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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
“Because we can”: Reflections from the Integrate Network World Café in Dublin
In early October, the Integrate Network representatives gathered in Dublin, Ireland, for their annual meeting – a few autumn days brought together forest owners, researchers, policymakers, and practitioners…
Forests Dialogues – A new guide with practical tips for successful exchange
Article written by Katharina Freund, Theresa Frei, Hannah Ertelt (European Forest Institute) How can genuine dialogue about forests succeed? This question stood at the beginning of the Martelkom project…
Connecting Practice, Science and Policy in Ireland: 11th Integrate Network Annual Meeting
Last week, the Integrate Network hosted its 11th Integrate Network Annual Meeting in Dublin. Under this year’s Irish chairmanship, the event brought together forest owners, policymakers, researchers, and practitioners from…
Not just trees growing here: How the Integrate Network cultivates cooperation
“It’s the exchange of experience in many different ways – to learn from each other, and even to build friendships,” reflects Johannes Shima, Deputy Director General of the…
Waldlabor – A forest laboratory for experimental research, discovery and education
It’s a misty Tuesday afternoon in June at the ETH Hönggerberg Campus in Zurich. Participants of our Swiss Integrate Network workshop have geared up in waterproof clothes and…
Ecoparks: Can protection, production and recreation coexist?
What makes ecoparks special? Swedish ecoparks are unique for their large, contiguous landscapes where ecological values are prioritized, often exceeding 50% of the area dedicated to nature conservation.…
Local voices shape forest future: Auberive case study
In Auberive, northeastern France, a shift in forest management began in the 1990s when local communities raised concerns over increasing clearcuts and their impact on the landscape. These…
Outdoor Forest training is back: Join the two-day workshop in Ireland
This September, forest owners, forestry professionals, and nature enthusiasts are invited to two new outdoor workshops in Ireland, organised by the Teagasc Forestry Development Department in collaboration with…
“Off we go to the forest!” – Ecological lessons in a German marteloscope
Guest article written by Anna Strahl (StR’in), Mathematics und Biology, Montessori Zentrum ANGELL Freiburg GmbH On Friday, July 18th, 2025, the class 8c from the Montessori-Zentrum Angell, accompanied…