Your forest genetics update from Padova 🌳 Seedling demand, seed supply under climate pressure and the future of common gardens: @optforests.bsky.social is building the evidence base Europe’s forests need. #ForestGenetics #HorizonEU

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🌳 One year to go! At our final Annual Meeting in Padova, 65 partners discussed future seedling demand, seed supply under climate pressure and the future of our common garden trials. Next: turning knowledge into practice 👇 www.optforests.eu/news-and-med... #OptFORESTS #ForestGenetics #HorizonEU

Can forests evolve fast enough to keep up with climate change? 🌲 Forest genetics takes the spotlight in three symposia at the #FORESTT conference in Metz, 5–7 Oct 2027, backed by @iufro.bsky.social. The call for abstracts is now open 👇 www.euforgen.org/about-us/new...

FORESTT International Conference 2027: call for abstracts open for forest genetics symposia

The FORESTT International Conference, to be held in Metz, France, on 5–7 October 2027, will feature several symposia of interest to the forest genetics community. The call for abstracts is now open.

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🌳How do we keep forests resilient as the climate changes? Spain’s new network of 330 Genetic Conservation Units safeguards the genetic diversity of 20 tree species, supporting restoration, breeding & sustainable management Learn how science & policy come together 👇 www.euforgen.org/about-us/new...

Spain strengthens forest resilience with new national network for forest genetic conservation

Spain has strengthened its National Network of Genetic Conservation Units, designating 298 forest areas across 20 tree species to safeguard genetic diversity, supporting restoration, breeding and resi...

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🌲The key to Europe's forests surviving climate change? It's in their DNA. Genetic diversity is nature's insurance against drought, fire & disease. Discover why diverse forests are more resilient in the latest #OptFORESTS newsletter 👇 #HorizonEU #ForestGenetics mailchi.mp/e6672f032da6...

OptFORESTS News #6 - July 2026

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!

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The forests of the future are being planted in Spain right now. 🌱 Two new #OptFORESTS common garden trials at CNRGF Valsaín: 5,000+ trees across 3+ hectares, testing which species and provenances thrive under climate change. www.optforests.eu/news-and-med... #ForestGenetics #ClimateAdaptation

New OptFORESTS common garden trials established in Spain

Two new forest genetic trials at the National Centre for Forest Genetic Resources of Valsaín will help assess how European forest species and provenances adapt to a changing climate.

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🌲 Europe's forests need a common language. For years, European countries conserved forest genetic resources in isolation. Not anymore! #EUFORGEN's new report establishes harmonised standards for ex situ conservation across Europe. www.euforgen.org/about-us/new...

EUFORGEN report sets out standards for ex situ conservation of forest genetic resources

EUFORGEN has published a report harmonising how European countries conserve forest genetic resources within and outside their natural habitats, establishing com...

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🌱 How do we ensure forests can withstand climate extremes? It starts with seeds! At #ISF2026, EUFORGEN highlighted how forest genetic resources underpin resilient forests. Stronger cooperation is key to tackle climate variability and wildfires. More info👉 www.euforgen.org/about-us/new...

Planting resilient forests starts with seeds: EUFORGEN at ISF Congress 2026

EUFORGEN contributed to the International Seed Federation (ISF) Congress 2026, highlighting the importance of forest genetic resources, international cooperation, and policy frameworks to support resi...

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📰 The May #EUFORGEN Newsletter is out! Featuring the State of Europe’s Forests 2025 and the role of genetic diversity in resilience and adaptation. 🌳This issue also includes updates on #PinusNigra research, #LIFERECLOAK, @optforests.bsky.social & country members! mailchi.mp/d737fa6ea4dd...

EUFORGEN’s Steering Committee met in Avignon, #France, to launch ideas for new Working Groups, share EU project updates, discuss #FRM regulation impacts and shape the Programme’s future 🌲 24 countries joined forces to drive progress on forest genetic resources 👇 www.euforgen.org/about-us/new...

📑 The State of Europe’s Forests 2025 #SoEF highlights the status of forests across Europe! 🌳 Indicator 4.6 tracks forest genetic resources via #EUFORGEN, capturing #GeneticDiversity across species and ecozones.🤝 Supporting evidence-based forest policy! Read more👇 www.euforgen.org/about-us/new...

The State of Europe’s Forests 2025 reveals the status of Europe’s forest genetic resources!

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.  An important contribution is...

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Save the date! On 8 April, 16:00 CEST, @evoltree.bsky.social hosts UC Berkeley’s Prof. Rasmus Nielsen for a seminar on adaptive genetic variation in non‑model species. Find out more: www.euforgen.org/about-us/new...

