Genetic resources in the spotlight at the European Commission
24/06/2016 - Read MoreA one-day conference in Brussels on 9 June 2016, presented the findings, draft conclusions and preliminary recommendations of the “Preparatory action…
Why active forest management is necessary
1/03/2016 - Read MoreIt is a fallacy that the best way to protect a forest is to leave it alone – and with climate change gathering pace and the world’s population rising,…
Five important publications for the last five years’ work
24/12/2015 - Read MoreThe fruits of five years of work by over 50 experts in forest genetic resources across Europe are now online. EUFORGEN has just published studies of…
Research findings with policy implications for conservation of forest genetic resources in Europe
11/12/2015 - Read MoreHow can we ensure that the saplings of today will grow into the forests society needs tomorrow? An international meeting held at Forestry House in…
EUFORGEN’s workplan is shaping up
30/11/2015 - Read MoreDuring its 11th meeting in November, EUFORGEN’s Steering Committee defined the areas of work for three working groups that will operate during Phase V…
New EUFORGEN coordinator
1/11/2015 - Read MoreWe are pleased to announce that Michele Bozzano has been appointed as the new EUFORGEN Coordinator in November 2015 after the departure of Jarkko…
FOREST EUROPE Madrid Ministerial Resolution 2: Protection of forests in a changing environment
22/10/2015 - Read MoreThe role of EUFORGEN as an effective instrument of international cooperation was recognised by the seventh FOREST EUROPE ministerial conference in…
First seeds of forest trees deposited at Svalbard
3/03/2015 - Read MoreLast week, the first seed lots of forest trees (Norway spruce and Scots pine) were officially deposited in the Svalbard Global Seed Vault by Danish,…
Mapping of plant and animal genetic resources underway
22/12/2014 - Read MoreIn July 2014, the European Commission (DG Agriculture and Rural Development) launched a two-year “Preparatory action on EU plant and animal genetic…
EUFORGEN ready to launch Phase V
17/12/2014 - Read MoreIn January 2015, EUFORGEN will commence its fifth phase (2015-2019). The Steering Committee, consisting of National Coordinators from all member…
