Today the world celebrates the International Day of Forests.
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"Understanding biodiversity requires looking at forests from multiple perspectives."
Alessandro Chiarucci, Full Professor at UNIBO, explains how FORbEST combines species composition data, environmental DNA and remote sensing to build a more complete picture of forest ecosystems.
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Best wishes for the year ahead - 2026 β¨
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π± Resilience in action
From dead wood, new life emerges. Trees can recover from extreme disturbances, rebuilding crowns and creating niches for biodiversity β if we give them space. π³
π₯ Full video: www.youtube.com/@FORbEST-aHorizonEuropeProject
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ποΈ Meet the FORbEST Partner
UNITUS leads Work Package 1: Seeing forests for trees, developing the projectβs core glossary, reviewing knowledge on forest biodiversity & carbon, and shaping policy guidance for conservation. π³
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π§ A new FORbEST Podcast episode is out!
In Episode 1, Prof. Gianluca Piovesan discusses the value of old-growth forests for biodiversity and climate resilience.
Watch all episodes on YouTube π www.youtube.com/@FORbEST-aHo... π³
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π² The Czech University of Life Sciences Prague (CZU) π¨πΏ leads Work Package 7 in the EU-funded FORbEST Project, developing strategies to conserve forests, enhance carbon storage, and boost biodiversity across Europe. πΏ
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ποΈ The International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis leads WP4 β Fostering co-migration of forest communities within the EU-funded FORbEST Project, developing models to support forest resilience, biodiversity, and sustainable governance. π³
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π³ The FORbEST Project partners gathered in the Sonian Forest, a UNESCO World Heritage site near Brussels, for the pre kick-off meeting.
A symbolic start in one of Europeβs last remnants of ancient beech forests β where science meets nature. π
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π³ Explaining Work Package 1: Seeing Forests for Trees
WP1 lays the foundation of the #FORbESTProject, building shared knowledge on #biodiversity, #climatemitigation, and sustainable #forest management. Led by #universitΓ dellatuscia.
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π¬ Stay connected with the EU-funded FORbEST Project!
Join our newsletter for news, insights, and updates on forest restoration, biodiversity, and sustainability. πΏ
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π³ The FORbEST Project website is now live!
Discover how this EU-funded initiative works to restore and protect forests through innovation, science, and community action. π±
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FORbEST Pre Kick-off Meeting | Brussels, Sonian Forest π³
Partners of the EU-funded FORbEST Project gathered in the Sonian Forest, a UNESCO World Heritage site β a symbolic place where science meets nature. π
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π³ Forests absorb carbon, protect biodiversity, and sustain life.
The EU-funded FORbEST Project works to restore and protect forests across Europe, combining science, innovation, and community engagement for a sustainable future. π±
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Since May 2025, ποΈ The University of Oulu @oulu.fi (Finland) has been coordinating the EU-funded FORbEST Project, leading research and innovation to restore and protect Europeβs forest ecosystems. π³
Learn more π www.forbestproject.eu
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