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Members receive regular and timely information on EFI activities and issues related to European forest research in general.
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As a member, you have the opportunity to stand for Board membership and have a direct influence on the functioning of EFI.
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Our networking opportunities mean our Associate and Affiliate Members benefit from co-operation, mobilisation of research capacities and efficient pooling of available resources.
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Associate and Affiliate Members can combine their expertise, find synergies, and share facilities. We also encourage members to visit EFI.
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We represent the European forest science community on the global and European stages, giving our member organisations a voice at the highest level.
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As a member, you have the opportunity to influence the direction of EFI’s programme. Associate Members have the right to vote at the Annual Conference.
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EFI strives to enhance scientific capacity and disseminate knowledge throughout Europe and beyond.
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We mobilize and channel the expertise within our member organisations to address policy-relevant questions. Our high-level science-policy forum ThinkForest works to identify emerging policy needs as well as to highlight new knowledge for informed decision-making.