Interviews in Basel Region Inform New Approaches to Engaging Small Forest Owners
As part of Living Lab Central’s ongoing work, researchers are conducting semi-structured interviews with district rangers in the Basel region to identify effective ways of engaging small forest owners (SFOs) in enhancing biodiversity and ecosystem services. The interviews focus on how rangers collaborate with small private forest owners in their daily work. Topics include communication […]
Enhancing Forest Data Exploration with the New Forest Explorer Dashboard
Forest Explorer is a flagship application for visualizing forestry data across Spain and Portugal. The platform currently provides a plot dashboard that enables users to explore tree-level information and forest stock metrics. To expand its analytical capabilities, an enhanced dashboard has been developed that integrates a range of additional features, as illustrated in the accompanying […]
Living Lab East Hosts Dialogue on Ecosystem Services and Forest Owner Support
On 13 March, Living Lab East hosted a workshop with small forest owners in Brașov, Romania, as part of the Small4Good project. The event took place at the headquarters of Transilvania University of Brașov and brought together forest owners, policymakers, forest managers, and researchers to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing small-scale forest ownership in […]
Forest in Transition: Cross-Border Exchange Driving Sustainable Forest Management
In September 2025, the associations Forstkammer Baden-Württemberg and the WaldBeiderBasel, as project partners in the LivingLab Central, hosted the excursion “Forest in Transition” in Rickenbach. Forest owners from Germany and Switzerland, together with representatives of regional forest administrations and members of the Small4Good project, recently met to discuss strategies for multifunctional forest management. The event […]
Small4Good Consortium Visits Living Lab Central: Exploring Climate-Resilient and Multifunctional Forest Management
On 5 May 2026, WaldBeiderBasel and the Forstkammer Baden-Württemberg welcomed partners of the Small4Good consortium for an excursion through LivingLab Central. The visit brought together researchers and practitioners from across the project to exchange knowledge and explore innovative approaches to sustainable forest management in Germany and Switzerland. The excursion featured three forest sites, each demonstrating […]
The Council of the EU’s conclusions on the new EU Bioeconomy Strategy
On 17 March, the EU Member States Environment Ministers adopted conclusions on the European Union’s Bioeconomy Strategy, highlighting its central role in strengthening Europe’s competitiveness, sustainability and resilience. The Council of the EU welcomes the European Commission’s communication on a strategic framework for a competitive and sustainable bioeconomy, describing it as a timely step to […]
Die Motivationen und Hindernisse von Waldbesitzenden verstehen
Was motiviert Waldbesitzende zur Bewirtschaftung ihrer Flächen? Welche Aktivitäten führen sie in ihren Wäldern durch? Welche Faktoren beeinflussen die multifunktionale Waldbewirtschaftung? In einer Welt, in der Wälder trotz ihrer wichtigen Rolle für den Klimaschutz aufgrund klimabedingter Störungen vor großen Herausforderungen stehen, beleuchtet unsere Forschung die institutionellen Rahmenbedingungen, die die Waldbewirtschaftungspraktiken prägen, die Beziehungen zwischen Waldbesitzenden […]
Understanding the Motivations and Obstacles Faced by Forest Owners
What motivates forest owners to manage their land? What activities do they carry out in their forests? What factors influence multifunctional forest management? In a time where forests face major challenges due to (climate-related) disturbances despite their vital role in climate protection, our research examines the institutional frameworks that shape forest management practices, the relations […]