Encouraging European collaboration on research and innovation

摘要

This summer saw the fruition of Forest Research's work to create a UK National Support Group to strengthen interactions with the European Forest-based Technology Platform (FTP).Established in 2005, the FTP is an industry-driven initiative of the European forestry, woodworking, pulp, paper and processing industries. Its purpose is to drive innovation and European competitiveness by encouraging industry participation in researchand ensuring forestry sector interests are properly reflected in EU research programmes. Its National Support Groups (NSGs) provide links to national research and innovation activities, and encourage the participation of national stakeholders in research.