Newsletter of
the SMURF project
Newsletter Nº7: Final Countdown for Cascade Funding 2nd cal

🌱 A Recap of the Conference
🌱 Networking of 1st cascade funding recipients at Castelporziano
🌱 Cascade Funding 2nd Call Open until 2 July
🌱 EUSTAFOR Conference 2025
🌱 SMURF at the 9º Spanish Forestry Congress
🌱 Upcoming Events. Save the dates!
Newsletter Nº6: Welcome to the 1st European Conference on small forest holdings!

🌱 Over 30 high-level experts from leading organisations across the European Union and the United States.
🌱 9 sessions to delve into forest ownership consolidation, legal frameworks, multifunctional forest management, ecosystem service payments, and innovative business models across the forest value chain. View the full Agenda!
🌱 A new network dedicated to supporting technical staff of European Forest Owners’ Organisations will be presented at the upcoming conference.
Read the complete newsletter and don’t miss the opportunity to be part of this initiative to shape the future of the forestry sector!🌲
Newsletter Nº5: Cascade Funding 2nd Call is Now Open!

🌱 Call For Applications Details
🌱 Activities to be Supported by the Grant
🌱 Online Info Sessions
Read the complete newsletter and start driving innovation and profitability today for the forests of tomorrow! 🌲
Newsletter Nº4: REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!

🌱 1st European Conference on Small Forest Holdings: Registration is NOW OPEN! – Registration open until March 21st 2025
🌱 SMURF at the 6th Edition of the Forest Innovation Workshop: Strengthening Collaboration for a Sustainable Forest Future
🌱 Cascade Funding: Welcoming 35 European Forestry Associations and Save the Date for the 2nd Call.
🌱Active Engagement in Key Forestry Events:
- Our consortium partner UNIFI is actively engaging in key forestry events, strengthening European networks
- SMURF is contributing at the 2nd Carbon Farming Summit, through discussions on Improved Forest Management and the vital role of small forest holders.
Newsletter Nº3: Apply Today for A Postdoctoral Position

🌱 3rd General Assembly in Florence and Monte Amiata Field Trip
🌱 Job announcement funded by the SMURF project: A Postdoctoral Open Position at Instituto Politécnico de Bragança.
🌱 “Efficiency of Mobile Laser Scanning for Digital Marteloscopes for Conifer Forests in the Mediterranean Region.” The first scientific paper from the SMURF project.
🌱 Important events are coming up! Save the dates!
🌱 FOREST4EU and SMURF Advancing Europe’s Forest Sustainability
Newsletter Nº2: 1st European Conference Small Forest Holdings

🌱 Save the sate! May 20-22. Join us and be part of a European Small Forest Holding network!
🌱 France is trying to mobilize its Small Forest Owners
🌱 CEPF: The Confederation of European Forest Owners
🌱Eu FARM Book: The point of reference for foresters, farmers and advisors
🌱Know a successful Forest Centre: The Finnish Metsakeskus
🌱Upcoming Events
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Newsletter Nº1: Highlight News in Forestry

🌱 Results on the 1st Cascade Funding SMURF Call
🌱 Sector News and Highlights
🌱 Cluster Activities and Sister Projects
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