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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/
🌍 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
🌲 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
🌲 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
🌲 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
🌳 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
🌳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
#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
🌳 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
🌍 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
📅 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...
May 15, 2025 at 11:33 AM
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...
April 10, 2025 at 8:38 AM
📢 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...
April 1, 2025 at 10:10 AM
🌳 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...
March 27, 2025 at 9:57 AM
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
March 25, 2025 at 9:47 AM
🌳 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...
March 24, 2025 at 1:12 PM
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...
March 7, 2025 at 9:23 AM
💪 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...
February 25, 2025 at 3:37 PM
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...
February 18, 2025 at 3:57 PM
🌱 #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...
February 13, 2025 at 4:00 PM