An in-depth assessment by the Swedish Forest Agency, of the environmental quality objective pertaining to forests shows an unsatisfactory ecological condition. It concludes that in recent years, despite efforts to improve the ecological status of forest ecosystems, the trend is negative. Moreover, 14 of 15 forest habitats listed under the Habitats Directive do not have a favourable conservation status. The appeal summarises the necessary steps:Implement an immediate logging moratorium in all forests with identified conservation values. Protect and restore forests in line with EU species and habitats directives, biodiversity- and forest strategy and the CBD-framework by 2030.

Source: The North Africa Journal May 16, 2023 05:31 UTC