8 Amendments of Irène TOLLERET related to 2019/2156(INI)
Amendment 3 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Emphasises the important role played by farmers in food production and how this is dependent on natural resources such as soil, water and forests; recognises the multifunctionality of forests and the multiple services they provide, going from the traditional production of wood and other products, to environmental benefits such as carbon absorption and storage, preventing soil erosion and improved air and water quality;
Amendment 35 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Stresses the crucial role of forestry, along with farming, in the management of natural resources and land use in the EU's and the world's rural areas; hereby recognises the variety in forest management, forest ownership, agroforestry and possibilities between Member States;
Amendment 41 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses the need to continue to promote the sustainable bioeconomy, needed substitution of fossil based materials and promote the consumption of sustainably sourced goods by introducing a labelling and certification system for deforestation-free products imported into the EU and incorporating the deforestation- free aspect into EU trade deals and other multilateral agreements;
Amendment 46 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Considers it necessary to reduce the EU consumption of imported products contributing to deforestation, and for doing that, besides a certification system it is crucial to boost cooperation with third countries, producers or suppliers of agricultural materials and to undertake other actions at international level;
Amendment 50 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Zero deforestation supply chains should be encouraged, with the aim of increasing the transparency and minimizing the risk of deforestation and forest degradation associated with the import of certain agricultural products into the EU market.
Amendment 92 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Emphasises the importance of sustainable forest management within the EU and in third countries as an essential factor in ensuring the income of forest owners and farmers practicing agroforestry and in improving the resilience of forests; Highlights in this regard the importance of supporting forest owners and especially take into account the conditions for small forest owners.
Amendment 95 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Emphasises the importance of sustainable forest management within the EU and in third countries as an essential factor in ensuring the income of forest owners, people that live or work in forests and farmers practicing agroforestry and in improving the resilience of forests.
Amendment 102 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Trade agreements with countries outside the EU should contain provisions on sustainable forest management and responsible entrepreneurship, as well as commitments on the effective implementation of the Paris Agreement.