1. The umbrella federation of family forestry in Europe
CEPF
The umbrella federation of
family forestry in Europe
Natalie Hufnagl
Secretary General, CEPF

2. What is the CEPF – Vision and Mission
Characteristics of family forestry in Europe
The global perspective
4. The pan-European perspective
5. Added value through cooperation

3. CEPF – the umbrella organisation of family forestry in Europe
Founded in 1994
Current membership assembles national forest owner associations of 23 European countries
Represents in cooperation with NSF the interests and provides the expertise of family forest owners vis-à-vis the European Institutions (in particular the European Commission, the European Parliament, the Economic and Social Committee)
Active participation in international and global forest policy fora (e.g. MCPFE, UNFF, UNFCCC, WSSD)

4. Vision
Being the heart and representative of family forestry in Europe enhancing the values of private property through sustainable forest management
Mission
Assist and strengthen national forest owners´ organisations in Europe to maintain and enhance an economical viable, social beneficial, cultural valuable and ecological responsible sustainable forest management

5. Characteristics of family forestry in Europe
60% of EU 15 forests are owned and managed by families – generation bridging management and experience
36% estimated share of private forestry in CEEC
Small scale forest holdings (average size: EU15=5 ha; CEEC= 2 ha)
15 million family forest owners (EU 25)
Multifunctional forest management balancing economic, social, ecological and cultural requirements respecting the diversity across Europe
Local ownership, contributing to economic and social sustainability of communities

6. The global perspective
The legacy of Rio – Agenda 21 (IPF, CBD, CCD, FCCC)
IPF, IFF, UNFF – from an ad hoc panel to a permanent forum
The role of Major groups
Women, Children and Youth,
Indigenous People,Non-Governmental Organisations,
Local Authorities, Workers and Trade Unions,
Business and Industry, Scientific and Technological Communities,
Farmers
and their Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue
CEPF – the focal point for the Major group “Small forest landowners”
FAO – the technical expert

7. The pan-European perspective
MCPFE – 1990 until 2003 and beyond
Sincere dialogue and participation towards a common objective
Voluntary commitment with direct impact on the ground (PEFC as most prominent example)
UNECE – Timber Committee (e.g. trade and timber market, bio-energy, EFSOS)

8. Added value through cooperation
The FBI core group and its joint activities
Thematic strategy on the sustainable use of natural resources
Implementation report on the EU Forestry strategy