The cold wind blowing in the face of forestry in many countries in Europe grows ever fiercer. 19 partner organisations from seven Alpine nations aim to counter this trend with a new initiative for an active transfer and exchange of know-how that crosses national borders. The concept of the KnowForAlp Initiative is a network that connects forest proprietors, research and practice. The new Internet portal, www.waldwissen.net, provides a wide circle of users interested in the forest-both within and from outside the Alpine regions-with results of the exchange of experience and information.