Protection of Community forests from fires The European Commission, DG VI, has published an invitation to tender relating to the framework for protection of Community forests from fires. The contract will be for various duties, of a scientific and technical nature, within the framework of the implementation, monitorin... The European Commission, DG VI, has published an invitation to tender relating to the framework for protection of Community forests from fires. The contract will be for various duties, of a scientific and technical nature, within the framework of the implementation, monitoring and assessment of the Community framework for protection of forests against fires. This framework was adopted in 1992, and recently extended, in 1997, by Regulation (EC) No 308/97 (OJ No L 51 of 21.2.1997). Full details of the services to be provided may be found in the tender documents, available from the Commission. The contract envisaged will be for three years, with the possibility of extension for two further years. Tender specifications may be obtained from: European Commission DG VI - Agriculture Mr. C. Anz Unit F/II/2 200 rue de la Loi (L-130 10/192) B-1049 Brussels Fax +32-2-2966255 Completed tenders should be sent to the same address.