SMURF - The forest owners' project

????Last 2 days to save your spot! Join us at the 1st European Conference on Small Forest Holdings! ??Register by 21st March! - Limited spots available? ?? The future of Europe’s forests depends on sustainable management. Forest fragmentation presents challenges for biodiversity, wildfire prevention, and long-term resilience. Collaboration is more important than ever! ??This is your chance to join a new network dedicated to European Small Forest Holdings, facilitating knowledge exchange and cooperation. Connect with policymakers, researchers, and forestry professionals to explore: ??New funding opportunities for forest management and restoration. ??Strategies to overcome forest ownership fragmentation. ??How to align forestry actions with EU policies and the Green Deal. ?? Dates: 20–22 May 2025 ?? Location: FAO Headquarters, Rome ?Be part of the conversation and help shape the future of Europe’s forests! ?? Sign up now: https://lnkd.in/dhf9eZp9 ?? What’s the biggest challenge facing small forest holdings today? Share your thoughts in the comments! #SMURFteam ???? Cesefor InnovaWood network Università degli Studi di Firenze Bluebiloba Startup Innovativa SRL Xylofutur AIR Institute Instituto Politécnico de Bragan?a Preferred by Nature Milieu Consulting Contactica #Forestry #Sustainability #EUForestStrategy #ForestManagement #ClimateAction #HorizonEurope #SmallForestHoldings #SMURFProject #forestowners #climatechange #FAO #EFI #EUForest #event

??FINAL DAYS to secure your spot at the 1st European Conference on Small Forest Holdings!?? ?? REGISTRATION OPEN until 21st March! Did you know that forest fragmentation threatens Europe's forests and increases the risk of natural disasters? ?? If you work in the forestry sector and want to contribute to the future of our forests, don’t miss this three-day event. ??Engage with leading experts and key stakeholders. ??Exchange insights on forest ownership, financing, and sustainable management. ??Collaborate on shaping policies that align with the #EuropeanForest Strategy 2030. Why attend? ??Explore innovative initiatives to support forest owners, prevent land abandonment, and strengthen forest-based value chains. ??Address critical Sustainable Development Goals (#SDGs) and forest-related policies in Europe. ?? Dates: 20–22 May 2025 ??Venue: FAO Headquarters, Rome (Limited seats available!) ?? Register now: https://lnkd.in/dhf9eZp9 #SMURFteam ???? Cesefor InnovaWood network Università degli Studi di Firenze Bluebiloba Startup Innovativa SRL Xylofutur AIR Institute Instituto Politécnico de Bragan?a Preferred by Nature Milieu Consulting Contactica #Forestry #Sustainability #EUForestStrategy #ForestManagement #ClimateAction #HorizonEurope #SmallForestHoldings #SMURFProject #forestowners #climatechange #FAO #EFI #EUForest #event

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?? SMURF at the 2nd #CarbonFarmingSummit -Driving Innovation in Forest Carbon Credits ?? This week, SMURF - The forest owners' project takes center stage at the 2nd Carbon Farming Summit, hosting the only dedicated session on forests and carbon credit generation through forestry projects. Our partners Preferred by Nature and Cesefor showcased SMURF’s unique approach, highlighting its?game-changing opportunities for forests?and the?crucial role of small forest holdings #SFH?in shaping carbon market methodologies and frameworks. The discussion emphasized the?exclusive added value?of forestry projects, initiatives that?create and enhance ecosystem services?through sustainable forest management. ?? Key Challenges in the Voluntary Carbon Market for Forestry The panel led by María Sosa Llopis and Tomás Sánchez Pellicer explored the challenges the forestry sector faces in the evolving voluntary carbon market. How is #SMURF addressing them? ??Engaging Small Forest Holdings - Making the CRCF framework accessible to small forest owners (many with <1 ha) - Developing user-friendly, easy-to-apply methodologies - Striking a balance between scientific robustness & market viability - Aligning carbon markets with land-use policies for greater synergy ??Developing New IFM Methodologies - Promoting Closer-to-Nature Silviculture - Enhancing biodiversity conservation & climate resilience - Supporting rural development through sustainable forestry practices Learn more about the project, subscribe to our newsletter and stay updated on SMURF’s journey! https://lnkd.in/dCStSicN bit.ly/SMURFnl Photos by Sarah Kiparski #CarbonSummit #SMURFProject #ForestsForTheFuture #CarbonMarkets #SustainableForestry #EUForestFuture #EuProject #smallforest

