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Promoting conservation and appropriate use of forest genetic resources in Europe. Genetic conservation is not a project: it is forever! Hosted by the European Forest Institute (EFI). https://www.euforgen.org/
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🌳The upgraded #EUFGIS platform is now live! 💻

It offers enhanced tools, updated datasets and improved usability for monitoring forest genetic resources across Europe. The system provides harmonised data on more than 3,500 conservation units.

More info here: www.euforgen.org/about-us/new...
November 18, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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🌳🧬 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
Detecting genetic decline: Watch the OptFORESTS-EUFORGEN webinars!
The joint webinar series explored how to detect and prevent genetic decline in forests, featuring insights from OptFORESTS Work Package leaders and over 70 participants each day.
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November 11, 2025 at 9:04 AM
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📰 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 Newsletter - October 2025
Discover the latest updates on EUFORGEN and the activities carried out by the members of our international cooperation programme on forest genetics resources! Projects, events, publications and releva...
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October 20, 2025 at 7:37 AM
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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...
Phase VII of EUFORGEN and FORGENIUS’ achievements presented at the Forest Europe Expert Level Meeting
EUFORGEN and FORGENIUS unveiled two strategic innovations at the Forest Europe Expert Level Meeting) in Stockholm: a new liaison role to broaden participation and a genetic conservation indicator to e...
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October 16, 2025 at 7:44 AM
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🌲 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.

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#ForestHealth #PineWilt #Forests
New study highlights complexity of pine wilt disease and implications for management
A recent study has shed new light on the drivers of pine wilt disease in Europe, offering insights that could strengthen management practices and help safeguard Europe’s autochthonous pine forests.
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October 1, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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🌲 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
Joint OptFORESTS-EUFORGEN webinar: Detecting genetic decline – from theory to practice
6 & 7 November 2025 (two hours each day). Online Day 1: 6 November, 13:00–15:00 CET Day 2: 7 November, 11:00–13:00 CET
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September 17, 2025 at 9:16 AM
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🌍 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...
September 16, 2025 at 10:42 AM
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🌲 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...
August 22, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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🌲 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...
August 19, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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🌲 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...
July 31, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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🌳 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! 👇
optforests.bsky.social OptFORESTS @optforests.bsky.social · Jul 25
🌳 To meet the EU’s 3-billion-tree goal by 2030, forest nurseries must scale up. The new #OptFORESTS policy brief outlines key priorities: improved seed provision, strategic species choices & expanded nursery capacity.

📥 More info here: www.optforests.eu/news-and-med...

#EUGreenDeal #HorizonEU
OptFORESTS sets out nursery priorities for EU Green Deal tree planting goals
Discover how Europe’s forest nurseries can scale up to meet the EU’s tree planting targets. A new policy brief from OptFORESTS outlines key priorities and challenges.
www.optforests.eu
July 25, 2025 at 11:10 AM
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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!

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30 years of EUFORGEN: conserving the genetic diversity of Europe’s forests
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July 24, 2025 at 12:49 PM
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🌳 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...
July 18, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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🌳 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/...
Joint EVOLTREE-FORGENIUS Conference / Third Biannual EVOLTREE Conference
18-21 November 2025, Madrid, Spain
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July 2, 2025 at 11:17 AM
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🌳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...
July 1, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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optforests.bsky.social
📩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...
OptFORESTS News #4 - June 2025
Don't miss the latest news from the Horizon Europe OptFORESTS project, focused on the management and sustainable use of forest genetic resources to foster more resilient forests!
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June 27, 2025 at 9:27 AM
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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.
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Summer School 2025 - Adapting forests to climate change: operationalizing assisted migration
28 July - 1 August 2025. Traunkirchen, Austria
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June 26, 2025 at 1:19 PM
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#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...
June 20, 2025 at 8:14 AM
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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
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New technology helps identify drought-resistant Norway spruce
New research uses advanced monitoring and genetic tools to quickly identify Norway spruce seedlings with better drought tolerance for future forest planning and climate adaptation.
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June 17, 2025 at 7:31 AM
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📝 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
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Germany launches national strategy on genetic resources to tackle climate and biodiversity crises
Germany's new strategy promotes the conservation and sustainable use of genetic resources to ensure resilient, climate-adapted food systems and strengthen biodiversity, research, and international coo...
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June 11, 2025 at 9:57 AM
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🌳 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?...
June 3, 2025 at 9:38 AM
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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! 🌳
June 2, 2025 at 1:57 PM
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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
EUFORGEN Webinar - Mechanisms of natural & anthropogenic selection on forest trees (11 April 2025)
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May 29, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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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/...
May 27, 2025 at 9:03 AM
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🌍 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...
May 23, 2025 at 8:51 AM