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The Forest Europe Implementation Report (2021-2024) highlights EUFORGEN's contributions in signatory countries
18/10/2024 - Read More

FOREST EUROPE's Implementation Report, presented at the 9th Ministerial Conference, outlines significant strides in sustainable forest management,…

The Forest Europe Ministerial Conference welcomes progress on the Forest Genetic Resources Strategy for Europe and sets future priorities
2/10/2024 - Read More

Ministers from across Europe reaffirm their commitment to sustainable forest management, highlighting EUFORGEN’s role in enhancing forest resilience…

Conserving the genetic diversity of Salzmann’s pine in France
12/09/2024 - Read More

A new approach safeguards the genetic heritage of Salzmann’s pine in France, using both in situ and ex situ conservation techniques.

Ensuring forest resilience and productivity in Europe’s changing climate
18/06/2024 - Read More

Recommendations for policy and practice in the production and use of forest reproductive materials.

Spain implements national legislation on the conservation of forest genetic resources and wild flora
24/05/2024 - Read More


In 2022, Spain approved national legislation on conservation of forest genetic resources following the recommendations of the Pan-European strategy…

Finland's new ex situ generation strategy published
23/05/2024 - Read More

Finland is the country with the largest proportion of forest in Europe. Spruce, pine and birch are probably the three tree species that everyone…

The diversity of the silver fir represents its major strength
22/05/2024 - Read More


Silver fir (Abies alba) has always grown in Europe, spreading in Italy across the country's mountainous areas. However, on the Apennines, silver fir…

Scots pine: a genetic study reveals a close relationship between Ireland and Scotland
21/05/2024 - Read More


Pine

Pines (the genus Pinus) are mainly found in the Northern Hemisphere. We tend to associate pines with hostile, bleak and cold environments. A…