Newsletter of the SMURF project
SMURF Newsletter #N15: Spring Forward! Forest Insights, EU Policy & Community Highlights
đ± SMURF Cascade Stories: From Funding to Forests â Spotlight on Austria
đ± Laurus Network 3rd webinar explored Continuous Cover Forestry in Europe
đ± Knowledge exchange between SMURF and Small4Good in the Southern Europe Living Lab
đ± State of Europeâs Forests 2025 to Be Released on 27 March
đ± EU forest management still focuses on most profitable services
đ±EU climate law: reducing emissions by 90% by 2040
đ±Learn about the Advancing policies, practices, and stakeholder engagement for integrating wildlife and livestock into sustainable multi-functional landscapes in Europe
đ± Upcoming Events. Save the dates!
SMURF Newsletter #N14: Forest Communities, Policy Shifts & SMURF Stories in Action
đ± SMURF Holds general Kick-Off Meeting for the 2nd Cascade Funding Call
đ± SMURF Cascade Stories: From Funding to Forests â Spotlight on Spain
đ± EU deforestation law: Parliament supports simplification measures
đ± Wildfires scorch three continents; EU trade; Food and nature in 2026
đ± Council backs new monitoring framework to boost the sustainable management of forests
đ±Know the Forestry Community â Discover organizations like The Belgian Support Cell for Private Forest Owners in Wallonia and Centre de la Propietat Forestal (CPF)
đ±Learn about the Building Stronger Forest Advisory Systems Across Europe
đ± Upcoming Events. Save the dates!
Newsletter NÂș13: New Year, New Growth! SMURF Kicks Off 2026 with Insights & Innovation
đ± Laurus Network – by SMURF Networks Webinar HighlightsÂ
đ± Smurf Cascade Stories: From Funding to Forests â A new campaign showcasing the real impact of SMURFâs Cascade FundingÂ
đ± EU Council Agrees to Simplify and Postpone Deforestation Regulation
đ± AI Transforming Global Forest Management: Insights from FAO Experts
đ± Discover the Main Magazines for European Forest Owners
đ±Know the Forestry Community â Discover organizations like International Family Forestry  Alliance and International Council of Forest & Paper Associations
đ±Learn about the Optimising Forest Operations for Sustainable Forest Management and High-Value Applications Â
đ± Upcoming Events. Save the dates!
Newsletter NÂș12: A Year of Growth and Collaboration
đ± The Cascade Funding 2nd Call ResultsÂ
đ± 2025: A Year of Roots and Growth
đ± The Launch of the Laurus Network
đ± Bringing the SMURF Family Together
đ± A Look Back in Motion
đ± Celebrating 1,000 followers: The Growing SMURF Community
đ± Looking Ahead to 2026
đ±Kicking Off 2026: Upcoming Events
Newsletter NÂș11: Ready for the Cascade? SMURF sets the stage for the 2nd Call results!
đ± Countdown to the Cascade Funding 2nd Call Results â Results will be announced on 5 December 2025
đ± Â Upcoming Laurus Network Webinar â Operational Groups as a Tool for Forest Owners: From Needs to Innovative Solutions
đ± UNECE launches the 2025 Forest Profile
đ± UNEP calls for triple investments in forests by 2030
đ± EFI publishes a new Policy Brief on Biodiversity Credits
đ± Studies reveal how forest owners engage in biodiversity restoration schemes.
đ±  Know the Forestry Community â Discover organizations like Södra and MetsĂ€liitto Cooperative
đ± Learn about the Fem2forest project, promoting innovative pathways for girls and young women in the forestry sector
 Upcoming Events. Save the dates!
Newsletter NÂș10: Upcoming results from the 2nd Cascade Funding Call
đ± Results of the Second Cascade Funding Call
đ± New! Territorial Working Groups on Small Forest Holdings
đ± Building a Stronger EU Bioeconomy: Farmers and Forest Owners Unite in Brussels
đ± Monitoring the state of EU forests: MEPs to vote on two laws
đ± Europeâs Land Carbon Sink Declines But Its Potential Remains Strong
đ± EU prepares new Bioeconomy Strategy by end of 2025
 Upcoming Events. Save the dates!
