The Forest-based Sector Technology Platform (FTP) is a European Technology Platform (ETP) dedicated to the forest-based sector. It is the meeting place for industry, forest owners and public authorities, to discuss and build up a critical mass of knowledge on common research and innovation needs for the sector, and to decide on the best way to cooperate. FTP’s mission is to advance the competitiveness and sustainability of the sector through innovation. FTP is a network-based organization with a governance structure that comprises a Board, an Advisory Committee and National Support Groups (NSGs).