Keep an eye on our website and social media channels over the next eight weeks as we continue our #InternDiarySeries 👀📖

#Internship #ScotsPine #TreeHealth #ForestResilience @forestresearchuk.bsky.social @rbgkew.bsky.social

details of the speakers involved in the webinar - Join a 1.5 hour online webinar on "Forest Machinery Development and Automation" with experts from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) and the University of Eastern Finland (UEF), and connect with a broad international audience. In this session, you will explore how innovative forest machinery, autonomous systems, robotics, and electric vehicle (EV) technologies are shaping the next generation of forestry operations. The webinar will highlight cutting edge developments in intelligent automation, and sustainable machine design that improve operational efficiency, reduce environmental impact, and enhance safety in forest operations. Participants will gain insights into how these emerging technologies are driving the transition toward smart, automated, and sustainable forestry systems. - more details at https://www.iufro.org/events/webinar-series-sustainable-forestry-operations-for-the-bioeconomy-forest-machinery-development-and-automation

We look forward to IUFRO online webinar on "Forest Machinery Development and Automation" with experts from SLU- Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences and UEF- University of Eastern Finland including #OptiForValue partner Ola Lindroos (SLU)
#ForestManagement #ForestResilience #CBEresearch

The Governing Board of the SNC awarded $8,649,243 in #wildfire and #forestresilience grants to 10 different projects in the Sierra-Cascade that will help protect natural landscapes and nearby communities from major disturbances, such as wildfire.

@forestresearchuk.bsky.social

#StakeholderEngagement #Drought #MixedSpeciesStands #ForestResilience

Forest Service outlines fuel-reduction plans in Trinity County; 75,000 acres targeted and prescribed burns underway U.S. Forest Service District Ranger Tara Jones told the Trinity County Board that multiple community risk reduction projects are in planning or NEPA stages, about 75,000 acres are targeted across projects, and 825 acres have been treated with prescribed fire so far. Jones also flagged timber sales offered under emergency authority that are currently being litigated.

Tara Jones reveals ambitious wildfire risk-reduction plans targeting 75,000 acres in Trinity County, but ongoing litigation could impact progress.

Learn more here

#TrinityCounty #CA #WildfireRiskReduction #ForestResilience #CommunitySafety #TrinityCountyWildfireSafety #CitizenPortal

“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!

👉 Read more: www.optforests.eu/news-and-med...
#ForestResilience #ClimateAdaptation #HorizonEU

🌱 Before looking ahead in 2026, let’s look beneath the forest canopy.

'Under the Forest, the Soil' shows why forest resilience begins below our feet.

🎥 Watch this video, produced last autumn during a HoliSoils workshop in France: www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9E2...

#SoilHealth #ForestResilience

Inspirational quote: Like mycorrhizal networks, gentle strength weaves beneath, bursting forth in resilient blooms of col...

Like mycorrhizal networks, gentle strength weaves beneath, bursting forth in resilient blooms of collective power.

#MycorrhizalMindset #ForestResilience #EcoEmpowerment

New Forestry England Forest Resilience Strategy sets out how UK forests will adapt to climate change, pests & biodiversity loss. Watch Dr Eleanor Tew explain the plan: youtu.be/NNMi4UDlrXY?... #ForestResilience #UKForestry

OptiForValue project partners on the steps of the Teleborg Castle on the way from lunch in the grounds of Linnaeus University

Host Johan Fransson greeting us at the door of Teleborg Castle on the way to OptiForValue project lunch, in the grounds of Linnaeus University

Great to reconnect with our #OptiForValue partners!
Hosted in the inspiring surroundings of Skog och trä vid Linnéuniversitetet/Forestry & Wood Technology- Linnaeus University in beautiful Växjö, Sweden
#TeleborgCastle #Växjö #CBEJU #HorizonEurope #ForestryResearch #SmartForest #ForestResilience

🌳 NEW QJF FEATURED ARTICLE
🕵️ Species, Genes and Epigenetics: How Dimensions of Diversity Interact for Forest Resilience.

“... there may be a trade-off ... However, the cost of not diversifying may be greater.”

👉 https://ow.ly/zWMe50X4iH2

#TreeSpecies #ForestResilience #Genetics

Commissioned by #ScottishForestry, @forestresearchuk.bsky.social has published a landmark shortlist of 28 tree species to help diversify and strengthen Scotland's forests against pests, diseases, and climate change.

For more information, see the post below 👇

#Forestry #ForestResilience

Inspirational quote: Like mycorrhizal networks, gentle strength weaves beneath, bursting with hidden vigor.

Like mycorrhizal networks, gentle strength weaves beneath, bursting with hidden vigor.

#MycorrhizalMindset #ForestResilience #SubterraneanPower

Dense green forest with fallen trees scattered across the grassy floor, highlighting storm damage to woodland areas. Text on translucent box "Millions of trees were brought down by this winter's storms. Tom Heap asks what impact this will have on our forests - both present and future."

⛈️ Flash back to when Chris joined Tom Heap to talk storms, climate change and planting woodland for the future for the Radio 4 'Costing the Earth' programme.

👉 https://rfs.org.uk/news-list/talking-storms/

#BBCRadio4 #StormSeason #TalkingStorms #StormDamage #ForestResilience #ClimateChange

Mixed forests outperform spruce plantations in carbon fight - HoliSoils A 24-year field experiment in Slovakia finds that Norway spruce plantations are more vulnerable to drought, pest outbreaks and soil carbon losses than

If you are interested in these findings and would like to dive deeper into the key #research results & their implications for forest policy and management, this visual story is a must-read! Don't miss it out! #ForestResilience #MixedForests #ForestSoils
holisoils.eu/mixed-forest...

Inspirational quote: Like a sapling's taproot, growth begins with a single, deliberate dig into the darkness, anchoring s...

Like a sapling's taproot, growth begins with a single, deliberate dig into the darkness, anchoring strength in unseen depths.

#mycorrhizalnetworks #rootdepth #forestresilience

🌲 How do Scots pine seedlings cope with drought? 🌱💧A new study combines #high-throughput-phenotyping & genomic modeling to reveal the genetic basis of drought tolerance - laying the groundwork for GWAS, genomic prediction & climate-smart forestry. #ForestResilience

doi.org/10.1111/eva.70157

🌍 Forest resilience is arguably the most pressing and fundamental issue for our sector. Join us for the NDG Memorial Lecture as we move from discussion to action.
https://ow.ly/rttw50X6aya
#RFSEvents #ForestResilience #FutureForestry #WoodlandManagement #Conservation #NDGJames #MemorialLecture

🌍 For 30 years, #EUFORGEN has fostered collaboration on forest genetic conservation. From 25 member countries to guidelines for 50 tree species, our work strengthens #forestresilience across Europe.

🎥 30th Anniversary video: youtu.be/kqVBgMg87t0?...
🌐 Resources: www.euforgen.org/publications...

Register today to join the second seminar tomorrow! 📅 #forestecol #plantscience #soilscience #forestresearch #forestresilience @enricounigoe.bsky.social

🌳 A study highlights that while tree planting aids immediate woodland growth, natural colonization offers greater genetic diversity, promoting resilience in UK forests. 🌿 Link: https://tinyurl.com/29xebhrp #ForestResilience #Biodiversity #SustainableForestry

📢 PROJECT ANNOUNCEMENT 📢

🌳 Can Scots pine thrive in a changing climate?

🔬 Our scientists are reopening the national Scots pine breeding programme to test resilience to disease, drought & more.

🔗 Read more:
www.forestprotection.uk/project/cfp2...

#ScotsPine #ForestResilience #TreeBreeding

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🌍 Forest resilience is arguably the most pressing and fundamental issue for our sector.

📍 The Levine Building Auditorium, Trinity College, Oxford.
📅 20th November 2025
🥂 incl drinks reception w/ canapés:

Find out more & book your ticket: buff.ly/Nftsoq2
#RFSEvents #ForestResilience

Report reveals cautionary tale of forests falling victim to “Humpty Dumpty effect” - Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research A report on the role of forests in economic and social resilience has revealed that rapid economic growth has set a path for undoable destruction.

A global report highlights the "Humpty Dumpty effect," indicating that forest ecosystems can hit irreversible tipping points 🌳 Dr. Rachel Carmenta played a key role as Coordinating Lead Author.

🔗 tyndall.ac.uk/news/report-...

#ClimateAction #ForestResilience

In 2024, U of Idaho got a 6-year NSF grant to study how drought & wildfire affect western forests. EMBER unites scientists incl. CGD’s Will Wieder. He joined the EMBER Boot Camp in May to explore forest recovery. 🌲🔥🌎 lnkd.in/gyMBWevw #ForestResilience #WildfireScience

Report reveals cautionary tale of forests falling victim to “Humpty Dumpty effect” - Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research A report on the role of forests in economic and social resilience has revealed that rapid economic growth has set a path for undoable destruction.

A groundbreaking global report highlights the "Humpty Dumpty effect," indicating that forest ecosystems can hit irreversible tipping points 🌳 Dr. Rachel Carmenta played a key role as Coordinating Lead Author.

🔗 tyndall.ac.uk/news/report-...

#ClimateAction #ForestResilience

Forest Advisory Committee expands to include diverse stakeholders for plan implementation Committee prepares to oversee forest plan feedback and implementation after draft review.

The Forest Resilience Task Force is set to unveil a groundbreaking draft plan that will transform forest management in Whatcom County, prioritizing community collaboration and diverse stakeholder voices.

Click to read more!

#WhatcomCounty #WA #ForestResilience #CitizenPortal

Boulder County implements cross boundary forestry projects to enhance local resource management Boulder County discusses strategies for cross boundary forestry projects initiated in 2019.

Collaboration is now the key to enhancing Colorado's forest health, as experts emphasize the need for cross-boundary projects to tackle pressing environmental challenges.

Learn more here

#CO #ForestResilience #CitizenPortal #ClimateChange

CFP2507 – Assessing the robustness of mixed species planting as a drought adaptation measure during early state establishment – an experimental approach - Centre for Forest Protection

Can mixed-species forests boost drought resilience? Our EXPLORATION project, funded by DEFRA via the Centre for Forest Protection, is finding out. Learn more: www.forestprotection.uk/project/cfp2...
#ForestResilience #DroughtAdaptation #MixedSpeciesForests #ForestResearch #EXPLORATIONproject

Forest Service emphasizes timber production to enhance wildfire resiliency and management The Forest Service advocates for timber production as vital for enhancing forest health and fire resistance.

In a critical Senate meeting, experts stress that timber production is key to enhancing forest health and protecting communities from catastrophic wildfires.

Learn more here!

#US #CitizenPortal #ForestResilience #WildfireManagement