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...
Why conserve genetic diversity? Lessons from an endangered European conifer
A recent study published in the Annals of Botany by Fady B. and Scotti-Saintagne C. (2025) argues that conserving genetic diversity should be a central goal in environmental...
Utilising plant diversity in Greek forests: challenges and opportunities
The Institute of Mediterranean Forest Ecosystems of ELGO DIMITRA research highlights the critical role of forest plant biodiversity in ecosystem functions and local development....
30 years of EUFORGEN: new video highlights the programme’s history and impact
The European Forest Genetic Resources Programme (EUFORGEN) is celebrating three decades of collaboration, innovation and impact with the launch of a new animated video...
5th Mediterranean Plant Conservation Week, Limassol, Cyprus
From April 7 to 11, 2025, the city of Limassol in Cyprus came alive as it hosted the 5th Mediterranean Plant Conservation Week (MPCW);...
Launch of the Second Report on the State of the World’s Forest Genetic Resources
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations will launch the Second Report on the State of the World’s Forest Genetic Resources on Wednesday, 26 March 2025,...
EUFORGEN webinar: Mechanisms of natural and anthropogenic selection on trees in the forest
The European Forest Genetic Resources Programme (EUFORGEN) is pleased to announce the launch of its 2025 webinar series, bringing together experts to discuss important...
Bridging research borders: exploring forest genetics, culture and scientific collaboration in China
I am Dr. Evangelia Avramidou, Principal Researcher at the Institute of Mediterranean Forest Ecosystems of ELGO-DIMITRA. I was invited by the Chinese Academy of...
Adaptability of trees persists after millions of years of climate change
Seven of the most common forest trees in Europe have been shown to be able to shelter their genetic diversity from major shifts in...
Forest Europe Ministerial Conference welcomes strategy on forest genetic resources
Ministers from across Europe reaffirm their commitment to sustainable forest management, highlighting EUFORGEN’s role in enhancing forest resilience and setting new priorities for conserving forest genetic resources.
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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....
