The Condition of Forests in Europe : 2007 Executive Report

Brüssel

2007

33 S.

Bandaufführung

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Talking about European forests means talking about almost half of Europe´s land area. The annual increment of wood in Europe´s forests amounts to 2.287 million m3. This equals 73 cubicmetres per second. About 12 % of the forest area is designated as protective forests - for protection of soil, water or other components and function of forests. But we can hardly measure, quantify and value the real benefits of noncommercial forests, especially their ecological functions. These large statistics and crucial facts should make all decision makers and the public aware that we still have invalueable natural wealth and real fortune in Europe, and also that we have to understand it and to take care of this wealth.