A reflection on the foresight process and its implementation in 12 rural areas across the EU and beyond, with the aim of making these regions more attractive for living, working, and investing. Foresight was implemented in stages with local and regional stakeholders representing different sectors of the rural economy. Besides farmers, there were also people engaged in community work, entrepreneurial activity, hospitality, cultural heritage, professional services, education, and training, and more. Their involvement ensured that foresight results reflect the needs of those who have a direct stake in the development of the region.
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Presentation on EU farmers' needs and interests in smart farming based on survey results
This case study is drafting new legislation that allows renting forestland for multiple purposes in order to increase economic efficiency and maintain a balance between all ecosystem services. This Russian case works on regulation mechanisms so that people renting forestland can use it for multiple purposes, and to include ecosystem services in the Forest Code.
This factsheet explores how managing forests to be used as spiritual forests and forest kindergartens could benefit both the forest and the forest owner. The core impact of the case study is to raise awareness of the importance of cultural ecosystem services and to motivate forest actors to manage forests appropriately.