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International Union of Forest Research Organizations - IUFRO @iufro.bsky.social · 14h

🌳Strengthening Forest Resilience through Genetic Diversity: 9 Recommendations At the International Conference on Population + Conservation Genetics ICPCG 2026, global experts emphasized the need to mainstream forest genetic diversity in climate and biodiversity policies www.iufro.org/iufro-news/9...

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International Union of Forest Research Organizations - IUFRO @iufro.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

🌍 Call for Abstracts | The Fourth International Young Scientist Forum for Climate Change This year's forum will focus on: 🌲 AI-Empowered Forest-Based Solutions 📅 Date: 8–9 December '26 📍 Venue: Fuzhou, China 💻 Format: Hybrid 📝 Abstract Submission Deadline: 30 September '26 🔗 iysf.sites.olt.ubc.ca

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Joachim Mergeay @jmergeay.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Extinction debt makes policy action even slower to respond to biodiversity threats. The silver lining is that tools exist to detect it at various levels (genetic debt within populations, species richness debt) meaning we can reverse trends before costs to act are huge.

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OptFORESTS @optforests.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

🔥 The Gironde wildfire has destroyed around 80 ha of @inrae-france.bsky.social forest research infrastructure, including irreplaceable maritime pine genetic collections monitored for decades. A hard loss, but #OptFORESTS will help rebuild for a changing climate. 👇 www.optforests.eu/news-and-med...

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Wildfire destroys INRAE forest research infrastructure in Gironde

Fire has destroyed 80 hectares of INRAE forest research infrastructure in Gironde, including unique genetic conservation collections. OptFORESTS will help design a new generation of climate-adapted ex...

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OptFORESTS @optforests.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

🌲We have launched a Europe-wide stakeholder survey to help strengthen forest #resilience. Scientists, policymakers & #forest practitioners are invited to share insights on genetic diversity and forest reproductive material. 👉 Have your say for Europe’s forests! www.optforests.eu/news-and-med...

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OptFORESTS launches Europe-wide stakeholder survey to strengthen forest resilience

OptFORESTS invites forest scientists, policymakers and practitioners to share insights through a new stakeholder survey, helping strengthen Europe’s forest resilience through genetic diversity and bet...

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International Union of Forest Research Organizations - IUFRO @iufro.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

📰Abstract submission is open for the: 🌱International Conference 'Seed Orchards 2026' 🗓️18-22 May 2026 📍Suwon, Republic of Korea ⌛️Submission deadline: 20 April 2026 🔗 public.thinkonweb.com/sites/soic20... #ForestScience #ForestResearch #WeCantLiveWithoutForests

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OptFORESTS @optforests.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

New roots for future forests 🌳 The OptFORESTS common garden in southern France brings together oaks and pines from across Europe to study climate adaptation...despite rain, rocks and tortoises! Find out more 👇 #ForestScience #HorizonEU #INRAE #ClimateAction www.optforests.eu/news-and-med...

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Planting the OptFORESTS Mediterranean common garden in southern France

Bruno Fady and Carine Dublineau (INRAE URFM, Avignon) describe their adventures in planting seedlings for a provenance test in southern France's Maures Mountains.

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EvolTree @evoltree.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Do you work with non-model species? 🌳🐟🪲🦝 📣 Don't miss Prof. Rasmus Nielsen webinar: 🗓️ 8th April 16:00 CEST The registration is now open: www.evoltree.eu/evoltree-onl... Find additional information here: www.evoltree.eu/webinars/web... Looking forward to your participation!

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The American Genetic Association @theaga.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

Registration will open soon! Our current president, Michael Nachman (www.nachmanlab.org), has put together a great line up of speakers covering various topics in polygenic adaptation. Full list of speakers can be found on our homepage: theaga.org #AGA2026

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Joachim Mergeay @jmergeay.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

You can now register for the EVOLTREE webinar at www.evoltree.eu/evoltree-onl...

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EVOLTREE online webinar 8 April 2026

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EvolTree @evoltree.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

📣 New EVOLTREE webinar! 🗓️ 8th April 16:00 CET Prof Rasmus Nielsen will talk on "Mapping adaptive genetic variation in non-model species" Link: vcresearch.berkeley.edu/faculty/rasm... Save the date and visit www.evoltree.eu/webinars in a few days for registration and additional information.

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Katrin Heer @katrinheer.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Postdoctoral position in Forest Genetics at @uni-freiburg.de with a focus on local adaptation and/or stress reaction of trees. The position combines research and teaching (4 SWS), and offers the opportunity to develop an independent research profile (4+ years).

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EvolTree @evoltree.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

After a long break, IUFRO Population & Conservation Genetics conferences are back! Happening now, in Coimbatore (India), organized by IUFRO Unit 2.04.01 and APFORGEN, and hosted by ICFRE. Live streaming in the conference website: icpcgindia2026.in @iufro.bsky.social @bioversityciat.bsky.social

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Christian Rellstab @christian-rellstab.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

Teaching is fun! The ETH @evoltree.bsky.social block course "Genomics of Environmental Adapation" at @wslresearch.bsky.social is in full action now.

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International Union of Forest Research Organizations - IUFRO @iufro.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

⚡️Abstract submission has been extended to 15 December! ➡️ icpcgindia2026.in

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ICPCG CONFERENCE INDIA 2026

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Laura Guillardin, PhD @lguillardin.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Last week was a blast! Attending the @evoltree.bsky.social - @forgenius-eu.bsky.social conference hosted by INIA CSIC on "Integrative Diversity of Forest Ecosystems" was unforgettable.

