Description of the work in partner programmes

United Kingdom

• The FC research programme (continuous), Forestry Commission;
  The FC research programme is mainly applied research and is currently divided broadly into 5 themes: Forests and biodiversity, Forest protection, Forests and society, and Operations and environment Forest resources and industry.
  www.forestry.gov.uk/research
• Scottish Forest Industries Cluster (2005-2008), Scottish Enterprise;
  The Scottish Forest Industries Cluster encompasses all those companies, organisations and industries involved with the planting, management and harvesting of forests, through sawmilling, pulp, paper and board production to the production of higher value manufactured goods. It incorporates input from the chemicals and machinery sectors, as well as from business support and education institutions. The main topics are developing knowledge, markets and networks.
  www.forestryscotland.com