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?? A great success for the 6th Forest Innovation Workshop, which I had the honor of co-organizing as part of the FOREST4EU Project Università degli Studi di Firenze, along with the OptFor-EU Horizon project, the European Forest Institute (EFI), the ERIAFF Network, and the Regione Toscana, Copa Cogeca, Euromontana, Bioregions, ELO, CEPF, EUSTAFOR, the Representation of the Free State of Bavaria to the EU, in Brussels on February 11th and 12th! ?? This two-day event was an extraordinary opportunity to bring together Operational Groups, EU projects, policymakers, and other stakeholders, creating a fertile environment for exchanging ideas and discussing the challenges and future opportunities of innovation in the forestry and agroforestry sectors. The emerging challenges certainly include the aspects we discussed in roundtables and parallel sessions: ??the future of forests in the context of climate change ??the fragmentation of forest ownership, which can limit the application of mitigation measures or the implementation of close-to-nature management models ??the need to develop new strategies for ecological restoration ??the importance of non-wood forest products ??sustainable agroforestry systems Here are some reflections I shared during the event’s closing: ?? Innovation in Forestry and Agroforestry primarily arises from social processes: it’s not just about technology, but about people coming together to collaborate and tackle common challenges. ?? Effective communication and dissemination of ideas are essential to drive progress. ?? Innovation thrives in peer-to-peer networks, where peer-to-peer exchange allows for more concrete and shared solutions. ?? True innovation requires time, perseverance, and collective effort. A huge thank you to all the organizers, speakers, and participants who contributed to the success of this event! ?? ?? ?? EUFORE SUPERB project SMURF - The forest owners' project AF4EU BBioNets Luca Cadez Jacopo Goracci Ilaria Zorzi Bluebiloba Startup Innovativa SRL Sorin Cheval Linser Stefanie Mediterranean Model Forest Network Solaria Anzilotti Aida Rodriguez Garcia Riccardo Castellini Ana Ventura Mercedes Caron Dr. Kathrin B?hling Fabio Boscaleri Harald Vacik Samuele Pii Harald Mauser, Maria Rosa Mosquera-Losada, Ilenia Murgia Francesco Marini Riccardo Castellini Benjamin CHAPELET Ivan Ambro? Ivana ?ivojinovi? Alessio Collalti Mauro Morichetti EFI Mediterranean Facility #FOREST4EU #Innovation #Agroforestry #Sustainability #ForestInnovation

Be part of a European mall forest holding network! Conference Highlights for the First European Conference of Small Forest Holdings: ??Launch a Community of Practice ??State of the Art Analysis ??Review of Challenges and Opportunities ??Stakeholder Debate and Discussion ??Formulate Improvement Messages ?? Register now: https://lnkd.in/dhf9eZp9 Organised by: Cesefor and Università degli Studi di Firenze Co-organised by: FAO -Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations- European Forest Institute (EFI) Supported by: Ministerio para la Transición Ecológica y el Reto Demográfico - Spanish Ministry for the Ecological Transition and the Demographical Challenge (MITECO) Ministero dell'Agricoltura, della Sovranità alimentare e delle Foreste - Italian Ministry of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forests (MASAF)- Founded by the European Union #Conferece #EUevents #SmallForestHoldings #SMURFProject #forestowners #Forestry #event #savethedate #climatechange #sustainable #forestmanagement #FAO #EFI #EUForest

