Forests are asked to store carbon, stay resilient and biodiverse, and remain socially relevant. Climate-Smart Forestry is meant to hold that together 🪢 A new review by @eacparlade.bsky.social and Gerhard Weiss finds its social dimension the least developed: forwards-project.eu/the-meaning-...

🌲 How would you describe a forest through a metaphor? In our #forwardsEU interview, Gesche Schifferdecker (European Forest Institute) reflects on how communication connects forest research with practitioners, policymakers and society. How do you perceive a forest? 🎥 youtu.be/TiP1yaCprvE

Why Forest Communication Matters: Connecting Forest Science with Practice with Gesche Schifferdecker

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New scentific publication under hashtag#ForwardsEU, MoniFun, and @nextgencarbon.bsky.social 📃 The data article presents a new multi-source dataset designed for forest modeling across seven European countries tracking biomass, carbon, and climate impacts. 🔗 www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Where does the term “Climate-Smart Forestry” stem from? 🌲 In our latest #forwardsEU interview, Prof. Gert-Jan Nabuurs explains its origins and introduces the Climate-Smart Forestry Network, where researchers share knowledge and best practices. 🎥 Watch the full video

⌛ #EUGreenWeek is fast approaching, and so is our FORWARDS workshop! On 5 June, join us for a hybrid session on the ForestWard Observatory prototype, our platform to assess and visualise forest resilience in a changing climate. Register: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... #forwardsEU

What should a practical tool for forest resilience show? On 5 June, join our #EUGreenWeek workshop to explore the ForestWard Observatory prototype and share what you’d like to see in its next stages. Register: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... #forwardsEU @ec.europa.eu

Switzerland research shows European forest capacity to grow and absorb CO₂ increasingly under pressure 🪫 Drought and reduced soil moisture are affecting forest productivity, including in areas once expected to benefit from warmer conditions. Read more: forwards-project.eu/swiss-forest...

Swiss Forests Under Pressure: Declining Growth Across All Altitudes — Forwards | FORWARDS Project

Forests are vital allies in the fight against climate change: However, new long-term evidence from Switzerland shows their capacity to grow and absorb CO₂ is increasingly under pressure 🪫🌲 Based on ...

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📆 #ForwardsEU will contribute to the upcoming EEA/JRC LULUCF workshop organised by @eea.europa.eu and the Joint Research Centre on 27–28 May! The workshop will focus on improving data quality, monitoring approaches, and collaboration to support climate action. More: tinyurl.com/5b8mejkf

On 5 June 2026, the #forwardsEU project will join the #EUGreenWeek with a hybrid workshop dedicated to the ForestWard Observatory prototype. Register for the event and let us know what you think of our tool aimed at supporting forest resilience in climate change. 🔗 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

In March, our partner Università degli Studi del Molise was invited to a local event in Montedimezzo, focusing on developing the first Action Plan for the UNESCO MAB Biosphere Reserve in Alto Molise. Learn more about research impact at local level 👉️ forwards-project.eu/supporting-t... #ForwardsEU

Supporting the Biosphere Reserve Action Plan in Alto Molise — Forwards

At the end of March, project partner UNIMOL was invited to an event discussing the development of the first Action Plan for the UNESCO MAB Biosphere Reserve in Alto Molise.

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We have officially welcomed five new third-party projects under Theme 4, which focuses on citizen and stakeholder engagement in Climate Smart Forestry and forest restoration 🌲 Learn more about each project in our dedicated news release: forwards-project.eu/forwards-wel... #ForwardsEU

How can forest monitoring data support climate-smart decisions? 🔎 On 22 June, we will present alongside OptFor-EU tools and solutions we have developed to help forest managers assess risks and strengthen resilience in Europe. Read more & register: forwards-project.eu/from-observa... #ForwardsEU

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How can forest monitoring data become practical support for climate-smart decisions? 🔎🎯 On 22 June 2026, together with OptFor-EU we will explore how digital tools are helping forest managers better...

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Save the date: on 5 June in Brussels, #forwadsEUwill host a hybrid workshop on the future of resilient forests in Europe 🌲 The event will present the ForestWard Observatory and give participants the chance to test the platform. Read more & register: forwards-project.eu/workshop-dis...

On 27 March 2026, during a #forwardsEU online meeting with 40 partners and team members, we kicked off five third-party projects 🌱 Let's welcome: 🔹 Forest-SIF-Europe 🔹 ADAPT-FOREST 🔹 ForStress 🔹 FORBEECH 🔹 UPLINK Learn more: forwards-project.eu/new-third-pa...

900 participants, one shared goal: improving how we monitor Europe’s forests. At Swedish Kartdagar in Uppsala, #forwardsEU highlighted the role of remote sensing, open data, and the ForestWard Observatory in strengthening European forest monitoring. 🔗 forwards-project.eu/forwards-at-...

