ThinkForest Webinar - From Nature Restoration to National Restoration Plans

ThinkForest Webinar - From Nature Restoration to National Restoration Plans

By European Forest Institute

From nature restoration to national restoration plans – What support can the latest science offer?

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  • 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Online

About this event

Science & Tech • Science

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.


Our ThinkForest event will

  • explore different drivers of forest degradation and restoration approaches, including ecological and adaptive measures
  • highlight key success factors for forest restoration like inclusive governance forms and participatory approaches
  • foster dialogue on challenges and opportunities in designing effective, realistic and synergistic NRP


Speakers:

  • Helga Pülzl, Assistant Director, European Forest Institute
  • Elisabeth Schatzdorfer, Principal Scientist, European Forest Institute
  • Gesche Schifferdecker, Communications Manager, European Forest Institute
  • Florian Claeys, European Commission, DG Environment
  • Jenni Roche, National Parks and Wildlife Service, Ireland
  • Katarina Tumpa, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Croatia
  • TBC

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European Forest Institute

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Nov 4 · 01:00 PST