Governance innovations for forest ecosystem service provision – Insights from an EU-wide survey
This paper analyses the occurrence of governance innovations for forest ecosystem service (FES) provision in the forestry sector in Europe and the factors that influence innovation development.
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Scanning the solutions for the sustainable supply of forest ecosystem services in Europe
Open access link: Scanning the solutions for the sustainable supply of forest ecosystem services in Europe
Forests are key components of European multifunctional landscapes and supply numerous forest ecosystem services (FES) fundamental to human well-being. The sustainable provision of FES has the potential to provide responses to major societal challenges, such […]
Incentives for providing forest ecosystem services in Europe – focus on Catalonia
A new article on incentives for the provision of forest ecosystem services in Europe draws on the Catalan Innovation Action Case Study to consider the current situation and prospects for the future.
Four pathways to govern Europe’s multiple forest ecosystem services
A major paper presents policy-relevant findings to support multiple forest ecosystem services in Europe. The paper provides ideas on how future European forest governance could align FES demand and supply in the light of three challenges: climate change adaptation; biodiversity crisis; and the need to move towards a sustainable bioeconomy.
Payments for environmental services: what is good practice?
A new policy briefing from the SINCERE project draws on global PES experiences to provide insights for policymakers on the best practices and pre-conditions for successful PES implementation in Europe.
Adaptive solutions required to fit forests for cultural and recreational use
Cultural ecosystem services are gaining importance in European forests, but their promotion requires flexible and combined strategies.