FORWARDS project
@forwards-project.bsky.social
FORWARDS will prototype The ForestWard Observatory tonprovide timely and detailed information on European forests' vulnerability to climate change impacts.
Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only.
Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only.
🔎 A new #Forwards_EU deliverable explores European forest practitioners’ and societal perceptions towards climate-smart forestry and restoration management across 13 European countries 🌲👥
Learn more and read the full report: forwards-project.eu/building-tru...
Learn more and read the full report: forwards-project.eu/building-tru...
Building Trust and Knowledge: Key Insights from the Latest FORWARDS Deliverable — Forwards
The FORWARDS project recently completed a deliverable reporting on European forest practitioners’ and societal perceptions towards climate-smart forestry and restoration management across 13 European ...
forwards-project.eu
November 18, 2025 at 4:33 PM
🔎 A new #Forwards_EU deliverable explores European forest practitioners’ and societal perceptions towards climate-smart forestry and restoration management across 13 European countries 🌲👥
Learn more and read the full report: forwards-project.eu/building-tru...
Learn more and read the full report: forwards-project.eu/building-tru...
🤷♀️ How can scientific, indigenous and practical knowledge be brought together to support biodiversity conservation and sustainable forest management?
➡️ Mark your diaries and don't miss the #TRANSFORMIT Project webinar on 26 November!
🔗 forwards-project.eu/can-science-...
➡️ Mark your diaries and don't miss the #TRANSFORMIT Project webinar on 26 November!
🔗 forwards-project.eu/can-science-...
Can science, policy and practice in forest knowledge systems go together? — Forwards
TRANSFORMIT project is hosting a webinar on 26 November at 4:00 - 5:30 pm
forwards-project.eu
November 18, 2025 at 8:58 AM
🤷♀️ How can scientific, indigenous and practical knowledge be brought together to support biodiversity conservation and sustainable forest management?
➡️ Mark your diaries and don't miss the #TRANSFORMIT Project webinar on 26 November!
🔗 forwards-project.eu/can-science-...
➡️ Mark your diaries and don't miss the #TRANSFORMIT Project webinar on 26 November!
🔗 forwards-project.eu/can-science-...
We have published #ForwardsEU second EIP-AGRI practice abstract!
It focuses on a tool enabling foresters and wood industry stakeholders to identify whether their areas of interest are affected by climatic and environmental stressors.
Read it at 👉 forwards-project.eu/wp-content/u...
It focuses on a tool enabling foresters and wood industry stakeholders to identify whether their areas of interest are affected by climatic and environmental stressors.
Read it at 👉 forwards-project.eu/wp-content/u...
forwards-project.eu
November 17, 2025 at 4:02 PM
We have published #ForwardsEU second EIP-AGRI practice abstract!
It focuses on a tool enabling foresters and wood industry stakeholders to identify whether their areas of interest are affected by climatic and environmental stressors.
Read it at 👉 forwards-project.eu/wp-content/u...
It focuses on a tool enabling foresters and wood industry stakeholders to identify whether their areas of interest are affected by climatic and environmental stressors.
Read it at 👉 forwards-project.eu/wp-content/u...
A couple of weeks ago, the Climate-Smart Forestry Workshop at Wageningen Environmental Research brought together experts from across Europe to share research insights and foster collaboration within the CSF Network 🤝
Learn more in #ForwardsEU latest news: forwards-project.eu/hands-on-app...
Learn more in #ForwardsEU latest news: forwards-project.eu/hands-on-app...
Hands-On Approaches to Climate-Smart Forestry — Forwards
The Climate-Smart Forestry Workshop, held in Wageningen, brought together experts from across Europe to share research insights and foster collaboration within the CSF Network.
forwards-project.eu
November 14, 2025 at 8:19 AM
A couple of weeks ago, the Climate-Smart Forestry Workshop at Wageningen Environmental Research brought together experts from across Europe to share research insights and foster collaboration within the CSF Network 🤝
Learn more in #ForwardsEU latest news: forwards-project.eu/hands-on-app...
