In adopting its report, drafted by Mr. Fernandez Martin (EPP, Spain) on the conservation and sustainanble management of tropical forests, the Parliament made several amendments of the Common Position.
Parliament emphasised the importance of the active participation of forest-dependent people, and stipulated that activities carried out should be evaluated taking their opinion into account. It increased the financial framework for implementation from EUR 63 to 249 million.
In addition, Parliament requires it be informed of the strategic guidelines and priorities for implementing activities. The management procedure has also been changed from that in the Common Position.