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Chairmanship
The rotating chairmanship provides chair countries with the initiative to take up relevant topics during their chairmanship.
A core activity of the network is to invite members to the host country for meetings and visits to the forest. The voluntary approach allows each member country to gear up or down according to relevance and resources thus, creating a dynamic network facing current discussions and actions on forest biodiversity in different corners of Europe.
Future Chairmanship
Czech Republic (2027)
Current
Chairmanship
Hungary (2026)
Former Chairmanships
News
Improving forest resilience and enhancing biodiversity in European Forests: findings, experiences, and prospects
For two days, on June 28-29, over 50 marteloscope managers, researchers, and further forestry experts from more than 12 European countries participated in a workshop in Bonn to…
Equipping Irish forest practicioners & students to manage diverse forests
A new forest training network aims to enhance confidence and ability in managing a diverse range of forests in Ireland, writes Jonathan Spazzi, Teagasc Forestry Development Officer. Teagasc…
Making the FOREST FIT FOR FUTURE
How can uniform coniferous stands in Northern Europe be converted to more natural and climate-friendly managed forests? How will that affect the economic outcome of forestry and what…
New publication on Closer-to-Nature Forest Management
From Science to Policy 12 Closer-to-Nature Forest Management is a concept proposed in the EU Forest Strategy for 2030, which aims to improve the conservation values and climate…
New marteloscope in Lazio, Italy
In Italy, marteloscopes are one of the most useful tools to communicate and teach how conservation of biodiversity can be integrated in traditional forestry practices. In the past…
“Dehesa de Valsalobre” Marteloscope: getting ready for its inauguration
Recently, Spanish members of the Integrate network including the managers of the “Dehesa de Valsalobre” forest, had a meeting in this marteloscope to explore the potential of the…
Nature protection as a leading principle: managing forests in South-Eastern Poland
Today the area of South-Eastern Poland is characterised by a relatively high forest cover, reaching over 60% in foothills and mountainous areas. But is has not always been…
Webinar Recap – Climate change adaptation, mitigation and biodiversity conservation in European forests
Do climate adaptation, mitigation and biodiversity conservation goals walk hand in hand when it comes to the management of Europe’s forests? Or are they closely related, but essentially…
“Alone” in the woods – new marteloscope in Flanders
In October 2021, Astrid Van Den Bossche, a student from Gent University, established a new marteloscope in Flanders (Belgium), adding it to the extensive Integrate Network. You can read…