The SMURF project (Sustainable Management models and valUe chains foR small Forests) successfully held its Fifth General Assembly in Bragança, Portugal, from 14 to 16 April 2026. Hosted by the Instituto Politécnico de Bragança (IPB), the meeting brought together consortium partners from across Europe to assess project progress, strengthen collaboration, and align priorities for the upcoming implementation phase.

The SMURF project has officially concluded its Second Cascade Funding Call, marking a major milestone in its mission to empower small forest owners’ organisations across Europe and enhance their capacity to engage in sustainable and innovative forest management practices. Building on the success of the first call, this second round significantly expanded participation, deepened cross-border engagement, and strengthened the implementation of practical solutions designed for Small Forest Holdings (SFHs).

The SMURF (Sustainable Management models and valUe chains foR small Forests) project recently wrapped up its Fourth General Assembly from 23 to 25 September 2025 at the Campus Educative Bordeaux, graciously hosted by its French partner, XYLOFUTUR. This gathering brought together 22 participants from 10 consortium partners across Europe, who took the time to review the project’s progress, share insights, and strengthen their collaboration to push forward innovative and profitable solutions for small forest owners.