Carob: a Mediterranean tree for our times
The carob tree (Ceratonia siliqua) has been part of the Mediterranean landscape for millennia. Drought-tolerant, adapted to poor soils, and capable of thriving where...
MEDFORGEN launched to protect forest genetic resources across the Mediterranean
When we think of boldness, we often imagine something large, visible, and disruptive. Yet some of the most meaningful forms of boldness are rooted...
Mapping Lebanon’s hidden insect world, one barcode at a time
Lebanon is a country of striking ecological contrasts. Despite its small size (10,452 km²), it supports an estimated 9,000 species, nearly 0.8% of global...
Have your say on the future of Europe’s forests: OptFORESTS launches stakeholder survey
The OptFORESTS project has launched a major stakeholder survey aimed at strengthening the resilience of Europe’s forests in the face of climate change, pests...
Summer School on Assisted Migration 2026
Building on the success of its inaugural edition in 2023, the Austrian Research Centre for Forests (BFW), the Czech University of Life Sciences (CZU),...
Postdoctoral position in ecological genomics and climate-driven maladaptation
A 1.5-year postdoctoral position is open in ecological genomics, focusing on the use of mediation analysis to investigate gene–environment interactions and climate-driven maladaptation in...
Major upgrade launched for European Information System on Forest Genetic Resources
A tool enabling detailed monitoring and reporting on forest genetic resources (FGR) in Europe has undergone a major upgrade, which will vastly enhance the...
MEDFORGEN project will strengthen forest genetic conservation across the Mediterranean
The Mediterranean Forest Genetic Resources Network (MEDFORGEN) is officially underway, marking the beginning of a collaborative effort to safeguard the genetic diversity of forest...
Joint EUFORGEN-OptFORESTS webinar: Detecting genetic decline – From theory to practice
The European Forest Genetic Resources Programme (EUFORGEN) continues its 2025 webinar series with a special two-part event organised in collaboration with the Horizon Europe...
Largest database on Mediterranean trees available through open access
One of the biggest challenges facing forests today is climate change adaptation and mitigation. However, Mediterranean trees are rarely included in forest conservation and...
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The State of Europe’s Forests 2025 report is now available!
The State of Europe’s Forests 2025 report (SoEF 2025) provides a comprehensive overview of the condition, management, and use of forest resources across Europe....
