Pan-European forest talks to aim for 2013 deal

The EU-27 and 19 other European countries are preparing to launch intergovernmental talks that are expected to result in a legally-binding agreement on sustainable use of forests in 2013. In parallel, the European Commission is kicking off talks to revamp its forest policy.

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ESO: Background information: Website: The EU Forest Action Plan http://www.europeansources.info/record/website-the-eu-forest-action-plan/

Website: Forest Europe http://www.foresteurope.org/

ESO: Background information: Foresters eye share of EU farm money http://www.europeansources.info/record/foresters-eye-share-of-eu-farm-money/

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