Newsletter NÂș9: Key updates and takeaways from the project
đ± Highlights from the 1st Laurus Network Webinar
đ± 4th General Assembly in Bordeaux and Vaunac Field Trip
đ± Highlights Climate action that works for you – An agenda for competitiveness, prosperity and resilience
đ± Shaping the future of forest research & innovation for a competitive Europe
đ± Unlock the Potential of Wood in the Circular Bio-Based Economy!
đ± Biomass in Focus: Insights from the EUâs Panel Discussion
 Upcoming Events. Save the dates!
Newsletter NÂș8: Laurus 1st Webinar and a Survey
đ± Conference Conclusions Guiding Future Action for Small Forest Holdings Across Europe
đ± First Webinar of the Laurus Network
đ± SMURF Presents at the Standing Forestry Committee of the European Commission
đ± European Commission Launches a ‘Roadmap Towards Nature Credits’
đ± Shape the Future of European Forestry Education and Training: Survey
đ± International Model Forest Network Global Forum
đ± Upcoming Events. Save the dates!
Newsletter NÂș7: Final Countdown for Cascade Funding 2nd call
đ± A Recap of the Conference
đ± Networking of 1st cascade funding recipients at Castelporziano
đ± Cascade Funding 2nd Call Open until 2 July
đ± EUSTAFOR Conference 2025
đ± SMURF at the 9Âș Spanish Forestry Congress
đ± Upcoming Events. Save the dates!
Newsletter NÂș6: Welcome to the 1st European Conference on small forest holdings!
đ± Over 30 high-level experts from leading organisations across the European Union and the United States.
đ± 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!
đ± A new network dedicated to supporting technical staff of European Forest Ownersâ Organisations will be presented at the upcoming conference.
Read the complete newsletter and donât miss the opportunity to be part of this initiative to shape the future of the forestry sector!đČ
Newsletter NÂș5: Cascade Funding 2nd Call is Now Open!
đ± Call For Applications Details
đ± Activities to be Supported by the Grant
đ± Online Info Sessions
Read the complete newsletter and start driving innovation and profitability today for the forests of tomorrow! đČ
Newsletter NÂș4: REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
đ± 1st European Conference on Small Forest Holdings: Registration is NOW OPEN! – Registration open until March 21st 2025
đ± SMURF at the 6th Edition of the Forest Innovation Workshop: Strengthening Collaboration for a Sustainable Forest Future
đ± Cascade Funding: Welcoming 35 European Forestry Associations and Save the Date for the 2nd Call.
đ±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 NÂș3: Apply Today for A Postdoctoral Position
đ± 3rd General Assembly in Florence and Monte Amiata Field Trip
đ± Job announcement funded by the SMURF project: A Postdoctoral Open Position at Instituto PolitĂ©cnico de Bragança.
đ± âEfficiency of Mobile Laser Scanning for Digital Marteloscopes for Conifer Forests in the Mediterranean Region.â The first scientific paper from the SMURF project.
đ± Important events are coming up! Save the dates!
đ± FOREST4EU and SMURF Advancing Europeâs Forest Sustainability
Newsletter NÂș2: 1st European Conference Small Forest Holdings
đ± Save the sate! May 20-22. Join us and be part of a European Small Forest Holding network!
đ± France is trying to mobilize its Small Forest Owners
đ± CEPF: The Confederation of European Forest Owners
đ±Eu FARM Book: The point of reference for foresters, farmers and advisors
đ±Know a successful Forest Centre: The Finnish Metsakeskus
đ±Upcoming Events
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Newsletter NÂș1: Highlight News in Forestry
đ± Results on the 1st Cascade Funding SMURF Call
đ± Sector News and Highlights
đ± Cluster Activities and Sister Projects
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