Indicate which actions have been carried out to implement this Resolution :
Scientific/technical activities
Describe the results/achievements of the actions taken:
The French National Committee of IUCN has actively contributed to the Assises de la forêt et du bois to support the protection of ancient forests, in accordance with the European biodiversity strategy. At the conclusion of its Assises by the MTE and the MAA, a national action plan on the network of old wood and on subnatural forests was launched, including work on mapping spaces and scientific analysis of needs (methodology, definition and characterization criteria) involving representatives of public and private forest owners, NGOs and scientists (in connection with the National Strategy for Protected Areas launched in 2021).
What challenges/obstacles have been encountered in the implementation of this Resolution and how were they overcome :
Apart from some discussions between key European actors and the secretariat, until now it seems that the majority of the implementation effort has been carried out by the French National Committe of IUCN.
Briefly describe what future actions are needed for the implementation of this Resolution:
The work on this resolution is in its early stages. Expected activities from the DG, as mentioned in the resolution text, are to “secure an agreement on a practical understanding relevant for all regions of Europe” and “catalyse completion of a comprehensive map of primary and old-growth forests across Europe” (Activity 1). Further activities for State Members include to “set the strict protection of primary and old-growth forests as a goal for the European Green Deal and promote its implementation” and “support the creation of warning systems” and “assess and promote protection in perpetuity” (Activity 2), and “prohibit timber sourcing from primary and old-growth forests” (with some exceptions) and “ensure the protection of these forests (…) through regulatory means” and “catalyse protection and restoration efforts for primary and old-growth forests” (Activity 3).
Further IUCN constituents to be encouraged to become involved in implementing this resolution, as the next step. The secretariat might be able to help this, eg by setting up meetings with the French Committee and other signatories to the original motion for this work.
Are these actions planned for yet:
