Institutul National De Cercetare-Dezvoltare In Silvicultura "Marin Dracea" (Romania)

Institutul National de Cercetare-Dezvoltare in Silvicultura Marin Dracea is a Romanian national research and development institute specialized in forestry science, forest management and biodiversity-related research. The institute conducts scientific research, applied studies and development programs supporting sustainable forest management, forest ecology, genetic resources, forest protection and environmental monitoring, contributing to national policy and sector development. Operations are Romania-wide through research infrastructure and field networks enabling studies across multiple forest ecosystems and regions. Key assets include research facilities, experimental forest areas, scientific expertise and long-term datasets supporting forestry and environmental research. Strategic positioning is centered on advancing sustainable forestry knowledge, supporting evidence-based forest management and contributing to environmental protection through research excellence, applied innovation and collaboration with public institutions and sector stakeholders.