Learn more in #ForwardsEU latest news: forwards-project.eu/hands-on-app...
We’ve just published #ForwardsEU’s first EIP-AGRI Practice Abstract! 🌲
It helps forest owners and managers use vulnerability and risk maps to monitor forests, adapt silvicultural practices, plan harvests, and prepare for future risks.
Read it here 👉 forwards-project.eu/wp-content/u...
It helps forest owners and managers use vulnerability and risk maps to monitor forests, adapt silvicultural practices, plan harvests, and prepare for future risks.
Read it here 👉 forwards-project.eu/wp-content/u...
October 23, 2025 at 2:23 PM
We’ve just published #ForwardsEU’s first EIP-AGRI Practice Abstract! 🌲
It helps forest owners and managers use vulnerability and risk maps to monitor forests, adapt silvicultural practices, plan harvests, and prepare for future risks.
Read it here 👉 forwards-project.eu/wp-content/u...
It helps forest owners and managers use vulnerability and risk maps to monitor forests, adapt silvicultural practices, plan harvests, and prepare for future risks.
Read it here 👉 forwards-project.eu/wp-content/u...
🔎 A joint study by #ForwardsEU team from the University of Molise and the Technical University of Munich, explores how thinning intensity and tree species composition influence the climate-smart performance of forests in Bavaria, Germany.
Find the paper at 🔗 linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii...
Find the paper at 🔗 linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii...
October 20, 2025 at 1:48 PM
🔎 A joint study by #ForwardsEU team from the University of Molise and the Technical University of Munich, explores how thinning intensity and tree species composition influence the climate-smart performance of forests in Bavaria, Germany.
Find the paper at 🔗 linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii...
Find the paper at 🔗 linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii...
Congratulations to Dr. Mariella Marzano of #ForwadsEU partner Forest Research, who has been awarded an OBE for her contributions to forestry and tree health research! 🎉
Learn more in our latest news: forwards-project.eu/forwards-wp4...
Learn more in our latest news: forwards-project.eu/forwards-wp4...
FORWARDS WP4 Lead Mariella Marzano Awarded an OBE for Services to Forestry — Forwards
Congratulations to Dr. Mariella Marzano, FORWARDS WP4 Lead, awarded an OBE for her exceptional contribution to forestry and tree health research
forwards-project.eu
October 15, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Congratulations to Dr. Mariella Marzano of #ForwadsEU partner Forest Research, who has been awarded an OBE for her contributions to forestry and tree health research! 🎉
Learn more in our latest news: forwards-project.eu/forwards-wp4...
Learn more in our latest news: forwards-project.eu/forwards-wp4...
Today #ForwardsEU will join the MoniFun project workshop in Madrid to present its work on Restoration Indicators for Climate Smart Forestry in Europe.
Learn more: forwards-project.eu/forwards-wil...
Learn more: forwards-project.eu/forwards-wil...
FORWARDS will present its Restoration Indicators at the MoniFun workshop in Madrid — Forwards
FORWARDS will join the Monifun workshop in Madrid on 8 October 2025 to present its work on Restoration Indicators for Climate Smart Forestry in Europe
forwards-project.eu
October 8, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Today #ForwardsEU will join the MoniFun project workshop in Madrid to present its work on Restoration Indicators for Climate Smart Forestry in Europe.
Learn more: forwards-project.eu/forwards-wil...
Learn more: forwards-project.eu/forwards-wil...
#ForwardsEU recent open-access article on the global impact of forest age transitions in the carbon cycle has been published on Eos.org.
Find the study at: eos.org/articles/old...
Find the study at: eos.org/articles/old...
Old Forests in the Tropics Are Getting Younger and Losing Carbon - Eos
New research quantifying the global impact of forest age transitions found that 140 million tons of aboveground carbon are lost per year because of old-growth forests being replaced by younger stands.
eos.org
October 6, 2025 at 10:08 AM
#ForwardsEU recent open-access article on the global impact of forest age transitions in the carbon cycle has been published on Eos.org.
