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🌍 To effectively conserve biodiversity, we must prioritise genetic diversity. A recent commentary in Nature Magazine by #EFIMED researcher Magda Bou Dagher Kharrat and resident INRAE researcher Bruno Fady highlights that genetic diversity is crucial for resilience against environmental changes, like global warming. Governments need to establish protected areas that allow natural selection to occur without human interference. 📉 🌳 Currently, there are only three genetic reserves among over 300,000 protected areas globally. This oversight is due to a focus on species and landscapes rather than the genetic variations within them, leading to short-term #conservation goals that neglect long-term ecological health. 🔄 It's time for a paradigm shift in conservation strategies. By embracing the intrinsic value of genetic diversity, we can enhance #biodiversity resilience and ensure the survival of ecosystems for future generations. Read more about this vital topic in our latest #MedForest blog article! https://lnkd.in/dzvseiDT #Biodiversity #GeneticDiversity #EnvironmentalScience #SustainableDevelopment #ClimateChange #EcosystemHealth #NatureConservation

📣 Are you a young #forest researcher, policymaker, or practitioner? The European Forest Institute’s Young Leadership Programme 2025 is the perfect #opportunity for you! Join to learn more about #ForestManagement & #forest reproductive material in Southeastern Europe! 📝 Apply now to #YLPMED 2025 ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dJcuNpGe Faculty of Forestry and Wood Technology, University of Zagreb | Univerzitet u Novom Sadu | Šumarski fakultet | University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU) | Univerzitet u Sarajevu - Šumarski fakultet | Univerzitet u Banjoj Luci

We are looking for young professionals interested in learning more on how the selection, conservation, and use of high-quality #forest reproductive material can contribute to sustainable #ForestManagement & climate resilience in Southeastern Europe to join the Young Leadership Programme 2025! 📝 Seize this opportunity to join #YLPMED 2025 ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dJcuNpGe European Forest Institute | Faculty of Forestry and Wood Technology, University of Zagreb | Univerzitet u Novom Sadu | Univerzitet u Sarajevu - Šumarski fakultet | University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU) | Univerzitet u Banjoj Luci

🐐 🌳 Silvo-pastoralism, an #agroforestry practice integrating trees, pastures, and livestock, is transforming #Mediterranean landscapes by preventing forest fires and promoting biodiversity. This nature-based approach boosts land productivity while reducing climate risks, playing a key role in conserving ecosystems and traditional rural livelihoods. 🔥 🌲 The Fo.Re.S.T.A.S. Agency is leading fire-smart initiatives in #Sardinia, using goat grazing, mechanical thinning, and multipurpose machinery to lower combustible biomass. By collaborating with local shepherds, these projects reduce #wildfire risks and revitalise rural areas impacted by #climatechange. 🌱 🐑 Silvo-pastoralism is more than fire prevention—it’s a pathway to rural #resilience. Recognising shepherds as ecosystem service providers fosters sustainable land management practices that enhance collaboration and protect vulnerable landscapes. Don’t miss this blog article by ResAlliance for #MedForest! https://lnkd.in/d-ACwNFw

🌿 💻 Get ready for the 8th Mediterranean Forest Week (MFW) by joining our #webinar series, where we'll explore key issues shaping the future of #Mediterranean forests. 🌳 Throughout October, experts will discuss how valuing ecosystem services can strengthen #forest conservation, strategies for building fire-resilient territories, and the importance of adaptive management as species face climate-related range shifts. We’ll also highlight innovative approaches to #conservation, bridging science, practice, and communication to support #biodiversity as well as how cities can transform their green spaces to address biodiversity loss, climate challenges, and create healthier urban environments. 📝 Whether you're involved in #policy, #research, or hands-on forest management, these webinars are your chance to engage with top experts and gain practical insights. Join us live or catch the recordings to ensure you're ready for the #8MFW in November! https://lnkd.in/e4efbxEP #FAOForestry #EcosystemServices #WildfireResilience #ClimateAdaptation #SustainableForestry #UrbanForests #Biodiversity #GreenCities #NatureBasedSolutions #ForestManagement #ResilientLandscapes European Forest Institute | Silva Mediterranea | IUCN Centre for Mediterranean Cooperation | UNECE/FAO Forests | CREAF | Centre de Ciència i Tecnologia Forestal de Catalunya | Cesefor | Association Internationale des Forêts Méditerranéennes | Mediterranean Youth Task Force | Mediterranean Model Forest Network

