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Established in 1991, the European Tropical Forest Research Network (ETFRN) is a forum for communication between European organisations, researchers, EU institutions and others concerned with (sub-)tropical forest research. The ETFRN Network seeks to promote the involvement of European research expertise towards the conservation and wise use of forests and woodlands in tropical and subtropical countries. The network has participants in 16 European countries, including Norway, Switzerland, and all European Union member states, except Luxemburg. There is an ETFRN national focal point in each of these countries. The names and addresses of the focal points are available under National Focal Points. For more background information see the Coordinating Unit. ETFRN provides Network Services which include:
ETFRN is not a funding organisation. We do provide links to funding information. ETFRN: Part of the worldwide forest research information network ETFRN aims to provide a European focal point for information exchange and debate on tropical forest research activities at international level. ETFRN maintains links with international organisations such as the Global Forum for Agricultural Research, FAO, IUFRO and CIFOR. As a regional network, ETFRN is particularly well placed to interact with other regional networks. Links have been established with APAFRI, AAS, CORAF-Forêt and CATIE. Knowing ‘who’ is doing ‘what’ and ‘where’ will facilitate the coordination of research and development activities and minimise duplication, thus ensuring a more efficient use of resources. Support to ETFRN Until April 2004, the ETFRN was funded by the Directorate General Research of the European Commission under the INCO (International Cooperation) programme. Currently the ETFRN CU holds several contracts with the UK DFID Forestry Research Programme, and it has a partnership with the National Forest Programme Facility based at the FAO. Office space and general support for the Coordination Unit is provided by Tropenbos International in the Netherlands. National focal points (national nodes) represent the member institutes during the meetings of the Steering Committee of the network. They also distribute the ETFRN News to relevant institutes and researchers in their country and assist with the compilation of the database and directory of European institutes. The
network could not exist without the input provided by researchers
and others concerned with (sub)tropical forests. To become a member, or for further information, please contact the ETFRN focal point in your country or: European
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