Monitoring framework for resilient European forests
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In interinstitutional negotiations (trilogues). Parliament and Council are working toward a provisional agreement, which would still need formal adoption to become law.
Last active 21 Oct 2025
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What this bill does
In plain terms: what it changes and who it affects.
This proposal creates an EU system for consistent forest monitoring and public forest data to support resilient, sustainable forest management.
Who it affects
It affects Member States, forest owners and managers, forest-based industries, rural communities, environmental data businesses, researchers, and people exposed to forest-related disasters such as wildfires.
Core of the proposal
- Creates an EU forest monitoring system combining satellite, aerial, and ground-based data.
- Requires Member States to collect and share harmonised data on forest condition, biodiversity, biomass, and use.
- Makes forest data publicly accessible through the Forest Information System for Europe.
- Encourages Member States to prepare voluntary integrated long-term forest plans.
Key provisions
- Takes effect
- The Regulation enters into force on the twentieth day following publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
- Transitional law
- The forest unit identification and data collection frameworks start 12 months after entry into force; further collection and sharing duties start 30 months after entry into force.
Documents
1 recentSourcesOEILEUR-LexEU Law Tracker