?? We’re thrilled to announce the 1st European Conference on Small Forest Holdings! ?? Join us for this 3-day event where we will bring together experts, policymakers, and stakeholders to discuss the challenges, opportunities, and future of small-scale forestry in the EU. From private to collective forest ownership, we’ll discuss sustainable forest management, local value chains, and ecosystem services. ?? Dates: 20–22 May 2025 ?? Location: In person & online ? Registration deadlines: ?? In-person: 21 March - ?? Spaces are limited!* ?? Online: 30 April ?? Important: *Your participation will only be confirmed once you receive an official confirmation email (sent before 4 April). As places are limited, selection will be based on eligibility criteria. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with a European network of small forest holders! ?? ?? Register now: https://lnkd.in/dhf9eZp9 Organised by: Cesefor and Università degli Studi di Firenze Co-organised by: FAO -Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations- European Forest Institute (EFI) Supported by: Ministerio para la Transición Ecológica y el Reto Demográfico - Spanish Ministry for the Ecological Transition and the Demographical Challenge (MITECO) Ministero dell'Agricoltura, della Sovranità alimentare e delle Foreste - Italian Ministry of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forests (MASAF)- Founded by the European Union #SMURFteam ???? Cesefor InnovaWood network Università degli Studi di Firenze Bluebiloba Startup Innovativa SRL Xylofutur AIR Institute Instituto Politécnico de Bragan?a Preferred by Nature Milieu Consulting Contactica #Conferece #EUevents #SmallForestHoldings #SMURFProject #forestowners #Forestry #event #savethedate #climatechange #sustainable #forestmanagement #FAO #EFI #EUForest

We join to be part of the future of forests! Will You Join too? ?? This week, we are proud to join ?? Cesefor, FOREST4EU Project, Bluebiloba Startup Innovativa SRL, and Università degli Studi di Firenze at the 6th Edition of the #ForestInnovationWorkshop and the OptFor-EU Mid-Term Conference. ????Driven by our shared commitment to building a #sustainableforest future through cooperation and innovation, our coordinator Alvaro Picardo Nieto presented the SMURF - The forest owners' project , addressing the challenge of forest ownership fragmentation and the project’s proposed solutions. ??This two-day event offers a unique opportunity to connect with policymakers, forest owners, practitioners, researchers, associations, and NGOs. ?? Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dDBD8TSJ Co-organised by the #ERIAFFnetwork, the European Forest Institute (EFI) and its EFI Bioregions Facility, CEPF -the European Confederation of Forest Owner- the European State Forest Association | EUSTAFOR), the European Farmers and Agri-Cooperatives (COPA COGECA), the European Landowners' Organization’ (ELO), Euromontana, and the projects FOREST4EU Project and OptFor-EU #EUForest #EUProject #ForestManagement #Innovation #Forestowners #SMURFProject #SmallForestOwners

?? We’ve reached over 100 subscribers! Thank you for being part of #ForestEuFuture Our 3rd SMURF Newsletter is out, packed with key updates from the forestry sector. Here are some highlights: ?? First scientific paper from the SMURF project: “Efficiency of Mobile Laser Scanning for Digital Marteloscopes for Conifer Forests in the Mediterranean Region.” - Università degli Studi di Firenze ?? Latest updates from the 1st European Conference on Small Forest Holdings ?? Job opportunity funded by SMURF: Postdoctoral position at Instituto Politécnico de Bragan?a ?? Key events and sector agenda ?? SMURF’s 3rd General Assembly in Florence & Monte Amiata #fieldtrip ?? Read the full newsletter here: https://lnkd.in/d5xyhH5P Not subscribed yet? Stay informed! ?? https://lnkd.in/gXxcnR6C What other updates would you like to see in future editions? Let us know in the comments! ?? #SMURFProjectNewsletter #ForestryResearch #SmallForestHoldings #SmallForestManagement #HorizonEUProject #EuProject #SMURFProject #ForestManagement #sustainability #climatechange #ForestNews