FOREXT Fridays

FOREXT Fridays

FOREXT Fridays is a webinar series bringing together forest advisors, professionals, and stakeholders from across Europe to share knowledge, exchange experiences, and explore tools and practices in forestry.

A promotional graphic for "Forest Fridays" webinars on 26 June 2026 at 13:00 CEST, featuring forestry images and logos of ForexT.eu and Foradvise.

Learn and discuss topics such as sustainable forest management, agroforestry and non-wood forest products. Each session features a guest speaker or practitioner presenting a case study, tool, project, or policy topic, followed by an open discussion.

Who is it for?

FOREXT Fridays is open to anyone with a professional or research interest in forestry and forest advisory services, including:

  • Forest advisors and extension workers
  • Forest owners and managers
  • Researchers and academics
  • Policymakers and public authorities

Whether you are looking to discover new approaches, share your own experience, or simply stay connected with what is happening across Europe’s forest sector, FOREXT Fridays is your meeting point.

FOREXT and FORADVISE

In 2026, FOREXT is partnering with the EU-funded project FORADVISE for the FOREXT Fridays. The webinars cover topics prioritised by the FOREXT network and FORADVISE Working Groups.

Agenda

  • 13:00 | Welcome and introduction
  • 13:10 | Integrate Network: what is a Marteloscope?
    • Speaker: Andreas Schuck, European Forest Institute
  • 13:20 | Marteloscope case study in Ireland
    • Speaker: Jonathan Spazzi, Teagasc Forestry
  • 13:30 | Marteloscopes in North Rhine-Westphalia as tools for stakeholder engagement
    • Speaker: Carolin Stiehl, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
  • 13:40 | Questions & Answers
  • 13:50 | Wrap-up: how the Marteloscopes can support forest advisors
    • Speaker: Andreas Schuck, European Forest Institute
  • 13:55 | Announcements and opportunities board

Speakers

Andreas Schuck
European Forest Institute

Jonathan Spazzi
Teagasc Forestry

Carolin Stiehl

Carolin Stiehl
Wald und Holz NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia’s forest administration)

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