FORADVISE launched!

The FOREXT network together with amazing partners is proud to announce that the much awaited FORADVISE project has been launched and is moving on!

On 4–6 March, FORADVISE , a Horizon Europe initiative to strengthen forestry advisory services, held its kickoff meeting in Girona, Spain. Bringing together 32 partners from across Europe to align objectives, discuss key activities, and lay the foundation for impactful collaboration.

Forest advisory and extension services play a crucial role in maintaining healthy and resilient forest ecosystems. However, these services in Europe remain underdeveloped, with geographic imbalances, limited access to innovation, and weak integration into national Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation Systems (AKIS). As a result, there is a need for better support for forest managers, new engagement strategies for emerging types of forest owners, and enhanced tools for decision-making. FORADVISE will address these challenges by establishing a European forestry advisory network.

FORADVISE is coordinated by the European Forest Institute (EFI). The project brings together members of FOREXT together with other forestry organizations, universities, research institutions, and advisory bodies.gathered in Girona to define priorities and ensure that the FORADVISE project effectively supports forestry advisors in implementing sustainable forest management practices.

While the FORADVISE team is working on the project website, you can follow the project on LinkedIn and Facebook.