Project name |
Safeguarding Carbon and Biodiversity |
| Acronym | FORbEST |
| Project coordinator | University of Oulu (Finland) |
| Project partner | Czech University of Life Science, Prague – Faculty of Forestry and Wood Sciences |
| Investigator | Ing. Martin Mikoláš Ph.D. |
| Total budget | 6 000 000 EUR |
| Budget of FFWS | 517 000 € EUR |
| Implementation period | 1/5/2025 – 30/04/2029 |
| Name of programme | Horizon Europe |
| More information | Project website |
Forests play a critical role in mitigating climate change and supporting biodiversity, but many natural and semi-natural ecosystems are under threat from environmental degradation and human activities. These challenges hinder efforts to create sustainable and climate-neutral societies. Without effective restoration and protection, forests will struggle to provide essential services like carbon storage and habitat for wildlife. To restore and protect forest ecosystems, the EU-funded FORbEST project will operate across five key EU biogeographical regions and one tropical area to understand the effects of governance on forests. The project will engage local communities in developing sustainable management practices that enhance biodiversity, support climate adaptation and empower citizens for a greener future.
