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How are forest soils monitored and what are the challenges?
Forest soil monitoring uses repeated sampling and indicators to assess carbon storage, soil health and ecosystem change.
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What is genetic monitoring and is it important for forest(ry)?
Genetic monitoring is the measurement of changes in genetic variation & structure within populations over time, based on selected genetic…
- Resilient forests
What is the Genetic Conservation Unit (GCU) Network?
Europe’s forest genetic diversity is safeguarded by the Pan-European GCU network through designated Genetic Conservation Units.
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Frequently asked questions about forests and why they matter
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What is urban forestry?
Urban forestry involves the management and establishment of trees and forests across a city
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How does EU decision-making work?
Losing sight of the wood for the trees? – EU decision-making explained
- Inclusive governance
Who holds the power in EU (forest) decision-making?
Who holds the power in EU decision-making – and in forest policy specifically?
- Inclusive governance
What are the key steps for planning biodiversity monitoring in forest restoration?
Structured monitoring is essential not only to demonstrate restoration success but to guide and improve ongoing efforts.
- Resilient forests
How did EU-27 forests develop, and why do they differ from those of the past?
Trends in forest cover change have reversed in Europe, however, and the forest area has been expanding during the 20th and 21st century.
- Resilient forests
How have forest resources in the European Union developed?
Deforestation is still ongoing at global level. However, forest resources in the EU 27 have expanded continuously since the 1950s.
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