🧬New genotyping tools for European forest trees🌲genomic data of 7220 trees from 301 GCUs of 23 species🌳over 1.8 million SNPs discovered covering ⁓50 Mb of DNA sequence!!!!! You can find all this (and much more) in the latest @forgenius-eu.bsky.social paper just published in @molecology.bsky.social!

Fill your holidays with inspiring #forest readings 🌲🧬✨ Dive into the December @euforgen.bsky.social's newsletter, featuring #FORGENIUS' insights on forest resilience, genetic diversity and seeds! 🔎 mailchi.mp/742679c8da11...

EUFORGEN@euforgen.bsky.social · 8mo ago

✨ 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...

FORGENIUS Education Brief: Connected learning approach for teaching forest genetic diversity Kids + connected learning = biodiversity awareness. FORGENIUS for Schools brings forest genetics into classrooms. #Education #Forests Download the brief here: www.forgenius.eu/fileadmin/We...

🌳FORGENIUS Policy Brief Issue 2: Forest genetic resources conservation in practice: Lessons from the Italian “Veneto pilot” Strong links between #research & #policy are key to climate-resilient forests. 📄Download the brief here: www.forgenius.eu/fileadmin/We...

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 FORGENIUS-powered relaunch of EUFGIS is here 🌍 More data. Better tools. Stronger conservation. Europe’s forests are ready for the future. 🌲🧬 🔗 eufgis.org Find out more: www.forgenius.eu/news/post/ma... #EUFORGEN #FORGENIUS #ForestGenetics #Biodiversity

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Missed the latest webinar from @euforgen.bsky.social & @optforests.bsky.social? Dive into the discussion on monitoring and preventing #forest genetic #diversity decline 🧬🌿🌳 🎥 Watch the webinar recordings now ➡️ www.euforgen.org/about-us/new...

Detecting genetic decline: EUFORGEN–OptFORESTS webinar videos now online!

The EUFORGEN–OptFORESTS webinar series in November explored how scientists detect genetic decline in forests and apply this knowledge to strengthen management, breeding and conservation across Europe.

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OptFORESTS@optforests.bsky.social · 9mo ago

🌳🧬 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

FORGENIUS took the stage at Forest Europe’s Expert Meeting 🌲 Ivan Scotti previewed the new #EUFGIS platform (launching Nov!) + shared how countries & the EU can build on it to boost forest genetic data. 🧬 Read more: www.forgenius.eu/news/post/fo... #FORGENIUS #EUFGIS #ForestGenetics #ForestPolicy

FORGENIUS takes center stage at Forest Europe Expert Level Meeting

FORGENIUS and EUFORGEN 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 ...

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A cross-European pilot under FORGENIUS used connected learning to turn forests into classrooms! 🌲🎒🪹 Schools in Finland & Slovenia teamed up with scientists to study nature from local & global angles. Now the method is ready to scale 🌍 Full story: www.forgenius.eu/news/post/in...

Integrating forest genetic resources into the public education

FORGENIUS Task 7.3 brought science linked to forest genetic resources into the everyday learning of 10–12-year-old school kids in Finland and Slovenia.

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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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🌲🌱🧬 Climate #resilience begins at the #genetic level, but Forest Genetic Resources (FGR) are often overlooked! Dive into this #FORGENIUS policy brief to discover what tools can help us strengthen FGR conservation for #ClimateResilience ➡️ www.forgenius.eu/fileadmin/We... @colombewarin.bsky.social

🌱 The latest #FORGENIUS update is not just a seedling, it is growing into something quite promising! 🌲🧬👀 Explore the new genotyping tools and genomic data for 23 #forest tree species and their Genetic Conservation Units developed by our researchers ⬇️ doi.org/10.1101/2025...

The FORGENIUS genomic resources: new genotyping tools and genomic data for 23 forest tree species and their Genetic Conservation Units

Genetic diversity is a critical but often overlooked component of biological diversity. The European H2020 FORGENIUS project is precisely aimed at increasing the quality and quantity of genetic data t...

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🌳 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/...

Joint EVOLTREE-FORGENIUS Conference / Third Biannual EVOLTREE Conference

18-21 November 2025, Madrid, Spain

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🌳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...

⚠️ #ClimateChange is accelerating #LandDegradation, worsening the conditions of #forests & their #biodiversity! On this #DesertificationandDroughtDay, explore how #FORGENIUS is studying the genetic diversity of European forests to strengthen their #resilience to #ClimateChange 🧬 ➡️ www.forgenius.eu

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...

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.

