Mapping the Future of Our Forests – Your Contribution to SMURF
Dear Model Forest community,
Our active participation in the SMURF program is moving forward with its first key phase: the
detailed mapping and documentation of the current state of small forest holdings in Western
Macedonia. This phase is of fundamental importance, as the data we collect from you—the forest
owners and managers—will serve as the foundation for developing tailored solutions and policies that
respond to the real needs of our region.
Through questionnaires, in-depth interviews, and assessments, we will document ownership
structures, management practices, economic challenges, and the opportunities you face in your daily
work.
This information will allow us to create an accurate and comprehensive “identity document” for our
forests, which will be used to promote fair policies, funding mechanisms, and innovative tools at both
the national and European levels.
Your personal experience and knowledge of the local forest landscape are invaluable and essential to
the accuracy, reliability, and ultimate success of this crucial effort.
We invite you to stay informed about the next steps and to actively participate in this process, so we
can ensure that the voice of Western Macedonia is heard loud and clear.