In October 2022, we visited Carlow, Ireland, where the Intergrate Network has Oakpark 2 marteloscope. On site, there was a demo of the the I+Trainer software.
The network provides for it members opportunities for developing extension capacity building through:
Exchange of experiences, experts and expertise.
Development and sharing of extension tools.
Establishing joint learning platforms.
Exchange of best practices.
Developing and implementing relevant European projects.
These actions are done for example in following topics:
Finding and developing tools/methodologies/best practices for engaging new and inactive forest owners.
Communication with forest owners, general public and society.
Sustainable, climate friendly forestry and its role in climate change.
Environment protection and diversity.
Improving e-learning.
Digitalisation, new tools.
Developing certification in forestry and extension services.
Soft skills (e.g. group facilitation, extension methods, leadership).
Sustainable non-industrial private forestry and wood mobilisation.
Examples of supply chain regarding bio economy and ecosystem services and goods.
Framework and structure of extension organisations.
Influencing on policy members and lobbying.
Translating materials for disseminating information.
