Institut Européen de la Forêt Cultivée - IEFC

Webinar – Let’s Talk About Planted Forests – 8 April 2026
2026-04-08 16:30 - 18:00 (Europe/Paris)
Join us online to discuss on our next themeOur next Let’s Talk About Planted Forests webinar session will focus on AppPopuli+ and Silvalert: Citizen Science and Artificial Intelligence for Detecting and Monitoring Forest Health Status.More information and registration hereThis event is co-organized by the IEFC, the University of León and Garnica.

Short Rotation Woody Crops International Conference and the 9th International Poplar Symposium
2026-04-20 08:00 - 2026-04-24 17:00
The abstract submission portal for the 2026 Joint Meeting of the Short Rotation Woody Crops International Conference and the 9th International Poplar Symposium is now open! Please follow this link to submit your abstract for a poster or oral presentation by October 1.

Postgraduate Course - Natural disturbances and restoration activities in European forests
2026-05-10 08:00 - 2026-05-16 17:00
Europe’s forests are under increasing pressure from climate change and natural disturbances. At the same time, the Nature Restoration Regulation of the EU Biodiversity Strategy pushes for urgent restoration of forests. This Summer School of the Euroleague for Life Sciences deals with how to approach and adapt to this, and how sudden disturbances can steer restoration activities, at scales from local to Europe wide. The Summer School will be held at the beautiful Alpine Study Center of Tuscia University in Pieve Tesino, Italy.

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FORSAID - Stakeholder demonstration and training: automation in detection and monitoring of forest pests
2026-06-04 08:00 - 2026-06-05 17:00
FORSAID organises its first in-person demonstration and training event for forest stakeholders

Registrations may be submitted via the form below and will close once all available participation slots have been filled.

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In June 2026, the first on-site demonstration and training event of FORSAID for forestry experts and practitioners will take place in Italy. Titled “Automation in detection and monitoring of forest pests: Automatic traps and insect identification”, it will be organised in collaboration with the IPS and FO.RESTA.IT projects. Zeroing in on those two partners, the former aims to innovate the sustainable pest control of bark beetles and weevils in alpine forests, while the latter explores new techniques for combatting insects harmful to red and white spruce trees. The Visdende valley, specifically the Alberi Monumentali trail, will be the location of the event’s proceedings over the course of two days.

In terms of the foreseen agenda, the event is set to begin on 4 June with a four-hour programme (15:00-19:00), which is listed below:

An introduction to the Visdende valley and the history of forest disturbances (wind and bark beetles)

A general presentation of the FORSAID projects

A demonstration of automated methodologies: smart traps for bark beetles with automatic transmission of catch data & open source and low-cost Entomoscope for automatic identification of insect pests

A demonstration of new trap models for wood-boring insects

A discussion on the strengths and weaknesses of these tools and the potential for their routine implementation in surveillance strategies

Attendees can also expect the following showcases on day two (5 June; 09:00-13:00):1. General presentations of the IPS and FO.RESTA.IT projects2. A demonstration of new approaches for the management of bark beetles:– timber protection with natural products– push and pull with SPLAT® Verb for protecting monumental trees

The complete agenda may also be accessed via this flyer. Those interested in taking part are invited to fill out this dedicated form. Please bear in mind that travel and accommodation costs must be covered by the participants. The registrants will be contacted on an individual basis with further details on the event’s logistics.

SYMPOSIUM - Adapter la gestion forestière au changement climatique : moduler la composition et la densité des peuplements et contrôler la pression du gibier
2026-06-08 08:00 - 2026-06-12 17:00
Vous êtes invités à célébrer le 10e anniversaire du projet OPTMix (Oak Pine Tree Mixture) lors d’un symposium international explorant les liens entre les pratiques sylvicoles et le changement climatique. Ce symposium se tiendra à Nogent-sur-Vernisson (45, Loiret, France) du 8 au 12 juin 2026. Son objectif est de réunir des chercheurs et des professionnels de la recherche et du développement afin de discuter des effets des choix sylvicoles sur le fonctionnement des forêts dans le contexte du changement climatique.

Pour plus d’informations sur le symposium, consultez le document ci-dessous ainsi que la page web dédiée à l’événement.

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PathFinder Final Event - Forest in Focus: Science, Policy and the Future of EU Forest Monitoring
2026-06-16 10:00 - 18:00
Tuesday, June 16th, 2026 │ 10:00-18:00 │ Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Cientificas : Rue du Trône 62, 1050 Ixelles, Meeting room 3

The Final conference of the PathFinder project aims to present and discuss the scientific results, policy outputs, and practical implications for European forest monitoring. It will showcase the innovative forest monitoring and pathway assessment system developed within the project, highlighting its contribution to consistent EU greenhouse gas reporting in the LULUCF sector.

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Registration is open - IEFC General Assembly - 2026
2026-06-30 08:00 - 2026-07-01 17:00
This year, IEFC Annual General Meeting will take place from 30 June to 1 July 2026 in Le Mans, France.

This event is open to everyone, and we believe it will be a great opportunity for participants to network and exchange knowledge.

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FORESTT INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE - METZ
2027-10-05 08:00 - 2027-10-07 17:00
This major international congress will bring together an international and interdisciplinary community of researchers, including established scientists, early-career researchers, and doctoral students, working on the transitions of forest social-ecological systems in the context of global change.

Read the program and practical information below:

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