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Shaping OptFORESTS’ ambitious research agenda in Sofia
At the OptFORESTS meeting in Sofia, scientists set out a bold plan to study oak genetics, drought resilience and hybridisation, helping predict how…
Detecting genetic decline: Watch the OptFORESTS-EUFORGEN webinars!
The joint webinar series explored how to detect and prevent genetic decline in forests, featuring insights from OptFORESTS Work Package leaders and…
WSL is hiring: Postdoctoral Researcher in Ecological Genomics
Location: Birmensdorf, Switzerland | Workload: 80% | Start date: 1 January 2026 (or by agreement)
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
IUFRO webinar to explore assisted migration and landscape breeding for forest adaptation
Join IUFRO’s new webinar series on 25 September. Prof. Milan Lstibůrek explores assisted migration and landscape breeding for resilient forests,…
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…
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…