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📢 PhD #opportunity in #ForestGenetics & #ClimateAdaptation! @inrae-france.bsky.social’s Mediterranean Forest Ecology Research Unit with Aix-Marseille University is offering two fully funded PhD positions on genetic adaptation in European forest trees! Learn more ➡️ www.forgenius.eu/news/post/tw...

Two PhD opportunities in forest genetics and climate adaptation at INRAE Avignon

Two PhD positions at INRAE Avignon explore genetic adaptation in oak and beech trees, focusing on phenology, climate resilience, and forest population vulnerability.

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This #WorldEnvironmentDay 2025 we want to celebrate 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀 as the foundation of the many services forests provide 🧬🌳 Explore #FORGENIUS webinar series to discover the latest #innovations in forest #genetics and sustainable #ForestManagement 💡 🎦 www.forgenius.eu/resources/pu...

Plastic pollution permeates every corner of our planet with microplastics now found even in #forests! But forests are not just victims: they are part of the solution 🌱 #Forestry offers alternatives to plastic such as #wood-based fabrics and buildings, supporting a circular #bioeconomy ♻️ 1/2 🧵

🌳 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?...

Do not miss the @evoltree.bsky.social–@forgenius-eu.bsky.social Joint Conference! 📅 18–21 November 📍 Madrid, Spain Are you a researcher, practitioner, or policy-makers working on forest #biodiversity, #genomics, & #climate adaptation? Join this multidisciplinary forum ➡️ mailchi.mp/5873c66e6b7f...

FORGENIUS Newsletter - Special Isssue - May 2025

Stay at the forefront of forest genetics and innovation! The FORGENIUS project newsletter informs you about the most important advances of this Horizon 2020 project, which uses its developments to fut...

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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

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

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For #BiodiversityDay, let's celebrate #forests and their #biodiversity! Forests are one of the many ecosystems of our planet & host many species: however, without 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆, there would be no species or ecosystem diversity! Find out more in this great piece by @fao.org ➡️ bit.ly/4l7w5DW

Turning over a new leaf

Forests protect biodiversity, regulate climate & support millions of livelihoods. Their strength? Genetic diversity. To secure their future, we must protect & sustainably use their genetic resources. ...

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Let's celebrate #BiodiversityDay today by highlighting 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝗼𝗳 #biodiversity: 🏞️ ecosystem, 🌲 species, & genetic diversity 🧬 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗯𝗲 𝗻𝗼 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗻𝗼 𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆! Discover what #FORGENIUS is doing for #forest genetic resources ➡️ www.forgenius.eu

Great to see that #YLPMED 2025 participants are learning more about #forest basic & reproductive material 🧬 At #FORGENIUS we work to improve access to #Forest Genetic Resources (FGR) information and services! Learn more about our project ➡️ www.forgenius.eu

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We are just starting day 2 of the 2025 #Mediterranean edition of EFI’s Young Leadership Programme ✨🌲🌿 Session 2 opened with a presentation on #forest basic & reproductive material with Marjana Westergren (Slovenian Forestry Institute) 🧬 Check out the #YLPMED agenda ➡️ efi.int/ylp-med-2025... 1/2 🧵

📣2nd day of “Mainstreaming Biodiversity in Policy Making” will be streamed! Join to hear views on how the EU can reduce its global biodiversity footprint and better integrate nature into regional and local decision-making. 🗓 June 5 🕘 09:00–13:30 CET More: clever-project.eu/conference-m...

🌳🌍 Today we celebrate #EarthDay2025 🌍🌳 #Forests are key in fostering the wellbeing of both our planet and its people! For #EarthDay we celebrate 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀 as the foundation of the services forests provide 🧬🌳 Exploring our public webinar series 💡 🎦 www.forgenius.eu/resources/pu...

Join @euforgen.bsky.social & @optforests.bsky.social for the first webinar in the #EUFORGEN 2025 series: 𝑴𝒆𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒊𝒔𝒎𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒂𝒍 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒉𝒓𝒐𝒑𝒐𝒈𝒆𝒏𝒊𝒄 𝒔𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒊𝒏 𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝒕𝒓𝒆𝒆𝒔 🧬🌱🌲 📅 When? 11 April 2025 (11:00 - 12:00 CEST) 🌐 Where? Online Sign up now ➡️ www.euforgen.org/euforgen-web...

EUFORGEN@euforgen.bsky.social · last yr.

📢 Only 10 days left! Join the first #EUFORGEN 2025 webinar: "Mechanisms of natural & anthropogenic selection in forest trees". 📅 11 April 2025 ⏰ 11:00 - 12:00 CEST Explore how forest management can boost resilience to climate change! Register now! www.euforgen.org/euforgen-web...