Even office-forester needs to go outside once in a while. First snow in Krušné hory during an excursion.

The Forest Information System for Europe (FISE) is an entry point for data, information and knowledge on European forests – gathered or derived through key forest-related policy drivers. EFI and @w-u-r.bsky.social have been working on updating the site! 🔗 Explore the website: forest.eea.europa.eu

For an NGO take on the forest-related issues and events at the climate COP30, check this article by FERN. www.fern.org/publications...

Looking forward: What to expect from the next two weeks of the Forest COP

Today, 10 November 2025, marks day one of the 30th United Nations climate conference (COP30) – ‘the Forest COP’ (or the COP of truth) – held at the ‘gateway ...

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Visit the Forest Pavilion at climate #COP30. The rich programme is available for both in-person and online attendees. Let me know your thoughts on the Pavilion! www.un.org/esa/forests/...

Since 1990, China has added more than 170 million acres of forest, an area roughly the size of Texas, according to a new U.N. report.

China Has Added Forest the Size of Texas Since 1990

While the world is continuing to lose huge areas of forest, mostly in the tropics, woodlands are making a comeback in some countries. Since 1990, China has added more than 170 million acres of forest, an area roughly the size of Texas, according to a new U.N. report.

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Včera Vláda schválila dva strategické dokumenty - Politika krajiny s výhledem do roku 2050 a Strategie ochrany biologické rozmanitosti ČR na období 2026-2050. Byla radost to připomínkovat. Víc na mzp.gov.cz/cz

Among forestry relevant key topics are 2) biomass logistics, 4) sustainable bioenergy, 5) innovative wood technologies and 6) monitoring agrifood and forestry systems.

BIOEAST & BOOST4BIOEAST@bioeast-b4b.bsky.social · 10mo ago

The Open Innovation Challenge is calling for solutions that can drive Europe’s #greentransition! 🌍💡 📅 Apply by October 31! bioeast.eu/open-innovat...

How should Europe use its wood resources in the most sustainable way? 🌲 Join the Cascading Panel at #EBF2025 with experts from BBE, CEPI and Södra, moderated by Uniper. 📅 5–6 Nov | Brussels 🎟️ Member discount → bioenergyeurope.org/ebf2025/ #BioenergyEurope #CircularEconomy #Renewables

Pure beauty by @fao.org The animations are so pretty, I have to focus really hard on the content. Absolutely mesmerizing! www.fao.org/interactive/...

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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1 year delay for SMEs and other simplifications proposed. ec.europa.eu/commission/p...

Commission proposes targeted measures to ensure the timely implementation of EU Deforestation Regulation

The Commission is today proposing targeted solutions to support companies, global stakeholders, third countries and Member States to ensure a smooth implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation (

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EU plans deforestation delay only for small businesses

EU plans deforestation delay only for small businesses

The proposal will need approval of co-legislators, EU countries at the Council and MEPs, who can still push for more changes to the legislation

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Stromem letošního roku se stal Oldřichův dub z Peruce na Lounsku. Patří k nejstarším stromům v Česku, podle pověsti je starý 1000 let. Právě u něj se měl kníže Oldřich zamilovat do pradleny Boženy. Vůbec poprvé získal tento titul strom z Ústeckého kraje. irozhl.as/y4g

Stromem roku je Oldřichův dub z Peruce na Lounsku. Jeho stáří odborníci odhadují na 1000 let

Podle Miroslavy Klimešové z Nadace partnerství, která anketu pořádá, vyhrávají stromy s nejsilnějším příběhem.

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Forest monitoring law is scheduled for the @europarl.europa.eu plenary tomorrow. Its expected rejection won't be a big surprise, as it was already rejected by the joint ENVI-AGRI committee. The Council, despite strong objections, reached a concensus on the GA. www.euractiv.com/news/epp-and...

EPP and far right set to kill forest monitoring law | Euractiv

After voting it down in committee last month, right-wing MEPs are now poised to repeat the move

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Jiný pohled na ochranu životního prostředí je legitimní. Je ale nedůstojné rozporovat základní poznatky nejlepších vědců světa. Greenfluencerka Rozárie Haškovcová v rozhovoru pro Deník N vysvětluje, proč se staví proti nominaci Petra Macinky na post ministra životního prostředí.

Životní prostředí se dá vidět zleva i zprava. Macinka ale nemůže popírat vědu, říká greenfluencerka Haškovcová

Nesouhlas s plánem svěřit ministerstvo životního prostředí Motoristům sílí, v neděli jej přijdou lidé vyjádřit na pražské Hradčanské náměstí. Pořadatelé očekávají až tři tisíce účastníků. V pátek se…

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Can't wait for the launch of the Forest Partnership so we can start implementing the SRIA together.