Find the study at: eos.org/articles/old...
Find the study at: eos.org/articles/old...
You still have time to submit your proposal to the G-05-2025 grant call, closing on October 12 ⌛
All info below 👇
All info below 👇
⏰ Time is ticking: the G-05-2025 grant call is still open!
If you are focused on bringing citizens and stakeholders to the forefront of forest restoration and Climate-Smart Forestry governance, you have until 12 October to apply!
All details 🔎 efi.int/grants-train...
If you are focused on bringing citizens and stakeholders to the forefront of forest restoration and Climate-Smart Forestry governance, you have until 12 October to apply!
All details 🔎 efi.int/grants-train...
October 2, 2025 at 8:05 AM
You still have time to submit your proposal to the G-05-2025 grant call, closing on October 12 ⌛
All info below 👇
All info below 👇
☀️ This summer, we teamed up with our sister project SUPERB project to build a Forest Quest in the Queen Elisabeth Forest Park in Scotland.
The self-guided trail invited visitors to discover more about #ClimateSmartForestry.
See the pictures and listen to their stories here 👉 tinyurl.com/mrxkkx34
The self-guided trail invited visitors to discover more about #ClimateSmartForestry.
See the pictures and listen to their stories here 👉 tinyurl.com/mrxkkx34
Capturing Perspectives: Forest Quest at Queen Elizabeth Forest Park — Forwards
This summer, visitors explored the Queen Elizabeth Forest Park through Forest Quest. In this blogpost, some of them share their photos and stories of discovery, wildlife, and reflection.
forwards-project.eu
September 24, 2025 at 12:28 PM
☀️ This summer, we teamed up with our sister project SUPERB project to build a Forest Quest in the Queen Elisabeth Forest Park in Scotland.
The self-guided trail invited visitors to discover more about #ClimateSmartForestry.
See the pictures and listen to their stories here 👉 tinyurl.com/mrxkkx34
The self-guided trail invited visitors to discover more about #ClimateSmartForestry.
See the pictures and listen to their stories here 👉 tinyurl.com/mrxkkx34
⏰ Last days to submit your application for two of our calls for grants!
Here are two of our open calls for grants, still accepting proposals 📢
The deadline for both is 21 September 2025 at 21:00 (UTC+2).
You can submit your application through this European Forest Institute page 🔗 efi.int/grants-train...
#FORWARDScalls
The deadline for both is 21 September 2025 at 21:00 (UTC+2).
You can submit your application through this European Forest Institute page 🔗 efi.int/grants-train...
#FORWARDScalls
September 18, 2025 at 10:40 AM
⏰ Last days to submit your application for two of our calls for grants!
⏰ Time is ticking: the G-05-2025 grant call is still open!
If you are focused on bringing citizens and stakeholders to the forefront of forest restoration and Climate-Smart Forestry governance, you have until 12 October to apply!
All details 🔎 efi.int/grants-train...
If you are focused on bringing citizens and stakeholders to the forefront of forest restoration and Climate-Smart Forestry governance, you have until 12 October to apply!
All details 🔎 efi.int/grants-train...
September 8, 2025 at 10:23 AM
⏰ Time is ticking: the G-05-2025 grant call is still open!
If you are focused on bringing citizens and stakeholders to the forefront of forest restoration and Climate-Smart Forestry governance, you have until 12 October to apply!
All details 🔎 efi.int/grants-train...
If you are focused on bringing citizens and stakeholders to the forefront of forest restoration and Climate-Smart Forestry governance, you have until 12 October to apply!
All details 🔎 efi.int/grants-train...
Here is another publication supported by #ForwardsEU 📃🌲
The paper focuses on the leverage of Sentinel-1 C-band radar data to effectively detect fine-scale natural and logging-related canopy disturbances in tropical forests.
Find it at: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
The paper focuses on the leverage of Sentinel-1 C-band radar data to effectively detect fine-scale natural and logging-related canopy disturbances in tropical forests.
