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Report on forest manager/owners and society on CSF and restoration (D4.2)

The FORWARDS project examined how forest professionals and European citizens perceive climate-smart forestry and restoration across 13 countries. Findings show that both groups greatly value forests’ ecological functions, such as wildlife habitats, biodiversity, and environmental regulation. The main difference concerns the importance of carbon storage, which is considered less essential by the general public, who […]

The FORWARDS project examined how forest professionals and European citizens perceive climate-smart forestry and restoration across 13 countries. Findings show that both groups greatly value forests’ ecological functions, such as wildlife habitats, biodiversity, and environmental regulation. The main difference concerns the importance of carbon storage, which is considered less essential by the general public, who prefers cultural services like aesthetics and recreation. The report also highlights that management decisions and social acceptance depend not only on values but also on knowledge, trust, social norms, and financial support.

DISCLAIMER: This deliverable has not yet been officially approved by the European Commission and should be considered a draft.

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