The Forestry Encouragement Award will be awarded for the first time on the International Day of Forests, 21st of March. The Award will be given annually to individuals, groups, companies, associations or institutions that have carried out selfless work in the interests of forestry in Iceland.

The award is presented by the Icelandic Forestry Association, Land and Forest Iceland and the Icelandic Farmers Association.

The deadline for nominations is February 14th. The nomination can be completed on the website of the Icelandic Forestry Association.

If you know a person or people who are doing really good things within forestry and deserve encouragement – you are encouraged to submit a nomination!