The newly established Iberian Forestry Confederation (CONFI) has joined CEPF. The board approved the application of CONFI as an associated member in the General Assembly held on 4th of May in Czech Republic. This broadens the board to include forest owners from the Iberian Peninsula region.

CONFI has been established jointly by the Confederation of Spanish Forest Owners Organizations (COSE) and Forestry Association of Portugal (Forestis). The organisation covers the Iberian Peninsula region, located in the farthest southwest of Europe. CONFI promotes sustainable development through the active management, protection and cooperation in community and private forests. CONFI encourages initiatives for developing rural areas. The organsiation will represent the common interests of its members at the institutional level as well as promotes technical support to organizations in these countries.

CONFI has been chaired by Mr. Fernando Molina Martinez, who currently is in the CEPF board and executive committee. 

CEPF welcomes the new member and looks forward to a continuing close cooperation.

Further information, Morten Thorøe at morten.thoroe@cepf-eu.org