Welcome to FECOF

The sustainable management of forest resource is based on the consideration of the multifonctionality of forests. The implementation of these principles requires the involvment of qualified forest staff over large forest areas, and primarily, a permanent exchange of experiences aiming at harmonizing the often conflicting interests of forest areas.

Forest municipalities meet these requirements thoroughly. They are the places of democratically-based debates aiming at defining silvicultural options that are respectful of the forest heritage. They also provide a real stewardship of the concerned areas, integrating the environmental, economic, social and cultural dimensions. All of these dimensions are acknowledged as necessary to a forest realy close to people.

Times, climate, change rapidly, and so do forests: the municipal ownership pattern is well adapted to go along with these changes valuating an employment and economic growth generating resource, without damaging in invaluable environment.

–  Dr. Christof Bartsch, President FECOF (Mayor of Brilon)

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A tree in the middle, green meadow and blue sky on the left, dry earth and bright sun on the right – a symbol of climate change.
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Joint Statement of the EU Forest-based Value Chain on the Upcoming EU 2040 Climate Target

The European Union’s climate policy architecture is about to reach a defining milestone with the adoption of an interim climate change mitigation target under the European Climate Law. The EU 2040 Climate Target will define the trajectory of net greenhouse gas emission reductions, including carbon removals, where the land-based sectors - with special regard to forest - play a key role.

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Demands of European municipal forest owners for the 2024 European elections

The sustainable management of European forests is based on the consideration of the multifunctionality of these forests. For the implementation of these principles, as well as qualified forestry personnel, a constant exchange of experience in the European context is necessary to resolve conflicts of interest and to take account of local particularities.

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European Forestry House

The European Forestry House (EFH) was founded in Brussels, Belgium, in March 2007 by the European State Forest Association (EUSTAFOR) and the Confederation of European Forest Owners (CEPF). It is situated on the Place du Luxembourg, opposite the European Parliament, in the heart of the EU quarter.

© EUSTAFOREFH is recognised as the centre of European forest competence and expertise in forest-related issues in Brussels, providing a venue for forest-related events and a hub for European forest and wood experts. It serves as a platform to represent a variety of different types of forest ownership, to promote sustainable forest management as well as the economic viability of the forest sector, forest and wood research and innovation, and the use of wood for multiple purposes. The organisations which have their offices at EFH are all directly related to forestry and the forest-based sector. Together they create synergies and promote the exchange of relevant ideas and information.

Not only do the residents of the house represent European forests – the house itself also plays its part! The interior of the 200-year-old neoclassical building has been entirely restored, conserving its original wooden floors, staircases and doors. The offices are equipped with furniture made of solid European wood, with each room showcasing a different wood species, ranging from French walnut to Scandinavian birch.