Forest-Based Sector Technology Platform - a European partnership for research and development

The Forest-Based Sector Technology Platform (FTP) aims at defining and implementing a research and development roadmap for the European forest-based sector. The platform is supported in its endeavours by a wide range of stakeholders. The FTP is an industry-driven platform for collaboration in a sector which makes crucial contributions to the sustainable development and competitiveness of Europe.

The platform is an initiative of the European Confederation of Woodworking Industries (CEI-Bois), the Confederation of European Forest Owners (CEPF) and the Confederation of European Paper Industries (CEPI), lated joined by the European State Forest Association (EUSTAFOR), who saw the necessity of establishing a Technology Platform for the forest-based sector.

The FTP has as its vision (for the year 2030): The European forest-based sector plays a key role in a sustainable society. It comprises a competitive, knowledge-based industry that fosters the extended use of renewable resources. It strives to ensure its societal contribution in the context of a bio-based, customer-driven and globally competitive European economy.

The FTP is open to the entire sector. If you are interested in getting involved, please contact your National Support Group.