This action plan was adopted on June 15th 2006. It is based on the report about the implementation of the forest strategy of the EU and the conclusions of the Council.

The action plan is centred on four main objectives: (1) to improve the long term competitiveness; (2) to improve and protect the environment; (3) to contribute to a better life quality; and (4) to favour the coordination and communication. Lasting for five years (2007-2011), the action plan consists on main eighteen actions that the Commission proposes to implement together with the State members.

Source : European Commission