On 2^nd January 2008, the international Joint Call on Short Rotation Coppice (woody species) was launched within the framework of ERA-NET Bioenergy. The call aims to generate joint European research and development activities and focuses on three topics:

1. Genetic improvement of Salix and other woody SRC species
2. Improving the value chain of SRC
3. Environmental aspects of SRC

4 Countries partipated in the call: France, Germany, Sweden and the United Kingdom. In total 7 projects were sent to the international jury for evaluation. 3 Projects were funded and 4 projects weree rejected.

Workshop 

On 9^th September 2008 a workshop was held in Potsdam, Germany to present the proposals and consortia. The presentations of this workshop can be found at the section with events.

Documents
The official call text
Public report of the Joint Call Short Rotation Coppice