🌳🧬 How can we tell when forest #genetic diversity is declining, and how can it be protected? Watch the recordings from the @euforgen.bsky.social –OptFORESTS webinars exploring genetic indicators, assisted gene flow and forest #resilience. 🎥 www.optforests.eu/news-and-med... #HorizonEU

📰 The October #EUFORGEN Newsletter is out! Discover the Joint EUFORGEN–OptFORESTS webinar on detecting genetic decline (6–7 Nov), new genetic conservation tools, national updates from France & Spain, and the upcoming EVOLTREE–FORGENIUS Final Conference in Madrid. 🔗 Read: mailchi.mp/fed4fceac80d...

EUFORGEN and @forgenius-eu.bsky.social join forces to strengthen forest genetic conservation in Europe 🌿 A new indicator, upgraded #EUFGIS platform and wider engagement through the Contact Person role will support smarter conservation decisions. www.euforgen.org/about-us/new...

🌲 New contribution to our #EUFORGEN Community: a study shows pine wilt disease in Europe is driven by multiple stressors, not a single cause. Findings call for holistic management approaches. 📖 www.euforgen.org/about-us/new... #ForestHealth #PineWilt #Forests

🌲 On 6–7 Nov 2025, @euforgen.bsky.social & #OptFORESTS will host a webinar on detecting genetic decline. Learn how to detect risks, preserve forest genetic diversity and strengthen climate adaptation. 👉 Register: www.optforests.eu/news-and-med... #Forestry #Genetics #Webinar #HorizonEU

🌍 For 30 years, #EUFORGEN has fostered collaboration on forest genetic conservation. From 25 member countries to guidelines for 50 tree species, our work strengthens #forestresilience across Europe. 🎥 30th Anniversary video: youtu.be/kqVBgMg87t0?... 🌐 Resources: www.euforgen.org/publications...

🌲 Did you know #EUFORGEN hosts a collection of webinars on #ForestGenetics & #Resilience? 🌍 From stone pines facing pests to genetic diversity & ash dieback resistance, top experts share insights for sustainable #ForestManagement Explore all the recordings here 👉 www.euforgen.org/resources/we...

🌲 How does genetic diversity shape Europe’s #forests? EUFORGEN’s videos highlight the role of #ForestGenetics in resilience and adaptation, featuring 30 years of work, afforestation in #Iceland and unique black pines in Lesvos. 📽️ Explore our resources: www.euforgen.org/resources/vi...

🌲 How can Europe’s forests adapt to change? #EUFORGEN offers practical resources on forest reproductive material to support informed decisions in forest management. Explore the materials: www.euforgen.org/resources/fo... Watch 30 years of collaboration in action: www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqVB...

🌳 Important work from @optforests.bsky.social on boosting forest nursery capacity to meet #EUGreenDeal tree planting targets. Seed supply, species choice, and regional coordination are key. 📥 Read the new policy brief on their website! 👇

Did you know that @euforgen.bsky.social celebrates 30 years in 2025? Brought to life by @foresteurope.bsky.social, it is now a lively network safeguarding the genetic diversity of Europe's forests. Happy aniversary! youtu.be/kqVBgMg87t0?...

🌳 We’re pleased to welcome #Denmark, #Italy and #Spain to #EUFORGEN Phase VII (2025–2029)! With 27 countries now on board, we continue working together to conserve forest genetic resources and boost #resilience in the face of #climatechange. 🌍 More info: www.euforgen.org/about-us/mem...

🌳 Extended deadline! Submit your abstract for the Joint #EVOLTREE - @forgenius-eu.bsky.social Conference in Madrid (18–21 Nov 2025). Theme: Integrative Diversity of Forest Ecosystems. 📄 New deadline: 4 July 2025 🔗 Details & submission: www.evoltree.eu/conferences/...

🌳Since the 2000s, #EUFORGEN’s guidelines for 50 tree species have helped preserve forest genetic diversity 🌱 A milestone from 30 years of collaboration across #Europe! 👉 Explore the guidelines: www.euforgen.org/publications... 🎥 Dive into EUFORGEN's 30-year journey: www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqVB...

📩Explore the latest in forest genetics & climate resilience in the June 2025 #OptFORESTS newsletter! From evolution-oriented forestry to stakeholder research and upcoming events, find out how science and policy are shaping Europe’s forests #HorizonEU 🔗Read now: mailchi.mp/c0d23f811dd5...

Summer School 2025: Adapting Forests to Climate Change – Operationalising Assisted Migration 📅 28 July–1 August | 📍 Traunkirchen, Austria Topics: tree adaptation, genetics, breeding, phenotyping For MSc/PhD students, postdocs & forestry experts. Apply by 30 June. www.euforgen.org/about-us/eve...

#EUFORGEN marks 30 years of collaboration on forest genetic resources. The June #newsletter features a video celebrating its legacy, 26 countries joining Phase VII, the launch of FAO’s SilvaGRIS platform, and new PhD & postdoc opportunities for early-career researchers! mailchi.mp/eb9920b25127...

