Public consultation on the “Biomass Action Plan”

9 January 2007 0 Comments 0 tags

The European Commission launched a public consultation concerning biofuels in the new legislation on the promotion of renewable energy. One of the concerns is how to obtain a 10% share

A study from the University of Coimbra has shown that the application of cork on the automotive industry can triple de passengers’ security.

5 January 2007 0 Comments 0 tags

Two researchers from the Mechanic Engineer Department from the Faculty of Sciences of the Technologic University of Coimbra (FCTUC) are studying the application of cork from the cork oak in

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EFI news

22 July 2006 0 Comments 0 tags

Since the EFI changed from a Finish NGO into a governmental organisation 12 countries have already rectified its convention, thus becoming official members and making part of its council. These

A new Master’s Program on Forest Policy and Economics for the Balkan region

21 July 2006 0 Comments 0 tags

A unique Master’s Program on Forest Policy and Economics for the Balkan region of South-Eastern Europe has been delineated at the European Forest Institute. The EFI Forest Policy and Economics

Three Erasmus Mundus MSc programs

20 July 2006 0 Comments 0 tags

SUFONAMA Sustainable Forest and Nature Management The overall objective is to qualify graduates to deal with the challenges of modern natural resources management in Europe and other temperate regions, that

Register now for the international conference on indicators for sustainable forest management

2 July 2006 0 Comments 0 tags

The online registration form for the international conference on indicators for sustainable forest management is now opened. This conference will take place in Porto (Portugal). It will be the opportunity

Large wildfire in Galicia

1 July 2006 0 Comments 0 tags

Galicia suffered from an outbreak of forest fires during the first fifteen days of August. 1970 forest fires were registered; the burned area is more than 80 000 ha, which

The members of the ICFPA have signed an agreement on the sustainable development

1 July 2006 0 Comments 0 tags

The ICFPA (the International Council for the forest and pulp associations) announced that its members have signed an historical agreement on the sustainable development. 58 managers of the member societies