EUFORGEN videos
The EUFORGEN videos are a series of audiovisual resources developed by the Secretariat to approach different topics related to forest genetic resources, genetic diversity, and forest resilience.
From short reports to animated videos, in this section you will find different video clips that will allow you to get closer to forest genetics and the importance of seeing the challenges facing forests through their lens.
This animated video marks 30 years of the European Forest Genetic Resources Programme (EUFORGEN). Since 1995, EUFORGEN has brought together countries and experts to conserve the genetic diversity of Europe’s forests. The video highlights key milestones, including the development of species guidelines, the EUFGIS database, and the launch of European conservation strategies. It also looks ahead to future efforts supporting forest resilience across the continent.
Has Iceland always been a treeless land? Can any forests grow on this island of glaciers and volcanos? The film responds to these questions by telling a story of the forestry in Iceland. It explains why considering the genetic aspects of seeds, cuttings and seedlings is key for resilient forests.
A Greek professor of forest genetics, Phil Aravanopoulos, travels back to his place of birth, the Lesvos island. Inspired by the father of botany, Theophrastus, who was born and lived on the island, he researches the black pine forest that he cherished since he was a boy. This population of trees is now threatened by climate change.
