Brussels, 20/09/2013 (Agence Europe) - On Friday 20 September, the European Commission presented a new EU forest strategy, to replace that of 1998.
Covering 40% of the EU area, forests are, according to the new strategy, an essential resource for improving the quality of life and creating jobs, especially in rural areas, while protecting ecosystems and providing ecological benefits for everyone. “Sustainable forest management, ensuring the protection of forests, is a key pillar of rural...