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Latest publications
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
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
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
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
Featured explainers
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
What are indicators for sustainable forest management?
Indicators for sustainable forest management (SFM) are measurable characteristics which support decision-making on forests and their management.
- Resilient forests
What are innovative wood products?
Innovative wood products use advanced processing and bioengineering to create more sustainable, functional, high-value materials from wood.
- Co-created solutions
Featured resources
GeoRoots
A browser-based tool for creating, checking, and editing geolocation information for EUDR compliance.
- Inclusive governance
Wood production maps for European forests
The wood production maps for Europe show the volume of wood production in European forests for the years 2000-2010 at a resolution of 1 km x 1 km.
- Sustainable economy
CO2Fix
A tool which quantifies the C stocks and fluxes in the forest biomass, the soil organic matter and the wood products chain.
- Resilient forests
Database on Forest Disturbances in Europe
The Database on Forest Disturbances in Europe (DFDE) provides historic information about disturbances in the forests of Europe.
- Resilient forests
Latest news and blogs
What takes a new landowner from inaction to stewardship?
Inherited land often goes unmanaged, spreading fire risk to whole communities; economic incentives can turn inaction into stewardship.
- Forests and people
Meet the future leaders of forest innovation: YLP 2026 participants
Young professionals worldwide gather in Joensuu, Finland, to explore futures thinking, innovation and the forest bioeconomy.
- Forests and people
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
