4 Amendments of George BECALI related to 2010/2106(INI)
Amendment 7 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Considers that forests not only are essential to the environment, but also contribute to the achievement of social and economic objectives, for example by providing timber, improving the general living environment and protecting crops; forests are a major source of funding for rural communities, revenue being generated by activities relating to forestry, hunting, fishing and tourism;
Amendment 19 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that agriculture is vulnerable to climate change, the manifestations of which have been increasing in number, frequency, gravity and intensity, massive and uncontrolled deforestation having been taking place in numerous regions of Europe; forests also play an important role in terms of watercourse regulation, water quality standards and the protection of vital springs, all of which are of relevance to agriculture;
Amendment 65 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Observes that climate change will have different consequences for different European forest types, which means that adaptation strategies must be decided on at regional or local level but coordinated and monitored at EU level; takes the view that national forestry plans must be subject to specific and quantifiable ex ante and ex post evaluation criteria;
Amendment 85 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Stresses the need to draw up and promote good practice guidelines with regard to forestry, so as to help ensure that forests are able to withstandcontribute to combating the effects of climate change; such guidelines should be adapted to the needs of owners and local communities and based on the principles of sustainable management;