Find it at: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
September 3, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Here is another publication supported by #ForwardsEU 📃🌲
The paper focuses on the leverage of Sentinel-1 C-band radar data to effectively detect fine-scale natural and logging-related canopy disturbances in tropical forests.
Find it at: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
The paper focuses on the leverage of Sentinel-1 C-band radar data to effectively detect fine-scale natural and logging-related canopy disturbances in tropical forests.
Find it at: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
📢 A new paper supported by #ForwardsEU is now available online!
Also featured on the FISE (Forest Information System for Europe) website, the research studies how the age of forests affects the global carbon cycle.
Find it at: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
Also featured on the FISE (Forest Information System for Europe) website, the research studies how the age of forests affects the global carbon cycle.
Find it at: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
August 29, 2025 at 7:00 AM
📢 A new paper supported by #ForwardsEU is now available online!
Also featured on the FISE (Forest Information System for Europe) website, the research studies how the age of forests affects the global carbon cycle.
Find it at: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
Also featured on the FISE (Forest Information System for Europe) website, the research studies how the age of forests affects the global carbon cycle.
Find it at: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
Reposted by FORWARDS project
📄Our fellow #HorizonEU partner @forwards-project.bsky.social has a new publication!
👀Read on for some of the latest research into the age of forests and how it can affect the carbon balance:
#FutureForests #Biodiversity #EcosystemServices
👀Read on for some of the latest research into the age of forests and how it can affect the carbon balance:
#FutureForests #Biodiversity #EcosystemServices
📃 A new paper under #ForwardsEU!
🔎 The new study analyses how forest age is shifting globally between 2010 and 2020 and what this means for the carbon cycle.
Read the full paper 👉 www.nature.com/articles/s41...
🔎 The new study analyses how forest age is shifting globally between 2010 and 2020 and what this means for the carbon cycle.
Read the full paper 👉 www.nature.com/articles/s41...
August 25, 2025 at 2:29 PM
📄Our fellow #HorizonEU partner @forwards-project.bsky.social has a new publication!
👀Read on for some of the latest research into the age of forests and how it can affect the carbon balance:
#FutureForests #Biodiversity #EcosystemServices
👀Read on for some of the latest research into the age of forests and how it can affect the carbon balance:
#FutureForests #Biodiversity #EcosystemServices
Here are two of our open calls for grants, still accepting proposals 📢
The deadline for both is 21 September 2025 at 21:00 (UTC+2).
You can submit your application through this European Forest Institute page 🔗 efi.int/grants-train...
#FORWARDScalls
The deadline for both is 21 September 2025 at 21:00 (UTC+2).
You can submit your application through this European Forest Institute page 🔗 efi.int/grants-train...
#FORWARDScalls
August 27, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Here are two of our open calls for grants, still accepting proposals 📢
The deadline for both is 21 September 2025 at 21:00 (UTC+2).
You can submit your application through this European Forest Institute page 🔗 efi.int/grants-train...
#FORWARDScalls
The deadline for both is 21 September 2025 at 21:00 (UTC+2).
You can submit your application through this European Forest Institute page 🔗 efi.int/grants-train...
#FORWARDScalls
📃 A new paper under #ForwardsEU!
🔎 The new study analyses how forest age is shifting globally between 2010 and 2020 and what this means for the carbon cycle.
Read the full paper 👉 www.nature.com/articles/s41...
🔎 The new study analyses how forest age is shifting globally between 2010 and 2020 and what this means for the carbon cycle.
Read the full paper 👉 www.nature.com/articles/s41...
August 20, 2025 at 1:39 PM
📃 A new paper under #ForwardsEU!
🔎 The new study analyses how forest age is shifting globally between 2010 and 2020 and what this means for the carbon cycle.
Read the full paper 👉 www.nature.com/articles/s41...
🔎 The new study analyses how forest age is shifting globally between 2010 and 2020 and what this means for the carbon cycle.
Read the full paper 👉 www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Busy times for our sister projects too! 🌲🤝
RESONATE project has recently published valuable resources and learning materials on climate-resilient European forests.
Discover them 👉 forwards-project.eu/updates-from...
