1 Amendments of Manolis KEFALOGIANNIS related to 2019/2157(INI)
Amendment 146 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Emphasises that the EU’s forests are multifunctional and characterised by great diversity, including differences in ownership patterns, size, structure, biodiversity, resilience and challenges; points out, in addition, that forests offer society a wide variety of ecosystem services including raw materials, renewable energy1a, improved air quality, clean water, erosion control, and protection from droughts, floods and avalanches; _________________ 1aBioenergy is the largest renewable energy source in Europe (covering alone 10.3% of EU energy demand in 2017). Biomass is sourced mainly locally from forestry residues and low value streams. The key role of forests in providing renewable energy should be taken into account.