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Preparing advisors for the future: FORADVISE and NBSOIL support forest and soil resilience
Forests and soils in Europe are changing rapidly. Extreme wildfires, pest outbreaks in new regions, longer droughts, and land-use change are occurring more frequently. In addition, land managers have the challenge to protect biodiversity and store carbon while remaining economically viable. Adapting to this reality requires people who can translate knowledge into practice. This is where advisors play an important role. Forest advisors and soil…
FORADVISE launches Work Package 5 to accelerate knowledge sharing across Europe’s forest advisory community
Following the successful completion of the project’s initial networking and scoping activities, FORADVISE has officially launched Work Package 5 (WP5): “Speed up knowledge sharing in themes and methods”, marking the beginning of a new phase focused on turning collaboration into practical action. Led by the Swedish Forest Agency (SFA), Work Package 5 runs from June 2026 until December 2028, building on the foundations established through the Thematic Working Groups (TWGs), National Contact Points (FNCPs) and Communities of Practice created during the first18 months of the project. From identifying challenges to sharing solutions While the first phase of FORADVISE focused on identifying the main needs and priorities of forest advisory services across Europe, WP5 shifts the emphasis towards knowledge exchange, co-creation and the practical transfer of successful advisory approaches. Its objective is to accelerate the flow of knowledge between countries, organisations and advisors by creating opportunities for peer learning, and adapting proven practices to different regional contexts. Through this collaborative approach, forest…
National Advisory Workshops: Strengthening Forestry Advisory Systems Across Europe
The FORADVISE Project has successfully completed an important series of National Advisory Workshops across participating countries between October 2025 and January 2026, marking a major milestone in the effort to strengthen forestry advisory systems and improvecollaboration within Europe’s Forest Knowledge and Innovation Systems (FOKIS). These workshops formed one of the project’s core participatory activities, bringing together forest advisors and stakeholders involved in the advisory sector, including representatives of advisory organisations, researchers working on forest advisory systems, policymakers, technical experts and other relevant…
Strengthening links between Europe’s forest advisory systems
One of the key challenges in enhancing forest advisory services across Europe lies in gaining a clear and shared understanding of how these systems currently operate. Forest advisory structures vary significantly between countries, reflecting different governance models, priorities and resource levels. Developing a systemic picture…
FORADVISE Scoping Seminar: Shaping the Future of Forest Advisory in Europe
On 21–23 April 2026, the FORADVISE project will host its Scoping Seminar in Montpellier, France, bringing together partners, experts, and contributors from across Europe. This three-day event marks an important step in building a stronger, more connected forest advisory community at European level. The seminar is…
FORADVISE Community of Practice meets for its 5th online exchange
The FORADVISE Community of Practice (CoP) held its fifth online meeting on 26 June 2026, bringing together project partners, National Contact Points and representatives involved in the project’s thematic activities. The meeting provided another opportunity to exchange experiences, share updates from across the…