RESONATE project has recently published valuable resources and learning materials on climate-resilient European forests.
Discover them 👉 forwards-project.eu/updates-from...
Updates from fellow project RESONATE — Forwards
Policy briefs and learning modules
forwards-project.eu
July 31, 2025 at 8:11 AM
Busy times for our sister projects too! 🌲🤝
RESONATE project has recently published valuable resources and learning materials on climate-resilient European forests.
Discover them 👉 forwards-project.eu/updates-from...
RESONATE project has recently published valuable resources and learning materials on climate-resilient European forests.
Discover them 👉 forwards-project.eu/updates-from...
Did you see the new #ForwardsEU call for grants? 🔍
If not, learn about the G-05-2025 call supporting projects that bring citizens to the forefront of forest restoration and #ClimateSmartForestry governance.
Deadline is 12 October, learn more at 🔗 forwards-project.eu/new-call-for...
If not, learn about the G-05-2025 call supporting projects that bring citizens to the forefront of forest restoration and #ClimateSmartForestry governance.
Deadline is 12 October, learn more at 🔗 forwards-project.eu/new-call-for...
New Call for Grants on Citizen Engagement — Forwards
Deadline: 12 October 2025
forwards-project.eu
July 28, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Did you see the new #ForwardsEU call for grants? 🔍
If not, learn about the G-05-2025 call supporting projects that bring citizens to the forefront of forest restoration and #ClimateSmartForestry governance.
Deadline is 12 October, learn more at 🔗 forwards-project.eu/new-call-for...
If not, learn about the G-05-2025 call supporting projects that bring citizens to the forefront of forest restoration and #ClimateSmartForestry governance.
Deadline is 12 October, learn more at 🔗 forwards-project.eu/new-call-for...
🏆🌲 Here are five more projects which were awarded #ForwardsEU grants to study the characterisation of European forest disturbances
CAEFD, CE-ReDiFor, HALO-FARM, Image4Dist, TREA: discover them in our news release 🔗 bit.ly/4m6ZpKf
@remote-sensing-slu.bsky.social @efieuropeanforest.bsky.social
CAEFD, CE-ReDiFor, HALO-FARM, Image4Dist, TREA: discover them in our news release 🔗 bit.ly/4m6ZpKf
@remote-sensing-slu.bsky.social @efieuropeanforest.bsky.social
Five new FORWARDS-funded projects to characterise European forest disturbances kicked off — Forwards
CAEFD, CE-ReDiFor, HALO-FARM, Image4Dist, TREAD
forwards-project.eu
July 24, 2025 at 10:43 AM
🏆🌲 Here are five more projects which were awarded #ForwardsEU grants to study the characterisation of European forest disturbances
CAEFD, CE-ReDiFor, HALO-FARM, Image4Dist, TREA: discover them in our news release 🔗 bit.ly/4m6ZpKf
@remote-sensing-slu.bsky.social @efieuropeanforest.bsky.social
CAEFD, CE-ReDiFor, HALO-FARM, Image4Dist, TREA: discover them in our news release 🔗 bit.ly/4m6ZpKf
@remote-sensing-slu.bsky.social @efieuropeanforest.bsky.social
A third grant call open 🚨
The G-05-2025 call fosters the development of inclusive initiatives that encourage the participation of #citizens and stakeholders in decision-making processes for #CSF and forest restoration.
To learn more and apply efi.int/news/new-for...
#FORWARDScalls
The G-05-2025 call fosters the development of inclusive initiatives that encourage the participation of #citizens and stakeholders in decision-making processes for #CSF and forest restoration.
To learn more and apply efi.int/news/new-for...
#FORWARDScalls
July 21, 2025 at 1:48 PM
A third grant call open 🚨
The G-05-2025 call fosters the development of inclusive initiatives that encourage the participation of #citizens and stakeholders in decision-making processes for #CSF and forest restoration.
To learn more and apply efi.int/news/new-for...
#FORWARDScalls
The G-05-2025 call fosters the development of inclusive initiatives that encourage the participation of #citizens and stakeholders in decision-making processes for #CSF and forest restoration.
