COST action FP0905: Biosafety of forest transgenic trees

Abstract

The European Cooperation in Science and Technology (COST) Action FP0905 is aimed at evaluating the scientifi c knowledge of genetically modifi ed trees (GMT) related to biosafety protocols and coordinating existing and new information from various European countries. This will help to provide a basis for future EU policy and regulation recommendations regarding the use of GM forest trees. The COST Action FP0905 started the 12th of April 2010 and it will end the 11th of April 2014. Actually, 27 COST countries have signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). Seven NON-COST countries are also involved in the Action.