Online seminar: "Mapping adaptive genetic variation in non-model species"

EVOLTREE is pleased to announce a new event in the network’s series of online seminars. For Spring 2026, we have will have the honour of hearing from UC Berkeley’s Prof Rasmus Nielsen, a leading evolu...

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🌲 Forest reproductive material matters! Future forests start with today’s seeds🌱 New #EUFORGEN resources bring together science-based guidance, policy & practical recommendations to support climate-resilient forest management. 👉 Explore all the materials here: www.euforgen.org/resources/fo...

🌱 Working with seeds, seedlings or planting stock? Help identify strengths and gaps in current forest reproductive material traceability systems by completing a short survey led by @optforests.bsky.social. #HorizonEU Your experience matters! www.euforgen.org/about-us/new...

Help strengthen the traceability of forest reproductive material (FRM) across Europe

Are you working with forest reproductive material? Share your experience through a short survey to help strengthen provenance information and improve future FRM traceability systems.

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🌱 New year, new stories from #OptFORESTS! Why does forest reproductive material matter? Our latest blog explains how nurseries, regulation and cooperation shape climate-resilient #forests! 👉 Read more: www.optforests.eu/news-and-med... #ForestResilience #ClimateAdaptation #HorizonEU

“Can’t you just buy seedlings from a nursery?” Why forest reproductive material matters

Europe’s climate goals require reliable, well-adapted forest reproductive material. OptFORESTS assesses nursery capacity, challenges and future needs to build a resilient FRM supply system across Euro...

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✨ Our December EUFORGEN newsletter is out! ✨ We close 2025 with updates on EUFGIS, Forest Reproductive Material policy, and new insights on forest resilience and diversity! Thank you for being part of our community. Happy holidays and all the best for 2026! 🌲🎄 mailchi.mp/742679c8da11...

Climate resilience starts with genetic diversity 🌱 The #FORGENIUS Policy Brief #1 shows how upgraded #EUFGIS platform strengthens forest genetic resources conservation and supports better decisions across Europe. Download the brief here 👇: www.forgenius.eu/fileadmin/We...

Curious about the new #EUFGIS platform? 🌍 Join the joint #EUFORGEN–#FORGENIUS webinar on 16 December for a live demo of upgraded tools supporting forest genetic resources. Register now! mailchi.mp/96d81d83e1e0...

New EUFORGEN & FORGENIUS Webinar - 16 December 2025

EUFORGEN is collaborating with the Horizon 2020 FORGENIUS project on the final webinar of 2025, taking place on Tuesday 16 December. If you are curious to explore the upgraded EUFGIS platform, do not ...

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🌲Discover the new #EUFGIS platform! Join us on 16 December for a live demo of the upgraded system developed with @forgenius-eu.bsky.social. Discover new tools, a refreshed interface & expanded data to support forest genetic resource conservation across Europe: www.euforgen.org/about-us/new...

Joint EUFORGEN–FORGENIUS webinar: New EUFGIS era – live demonstration of the upgraded platform

16 December 2025 (10:00 - 11:30 CET). Online

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🚨The new eufgis.org has just launched! Thanks to the H2020 @forgenius-eu.bsky.social project, we can now characterise the GCUs using environmental, phenotypic and genetic data! New opportunities towards the conservation of FGR! 🌍 Share eufgis.org with the world! @euforgen.bsky.social

🌳The upgraded #EUFGIS platform is now live! 💻 It offers enhanced tools, updated datasets and improved usability for monitoring forest genetic resources across Europe. The system provides harmonised data on more than 3,500 conservation units. More info here: www.euforgen.org/about-us/new...

🌳🧬 How can we tell when forest #genetic diversity is declining, and how can it be protected? Watch the recordings from the @euforgen.bsky.social –OptFORESTS webinars exploring genetic indicators, assisted gene flow and forest #resilience. 🎥 www.optforests.eu/news-and-med... #HorizonEU

Detecting genetic decline: Watch the OptFORESTS-EUFORGEN webinars!

The joint webinar series explored how to detect and prevent genetic decline in forests, featuring insights from OptFORESTS Work Package leaders and over 70 participants each day.

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📰 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...

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...

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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...

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...

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🌲 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

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.

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🌲 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

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

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🌍 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! 👇

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🌳 To meet the EU’s 3-billion-tree goal by 2030, forest nurseries must scale up. The new #OptFORESTS policy brief outlines key priorities: improved seed provision, strategic species choices & expanded nursery capacity. 📥 More info here: www.optforests.eu/news-and-med... #EUGreenDeal #HorizonEU