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Is Europe doing enough to ensure long-term health of forests?

News Published 21 Mar 2016 Last modified 15 Jul 2016

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Photo: © Annemarie Bastrup-Birk

Climate change, pollution and encroaching human development are posing an increased threat to the long-term stability and health of European forests, according to a new European Environment Agency (EEA) report released today. Forest ecosystems play a vital role for the environment and in combatting climate change. The report recommends that better sustainable management is needed to ensure this precious green resource is there for future generations.