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"Mr President, ladies and gentlemen, it is my view that the Union needs a common forestry management strategy. I fully agree with the principles on which this strategy is based, particularly the recognition of the multifunctional nature of forests and their significance for the economy, the quality of life, environmental protection and the protection of biodiversity. As a member of the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy, I also welcome the fact that the report, for which I would like to thank the rapporteur, calls for support for the production of biomass from wood. Many parts of the report show the need to look at forestry management in the context of other common policies, such as environmental protection or energy. In order for the strategy to be effective, however, it must also comply with the financial instruments of the EU.
In this context, I should like to point out that current regulations on financial support from the Union virtually exclude all mention of forests owned by the state or state enterprises. It is possible for these forests to receive aid only in exceptional circumstances such as natural disasters, but no longer for everyday requirements such as investment. This is a key issue, particularly for countries such as the Czech Republic and Poland, where more than 50% of the forested land is in state hands.
I am pleased that the report states that EU support should not be made dependent on the form of ownership of forests. Surely a forest is a forest, whether owned by private individuals, the state or local authorities. Is its significance altered in any way by the form of ownership? European law should apply the principle that all forms of ownership are equal and enjoy the same legal protection. I hope that this report will contribute to raising the profile of the forestry sector in the EU and will encourage the Commission and the Council to devote more attention to this area. A start could be made, for example, by setting up specialist working groups or platforms for exchanging experiences and harmonising national strategies. It is necessary to bring about a situation where national experts in the area of forestry management will be able to view EU institutions as discussion partners."@en1
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