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(managed
by his chairman Mr. Christian SALVIGNOL)
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Mandate
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The Experts Network
contributes effectively and efficiently to the achievement of
the integrated work programme of the Timber Committee and the
European Forestry Commission, notably work area 4: Social and
cultural aspects of forestry, as well as to the MCPFE programme
of work. It also identifies new priority issues within its scope
of work, and draw them to the attention to its parent bodies.
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Scope
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| The focus of the
Experts Network’s activities is the implementation of sustainable
forest management in Europe and North America, in particular relating
to social, cultural and environmental aspects, on the basis of
the broad policy objectives established by the parent bodies and
the MCPFE. It concentrates on a limited range of topics, for instance
training, workforce, private forestry, contractors, occupational
safety and health, social dimension of forestry (SFM), i.e. on
human resources.
While all countries benefit
from international cooperation, the Experts Network recognises
the special needs of some countries of the CIS and south east
Europe, as identified in the integrated programme of work of
work.
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Outputs
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| These objectives
will be achieved by the regular exchange of information and advice
on best forest practice and technology transfer, allied with the
use of innovative information technology and communication systems.
International seminars and workshops are convened which are primarily
intended for forest specialists and practitioners. Teams of specialists
will be established to study and report on specific topics identified
by the Network as being of interest and to initiate and promote
collaborative studies. The Network will also produce codes of
practice, guidelines and analyses, and may participate in EU programmes
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Structure
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| The Network reports
to the ECE Timber Committee and the FAO European Forestry Commission,
through their bureaux, and to the ILO. All member countries
may nominate experts to the Network. As appropriate,
it will liaise and cooperate with other countries and organisations.
The Network is directed by a
Steering Committee which includes a chairman,
two vice-chairmen and the Chief, ECE/FAO Timber Branch. Leaders
of teams of specialists and organisers of seminars and workshops
may also participate. The Chairman of the Network participates
in meetings of the Bureaux of the TC and EFC and represents
the Network at sessions of the parent bodies. The Network meets
regularly. Election of the chairman and the vice-chairmen takes
place every two years.
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For more
information please contact UNECE Timber Branch or Chairman Mr.
Christian SALVIGNOL: [email protected]
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