{"id":21296,"date":"2025-05-13T12:26:35","date_gmt":"2025-05-13T10:26:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.etifor.com\/en\/?p=21296"},"modified":"2025-05-13T12:26:35","modified_gmt":"2025-05-13T10:26:35","slug":"forests-moldova","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.etifor.com\/en\/portfolio\/forests-moldova\/","title":{"rendered":"Restoring Moldova\u2019s Forests, Strengthening Governance<\/span>"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Moldova\u2019s forests are rich in biodiversity and ecological value, yet face significant challenges related to deforestation, degradation, and unsustainable management.<\/strong> With forest cover at just 11%\u2014far below the European average of 39%\u2014the country is dealing with the legacy of wars, famine, Soviet-era agricultural expansion, and widespread logging. These historical pressures have left forest ecosystems fragmented and in urgent need of restoration and expansion.<\/p>\n

Governance capacity is another key issue:<\/strong> while Moldsilva, the national forestry agency, manages the majority of Moldova\u2019s forests, local authorities often lack updated Forest Management Plans (FMPs) and trained personnel. This results in low productivity and practices that compromise sustainability and ecosystem health.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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To address these challenges, Moldova has launched a long-term national effort aligned with the EU Green Deal and the Paris Agreement, aiming to reach climate neutrality by 2050.<\/strong> The Moldova Forest Development Programme, supported by the European Investment Bank (EIB), is designed to integrate technical, institutional, and community-based solutions to promote sustainable forestry.<\/p>\n

The programme\u2019s main objectives include:<\/strong><\/p>\n