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September 2024 saw ForestPaths’ participation at the annual ForestSAT conference on the use of remote sensing for forest ecosystem monitoring and management. At this year’s edition in Rotorua, New Zealand, ForestPath partner Dr. Alba Viana-Soto of the Technical University of Munich made a presentation titled: “The European Forest Disturbance Atlas: towards an operational monitoring of forest dynamics using the Landsat archive”. Dr....

To commemorate ForestPaths’ time at the 2024 International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO) in Stockholm, Sweden, we have interviewed some of the project partners who presented their latest results and findings during the conference.  From Climate and Biodiversity-Smart options to different models and tools, find out more about ForestPaths’ progress towards climate change mitigation and forest-based policy pathways by staying...

On 23 May 2024, ForestPaths showcased its latest development, the European Forest Disturbance Atlas (EFDA), at the Joint Research Centre LULUCF workshop. This significant contribution was part of a special session focused on forest monitoring within EU-funded projects. The EFDA, created in collaboration with the Technical University of Munich, now spans from 1985 to 2023 and covers 38 European countries. This extended time frame and the introduction...

The 26th International Union of Forest Research Organisations (IUFRO) conference took place between 23-29 June 2024 in Stockholm, Sweden, with the theme “Forests & Society towards 2050”. The conference brought together 4271 participants from 102 countries, amassing more than 3,500 presentations and 70+ showcases of innovations and tools. ForestPaths had the opportunity to participate in IUFRO through a booth where we could connect with like-minded...

A series of ForestPaths demo case workshops across Europe has highlighted diverse strategies for Climate and Biodiversity-Smart (CBS) forestry. These workshops underscored the collective effort to address climate change impacts while promoting sustainable forest management. In Italy, partners CMCC, TEES, and EFI collaborated with local authorities to engage 23 participants in discussing mitigation strategies for Sardinia's Quercus forests. Emphasis...

IUFRO, a non-profit international network of over 15,000 forest scientists from nearly 700 organisations in 110+ countries, promotes global forest research cooperation and understanding of forests' ecological, economic, and social aspects. The 26th IUFRO World Congress will be held in Stockholm from 23-29 June 2024, bringing together policymakers, scientists and practitioners to network, learn about the latest research and discuss sustainable forest...

The Italian demo case, representative of Mediterranean and continental climates, examined the context of Sardinia, an island with 1.2 million hectares of forest (primarily Quercus), experiencing demographic changes as the population migrates from rural inland settlements towards coastal cities. A participatory demo case workshop was recently held in Alà dei Sardi, Italy, co-organised by ForestPaths partners CMCC, TEES and EFI, in collaboration with...

A recent demo case workshop, led by Mikko Peltoniemi and a team from LUKE (ForestPaths partner), in collaboration with Metsäkeskus, brought together forest owners and experts to delve into the intricacies of climate-smart forestry practices. Held at the Finnish Forest Museum Lusto and with 32 participants, the workshop aimed to address evolving forestry expectations amidst climate change challenges. With presentations from Mikko Peltoniemi and Juha...

On 17 May 2024, ForestPaths members from TEES, UTBV and EFI co-organised a demo case workshop with Horizon project SDGs-EYES on forest management practices for climate mitigation and biodiversity conservation. The workshop was held at the Experimental Research Station of the Transilvania University of Brasov including field discussions in the nearby forest where Marteloscope sites were available. The event attracted 18 participants,...

At the beginning of May, the tool bw_timex was introduced at The Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC) Europe annual meeting in Seville, Spain. The event, under the theme Science-Based Solutions in Times of Crisis: Integrating Science and Policy for Environmental Challenges, featured ForestPaths members Guiseppe Cardellini and Amelie Müller, who addressed an audience of approximately 300 attendees, alongside a detailed poster by...

The first Helsinki Forest Talk took place on 23 May in Helsinki. Organised by the European Forest Institute (EFI), a partner of ForestPaths, in conjunction with the German and French embassies in Finland, the event focused on combating climate change through emission reductions through natural and technical solutions, During the event, EFI’s Chief Scientist and ForestPaths’ coordinator, Dr Hans Verkerk, outlined forests' current and potential contributions...

ForestPaths partner Cleo Orfanidou (European Forest Institute (EFI)), recently showcased EFI and VITO’s research at the 9th Karelia Symposium in April 2024 in Finland. Organised by the University of Eastern Finland and Teollisuusneuvos Heikki Väänänen’s Fund, the symposium provided a platform for experts to discuss pivotal issues in use of wood in Finland, EU, and the USA. Orfanidou's presentation delved into the topic of "Wood flows in the EU:...