New tech helps spot drought-tolerant Norway spruce faster 🌲💧 Using advanced phenotyping, metabolomics and gene analysis, researchers can now identify seedlings better suited for dry conditions. A big step forward for climate-ready forests. #ClimateAdaptation www.euforgen.org/about-us/new...

📝 Germany's new national strategy promotes the conservation & sustainable use of genetic resources to ensure resilient, climate-adapted food systems and strengthen biodiversity, research, and international cooperation. #GeneticResources #ClimateChange #Biodiversity www.euforgen.org/about-us/new...

🌳 EUFORGEN’s tree species pages offer key info on 100+ forest trees across Europe, from ecology to genetic diversity and conservation. Updated and accessible for researchers & forest managers! 👉 Explore them now: www.euforgen.org/species 🎥 Watch our 30-year journey: youtu.be/kqVBgMg87t0?...

Don’t miss this chance to join cutting-edge research on oak genetics at @wslresearch.bsky.social! European white oaks are vital for biodiversity and sustainable forestry across Europe. Apply & contribute to shaping Europe’s forests! 🌳

Did you miss the #EUFORGEN + @optforests.bsky.social webinar on natural selection and forest resilience? François Lefèvre (@inrae-france.bsky.social) shows how to manage #forests with future adaptation in mind. 📺 Watch the video recording here 👉 youtu.be/soSf1JGVcw4?.... #ClimateAdaptation

We are pleased to invite you to the upcoming EvolTree-FORGENIUS Joint Conference "Integrative Diversity of Forest Ecosystems" , which will take place in Madrid, Spain, from 18 to 21 November 2025. You can find all information and the registration here: www.evoltree.eu/conferences/...

🌍 France, Hungary, Iceland & the UK join #EUFORGEN Phase VII (2025–2029) as new member countries! Together, we’ll boost forest genetic conservation, tackle #climatechange & safeguard Europe’s forest genetic diversity. www.euforgen.org/about-us/his...

📅 Join the upcoming #webinar on 22 May at 09:30 CEST hosted by #IEFC & @iufro.bsky.social, exploring genetic diversity and stand complexity in short-rotation forestry with case studies from New Zealand, Portugal & South Africa. #Forestry #GeneticResources 👉 www.plantedforests.org/webinar-lets...

Heino Konrad (WP6 leader) at the #OECD Forest Seed & Plant Scheme TWG in Czech Republic this week: “From seed to outplanting takes years. Nurseries need guidance on which species & provenances to raise, plus assurance they’ll be able to sell the plants.” #OptFORESTS #HorizonEU

Did you miss the April #EFIMED newsletter? It highlights @holisoils.bsky.social results on soil health, forest-vineyard fire risk strategies, @euforgen.bsky.social 30th anniversary, new EU wood policy report by @efieuropeanforest.bsky.social & much more! 📩 Read it now: mailchi.mp/efi/efi-netw...

Such an amazing journey so far! Congratulations to @euforgen.bsky.social for the first 30 years -- we cannot wait to see what comes next!

🎬 EUFORGEN’s 30-year journey is captured in a new animated video, highlighting milestones, collaborations, and strategies that have supported the conservation & sustainable use of forest genetic resources in Europe. Celebrate this achievement with us! 👇 #EUFORGEN www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqVB...

🌲 Natural selection meets forest planning! Catch François Lefèvre’s insights on climate adaptation in our latest webinar with @optforests.bsky.social. ✅ Evolution-oriented forestry ✅ Genetic diversity ✅ Tools for adaptive planning 📺 Now on YouTube & our website: www.euforgen.org/about-us/new...

🧬Find out more about the promise held by DNA databases in forest management in a new article by @euforgen.bsky.social: #FutureForests #Biodiversity #EcosystemServices

Don't miss the first UNECE/FAO Forest Information Billboard of 2025! 🌳 This issue features EUFORGEN highlights: - Webinar with @optforests.bsky.social - New handbook on seed orchards - Over 100 European tree species webpages - Launch of EUFORGEN Phase VII Read more: land.unece.org/forests/en/b...

🧬 In Flanders, #DNA is being used to verify the origin of forest reproductive material. @inbo.be's genetic database of local seed orchards helps ensure native, diverse & climate-resilient #forests. 🌳 The data is public to support better management and research: www.euforgen.org/about-us/new...

Join @euforgen.bsky.social & @optforests.bsky.social for the first webinar in the #EUFORGEN 2025 series: 𝑴𝒆𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒊𝒔𝒎𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒂𝒍 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒉𝒓𝒐𝒑𝒐𝒈𝒆𝒏𝒊𝒄 𝒔𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒊𝒏 𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝒕𝒓𝒆𝒆𝒔 🧬🌱🌲 📅 When? 11 April 2025 (11:00 - 12:00 CEST) 🌐 Where? Online Sign up now ➡️ www.euforgen.org/euforgen-web...

