Learning from nature and trusting in diversity: low-input breeding for future-ready forests How can Europe plant forests resilient to future climate risks? OptFORESTS promotes low-input, high-diversity seed sources to support adaptable, productive forests through nature-based breeding a...

How do we avoid planting forests that fail in future climates?🌱

By using diverse, well-adapted seed sources. #OptFORESTS supports low-input breeding to build forests that can cope with uncertainty.🌳

Explore a new blog story on our website! #HorizonEU
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“Can’t you just buy seedlings from a nursery?” Why forest reproductive material matters Europe’s climate goals require reliable, well-adapted forest reproductive material. OptFORESTS assesses nursery capacity, challenges and future needs to build a resilient FRM supply system across Euro...

🌱 New year, new stories from #OptFORESTS!

Why does forest reproductive material matter? Our latest blog explains how nurseries, regulation and cooperation shape climate-resilient #forests!

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Less needles, more leaves? When you picture Nordic forests, you might imagine an endless sea of conifers. But is that about to change?

🌲 Less needles, more leaves? Our new #OptFORESTS blog by Simone Bianchi (@luke.fi) explores how increasing broadleaves like birch could boost resilience, biodiversity & carbon storage in Nordic forests.

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Joint OptFORESTS-EUFORGEN webinar: Detecting genetic decline – from theory to practice 6 & 7 November 2025 (two hours each day). Online Day 1: 6 November, 13:00–15:00 CET Day 2: 7 November, 11:00–13:00 CET

🌲 On 6–7 Nov 2025, @euforgen.bsky.social & #OptFORESTS will host a webinar on detecting genetic decline. Learn how to detect risks, preserve forest genetic diversity and strengthen climate adaptation.

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#Forestry #Genetics #Webinar #HorizonEU

New OptFORESTS publication explores who shapes Europe’s forest genetic resources Mapping forest stakeholders across Europe highlights conflicts and cooperation in conserving genetic diversity, managing reproductive material, and protecting forests under varying governance framewor...

🌲 Who shapes Europe’s forest genetic resources? A new #OptFORESTS study maps 50+ stakeholder types managing #FGR & #FRM, from researchers to nursery owners & policymakers.

Findings call for inclusive governance to boost forest #resilience to climate change.

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OptFORESTS sets out nursery priorities for EU Green Deal tree planting goals Discover how Europe’s forest nurseries can scale up to meet the EU’s tree planting targets. A new policy brief from OptFORESTS outlines key priorities and challenges.

🌳 To meet the EU’s 3-billion-tree goal by 2030, forest nurseries must scale up. The new #OptFORESTS policy brief outlines key priorities: improved seed provision, strategic species choices & expanded nursery capacity.

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Learning about common gardens and their role in forecasting adaptation to future climates The CLONAPIN common garden network investigates maritime pine adaptation to climate change, supporting research on genetics and productivity, while also serving as an educational and international coo...

🌲 From climate modelling to classroom learning! The CLONAPIN network supports #forest research and helps students explore how tree genetics influence growth and #adaptation.

🍃A great #OptFORESTS example of science in action. Discover more! #HorizonEU www.optforests.eu/news-and-med...

OptFORESTS News #4 - June 2025 Don't miss the latest news from the Horizon Europe OptFORESTS project, focused on the management and sustainable use of forest genetic resources to foster more resilient forests!

📩Explore the latest in forest genetics & climate resilience in the June 2025 #OptFORESTS newsletter!

From evolution-oriented forestry to stakeholder research and upcoming events, find out how science and policy are shaping Europe’s forests #HorizonEU

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New OptFORESTS publication explores who shapes Europe’s forest genetic resources Mapping forest stakeholders across Europe highlights conflicts and cooperation in conserving genetic diversity, managing reproductive material, and protecting forests under varying governance framewor...

📝New #OptFORESTS study maps over 50 stakeholder types shaping Europe’s forest genetic resources and reproductive material. It highlights tensions and synergies in conservation, seed production, and governance. Published in Trees, Forests and People journal.

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New postdoctoral opportunity in ecological genomics at WSL Two-year postdoc to investigate genetic resilience of European oaks under climate change, in collaboration with leading researchers across the OptFORESTS consortium

🚨 New 2-year #postdoc in ecological genomics at @wslresearch.bsky.social (Switzerland) starting Oct 2025. Study climate adaptation in European oaks using genomic + phenotypic data. Join the #OptFORESTS project with top EU partners. More info on our website! 👇 www.optforests.eu/news-and-med...

Connecting science and policy: OptFORESTS experts at the EFI Young Leadership Programme 2025 Researchers from OptFORESTS discussed the role of genetic diversity in forest reproductive material and reviewed European policy frameworks supporting resilient forestry at EFI’s Young Leadership Prog...

🌿 Resilient forests need science & policy. At EFI #YLPMED2025, #OptFORESTS experts stressed the importance of genetic diversity in forest reproductive material #FRM and shared ways to bridge governance & practice. Thanks @efimedfacility.bsky.social for organising!

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Heino Konrad (WP6 leader) at the #OECD Forest Seed & Plant Scheme TWG in Czech Republic this week: “From seed to outplanting takes years. Nurseries need guidance on which species & provenances to raise, plus assurance they’ll be able to sell the plants.” #OptFORESTS #HorizonEU

OptFORESTS postdoc researcher position at INRAE INRAE seeks a postdoctoral researcher for the OptFORESTS project, focusing on forest genetic diversity, using simulations to develop sustainable strategies. Requires a PhD in genetics, bioinformatics,...

📢 INRAE is recruiting a postdoctoral researcher for the #OptFORESTS project! Focus on forest genetic diversity, simulations, and long-term conservation strategies. Based in Orléans, France. Apply by 30 April 2025. #ForestScience @evoltree.bsky.social
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🌲 Happy #InternationalDayofForests from all of us at #OptFORESTS! 🌱 Our #HorizonEU project strengthens knowledge & innovation in protecting forest genetic resources.

We’re working to make key tree species more resilient to #climatechange.🔗 Don't miss our upcoming events: mailchi.mp/3a349bd9a197...

Joint EUFORGEN-OptFORESTS webinar: Mechanisms of natural and anthropogenic selection on trees in the forest 11 April 2025 (11:00 - 12:00 CET). Online

Join our next EUFORGEN webinar on 11 April (11:00-12:00 CET) hosted with #OptFORESTS project!

We'll explore the impact of natural & anthropogenic selection on tree adaptation to #climatechange & the role of evolutionary processes in sustainable forest management
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