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…
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 Forestry Advisory Systems for the Future of Europe’s Forests This article is based on an opinion piece originally published in the Portuguese series “Crónicas Rurais”, a column dedicated to topics related to rural development and the rural sector. The original…
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…
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…
