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Rethinking pinewood nematode control in declining forest
The pinewood nematode (PWN), Bursaphelenchus xylophilus, is a highly damaging pathogen of pine trees. Maritime pine (Pinus pinaster), in particular, has been shown to be extremely susceptible, and declining trees in the field typically harbor high nematode densities.
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An update on New Zealand exotic forests – planted radiata pine
After the recent webinar organised by IEFC and the new task force on Stand Complexity in Planted Forests together with the IUFRO Research Unit – 1.03.00 – Short-Rotation Forestry (SRF), a bit of an update on the status of the within-species diversity that is planted is needed to clarify how NZ exotic planted forests are managed.

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BIOFUN: Functional perception of biodiversity indicators in planted forests
lanted forests appear as key ecosystems for achieving global sustainable goals, providing timber resources, sequestering carbon, and restoring degraded ecosystems.
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BOSPIR-3D: launch of a cross-border project for the Pyrenean forest of the future
On 21 and 22 April 2026, the partners of the European BOSPIR-3D project gathered in Solsona, at the Centre de Ciència i Tecnologia Forestal de Catalunya, for the official launch of the project. This first meeting brought together representatives from IEFC, HAZI, ARI and the CTFC, highlighting the strong cross-border dimension of this initiative dedicated to Pyrenean forests.
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Scientific Publications

Multiple factors associated with forest decline in the context of control measures for the pinewood nematode – European Journal of Plant Pathology
Understanding the Heterogeneity of Forest Insurance Adoption: A Comparative Study of Insurance Mechanisms Between France and China - Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute
Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda (SRIA) for the European forest-based sector - The European Forest Research and Innovation Ecosystem EUFORE (2025)
Editorial: Climate adaptations and challenges of non-native tree species in forest ecosystems - Frontiers in Plant Science
The State of Europe’s Forests 2025 – condition, management, and use of forest resources across Europe - The State of Europe’s Forests 2025 – condition, management, and use of forest resources across Europe - FOREST EUROPE
Simulating Central-European forests in the 21st century. Effects of climate change, disturbances and management on stocks, productivity and harvests – Journal of Environmental Management

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