Organisation

The programme is led by the Task Force, which comprises representatives from the Ministries and/or National Focal Centres of the 42 participating countries. The Lead Country appoints the Chairperson and maintains the ICP Forests Programme Co-ordinating Centre (PCC). While the Expert Panels are working on ensuring standardized monitoring in the various surveys, the Committees focus on quality assurance and scientific progress across surveys and topics. The Programme Co-ordinating Group comprises the Chairperson, the PCC, and the Chairs and Co-Chairs of the different Expert Panels and Committees.