Forest Management Simulator Showcased to Small Forest Owners

A digital tool was developed and tested within Living Lab East to support small forest owners in understanding the long-term effects of forest management decisions. The tool was designed to provide a visual and interactive way of exploring how different management approaches can shape the development of a forest stand over time. Using ground-based forest […]
Living Lab South Raises Awareness of Forest Fire Prevention Funding Opportunities

Following the publication of the January 26, 2026 Order by the Ministry of Environment, Housing and Territorial Planning, which introduces new support measures for forest protection, FAFCYLE as representative of the Living Lab South, has taken an active role in informing and engaging private landowners in the area. The aid scheme, co-financed by the European […]
Workshop Near Oslo Explores Multifunctional Forestry in Urban Areas

In September 2025, stakeholders gathered in Fagerstrand, just outside Oslo, for a workshop focused on multifunctional forestry. The event brought together forest owners, researchers, and practitioners to examine how forests in and around densely populated areas can be managed to deliver multiple benefits. The programme combined indoor presentations with a field visit to a nearby […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Deep Dive into LL East

In this Blog Post, we’re taking a deep-dive into our LL East in Romania, to learn more about the specific case and the context of forest ownership. Enjoy! The LL East is implemented in the temperate forests of Brasov County, Romania, and is led by the Romanian Association of Forest Landowners (Asociația Proprietarilor De Păduri […]
Living Lab Report & What to Expect in 2025

What to Expect in 2025 2025 marks the second year of the project, and with a consortium meeting planned in May in Romania to visit LL East, here are some elements you can expect from the project in the coming year: More in-person stakeholder meetings across our LLs in Norway, Spain, Germany/Switzerland, and Romania; Workshops […]