A range of specialists from across Europe, sharing skills and links into wider European networks form an independent project Steering Group. The group is brought together every six months to advise the team, review project progress, and guide the implementation of any pilot actions.
Read on to find out more about the individuals who make up the PROGRESS Steering Group.
| Name | Country | Specialisation | |
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Prof.Dr. Ulrike Pröbstl | Germany/Austria | Landscape planning, recreation, conservation |
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Dr. Victoria Edwards | United Kingdom | Countryside recreation and environment |
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Martin Fitton | United Kingdom | National Park Network/environment, public enjoyment and sustainability |
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Dougal Driver . | United Kingdom | Rural economy, protected landscapes, forestry |
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Dr. Frank Søndergaard Jensen | Denmark | Multiple-use forestry, recreation, preferences |
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Ing. Ad Van Hees | Netherlands | Forest ecology/Forest management |
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Edouard Jacomet | France | Forest Management |
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Mme Anne-Françoise Pillias | France | Recreation in attractive and sensitives sites, project management |
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Jean Marie Petit | France | Recreation and carrying capacity, training of staff |
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Ir. Joseph Zwaenepoel | Belgium | Forest management/Natura2000 sites |
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Ir. Kris Vandekerkhove | Belgium | Forest ecologist, forest reserves |
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Willem Eckhardt | Netherlands | Nature and Landscape/ Projectleader Veluwe 2010 |