Forest law enforcement, governance and trade: Council conclusions

On 28 June 2016 the Council adopted conclusions on the evaluation of the FLEGT action plan (forest law enforcement, governance and trade) and of the EU timber regulation (EUTR).

The conclusions highlight the positive contribution that these instruments have made in reducing EU imports of illegal timber and increasing the awareness of the general public and market operators about the issue of illegal logging.

The conclusions also call upon member states and the Commission to do even more to tackle this phenomenon, with a view to achieving sustainable forest management globally.

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  Council conclusions on forest law enforcement, governance and trade