European State Forest Association (EUSTAFOR)

The European State Forest Association (EUSTAFOR) submitted its initial contribution to the Commissions Call for Evidence on Simplification of administrative burdens in environmental legislation on 10 September 2025.

Forests are essential components of Europes climate resilience strategy. Beyond their well-known role in carbon sequestration, forests contribute to climate adaptation by regulating hydrological cycles, preventing soil erosion, buffering temperature extremes, and reducing the risk of floods, droughts, and heatwaves.

The European State Forest Association (EUSTAFOR) represents state forest companies, enterprises and agencies that have sustainable forest management (SFM) and sustainable wood production as major concerns. As the Commission develops guidance under Article 5 of the proposed Performance Regulation, it is critical that the "Do No Significant Harm" (DNSH) principle is applied in a way that is clear, harmonized, and…

EUSTAFOR welcomes the opportunity to voice its opinion in the public consultation on the proposed Revision of Annex V & VI of the Renewable Energy Directive. Our organisation supports continuous evaluation and updating of the methodology to accurately reflect reality, including the latest scientific evidence, and thus positively impact the mitigation of climate change.

EUSTAFOR welcomes the possibility to be able to provide its views on the new Forest Monitoring Framework Regulation (FML). It is clear to our organization that high quality, precise and timely forest data is a prerequisite for accurate planning and management of forests.

EUSTAFOR appreciates the possibility to deliver its input to this consultation. As the association which represents 36 European State Forest Management Organisations (SFMOs) we are of the view that developing a credible forest information system should use the most innovative methodologies and technical solutions.

The European State Forest Association (EUSTAFOR) welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the public consultation on national targets and flexibilities in the EU climate policy framework after 2030. EUSTAFOR represents 40 European state forest companies, enterprises, and agencies for whom sustainable forest management (SFM) and sustainable wood production are core responsibilities.

EUSTAFOR welcomes the Commission's initiative to discuss the main opportunities and challenges in reaching the climate neutrality by the Member States and evaluating whether LULUCF Regulation is fit for its purpose. In EUSTAFORs opinion the upcoming evaluation should address the following issues: 1.

--See document attached for full EUSTAFOR input-- The current CAP already represents a significant shift towards a performance-based delivery model, granting Member States greater flexibility in designing and implementing interventions.