Cost Action FP0905: Biosafety of Forest Transgenic Trees - Improving the Scientific Basis for Safe Tree Development and Implementation of EU Policy Directives
Project Description
The Action fosters the development of a network of scientists with complementary skills and experience that will interpret existing and generate new biosafety knowledge. This will be used to guide the safe use and management of genetically modified trees (GMTs) in forest plantations and, at the same time, to protect forest ecosystems. A general overview of current use and research concerning GMTs at a global scale will also be provided.
Project Goals
The main objective of this Action is to evaluate and substantiate the scientific knowledge relevant for GMT biosafety protocols by putting together already existing information generated in various European countries as basis for future EU policy and regulation for the environmental impact assessment and the safe development and practical use of GMTs.
Project Structure
- Working Group 1: Biological characterization of GMTs
- Working Group 2: Environmental impact assessment and monitoring of GMTs in the whole production chain from plantation to final products
- Working Group 3: Socio-economic implications of and recommendations for the use of GMTs
- Working Group 4: Management of intranet - internet websites and dissemination
What is COST?
COST - European Cooperation in the field of Scientific and Technical Research - is one of the longest-running European instruments supporting cooperation among scientists and researchers across Europe. COST is also the first and widest European intergovernmental network for coordination of nationally funded research activities.
More Information
http://www.cost-action-fp0905.eu/
