FORESTERRA

FORESTERRA

FCT has been a member of theFORESTERRAnetwork since January 1, 2012, an ERA-NET project involving 16 partners from 12 countries (Spain, France, Italy, Turkey, Portugal, Tunisia, Morocco, Bulgaria, Slovenia, Croatia, Greece, and Algeria), as well as two international institutions, the European Forest Institute (EFI) and the International Centre for Advanced Mediterranean Agronomic Studies (CIHEAM).

The objective of the FORESTERRA network is to strengthen scientific coordination and integration of Mediterranean forest research programs, as well as scientific cooperation with countries in the Mediterranean area (including EU member states and non-member states) and with countries in other Mediterranean Climate Areas (Australia, South Africa, Chile, and California).

FORESTERRA has a 4-step program to achieve its goals:

• Mapping and exchange of information to improve mutual understanding and capabilities of existing programs.
• Definition of common strategic activities to reduce fragmentation within the research community, avoiding overlaps and promoting synergies.
• Implementation of joint activities to consolidate partnerships and develop common frameworks for evaluation programs, as well as for mutual openness.
• Calls joint research projects to maximize the impact of the network's research.