Book Description

"The EU Forest Action Plan (2007-2011) is the main instrument for the implementation of the EU Forestry Strategy. The responsibility for forestry policy lies with the Member States, but the Community can contribute to the implementation of Sustainable Forest Management and the multifunctional role of forests through coordination and exchange of information. The EU Forest Action Plan covered four objectives which aimed to contribute to the long-term competitiveness, enhance and protect the environment; contribute to the quality of life; and foster coordination and communication. The aim of the ex-post evaluation was to: - Review the implementation, effectiveness and appropriateness of the EU Forest Action Plan; - Analyse whether the objectives of the EU Forest Action Plan have been met, if it has led to any side effects, the instruments used are appropriate, relevant, effective and efficient, and what was the role of the key actors; - Examine whether the EU Forest Action Plan is the most suitable framework for forest related actions and as an instrument for coordination between the Community and Member States."--Executive summary.