On International Day of Forests, we’re spotlighting the message from our partner @wslresearch.bsky.social To counteract data fragmentation, we are developing the ForestWard Observatory to help close the gap by bringing information together at European scale. 🎧 Listen more on: buff.ly/XhzBKLX

The final #ForwardsEU podcast episode is out! 🎧 This time, we focus on the Forest Ward Observatory we are prototyping and how it can help improve the way forest data is collected and used across Europe. Listen to the episode on ICONS Innovation Strategy Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/5OGq...

In the Ep.3 of the podcast we asked ourselves: how can forest management become more understandable for society? Discover the role played by photography, art, and serious games on the ICONS Innovation Stories podcast🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/2f3w... #TheSoundOfForests

Episode #3 of the podcast is out! 🎧 In this episode, we explore what sustainable forest management really means in a changing climate, and why governance and social acceptance are as crucial as science. The podcast is produced by ICONS Innovation Strategies 👉 open.spotify.com/episode/2f3w...

In ep.2 of our podcast, we talked about the technology used in forest monitoring🌲 Satellites, drones, and ground-based networks generate huge amounts of data: the challenge is integrating it all. Listen to the episode 🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/77tr... #TheSoundOfForests #ForwadsEU

How do you monitor millions of hectares of forest in a changing climate? The ep. 2 of our podcast focuses on the technologies leveraged to monitor forests and how they can be integrated to provide valuable insights. 🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/77tr... #TheSoundOfForests

One of the aspects we focused on in the first episode of the #ForwadsEU podcast was water availability 💧🌳 We discussed how climate change and subsequent water scarcity affects the forest growth. Listen to the whole podcast 👉 open.spotify.com/episode/3vzO... #TheSoundOfForests

We recently published the Ep.1 of the new FORWARDS podcast! This opening episode focuses on the “vicious circle” where climate change weakens the very ecosystems that help counter it. Listen to it on Spotify 🔗https://open.spotify.com/episode/3vzOiwqxnTVQzLkgGcLRIz

How much do we really know about forests under climate pressure? 🌲 We are launching our new podcast! Produced by ICONS Innovation starategies, Ep.1 is out on Spotify🎙️ Learn more:: forwards-project.eu/listen-to-th... #TheSoundOfForests #ForwardsEU

Listen to the Sound of Forests: FORWARDS Launches Its Podcast — Forwards

Produced by ICONS and available on Spotify as part of the ICONS Innovation Stories series, the new FORWARDS podcast offers a window into the health of Europe’s forests and the innovative technologies ...

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Did you see our latest grant call? 🌲🔍 Focusing on the development of #AI solutions utilising the ForestWard Observatory, it is the final opportunity for third-party projects under hashtag#ForwardsEU. The deadline is April 3, 2026. Learn all details in our press release: tinyurl.com/3nw4xwtp

Final funding opportunity for innovative forest digital tools under the FORWARDs project — Forwards

Up to €150,000 to develop applications and data systems for the ForestWard Observatory

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Intense, but very interesting meeting with project partners around the Europe. We are moving FORWARDS.

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How does it feel to be a tree? 🌲 Quick stretch in tree pose between sessions at #ForwardsEU Annual Meeting in Florence (3–5 Feb). Highlights includes the ForestWard Observatory updates, talks about forests indicators & stakeholders, and next steps. Stay tuned for mroe!

To learn more about our recent annual meeting held in Florence, we just released a dedicated news release 👇 Read about the meeting activities and partners' contributions here: forwards-project.eu/forwards-ann... @efieuropeanforest.bsky.social @luke.fi

Forwards Annual Meeting 2026: Collaboration and Knowledge at the Heart of Forest Innovation — Forwards

From 3 to 5 February, the Forwards Consortium gathered in Florence for its Annual Meeting, hosted by the Department of Architecture (DIDA) at the University of Florence. Partners came together to revi...

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📢 New call for grants! The G-01-2026 call focuses on the development of applications and AI solutions using the ForestWard Observatory datasets. Deadline: April 3, 21:00 (UTC+2). Find the dedicated application page on the European Forest Institute 👉 efi.int/grants-train...

How does it feel to be a tree? 🌲 Quick stretch in tree pose between sessions at #ForwardsEU Annual Meeting in Florence (3–5 Feb). Highlights includes the ForestWard Observatory updates, talks about forests indicators & stakeholders, and next steps. Stay tuned for mroe!

Last two weeks to apply to our currently open call for grants G-07-2025 👇 The deadline is February 1.

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Did you see our latest call for grants? 👇 With the G-07-2025 call, we aim to work on two topics: 1️⃣ Establish field trials and evidence generation: 2️⃣ Engage citizens and stakeholders You can apply before 1 February on the European Forest Institute page: efi.int/grants-train...