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European Forest Institute @efieuropeanforest.bsky.social · 1d

🌲 Forests and fresh perspectives – the Integrate Network convenes in the Irish North Atlantic!

👉 Read the latest feature on what makes this network unique – through the voices of its members: integratenetwork.org/2025/10/06/n...

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ForestNavigator Project @forestnavigeu.bsky.social · 2d

🌳#ForestNavigator enters its final year!
📊 With advanced models, high-resolution data & strong stakeholder engagement, we’re paving the way to the ForestNavigator Portal (2026) - supporting smarter, sustainable EU forest & climate policy.
🔍 www.forestnavigator.eu/about

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FORWARDS project @forwards-project.bsky.social · 2d

#ForwardsEU recent open-access article on the global impact of forest age transitions in the carbon cycle has been published on Eos.org.

Find the study at: eos.org/articles/old...

Old Forests in the Tropics Are Getting Younger and Losing Carbon - Eos

New research quantifying the global impact of forest age transitions found that 140 million tons of aboveground carbon are lost per year because of old-growth forests being replaced by younger stands.

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WSL Umweltforschung @wslresearch.bsky.social · 2d

🌱 ♻️ #JobAlert! PhD in #EnvironmentalSciences and in-depth knowledge of #SoilScience and biogeochemical cycles? Strong skills in analysing large datasets? Our Research Unit Forest and #SoilEcology offers a #TenureTrack position in #NutrientCycling: apply.refline.ch/273855/1778/... #ScienceJobs

Job offer: The Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research WSL is part of the ETH Domain. Approximately 600 people work on the sustainable use and protection of the environment and on the handling of natural hazards.

The Research Unit Forest and Soil Ecology studies the impact of environmental changes on biogeochemical cycles. Within the Long-term Forest Ecosystem Research (LWF) we offer a tenure track position as a
Research Scientist in Nutrient Cycling 80% (f/m/d)
You will be responsible for monitoring atmospheric deposition and soil solution chemistry across Switzerland. Your scientific responsibilities include the adequate sampling in the field and the analysis of samples in the laboratory. You will coordinate the involved technical staff, maintain the local database and forward the data to the European ICP Forests database. You will actively participate in the ICP Forests Expert Panels "Deposition" and "Soil and Soil Solution". By applying complex modelling, you will evaluate the data regarding the long-term development of nutrient fluxes and cycles. You will successfully acquire third-party funding for add-on studies, e.g. on nutrient dynamics in the rhizosphere or on gas exchange between soil and atmosphere.
You hold a Ph.D. degree in environmental sciences with in-depth knowledge of soil science, biogeochemical cycles and analytical-chemical methods. You are efficient in dealing with large amounts of data and have good statistical knowledge as well as experience in modelling biogeochemical processes. Furthermore, you know how to publish your results in international journals and make them accessible to stakeholders in forestry practice, politics and the public. Your skills as a good team player are in demand both in the collaboration with the other scientific staff of the LWF and in the coordination of technical staff. In addition, you possess excellent English skills and a good command of German.

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European Forest Institute @efieuropeanforest.bsky.social · 5d

Why is biodiversity important for the circular bioeconomy? 🌱
We talked with Erika Winquist, @luke.fi, about the CircHive project, where EFI leads the BEEHive – a community dedicated to exploring biodiversity footprinting & natural capital accounting.

biogateway.efi.int/why-is-biodi...

Why is biodiversity important for the circular bioeconomy? - The EFI BioGateway

Erika Winquist, coordinator of CircHive, explains why biodiversity matters for the circular bioeconomy. Watch now.

biogateway.efi.int

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European Forest Institute @efieuropeanforest.bsky.social · 5d

Join Our Team! 🌟 We're excited to announce that we have several open positions available!
- Forest Governance Expert
- Network & Learning Facilitator
- Knowledge Curator
- Leadership Team – International Forest Governance Hub, Edinburgh (UK)
More details and how to apply: careers.efi.int

Careers homepage

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European Forest Institute @efieuropeanforest.bsky.social · 12d

Our Scientific Seminar on 18 September in Prague explored the challenges facing forests, and looked at how we can navigate uncertainty, build resilience and guide policy responses.

Read more ⬇️

efi.int/news/forests...

European Forest Institute @efieuropeanforest.bsky.social · 14d

🎙️ The Bigger Picture – Part 2

AI & the Law: What You Need to Know

📅20 October 🕒 14-15 CET 💻 Zoom

Join us for a quick dive into the EU AI Act, IP rights, and data protection in AI.

Register now: www.eventbrite.fi/e/european-r...

#TheBiggerPictureAI #AIRegulation #EUAIAct

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EFI Mediterranean Facility @efimedfacility.bsky.social · 15d

🌳 What makes a tree a tree? And how this definition can be applied in the #Mediterranean?

A new inventory of #MediterraneanTrees tackles these vital questions!

Discover how this resource was developed by @efieuropeanforest.bsky.social & @inrae-france.bsky.social ➡️
medforest.net/2025/09/08/n...

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European Forest Institute @efieuropeanforest.bsky.social · 16d

Read a recap from our Annual Conference!

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Annual Conference Highlights: Collaboration and connection

On 17 September, 107 participants joined the EFI Secretariat in Prague, Czech Republic, for the EFI Annual Conference.

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European Forest Institute @efieuropeanforest.bsky.social · 16d

Mark your calendar for the Bioeconomy Innovation Day on 25 November 2025! Explore bio-based innovations and connect with key stakeholders in the circular bioeconomy.
#event #Catalonia

📍 Lleida, Spain, at the Agrobiotech Forum

🔗 Register: bioregions.efi.int/bioeconomy-i...