Want to know more about the upcoming European Forest Institute’s Young Leadership Programme 2025? The #YLPMED 2025 will take place in Jastrebarsko, Croatia from 5 to 9 May 2025 🗓️ The programme will bring together young professionals to discuss sustainable forest management and climate resilience by focusing on the selection, conservation, and use of high-quality forest reproductive material in Southeastern Europe with top-level experts! The #YLPMED will offer young researchers, policymakers, & practitioners from the #Mediterranean the opportunity to acquire scientific knowledge & #SoftSkills to become an effective & influential leader in this field! The event also will also include a field visit in #forests in Southeastern Europe, renowned as a #biodiversity hot-spot & climate refuge for many species that are crucial for providing forest-adapted material for future use! Do you want to join us? Apply by 15 December 2024! Discover all the details ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dJcuNpGe European Forest Institute | Faculty of Forestry and Wood Technology, University of Zagreb | Univerzitet u Novom Sadu | Univerzitet u Sarajevu - Šumarski fakultet | University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU) | Šumarski fakultet | Univerzitet u Banjoj Luci International Forestry Students' Association (IFSA) | Mediterranean Youth Task Force | #youth | #opportunity

🌳 Exciting news for forestry enthusiasts! Join FOREST4EU Project for the 3rd Policy Focus Group meeting for Central Europe on October 16th, 13:00 - 15:00 CET! 💬 We’ll hear from Dr. Dr. Kathrin Böhling on innovations in forestry and rural development funding, along with insights from Simon Fleckenstein on forests and forestry in Europe's rural development forestry policy. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage and contribute! 👇 #FOREST4EU #Forestry #RuralDevelopment #Innovation #PolicyFocusGroup European Forest Institute European Research Executive Agency (REA)

The call for applications for the Young Leadership Programme - Mediterranean 2025 has just been launched! #YLPMED 2025 will focus on Southeastern Europe, renowned as a #biodiversity hotspot and climate refuge for numerous forest species that are crucial for providing forest-adapted material for future use! Are you a young professional interested in sustainable #ForestManagement, #resilience & #forest reproductive material? Apply to #YLPMED by 15 December 👉 https://lnkd.in/dJcuNpGe European Forest Institute | Faculty of Forestry and Wood Technology, University of Zagreb | Univerzitet u Novom Sadu | Univerzitet u Sarajevu - Šumarski fakultet | University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU) | Univerzitet u Sarajevu - Šumarski fakultet | Univerzitet u Banjoj Luci | #opportunity | #CareerDevelopment

There’s still time to register for the 8th Mediterranean Forest Week (MFW)!    Seize the opportunity to join the #8MFW in Barcelona and contribute to the discussion on the future of #Mediterranean forests.    ⌛️ Hurry up! Registrations close on 30 September ⌛️  ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gx4WkQXb 

🌱 Exciting times at the #HoliSoils training course on soil sampling and classification, currently underway near Eberswalde, #Germany! Yesterday participants took part in an engaging field day, where they gained hands-on experience in: 🔎 soil sampling 🔎 humus sampling and humus type classification 🔎 soil type classification following WRB Participants also had a chance to hear valuable insights on the Schorfheide region, where the training is taking place, from a local #forest expert 🌳 This training course is organised by the #HoliSoils project, in collaboration with ISRIC - World Soil Information and the Thünen Institute. Have a look at these pictures of participants getting their hands dirty to learn more about #ForestSoils! #SoilScience | #Forestry | #LULUCF | #H2020 | #HorizonEU