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EUFORGEN Newsletter - October 2025 Discover the latest updates on EUFORGEN and the activities carried out by the members of our international cooperation programme on forest genetics resources! Projects, events, publications and releva...

📰 The October #EUFORGEN Newsletter is out!

Discover the Joint EUFORGEN–OptFORESTS webinar on detecting genetic decline (6–7 Nov), new genetic conservation tools, national updates from France & Spain, and the upcoming EVOLTREE–FORGENIUS Final Conference in Madrid.

🔗 Read: mailchi.mp/fed4fceac80d...

Phase VII of EUFORGEN and FORGENIUS’ achievements presented at the Forest Europe Expert Level Meeting EUFORGEN and FORGENIUS unveiled two strategic innovations at the Forest Europe Expert Level Meeting) in Stockholm: a new liaison role to broaden participation and a genetic conservation indicator to e...

EUFORGEN and @forgenius-eu.bsky.social join forces to strengthen forest genetic conservation in Europe 🌿

A new indicator, upgraded #EUFGIS platform and wider engagement through the Contact Person role will support smarter conservation decisions.

www.euforgen.org/about-us/new...

New study highlights complexity of pine wilt disease and implications for management A recent study has shed new light on the drivers of pine wilt disease in Europe, offering insights that could strengthen management practices and help safeguard Europe’s autochthonous pine forests.

🌲 New contribution to our #EUFORGEN Community: a study shows pine wilt disease in Europe is driven by multiple stressors, not a single cause. Findings call for holistic management approaches.

📖 www.euforgen.org/about-us/new...

#ForestHealth #PineWilt #Forests

Joint OptFORESTS-EUFORGEN webinar: Detecting genetic decline – from theory to practice 6 & 7 November 2025 (two hours each day). Online Day 1: 6 November, 13:00–15:00 CET Day 2: 7 November, 11:00–13:00 CET

🌲 On 6–7 Nov 2025, @euforgen.bsky.social & #OptFORESTS will host a webinar on detecting genetic decline. Learn how to detect risks, preserve forest genetic diversity and strengthen climate adaptation.

👉 Register: www.optforests.eu/news-and-med...

#Forestry #Genetics #Webinar #HorizonEU

🌍 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...

🌲 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...

🌲 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...

🌲 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...

🌳 Important work from @optforests.bsky.social on boosting forest nursery capacity to meet #EUGreenDeal tree planting targets.

Seed supply, species choice, and regional coordination are key. 📥 Read the new policy brief on their website! 👇

Thanks for sharing and celebrating with us! 🙌

YouTube video by EUFORGEN 30 years of EUFORGEN: conserving the genetic diversity of Europe’s forests

Did you know that @euforgen.bsky.social celebrates 30 years in 2025? Brought to life by @foresteurope.bsky.social, it is now a lively network safeguarding the genetic diversity of Europe's forests. Happy aniversary!

youtu.be/kqVBgMg87t0?...

🌳 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...

Joint EVOLTREE-FORGENIUS Conference / Third Biannual EVOLTREE Conference 18-21 November 2025, Madrid, Spain

🌳 Extended deadline! Submit your abstract for the Joint #EVOLTREE - @forgenius-eu.bsky.social Conference in Madrid (18–21 Nov 2025). Theme: Integrative Diversity of Forest Ecosystems.

📄 New deadline: 4 July 2025
🔗 Details & submission: www.evoltree.eu/conferences/...

🌳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...

OptFORESTS News #4 - June 2025 Don't miss the latest news from the Horizon Europe OptFORESTS project, focused on the management and sustainable use of forest genetic resources to foster more resilient forests!

📩Explore the latest in forest genetics & climate resilience in the June 2025 #OptFORESTS newsletter!

From evolution-oriented forestry to stakeholder research and upcoming events, find out how science and policy are shaping Europe’s forests #HorizonEU

🔗Read now: mailchi.mp/c0d23f811dd5...