Norway boosts its commitment to #geneticdiversity for future food security! 🌱 The 2024-2028 Action Plan focuses on: ✅ Svalbard Seed Vault storage ✅ Global partnerships for genetic resources ✅ Farmers' rights & biodiversity access 🔗 More info on #EUFORGEN website: www.euforgen.org/about-us/new...

📢 Only 10 days left! Join the first #EUFORGEN 2025 webinar: "Mechanisms of natural & anthropogenic selection in forest trees". 📅 11 April 2025 ⏰ 11:00 - 12:00 CEST Explore how forest management can boost resilience to climate change! Register now! www.euforgen.org/euforgen-web...

🌳 Belgium, Serbia, Sweden & Switzerland join #EUFORGEN new phase, strengthening Europe’s commitment to conserving #forest genetic resources. This phase tackles #climatechange challenges by enhancing conservation, genetic monitoring & forest resilience! More info: www.euforgen.org/about-us/his...

We're attending the 20th Regular Session of the FAO’s #CGRFA in Rome this week, discussing the conservation and sustainable use of genetic resources. Key reports on plant & forest genetic resources will be presented. More info: www.euforgen.org/about-us/new... #GeneticResources #EUFORGEN

🌳 The Second State of the World’s Forest Genetic Resources Report will be launched on Wednesday 26 March 2025 at #FAO HQ in Rome (13:30–15:00 UTC+1), with a live webcast available. 🔎 More info & webcast: www.fao.org/forestry/all...

📢 Join the OptFORESTS & @euforgen.bsky.social webinar! 🌳 "Mechanisms of natural and anthropogenic selection on trees in the forest" 🗓️ 11 April | 🕚 11:00–12:00 CEST How does #silviculture affect #genetic diversity?👉 Register now! www.optforests.eu/news-and-med...

Join our next EUFORGEN webinar on 11 April (11:00-12:00 CET) hosted with #OptFORESTS project! We'll explore the impact of natural & anthropogenic selection on tree adaptation to #climatechange & the role of evolutionary processes in sustainable forest management www.euforgen.org/about-us/new...

🌳 The Embla birch cultivar is taking root in #Iceland! 400 trees planted in Tumastaðir to ensure high-quality saplings for future cultivation. Seeds will be available in 5 years to support stronger, more resilient forests #Forestry #Genetics Learn more about it! 👇 www.euforgen.org/about-us/new...

Great news for Europe’s forests! 🌱 Croatia, the Netherlands, Romania & Ukraine join #EUFORGEN Phase VII to boost genetic diversity & resilience. Together, we’re building a sustainable future for forests! 🌍 Learn about the new phase's strategic objectives here: www.euforgen.org/about-us/his...

FORGENIUS is working to enhance EUFGIS, introducing new technologies and interfaces, strengthening climate and environment data characterisation, & more 💡🧬🌲 Read more on this training on the redesigned EUFGIS organised with @euforgen.bsky.social ➡️ www.forgenius.eu/news/post/tr... 2/2 🧵

🌳 #EUFGIS National Focal Points met in Slovenia to train on its upgraded system, now enriched with genetic, environmental & phenotypic data thanks to @forgenius-eu.bsky.social! The system will be featured at the final #FORGENIUS event in Nov 2025 in Madrid, Spain www.euforgen.org/about-us/new...

💪 Austria, Ireland, Luxembourg, and Malta are coming on board #EUFORGEN Phase VII! Their membership strengthens Europe’s collaboration on conserving and sustainably managing forest genetic resources! See all member countries on this map 👇 #geneticdiversity #forests www.euforgen.org/about-us/mem...

📄 A global study in #Nature shows declining genetic diversity in species worldwide, even in common ones. It highlights the need for genetic monitoring and targeted conservation to preserve #biodiversity resilience. 🔎Read more on our website! #GeneticDiversity www.euforgen.org/about-us/new...

We welcome Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia & Slovenia as new signatory countries in #EUFORGEN Phase VII (2025-2029)! Together, we strengthen European collaboration on #forest genetic resources conservation! 🌱 Learn more about how this new phase operates here: www.euforgen.org/about-us/how...

🌱 #EUFORGEN welcomes Estonia, Finland, Lithuania & Norway to Phase VII! Together, we’ll focus on conserving and sustainably managing #forest genetic resources, building more resilient forests & boosting collaboration across Europe. More info on Phase VII here 👇 www.euforgen.org/about-us/his...

#EUFORGEN enters Phase VII (2025-2029) with a renewed mandate to conserve & sustainably use Europe’s forest genetic resources! Key priorities: 🧬Protecting genetic diversity 🌲 Enhancing #EUFGIS🤝 Supporting forest owners & policymakers More info 👇 www.euforgen.org/about-us/new...