Carob in focus: a future-oriented crop in Alcalalí, Spain
Carob is gaining renewed attention as a resilient Mediterranean crop with strong economic and cultural potential. Against this backdrop, the Spanish municipality of Alcalalí...
Postdoctoral position on European beech adaptation to climate change open in Toulouse
A postdoctoral position is now open to investigate the adaptive dynamics of European beech (Fagus sylvatica) under climate change, with a focus on populations...
International Congress on Forest Digitalisation showcases innovation in nature
The 1rst International Congress on Forest Digitalisation (Cidifor), held in May in Burgos, Spain, brought together nearly 400 professionals, researchers, policymakers, and companies from...
The carob tree in Tunisia: linking heritage and emerging value
Tunisia is characterised by a rich diversity of plant species, both herbaceous and woody, which play an essential role in environmental protection, biodiversity conservation,...
BIOFUN invites input on biodiversity indicators in planted forests
Forestry professionals and researchers are invited to contribute to a new study exploring how biodiversity indicators are understood and used in planted forests.
As part...
More than a tree: how carob shapes culture and food in Lebanon
In Lebanon, carob, known as kharroub (خروب), is far more than a health-food ingredient. Deeply embedded in rural traditions and food culture, it forms...
Carob in Lebanon: from heritage to a climate‑resilient resource for circular bioeconomy
The carob tree is increasingly recognised as a “tree for our times”, offering exceptional potential to respond to some of today’s most pressing challenges,...
EFIMED lead discusses Mediterranean forests on Catalan podcast
In an interview on the Catalan podcast Sàbia Verda, led by journalist and environmental communicator Inma Ranera and broadcast by Ràdio Arenys, EFI Mediterranean...
Valencia boosts carob’s role as a climate-resilient crop at the EFI Mediterranean Network Forum
A recent report featured on À Punt’sLa Via Verda programme, a regional public television channel in Valencia, has highlighted the renewed importance of the...
IUFRO podcast highlights importance of gender equality and inclusion in forest governance
Season 3 of Branching Out: the forest podcast features the work of IUFRO’s ForGEDI Task Force, focusing on gender equity, diversity, and inclusion in...
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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....
