1. 20.8.20041 EFI CENT Information event 3 April 2009 Brainstorm

2. 22 February 20142 Brainstorm - Problem identification 2 phases 1. initial brainstorm without commenting, without any limitations -2 subjects: a. research & info topics b. modes of cooperation) 2. Narrowing down, summarising, becoming practical

3. 22 February 2014 3 For the time being, forget existing structures, or limitations in funds. generate new ideas and solutions …. let it flow !

4. 22 February 2014 4 1 st subject : Which research and information needs (in European forest and forestry) has EFI CENT tackled in 3 – 5 years ? 2 nd subject: Which modes of cooperation can you think of.

5. EFICENT – views from an Associate Member Mart-Jan Schelhaas

6. Possibilities for co-operation: Updating current databases (specifically the Database on Disturbances in Europe – DFDE) Contributing to and taking advantage of new databases All regional offices: Networking with partners to gain access to local data sources (such as grey literature) for verification of model results

7. Contribution via Co-projects, funded internally or nationally Shared projects, internationally funded Via PhD-students (Wageningen University)

8. Thank you! © Wageningen UR