Acknowledging the report from the European Commission on progress in the implementation of the Forest Strategy the undersigned organizations, representing forest owners, managers, contractors and the forest-based industry, call on the European Commission, Parliament and Council to update the EU Forest Strategy with an aim to strengthen its role as a key reference for sustainable forest management.   CEETTAR – European Organisation of Agricultural, Rural and Forestry Contractors CEI-BOIS – European Confederation of the Woodworking Industries CEPF – Confederation of European Forests Owners CEPI – Confederation of European Paper Industries COPA COGECA - European Farmers and European Agri-cooperatives ELO – European Landowners’ Organization EUSTAFOR – European State Forest Association UEF – Union of European Foresters USSE – L’Union des Sylviculteurs du Sud de l’Europe