Methodological framework for policy coherence assessment

Political actors, forest restoration managers and other stakeholders across Europe face the challenge of addressing policy coherence and navigating trade-offs in order to meet competing demands for forest ecosystem goods and services. This task is complicated by an uncertain and complex future, as well as by the ongoing biodiversity crisis, climate change, and socio-economic disruptions. To tackle these challenges, there is an urgent need to identify and implement a range of policy and management responses that can help anticipate and prepare for the future. Consequently, achieving policy coherence and integrating diverse societal demands into a balanced approach to forest management—one that benefits both current and future generations—remains a crucial objective for restoring forest ecosystems across Europe.