation. ESABCC (2024) identified inconsistencies in the policy architecture—for example, the Renewable Energy Directive (RED III) still allows the use of forest biomass in ways that undermine climate and biodiversity goals. #LifeTerra
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A.4.2: There needs more international collab, since Euractiv reports that “world’s wealthiest nations collectively caused 15 times more biodiversity loss internationally than domestically, driving deforestation to satisfy [...] demand” - showing the different priorities. eurac.tv/9Y2X #LifeTerra
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A3.4 ➡️Close-to-Nature Forestry creates benefits for both climate and biodiversity through a variety of practices such as longer rotations, lower harvest intensity, preservation of species,etc
See more in our study exploring policy options
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A3.1
#ClimateChange is having significant and accelerated impacts on Europe’s forests:
🌳reduced tree growth due to droughts
🔥increased frequency of wildfires frequency and strength
❗forest damage with multiplication of disease outbreaks
⛈️spread of pests and extreme weather events.
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A.4.1: While EU frameworks like the EUDR aim to address forest degradation, enforcement gaps & loopholes often tip the scale toward short-term profit. Climate goals need more than good intentions—they need real accountability. #LifeTerra
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A4. EU policies aim to protect forests, but critics say loopholes and biomass subsidies often favour short-term gains over long-term sustainability, risking forest degradation and biodiversity loss. #LifeTerra
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Q4. Do EU policies effectively prevent forest degradation, or do they favour short-term economic gains? #LifeTerra
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A.2 There is only little deforestation in EU; almost all EU countries have positive balance in forest area change – forests in EU are slowly expanding. Agroforestry has many benefits, but combating deforestation is not the most crucial one. #LifeTerra
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A3.2: 2/2 Close-to-nature forestry helps forests adapt to CC by avoiding clearcuts and maintaining a mix of tree species and ages, which enhances structural and biological diversity. This boosts resilience to climate-related stressors while supporting biodiversity and carbon storage. #LifeTerra
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A.3 Climate change brings more frequent and stronger disturbances. Its effects are gradual; forests we regenerate now have to thrive both now and in 100+ years. We need to gradually change the species composition and spatial structure of our forests to support biodiversity & resilience. #LifeTerra
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A3.1 : 1/2 Climate change is increasing the risk of forests being affected by natural disturbances like wildfires and insect outbreaks, impacting their ability to provide wood and sequester carbon. Current forestry practices diminish the resilience and increase their vulnerabilities. #LifeTerra
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A.3.2: "The findings emphasise the urgent need for adaptive forest management, climate-resilient species selection, and integrated strategies to enhance forest resilience and mitigate the impacts of increasing heat and drought events across Europe." eurac.tv/9Y79 #LifeTerra
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A.3.1: A separate study published in ScienceDirect, relates climate change to a decline in forest productivity in Western Europe, taking France as a study case. eurac.tv/9Y2Y #LifeTerra
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A3. Climate change stresses forests with droughts, pests, and fires. Adaptive strategies include planting diverse, resilient species, improving monitoring, and restoring degraded areas to boost forest health and resilience. #LifeTerra
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