European Forest Institute facts for kids
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| Formation | 1993 as a NGO and 2005 as an international organization |
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| Headquarters | Joensuu, Finland |
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Membership
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30 member states |
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EFI Director
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Robert Mavsar |
| Website | efi.int |
The European Forest Institute (EFI) is an international group. It was started by many European countries. EFI helps us understand forests better. It has 30 member countries and about 130 other groups. These groups are from 40 different countries. EFI focuses on three main topics. These are: how we use forest resources smartly (called bioeconomy), how forests can stay strong against changes (resilience), and how forests are managed (governance).
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How EFI Works
Where EFI is Located and Who Works There
EFI's main office is in Joensuu, Finland. They also have offices in other cities. These include Barcelona, Bonn, and Brussels. There is also an office in Malaysia for Asia. More than 100 experts work for EFI.
Countries That Are Members
By spring 2022, 30 European countries had joined EFI. These countries signed a special agreement. They include Austria, Belgium, and Bulgaria. Also, Croatia, Czech Republic, and Denmark are members. Estonia, Finland, France, and Germany joined too. Greece, Ireland, Italy, and Latvia are part of it. Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, and Norway are members. Poland, Portugal, Romania, and Serbia are in the group. Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, and Sweden are members. Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, and the United Kingdom also joined. Each of these countries has a say in EFI's main decisions.
Other Member Groups
EFI has about 130 other member groups. These groups are from over 40 countries. Being a member has many good points. Members can vote on important choices. They can connect with other people in the EFI network. They get news about forest research in Europe. Their group is shown on the EFI website. They can also get EFI's books and share their own news.
What EFI Does
EFI does a lot of important work. They do research on forest topics. They also help leaders make good decisions about forests. EFI helps people working with forests connect with each other. They share true and useful information about forests. They also speak up for forest research. They want science to be the base for all forest rules.
EFI is very good at leading projects across Europe. They have finished over 30 projects for the European Commission. EFI is now focusing on looking at forests in many ways. This means they combine ideas from social, economic, and environmental experts. This helps them understand forests all over Europe.
EFI also helps people who make rules and decisions. For example, they have a group called ThinkForest. This group brings together important leaders and top forest scientists. They talk about big issues related to forests. EFI is becoming a key place for forest knowledge. They help turn what we know into actions for a better future.
EFI also has several special facilities. These use research knowledge to help with specific topics. They help people learn more and work together. They also provide expert advice when needed.
