How will the Swedish presidency handle forests?

The Wood Be Better network invites you to a reception ahead of the Swedish presidency of the Council of the EU.

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How will the Swedish presidency handle forests?

The Wood Be Better network invites you to a reception ahead of the Swedish presidency of the Council of the EU.

Register for the event

Swedish Forest Industries Federation represents paper-, pulp- and the woodworking industry. 

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In January 2023, Sweden takes over the presidency of the Council in a crucial time for Europe. These should be the priorities.

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Q&A about forestry

Here you can find answers about the Swedish forestry - why and how we manage the forest, why we have clearfellings and how forestry affects the biodiversity.

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Nature Restoration Law

Restoring degraded nature and improving biodiversity are important objectives that we welcome. One key question in the proposal is how the targets and reference values should be interpreted. The legislation should not limit the use of forests, as we need renewable materials more than ever – for the climate and for energy security.

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What is the best way to fight deforestation?

"EU action is needed to safeguard the world’s forests. We fully support the aim of the Commission’s proposal. The question is how to reach it effectively. In our position paper, we do raise some concerns, not least about the way in which forest degradation is defined. I also wonder if some of the proposed due-diligence requirements are possible, or even desirable, to enforce", says Emma Berglund, Forest Director at the Swedish Forest Industries.

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A more circular economy (SPI)

Products that are more sustainable and that can be reused and repaired are good for the environment, the climate and consumers. The EU’s Sustainable Product Initiative (SPI) seeks to increase the circularity in society. However, several key aspects, such as the importance of renewable raw materials, risk being overlooked.

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