ThinkForest Webinar - From Nature Restoration to National Restoration Plans

Описание: From nature restoration to national restoration plans – What support can the latest science offer?
The EU Nature Restoration Regulation (NRR), in force since 18 August 2024, sets legally binding targets to halt and reverse the decline of ecosystems in the EU. By 2030, restoration measures must cover at least 20% of the EU’s land and sea; by 2050, all ecosystems in need must be addressed. To fulfil these ambitious goals, each EU Member State must submit a National Restoration Plan (NRP) by 1st September 2026.

Forest ecosystems are an important pillar of the NRR. The regulation applies not only to forests that are already under protection (e.g. Natura 2000), but to all forests in the EU. Given that Europe’s forests differ widely in growing conditions, species composition, landscape and disturbance patterns, restoration plans must be tailored, forward-looking, science‑based and socially accepted.

The success of the NRR will depend on Inclusive governance, meaningful stakeholder participation, locally adapted restoration measures and the identification of sufficient and innovative financial means. Therefore, Member States will need to report on how they engage stakeholders, secure funding and monitor progress.

In this ThinkForest event, we have:
explored different drivers of forest degradation and restoration approaches, including ecological and adaptive measures
highlighted key success factors for forest restoration like inclusive governance forms and participatory approaches
fostered dialogue on challenges and opportunities in designing effective, realistic and synergistic NRP
0:00 Opening words, Helga Pülzl, Assistant Director, European Forest Institute
04:47 Forward-looking forest restoration: lessons from SUPERB, Elisabeth Schatzdorfer, Principal Scientist, European Forest Institute
24:28 Panel discussion: challenges and opportunities, Moderator: Gesche Schifferdecker, European Forest Institute, Panelists: Florian Claeys, European Commission, DG Environment Lukasz Rejt, Ministry of Climate and Environment, Department of Nature Conservation, Poland Jenni Roche, National Parks and Wildlife Service, Ireland Katarina Tumpa, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Croatia
01:29:13 Closing remarks, Helga Pülzl, Assistant Director, European Forest Institute