Progress in the European Vegetation Survey is described. 25 countries
are now represented in a network committed to common data standards in
phytosociological survey, the development of compatible software for
data analysis and mapping, the encouragement of national programmes an
d the development of an overview of European plant communities. Advanc
es in each of these areas of activity is summarised and plans for the
future are outlined, most notably the production of a book 'The Vegeta
tion of Europe'.