To learn more and apply efi.int/news/new-for...
#FORWARDScalls
Reposted by FORWARDS project
📢Our partners from @forwards-project.bsky.social have extended the application deadline for two of its grants!
☀️ Their topics deal with linking ground and remote sensing data for an improved understanding of how climate factors impact forests.
#FutureForests #Biodiversity #EcosystemServices
☀️ Their topics deal with linking ground and remote sensing data for an improved understanding of how climate factors impact forests.
#FutureForests #Biodiversity #EcosystemServices
New deadline for #ForwardsEU grants❗
Calls G-03-2025 and G-04-2025 deadline application has been extended to 21 Sept (21:00 UTC)📣
Both aim to link ground & remote sensing data to assess climate impacts on trees and forests.
Apply at 👉 efi.int/grants-train...
@remote-sensing-slu.bsky.social
Calls G-03-2025 and G-04-2025 deadline application has been extended to 21 Sept (21:00 UTC)📣
Both aim to link ground & remote sensing data to assess climate impacts on trees and forests.
Apply at 👉 efi.int/grants-train...
@remote-sensing-slu.bsky.social
July 21, 2025 at 7:05 AM
📢Our partners from @forwards-project.bsky.social have extended the application deadline for two of its grants!
☀️ Their topics deal with linking ground and remote sensing data for an improved understanding of how climate factors impact forests.
#FutureForests #Biodiversity #EcosystemServices
☀️ Their topics deal with linking ground and remote sensing data for an improved understanding of how climate factors impact forests.
#FutureForests #Biodiversity #EcosystemServices
New deadline for #ForwardsEU grants❗
Calls G-03-2025 and G-04-2025 deadline application has been extended to 21 Sept (21:00 UTC)📣
Both aim to link ground & remote sensing data to assess climate impacts on trees and forests.
Apply at 👉 efi.int/grants-train...
@remote-sensing-slu.bsky.social
Calls G-03-2025 and G-04-2025 deadline application has been extended to 21 Sept (21:00 UTC)📣
Both aim to link ground & remote sensing data to assess climate impacts on trees and forests.
Apply at 👉 efi.int/grants-train...
@remote-sensing-slu.bsky.social
July 17, 2025 at 2:28 PM
New deadline for #ForwardsEU grants❗
Calls G-03-2025 and G-04-2025 deadline application has been extended to 21 Sept (21:00 UTC)📣
Both aim to link ground & remote sensing data to assess climate impacts on trees and forests.
Apply at 👉 efi.int/grants-train...
@remote-sensing-slu.bsky.social
Calls G-03-2025 and G-04-2025 deadline application has been extended to 21 Sept (21:00 UTC)📣
Both aim to link ground & remote sensing data to assess climate impacts on trees and forests.
Apply at 👉 efi.int/grants-train...
@remote-sensing-slu.bsky.social
Reposted by FORWARDS project
👉Today we had the opportunity to present #Image4Dist project at @forwards-project.bsky.social kick-off meeting.
Designed and led by @isaullo.bsky.social and myself from #ICIFOR-INIA @csic.es and that will contribute to the #Observatory4theResilienceEUForests. 🌳🔥🛰️📈
Let the quest begin!
Designed and led by @isaullo.bsky.social and myself from #ICIFOR-INIA @csic.es and that will contribute to the #Observatory4theResilienceEUForests. 🌳🔥🛰️📈
Let the quest begin!
July 10, 2025 at 10:40 AM
👉Today we had the opportunity to present #Image4Dist project at @forwards-project.bsky.social kick-off meeting.
Designed and led by @isaullo.bsky.social and myself from #ICIFOR-INIA @csic.es and that will contribute to the #Observatory4theResilienceEUForests. 🌳🔥🛰️📈
Let the quest begin!
Designed and led by @isaullo.bsky.social and myself from #ICIFOR-INIA @csic.es and that will contribute to the #Observatory4theResilienceEUForests. 🌳🔥🛰️📈
Let the quest begin!