Summer School 2025 - Adapting forests to climate change: operationalizing assisted migration 28 July - 1 August 2025. Traunkirchen, Austria

Summer School 2025: Adapting Forests to Climate Change – Operationalising Assisted Migration
📅 28 July–1 August | 📍 Traunkirchen, Austria
Topics: tree adaptation, genetics, breeding, phenotyping
For MSc/PhD students, postdocs & forestry experts. Apply by 30 June.
www.euforgen.org/about-us/eve...

#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...

New technology helps identify drought-resistant Norway spruce New research uses advanced monitoring and genetic tools to quickly identify Norway spruce seedlings with better drought tolerance for future forest planning and climate adaptation.

New tech helps spot drought-tolerant Norway spruce faster 🌲💧 Using advanced phenotyping, metabolomics and gene analysis, researchers can now identify seedlings better suited for dry conditions. A big step forward for climate-ready forests. #ClimateAdaptation
www.euforgen.org/about-us/new...

Germany launches national strategy on genetic resources to tackle climate and biodiversity crises Germany's new strategy promotes the conservation and sustainable use of genetic resources to ensure resilient, climate-adapted food systems and strengthen biodiversity, research, and international coo...

📝 Germany's new national strategy promotes the conservation & sustainable use of genetic resources to ensure resilient, climate-adapted food systems and strengthen biodiversity, research, and international cooperation. #GeneticResources #ClimateChange #Biodiversity
www.euforgen.org/about-us/new...

🌳 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?...

Don’t miss this chance to join cutting-edge research on oak genetics at @wslresearch.bsky.social! European white oaks are vital for biodiversity and sustainable forestry across Europe. Apply & contribute to shaping Europe’s forests! 🌳

YouTube video by EUFORGEN EUFORGEN Webinar - Mechanisms of natural & anthropogenic selection on forest trees (11 April 2025)

Did you miss the #EUFORGEN + @optforests.bsky.social webinar on natural selection and forest resilience? François Lefèvre (@inrae-france.bsky.social) shows how to manage #forests with future adaptation in mind. 📺 Watch the video recording here 👉 youtu.be/soSf1JGVcw4?....
#ClimateAdaptation

We are pleased to invite you to the upcoming EvolTree-FORGENIUS Joint Conference "Integrative Diversity of Forest Ecosystems" , which will take place in Madrid, Spain, from 18 to 21 November 2025.

You can find all information and the registration here:
www.evoltree.eu/conferences/...

🌍 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...

📅 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...

Heino Konrad (WP6 leader) at the #OECD Forest Seed & Plant Scheme TWG in Czech Republic this week: “From seed to outplanting takes years. Nurseries need guidance on which species & provenances to raise, plus assurance they’ll be able to sell the plants.” #OptFORESTS #HorizonEU

Did you miss the April #EFIMED newsletter? It highlights @holisoils.bsky.social results on soil health, forest-vineyard fire risk strategies, @euforgen.bsky.social 30th anniversary, new EU wood policy report by @efieuropeanforest.bsky.social & much more!

📩 Read it now: mailchi.mp/efi/efi-netw...

Such an amazing journey so far! Congratulations to @euforgen.bsky.social for the first 30 years -- we cannot wait to see what comes next!

YouTube video by EUFORGEN 30 years of EUFORGEN: conserving the genetic diversity of Europe’s forests

🎬 EUFORGEN’s 30-year journey is captured in a new animated video, highlighting milestones, collaborations, and strategies that have supported the conservation & sustainable use of forest genetic resources in Europe.

Celebrate this achievement with us! 👇 #EUFORGEN www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqVB...

Understanding tree selection mechanisms for climate adaptation: EUFORGEN webinar video now online! A recent EUFORGEN-OptFORESTS webinar led by senior scientist François Lefèvre (INRAE) explored how natural selection and forest management can support adaptation and resilience in forests.

🌲 Natural selection meets forest planning! Catch François Lefèvre’s insights on climate adaptation in our latest webinar with @optforests.bsky.social.

✅ Evolution-oriented forestry
✅ Genetic diversity
✅ Tools for adaptive planning

📺 Now on YouTube & our website: www.euforgen.org/about-us/new...