European Institute of Planted Forest – IEFC
The multi-actor network for sustainable management and resilience of planted forests
Among the most concerning threats impacting global forest ecosystems is the pinewood nematode (PWN, Bursaphelenchus xylophilus (Steiner and Buhrer) Nickle), the causal agent of pine wilt disease. In Europe, effective management of
We are glad to announce the first webinar of IEFC and the new task force on Stand Complexity in Planted Forests together with the IUFRO Research Unit – 1.03.00 –
Question 1 : In your opinion, what are the main benefits of planted forests in addressing current environmental challenges, such as climate change and biodiversity loss ? We are facing
IEFC wishes you a prosperous 2025 Last November ranked as the world’s second-warmest November on record after November 2023. If La Niña weather pattern forms in 2025 global temperatures could
From October 8 to 10, 2024, the FIRE-RES project held its general meeting in Bordeaux and Mimizan, bringing together researchers, local stakeholders, and European partners from the 11 Living Labs.
By Faustine Zoveda, Laureana de Prado, and Thais Linhares-Juvenal, FAO The 27th Session of the International Commission on Poplars and Other Fast-Growing Trees Sustaining People and the Environment (IPC27), hosted
Pine wilt disease, caused by the pinewood nematode, Bursaphelenchus xylophilus, is a major phytosanitary concern to pine forests worldwide. Managing pine wilt disease involves a complex logistical undertaking, with limited
To buy, sell, trade or pass on a forest or forest plot, it is essential to know how to determine its value. However, this is an asset, a very specific,
This perspective paper explores the challenges and opportunities of plantation establishment in boreal ecosystems of eastern North America and Scandinavia. It highlights the effectiveness of mechanical site preparation, species-specific responses,
The future management of planted forests has to meet a number of challenges. The first challenge is certainly the need to adapt the design and management of planted forests to