Forest Monitoring: How do we know what is happening in Europe’s forests?
Forests cover more than 40% of Europe’s land, and can be classified into 76 distinct forest types. This demonstrates the significant differences in tree species and related biodiversity across the region (EEA, 2006).
What are the key steps for planning biodiversity monitoring in forest restoration?
With growing global and European commitments to ecosystem restoration, such as the EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030 and the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration, structured monitoring is essential not only to demonstrate restoration success but to guide and improve ongoing efforts.
How to monitor carbon in forests?
Monitoring carbon in forests is essential for climate change mitigation in the context of the European Union’s goal to reach climate neutrality by 2050 and within the framework of the Carbon Removals and Carbon Farming (CRCF) Regulation.
How are forest soils monitored and what are the challenges?
Forests cover approximately 40 % of the EU’s total land area, and forest soils play a crucial role in ecosystem processes and the global economy by delivering essential ecosystem services. In Europe, for all land uses, there are 30-40 soil types, and hundreds of sub-categories exist.
What is genetic monitoring and is it important for forest(ry)?
Genetic monitoring is the measurement of changes in genetic variation and structure within populations over time, based on selected genetic parameters.