European Forest Institute@efieuropeanforest.bsky.social · 10mo ago

📣EUFORE project just launched its Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda (SRIA) setting out a long-term framework for research and innovation to strengthen the resilience, sustainability and multifunctionality of Europe’s forests and forest-based sector. Download it here: doi.org/10.36333/rs12

This multidisciplinary conference by @iufro.bsky.social sounds absolutely amazing. Too bad it is totally outside my focus. I'd love to attend. www.iufro.org/events/from-...

From Forest to Heritage III

From Forests to Heritage is a conference connecting researchers studying forests, timber and wooden cultural heritage, covering the fields of

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African nations have made little progress on the "Great Green Wall," a 5,000-mile-long band of trees aimed at halting the advance of the Sahara Desert. Even where communities are planting new trees, few seedlings actually survive, new research shows.

Progress on Africa's 'Great Green Wall' Stalls as Seedlings Die Off

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Motoristi v čele Ministerstva životního prostředí?

🌲 Forests and fresh perspectives – the Integrate Network convenes in the Irish North Atlantic! 👉 Read the latest feature on what makes this network unique – through the voices of its members: integratenetwork.org/2025/10/06/n...

10 days of ForestNavigator Project results.

ForestNavigator Project@forestnavigeu.bsky.social · 10mo ago

🌳#ForestNavigator enters its final year! 📊 With advanced models, high-resolution data & strong stakeholder engagement, we’re paving the way to the ForestNavigator Portal (2026) - supporting smarter, sustainable EU forest & climate policy. 🔍 www.forestnavigator.eu/about

ICP Forests celebrates 40 years of international forest monitoring. Check out their comprehensive anniversary brochure. Happy birthday! www.icp-forests.net/about-us/new...

Results from 40 years of international forest monitoring (ICP Forests) published

The Programme Co-ordinating Centre of ICP Forests under the UNECE Air Convention has published a 40th Anniversary Brochure and the ICP Forests Technical Report 2025.

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Dobrá připomínka, koho nevolit.

iROZHLAS.cz@irozhlas.cz · 10mo ago

Skupina senátorů z klubu ODS a TOP 09 poslala k Ústavnímu soudu dokument, který navrhuje neřešit příčiny změny klimatu a práci v oboru přirovnává k vědeckému komunismu. „Neberu to osobně. Je to text na úrovni hospodských řečí,“ zaznívá od předních českých klimatologů. irozhl.as/xF1

Many great points on LULUCF in this short text by Elina.

Forest News @forestnews.bsky.social · 11mo ago

The debate on forest harvesting levels in Finland continues. Most EU countries will not meet their 2030 targets for LULUCF sinks, according to estimates published by researchers, writes Elina Warsta, Senior Manager in Forest Affairs at UPM, in her blog.

📣 Next in the #HoliSoils webinar series: Monitoring of mineral forest soils (8 October 2025 | 14:00–15:30 CEST)! Join us for this session, particularly relevant for scientists, #LULUCF experts, & practitioners working on soil monitoring & sustainable #ForestManagement ➡️ holisoils.eu/holisoils-we...

HoliSoils Webinar Series - Monitoring of mineral forest soils - HoliSoils

Take part in the HoliSoils webinar on 8 October (14:00–15:30 CEST) exploring unique features of forest soils and approaches for harmonised monitoring across Europe.

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With the EUDR all news are old news. Lets see what else this week brings.

POLITICO Europe@politico.eu · 10mo ago

The European Commission must find a rapid solution to the IT problems it claimed led to a delay of its landmark anti-deforestation law, Executive Vice President Teresa Ribera told POLITICO.

ENVI & AGRI committees of the @europarl.europa.eu just voted to reject the proposal on monitoring framework for resilient European forests. At the same time they agreed on their position on the Standing Forestry Committee.

And here we go again...

Euractiv@euractiv.com · 11mo ago

EU set to propose new delay to anti-deforestation rules

EUDR to be delayed by another year announced @jessikaroswall.ec.europa.eu earlier today. Read more at @politico.eu.

If you don't know why to read the biomass report by JRC, @ec.europa.eu, watch recording of this event summarizing main ideas. Too bad the recording ends a few minutes before the discussion is finished. joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/events/role-...

The role of biomass in our future

Join the discussion on the future of the EU's natural resources, at the crossroads between sustainable management and more competitiveness.

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