The German Sawmill and Timber Industry Association, the Association of the Austrian Timber Industry and the Swiss Timber Industry call for a clear commitment in Europe to sustainable forest management and greater use of wood. This requires adjustments to the European Green Deal to reflect the new realities in Europe. In particular, the drafts of the biodiversity strategy, the forest strategy, the Renewable Energy Directive (RED II + RED III) and the Ordinance on Land Use and Forestry (LULUCF) should be completely realigned.  The Russian war of aggression in Ukraine and the sanctions against Russia and Belarus pose major ...