The Forest-based Sector Technology Platform (FTP) - a European partnership for research and development
The forest-based sector includes all stakeholders with major interests in forestry, forest-based materials and products. It provides essential products and services for a more sustainable society. Accounting for 8% of manufacturing added value in the EU, using a renewable and continuously growing forest resource, counting 16 million private forest owners, providing between three and four million jobs in industry and comprising world-leading companies, the sector clearly demonstrates its strong economic and social weight. Notably, it enjoys global technological leadership and occupies a leading research and business position at international level.
FTP is currently implementing a research and development roadmap for the European forest-based sector. FTP is an industry-driven platform for collaboration in a sector which makes crucial contributions to sustainable development and competitiveness within Europe. It has the following 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.
FTP has, since 2008, been organised as a limited company under Belgian law, owned by the European Confederation of Woodworking Industries (CEI-Bois), the Confederation of European Forest Owners (CEPF) the Confederation of European Paper Industries (CEPI) and the European State Forest Association (EUSTAFOR).
FTP is open to the entire forest-based sector; if you are interested in getting involved please contact your National Support Group or FTP Management.
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FTP is registered under Belgian law as a “société privée à responsabilité limitée” (sprl), |