Two Model Forests among the organizations selected by SMURF Project Cascade Funding
In September 2024 the SMURF project, a Horizon Europe initiative, launched its first call for cascade funding, offering up to €200,000 in grants to organizations of small forest owners. This funding aims to gather vital data on forest ownership, management, and opportunities across Europe.
Among the successful applicants there are two Model Forests of our Network that will now contribute to shaping sustainable, innovative business models for the future of small forest holdings.
Istria Model Forest and Western Macedonia Model Forest were selected by this fist call, each organization has been granted funding of €5,000 to carry out the activities planned for 2025.