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Forest Invasion Synthesis Centre, Prague

@forestinvasion.bsky.social

Scientific centre applying the synthesis centre model to forest invasion research. Hosted by the Faculty of Forestry and Wood Sciences, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague. Established within the project HIVE (101187384). Funded by the European Union.

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Forest Invasion Synthesis Centre, Prague@forestinvasion.bsky.social · last wk.

Emerald ash borer: an emerging threat in the EU Our new article explains how to identify it, distinguish it from ash dieback, and respond. Recently detected in Hungary, it is also suspected in Slovakia. 👉 Read more: www.forestinvasion.cz/articles/eme...

Emerald ash borer (Agrilus planipennis) – a new threat to ash trees in the EU

The emerald ash borer (Agrilus planipennis), one of the most destructive invasive pests of ash trees, is moving closer to Central Europe. It was recently detected in Hungary, while its presence is…

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Forest Invasion Synthesis Centre, Prague@forestinvasion.bsky.social · 2w ago

Emerald ash borer confirmed in Hungary, suspected in Slovakia It is expected to cause widespread and rapid death of ash trees (Fraxinus spp.) in both natural and urban European forests. 👉 Read more: www.forestinvasion.cz/news/emerald...

Emerald ash borer confirmed in Hungary, suspected in Slovakia

The emerald ash borer (EAB), Agrilus planipennis, is the most destructive forest pest to have invaded North America this century and now has been discovered for the first time in the European Union.

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Forest Invasion Synthesis Centre, Prague@forestinvasion.bsky.social · last mo.

🎥 We were delighted to welcome Martín A. Núñez to FISC for a FISC Talks lecture. In his talk, “Biological invasions: lessons from North American trees and their mutualists”, Martín explored why some introduced trees spread while others fail. Watch here: www.forestinvasion.cz/news/fisc-ta...

FISC Talks: Dr. Martín A. Núñez - “Biological invasions: lessons from North American trees and their mutualists”

Biological invasions are driven by hidden ecological interactions. Watch the talk by Martín A. Núñez to explore why some introduced trees spread while others fail – from deer herbivory and seed…

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Forest Invasion Synthesis Centre, Prague@forestinvasion.bsky.social · 2mo ago

What helps non-native species establish in new environments? A new PNAS study co-authored by FISC researcher Shuya Fan explores how dark diversity can help explain invasion success. Read more on the FISC website: www.forestinvasion.cz/news/dark-di...

Dark diversity offers new insight into invasion success

A new collaborative study involving FISC postdoctoral researcher Shuya Fan shows how dark diversity can help explain invasion success. The research offers a new perspective on Darwin’s naturalization…

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Forest Invasion Synthesis Centre, Prague@forestinvasion.bsky.social · 2mo ago

🌲 Last reminder Join us for Martín A. Núñez’s talk “Biological invasions: lessons from North American trees and their mutualists.” 🕐 Today 13:00 CET 📍 FLD CZU Prague, High Tech Pavilion, room HT0001b 💻 Hybrid format More information: www.forestinvasion.cz/events/fisc-...

FISC Talks: When trees invade. Hidden interactions behind their success

Biological invasions are driven by hidden ecological interactions. Join Martín A. Núñez to explore why some introduced trees spread while others fail – from deer herbivory and seed predation to the…

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Forest Invasion Synthesis Centre, Prague@forestinvasion.bsky.social · 3mo ago

🌿 Trees can escape insect damage by shifting their timing. A new study led by Soumen Mallick, with A. Liebhold (FISC) as co-author and an international team, shows that trees damaged by herbivores delay budburst by ~3 days—reducing damage by up to 55%. More: www.forestinvasion.cz/news/trees-d...

Trees delay spring leaf-out to escape insect damage, new study shows

Trees can delay leaf-out to escape insect damage. A new study co-authored by A. Liebhold (FISC) shows that past herbivory shifts budburst timing, reducing future damage by up to 55%

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Forest Invasion Synthesis Centre, Prague@forestinvasion.bsky.social · 4mo ago

European trees on the precipice of their demise? A. Liebhold will give a keynote at the EPPO Conference (21–23 April 2026 - also online). 🎤 21 April, 11:10 CET A.Liebhold: European trees on the precipice of their demise? 👉 Details: www.forestinvasion.cz/events/europ...

European trees on the precipice of their demise? Join Andrew Liebhold’s lecture at the EPPO Conference online

The EPPO Conference “Safeguarding Forests in Europe: Emerging Risks of Agrilus Wood Borers (Buprestidae)” will take place on 21–23 April 2026 in Vienna, Austria. Andrew Liebhold will deliver a keynote...

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Forest Invasion Synthesis Centre, Prague@forestinvasion.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Andrew Liebhold, Scientific Lead of FISC, presented at the Northwest Science Association Annual Meeting 🌍🌲 His talk explored how globalization spreads trees - and the organisms that follow - reshaping forest ecosystems. Read more: www.forestinvasion.cz/news/globali...

Globalization is reshaping forests worldwide - and spreading their pests

In his presentation at the Northwest Science Association Annual Meeting, Andrew Liebhold explored how globalization and plantation forestry are breaking down long-standing biogeographic barriers…

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Forest Invasion Synthesis Centre, Prague@forestinvasion.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Forest disturbances in Europe could double by 2100, a new Science study suggests. Co-authored by researchers from the Faculty of Forestry and Wood Sciences at the CZU, including Dr. Laura Dobor and Prof. Tomáš Hlásny, a member of FISC. 👉 Read more: www.forestinvasion.cz/news/forest-...

Forest damage in Europe could double by 2100, new study finds

A new international study published in Science suggests that climate change could dramatically increase forest disturbances across Europe. Wildfires, windstorms and bark beetle outbreaks may affect…

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