Vol. 81 No. 1s (2026): Conference Proceedings: "Nature Restoration Law and Forests in Italy: An Opportunity for a Sustainable Future". November 25th, 2025
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The Nature Restoration Law and forestry professionals: competence, economic sustainability and practicality: NRL e professione forestale: tre parole chiave

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  • Daniele Gambetti
Daniele Gambetti
Consigliere dell’Ordine Nazionale dei Dottori Agronomi e dei Dottori Forestali (CONAF), Coordinatore del Dipartimento Foreste, Selvicoltura ed Economia Montana; via Po 22 - 00198 ROMA
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36253/ifm-1241

Published 2026-06-08

Keywords

  • nature restoration,
  • sustainable forest management,
  • forest planning,
  • economic sustainability,
  • professional practice

How to Cite

Gambetti, D. (2026). The Nature Restoration Law and forestry professionals: competence, economic sustainability and practicality: NRL e professione forestale: tre parole chiave. L’Italia Forestale E Montana, 81(1s), 97–102. https://doi.org/10.36253/ifm-1241

Copyright (c) 2026 Daniele Gambetti

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Abstract

EU Regulation 2024/1991 – the Nature Restoration Law – entered into force in August 2024, setting binding restoration targets for degraded ecosystems across Member States. This article examines the implications of this regulatory framework for Italian forestry professionals, identifying three critical dimensions: technical competence, economic sustainability, and practical applicability. Drawing on CONAF's institutional perspective and the experience of forestry practitioners, the article highlights both the opportunities that the NRL offers for recognising the role of forest professionals and the risks associated with implementation that lacks flexible tools, adequate financial resources, and qualified evaluators. Active involvement of the professional community in drafting the National Restoration Plan is advocated.

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