Europe’s forests at a crossroads. Can economic growth and conservation coexist?

European forests are under threat. Even though it is one of the most forested regions in the world, Europe’s forests face major challenges and remain at continuous risk. This Special Report takes a closer look.

This article is part of our special report LIFE Terra – Europe’s single biggest citizen-driven initiative to plant and monitor 500 million trees to mitigate climate change

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This article is part of our special report LIFE Terra – Europe’s single biggest citizen-driven initiative to plant and monitor 500 million trees to mitigate climate change.

European forests are under threat. Even though it is one of the most forested regions in the world, Europe’s forests face major challenges and remain at continuous risk.

Climate change is making Europe’s forests increasingly vulnerable and less productive, especially in Central Europe.

While the situation looks slightly better in Northern and Alpine Europe, experts speak of a need for adaptive forest management strategies and policies to make forests more resilient.

As the world’s wealthiest nations have collectively caused 15 times more biodiversity loss internationally than domestically, driving deforestation through their demand for agricultural and forestry products, what is Europe doing and is it enough?

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