Some would argue that ‘sustainability’ is an overused word, attached to all manner of topics and industries. But during the International Week of Forests, the message that Europe’s forests are truly sustainable and are being well maintained by the forest-based industries was somewhat of a surprise to journalists and MEPs present.

Watch this video interview with Riikka Manner, MEP and Nick Higham, BBC correspondent to learn more about Europe’s sustainable good news from the forest and how effective legislation can keep it that way.