1. Bxs 12/11/2004DG Environment – Unit B3 1 Outlook for the future Meeting of the Heads of European NFRIs

2. Bxs 12/11/2004DG Environment – Unit B3 2 European Forest Research 6 EAP: 2002 - 2012 A prudent use of natural resources and the protection of the global ecosystem together with economic prosperity and a balanced social development are the conditions for sustainable development The 3 IIIs (information, integration implementation)

3. Bxs 12/11/2004DG Environment – Unit B3 3 Environment Main thematic issues: Biodiversity (in general, protected areas) Climate change Water Soil

4. Bxs 12/11/2004DG Environment – Unit B3 4 Biodiversity Reliable information that can be assessed at acceptable cost for different bio-geographic regions Protected areas: network, conservation needs Damages from pollution, pests, fire, game

5. Bxs 12/11/2004DG Environment – Unit B3 5 Climate Change Mitigation effects Developing markets for environmental services Wooden biomass for energy Impact on forests

6. Bxs 12/11/2004DG Environment – Unit B3 6 Protective functions WATER: implementation of the FWD SOIL: thematic strategy

7. Bxs 12/11/2004DG Environment – Unit B3 7 Economic issues related to ENV Forest products Global markets, Trends Consumer behaviour Socio-economics «The European Forest Model» Valuation of society demands

8. Bxs 12/11/2004DG Environment – Unit B3 8 Forest Focus Life +

9. Bxs 12/11/2004DG Environment – Unit B3 9 Outlook for the future Meeting of the Heads of European NFRIs Thank you for your attention