Restore wisely - maximising synergies and minimising target conflicts in European forests

The seminar is based on the policy brief Restore Wisely - Maximising synergies and minimising target conflicts in European forests.

Drawing on the latest scientific evidence, the discussion will examine how forest restoration can be implemented in ways that support biodiversity, climate objectives, resilient forest ecosystems, and the continued supply of renewable raw materials. The seminar will present key policy recommendations, lessons learned from both successful and unsuccessful restoration initiatives, and the economic considerations involved in balancing restoration goals with a strong and competitive European forest bioeconomy.

Program

14.00 Welcome & introduction

• Nature restoration as a key tool for climate resilience and EU competitiveness. Luisa Samarelli, Member of Cabinetof Commissioner Jessika Roswall
• From Forests to Competitive Forest Bioeconomy. Antti Asikainen, Executive Vice President, LUKE.
• Our recommendations – Restore Wisely  
  • The three recommendations. Karin Hjelm, Skogforsk.
  • Learning from experience – success stories and failures. Katharina Lapin, BFW.
  • Balancing the costs and benefits of restoration. Björn Seintshc, Thunen Institute.
• Panel discussion: How to restore while simultaneously developing competive and strong forest bioeconomy in Europe?
• Discussions

16.30 Final words and end of seminar 

Practicalities

VENUE

Permanent Representation of Sweden
Square de Meeûs 30, BE-1000 Brussels, Belgium

REGISTRATION

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Registration deadline: November 15, 2026.

Participation on-line is not possible.

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Research Institutes For Forests+

The seminar is organised by the Research Institutes For Forests+*. We provide collective knowledge and research evidence for policymakers related to sustainable management of forests and the development of Europe’s forest sector. We do also promote relevant forest-related research needs and want to have an impact on research agendas and funding opportunities. Therefore, our research results offer solutions for the sustainable development of European bioeconomy.

Welcome!

**Research Institutes For Forests+ is an network formed by leading research institututes from European forest rich countries that cooperate on forest, bioeconomy, and rural-development issues within the European Union. The group aims to ensure that EU policies recognize the importance of sustainable forest management, the forest-based bioeconomy, and the role of forests in climate, biodiversity, and economic development. Following countries are included: Austria, Finland, France, Italy, Latvia, Slovenia and Sweden.