European forest ministers: Sustainable forest management must be strengthened and Ukraine’s recovery supported

In their declaration, the European ministers responsible for forests committed to strengthening the role of sustainable forest management in safeguarding the future of Europe’s forests amid rapidly changing environmental, economic, social and geopolitical conditions. In addition, at their meeting in Stockholm on 2–3 June 2026, the ministers reaffirmed their support for the recovery and sustainable management of Ukraine’s forests and the rebuilding of its forest sector. Finland was represented by Jonas Liimatta, Head of Natural Resources Department at the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry.