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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…
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…
Two PhD positions in forest genetics and climate adaptation at INRAE Avignon
Two PhD positions at INRAE Avignon explore genetic adaptation in oak and beech trees, focusing on phenology, climate resilience, and forest population…
Experts discuss the role of forest genetic resources in ecosystem services at IUFRO conference
Preliminary results from OptFORESTS highlight expert perspectives on valuing forest genetic resources for ecosystem services, informing future…
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…
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…
Understanding tree selection mechanisms for climate adaptation: EUFORGEN-OptFORESTS webinar now online!
A recent EUFORGEN-OptFORESTS webinar led by senior scientist François Lefèvre (INRAE; WP4 leader) explored how natural selection and forest management…
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…
OptFORESTS coordinator Santiago González-Martínez to speak at ESEB 2025 in Barcelona
Dr Santi González-Martínez, OptFORESTS coordinator, will speak at ESEB 2025. The symposium on evolutionary genomics invites abstract submissions until…
Joint EUFORGEN-OptFORESTS webinar: Mechanisms of natural and anthropogenic selection on trees in the forest
EUFORGEN & OptFORESTS webinar – Mechanisms of natural and anthropogenic selection on trees in the forest: consequences for climate change adaptation…