Do You Know What a Local Forest is?
FLEG II Study “Governance of Local Forests in the ENPI East Countries and Russia” investigates the definition of “Local Forest”
Moldova Enhances Capacities for Energy Forestry
The country launched two additional pilot plantations in 2016 in an attempt to develop a sustainable source of energy wood for the local population.
Anniversary Young Forester Contest in Azerbaijan: “They do not only talk about ideas. They propose solutions”
The finale of the V Republic-wide Young Forester Contest “Let’s protect the forests!” featured 62 ecological projects. They covered activities of the young forester groups, observation of flora and fauna, protection of natural monuments, and study of human impact on the forests.
8th “Environment for Europe” Ministerial Conference: FLEG side event brings together forest management stakeholders from across the region
Batumi, GEORGIA – At the side event NGOs, government stakeholders, and forest experts discussed the results and planned the way forward for the FLEG II Program.
Wildfires: to Fight or Not to Fight
FLEG II suggested a new strategy to combat forest fires: a switch from fighting every fire to a more selective wildfire management based on the environmental and economic assessment of the consequences.
FLEG analyzed gaps and inconsistencies in Russian forest legislation
The barriers revealed by FLEG can hinder socio-economic development of the country.
How Birch Wine Saves Forests
FLEG II regional conference in Joensuu, Finland contributed to sharing of best practices and lessons learned for improvement of forest governance, in order to promote sustainable and diversified use of forest resources.
Our Voice Matters
Through dialogue and transparency IUCN, WWF and FSC improved the Ukrainian forestry sector reform
Forest restoration in Russia: management and law enforcement problems
FLEG II analyzed main forest restoration problems at the All-Russia Scientific and Practical Conference on Relevant Issues of Forest Restoration in Saint Petersburg.