Bioeconomy Innovation Day 2025 - Bioregions

Join us on 25 November for the third edition of the Bioeconomy Innovation Day 2025 in Lleida, Spain.

bioregions.efi.int

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HoliSoils Project @holisoils.bsky.social · 19d

📢 One week to go! Join us for the second session of the #HoliSoils webinar series: How biochemistry may support microbiology?

📅 23 September, 11:00 – 11:45 CEST
Open to researchers, policy-makers, & anyone interested in #SoilHealth, #forests, & climate resilience!

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holisoils.eu/holisoils-we...

HoliSoils Webinar Series - How biochemistry may support microbiology? New tools and perspectives - HoliSoils

Join us on 23 September 2025 (12:00–12:45 EEST) for the second session of the HoliSoils webinar series, featuring Dr. Bartosz Adamczyk from the Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke).

holisoils.eu

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European Forest Institute @efieuropeanforest.bsky.social · 20d

🎧Climate change, geopolitics & rapid tech advances suggest several future bioeconomy paths. Teppo Hujala @uniuef.bsky.social & Päivi Pelli (EFI) call on forest researchers to develop more systematic horizon scanning to better anticipate risks + seize opportunities. biogateway.efi.int/horizon-scan...

Horizon scanning in the bioeconomy: what’s next for forest research? - The EFI BioGateway

Explore the conversation between Teppo Hujala and Päivi Pelli on the future of forest research and horizon scanning.

biogateway.efi.int

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European Forest Institute @efieuropeanforest.bsky.social · 21d

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European Forest Institute @efieuropeanforest.bsky.social · 21d

Our Annual Conference 2025 has started in Prague today with a Members’ Dialogue session. Today is such a great opportunity for our member organisations' representatives and staff members to meet up! More photos in comments!

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EFI Mediterranean Facility @efimedfacility.bsky.social · 22d

🌿 Urban nature & human health on the spotlight at the Internazionale Festival of Journalism 🌿

In October, @efieuropeanforest.bsky.social Biocities Facility will join the festival in Ferrara to discuss health benefits of urban trees and green spaces!

Find out more ⬇️
medforest.net/2025/09/12/e...

EFI Biocities at the Internazionale Festival of Journalism in Ferrara - MedForest

EFI Biocities joins the Internazionale Festival of Journalism in Ferrara 2025 with a session on how urban nature improves human health, well-being and resilience.

medforest.net

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European Forest Institute @efieuropeanforest.bsky.social · 21d

This #ESPON GILL project collects examples of planning documents by local authorities relevant to Green Infrastructures (GI). EFI is participating in the project.

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esponprogramme.bsky.social @esponprogramme.bsky.social · Jul 29

We want to learn from the best! 🌳🌳 ESPON GILL seeks your local greening plans & urban nature strategies! We're building a vital repository to inspire cities across Europe. Showcase your work, inspire others, contribute! When knowledge is shared, it's multiplied. Submit now: https://loom.ly/0LT5EfU

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European Forest Institute @efieuropeanforest.bsky.social · 22d

EFI is seeking a Project Manager for West and Central Africa, based in Barcelona, Spain.

The deadline for applications has been extended to 22 September 2025 23:59 CET. Check out the details for the open position: careers.efi.int/o/project-ma...

European Forest Institute - Project Manager for West and Central Africa

The European Forest Institute (EFI) is an international organisation with 30 member countries and around 130 member organisations. EFI undertakes policy support and forest research at pan-European and

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European Forest Institute @efieuropeanforest.bsky.social · 23d

EFI is assembling a leadership team to establish the International Forest Governance Hub and is currently seeking two Leaders to guide the Hub’s development and establish and oversee its governance and operations. Read more ⬇️ Note the closing date of 19 October 2025.

oxfordhr.com/jobs/leaders...

Leadership Team - International Forest Governance Hub - European Forest Institute - Oxford HR

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European Forest Institute @efieuropeanforest.bsky.social · 26d

Have you noticed that our "Key questions on forests" has a new section on Forests and monitoring?

Check it out here: efi.int/forestquesti...

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European Forest Institute @efieuropeanforest.bsky.social · 27d

We are seeking a Forest Governance Expert to join our Forest Governance team to support delivery of the FLEGT components in the programmes in Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire.

Apply by 3 October 2025 at 23.59 CET, using our online application form. All details ⬇️

careers.efi.int/o/forest-gov...

European Forest Institute - Forest Governance Expert

The European Forest Institute (EFI) is an international organisation with 30 member countries and around 130 member organisations. EFI undertakes policy support and forest research at pan-European and

careers.efi.int

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International Union of Forest Research Organizations - IUFRO @iufro.bsky.social · 29d

📢Mark your calendars for the

🌳16th Canadian Urban Forestry Conference (CUFC)🌲
🗓️14-16 Oct 2026; 📍Quebec City, Canada

to discuss and learn about innovative strategies, policies, technologies, research, and best management practices in urban forestry.

🔗 treecanada.ca/research-eng...

#ForestScience

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HoliSoils Project @holisoils.bsky.social · 28d

This autumn, don't miss the #HoliSoils webinar series 🌱

This six-part series will explore cutting-edge approaches to #SoilHealth, monitoring, #biodiversity, peatlands & microbial processes, with expert presentations and space for discussion!

Find out more & register ➡️ holisoils.eu/holisoils-la...

HoliSoils launches webinar series in autumn - HoliSoils

HoliSoils is hosting an autumn webinar series addressing soils and climate. Sessions will highlight new approaches to monitoring, biodiversity, peatlands and microbial processes, with opportunities fo...

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