European Forest Institute

Resilient forests

We focus on strengthening the adaptability and long-term resilience of forest landscapes.

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Sustainable economy

We advance smart and circular forest-based solutions that support prosperity while safeguarding ecosystems.

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Inclusive governance

We support fair, transparent, and adaptive forest governance across sectors, regions, and levels.

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Co-created solutions

We build trust and solutions through dialogue, mutual learning, and collaboration between science, policy, and society.

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Forests and people

We believe forests have a vital role in culture, livelihoods, health, wellbeing, and community development.

Cities

We highlight the importance of urban and peri-urban forests and trees for healthier, greener, and more resilient cities.

A modern apartment building with a warm wood facade is led amongst lush green trees against a vibrant blue sky.

Briefing

Geolocating plots of land

A guide for cooperatives and other actors on supporting the collection of geolocation information of farmers – covering why, how, and data ownership.

Forests and people

Briefing

Know your plot: the importance of geolocation for farmers

Why farmers should know the exact geolocation of their plots, and how this data can be collected.

Forests and people

Briefing

Overview of some commonly used mobile apps for collecting geolocation information

An overview of key features, accessibility and usability of six commonly used free tools for collecting plot-level geolocation information.

Forests and people

Flat design illustration of a digital tablet showing land mapping data, geolocation tools, and metrics.

Briefing

Farmer-managed natural regeneration: Helping trees regrow naturally on your land

This infographic outlines the steps farmers can take to help naturally regrowing trees on their lands to survive and thrive.

Forests and people

An illustration of an African woman farmer holding a bowl of harvested crops, surrounded by a stack of firewood and sacks of grain.

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News story

Meet the future leaders of forest innovation: YLP 2026 participants

Nineteen young professionals from across the globe will gather in Joensuu, Finland, to explore futures thinking, innovation, and the forest…

Forests and people

News story

FoRISK recognised in EU Council Recommendation on Integrated Wildfire Management

FoRISK is recognised in a new EU Council Recommendation as a key initiative advancing cooperation and capacity building on forest risks.

Resilient forests

Natural grass forest fire on a sunny day

Blog post

What takes a new landowner from inaction to stewardship? Economic incentives for wildfire risk management

Inherited land often goes unmanaged, spreading fire risk to whole communities; economic incentives can turn inaction into stewardship.

Forests and people

Sheep grazing in Mediterranean landscape

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A Ural owl perched at the edge of a hollow in a mossy tree trunk within a forest. — Photo by:

Klub Boks

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Event

Young Leadership Programme 2026

Centred on futures thinking and innovation, YLP 2026 combines expert-led discussions with capacity-building activities to strengthen leadership.

24 August 2026 – 28 August 2026

Co-created solutions

A group of four hikers with backpacks walking up a grassy forest trail into a pine grove at sunset.

Event

Let’s get a grip on future shapers creating forest futures

Join this EFI Annual Conference side event to understand the opportunities and challenges of horizon scanning within the forest-based sector.

15 September 2026

Resilient forests

Conference

EFI 2026 Annual Conference

EFI 2026 Annual Conference will take place on 16-18 September in Växjö, Sweden. Conference will be organised together with our member organization…

16 September 2026 – 18 September 2026

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Explainer

What tools are available to comply with the EUDR?

Discover what free and/or open-source tools are available to supply chain actors to comply with the EU Deforestation Regulation.

Sustainable economy

Explainer

What is the Genetic Conservation Unit (GCU) Network?

Europe’s forest genetic diversity is safeguarded by the Pan-European GCU network through designated Genetic Conservation Units.

Resilient forests

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Mediterranean

The EFIMED network connects forest researchers, practitioners, policymakers and entrepreneurs from across the Mediterranean.

Biocities

Our network connects researchers, experts and policymakers to make cities more sustainable and resilient.

Bioregions

Bioregions is an inter-regional, knowledge-led platform dedicated to accelerating the development of a sustainable forest bioeconomy in European regions.