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FIGE GIS @figegis.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

Today's field trip: selecting continental site for @optforests.bsky.social project in cooperation with local forest managers and representatives of Slovenian state forests. Found a great candidate in the Kočevsko region.

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Desanka Lazić @desala.bsky.social · 22/11/2025

This week was one of my favourite conferences #evoltree in Madrid. I was happy to chat with a lot of people about our work and to present our beech pangenome. As always I heard and learned from a lot of great speakers. Thanks @evoltree.bsky.social 💚

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EvolTree @evoltree.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

Final words from Delphine and Beppe, and the Joint EVOLTREE-FORGENIUS Conference is closed. It was great fun to discuss science with all you! Enjoy your weekend! And don't miss the next #EVOLTREE Conference in 2027 (venue to be announced soon)!

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Jill Hamilton @jillahamilton.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

Amazing field trip with the #EvolTREE conference. Wonderful to learn of the new breeding efforts in Cork oak and Holm oak, integrations of new technologies, and degree of monitoring for conservation that has leveraged, expanded, and established leadership in genetic conservation

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Domitille Coq--Etchegaray @domcoqetc.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

Some key moments of my EVOLTREE experience. Always a pleasure to join the EVOLTREE conference and be part the community! 🌳🧬 #EVOLTREE

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EvolTree @evoltree.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

Marija Kravanja, one of the PhD students supported by an #EVOLTREE grant to attend the conference, presented an original study using FORGENIUS data on the correlation between genetic diversity and resilience, as estimated by restoration rates obtained from satellite data.

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EvolTree @evoltree.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

Victoria Sork from UCLA opened the session 5 on genetic conservation by presenting common garden and landscape genomics approaches to study maladaptation and guide conservation in Californian oaks #EVOLTREE

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EvolTree @evoltree.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

Genomic selection and genomics in tree breeding - Keynote from Fikret Isik for session 4 of the EVOLTREE-FORGENIUS in Madrid

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EvolTree @evoltree.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

Modelling the ideal loblolly pine for climate change. Fascinating keynote from Marylou Mantova for Session 3 of the EVOLTREE-FORGENIUS conference

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EvolTree @evoltree.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

Mona Schreiber‘s graphical summary of Session 2 keynote of Silvia Matesanz at the EVOLTREE-FORGENIUS conference

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EvolTree @evoltree.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

We had a magical night at the #EVOLTREE conference dinner, with live folk music, excellent food, and a warm tribute to Beppe Vendramin, a very dear member of our community ❤️

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EvolTree @evoltree.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

Visit to one of the Spanish National Breeding Centres. Spain has 327 Genetic Conservation Units (GCUs) involving 20 main tree species, 228 of which have been genetically characterised! #EVOLTREE

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EvolTree @evoltree.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

A creative way of taking notes at the EVOLTREE-FORGENIUS conference. Mona Schreiber‘s graphical summary of David O‘Brien‘s keynote from yesterday.

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EvolTree @evoltree.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

Santiago González-Martínez from @inrae-france.bsky.social, our own #EVOLTREE coordinator, gave a talk on the connections between genetic diversity, historical demography, and rates of adaptive evolution in 4 species of conifers. He also cautioned on the applicability of genomic forecasting methods.

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EvolTree @evoltree.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

Second Day starts with an amazing keynote talk on genetic adaptation and phenotypic plasticity by Silvia Matesanz from URJC. Great talk Silvia! #EVOLTREE

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Jill Hamilton @jillahamilton.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

So happy to be with European colleagues in Madrid for #EvolTREE to share new ideas, technologies, and applications of forest genetics to conservation, restoration, breeding, and much, much more

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EvolTree @evoltree.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

Christian Rellstab (WSL, Switzerland) presented how hybridisation and admixture enhance drought tolerance in oaks. This work was supported by an #EVOLTREE Opportunity grant, a program that provides niche funding for research in forest genetics and genomics. www.evoltree.eu/funding-init...

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EvolTree @evoltree.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

David O'Brien opens the first session ("New Tools for Science to Reach Practice") of the Joint EVOLTREE-FORGENIUS conference with an entertaining talk on how to communicate to politicians, practitioners and the public.

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EvolTree @evoltree.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

Delphine Grivet from the host organisation INIA-CSIC opens the Joint EVOLTREE- FORGENIUS Conference in Madrid! About 200 researchers, including many early-career scientists in the room.

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EvolTree @evoltree.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

The EVOLTREE-FORGENIUS Joint Conference starts tomorrow in Madrid, so much excitement in the air! It is already our 3rd Conference and we continue growing. Thanks for supporting #EVOLTREE

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Jill Hamilton @jillahamilton.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

Hamilton Lab members are excited for the upcoming #EvolTREE meeting! Kyra will present our genetic conservation program in black ash , Michelle will discuss climate, hybridization, and stomatal evolution (tinyurl.com/y5rwu8eu), and I will discuss genomics-driven monitoring. Hope to see you there!!

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European Commission @ec.europa.eu · 07/11/2025

#OnThisDay, the first woman to win a Nobel Prize was born: Marie Skłodowska-Curie. Today, the MSCActions 🇪🇺 fellowship carries her name, supporting young scientists in their research.  Together, we’re building a brighter future for generations to come.

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Christian Rellstab @christian-rellstab.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

i am offering a post-doc position in my brand-new project TreeGD that will investigate genomic diversity of trees species in switzerland, with a special focus on gene conservation units, rare species (but not only), and seeds stands. apply.refline.ch/273855/1782/...

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Postdoktorand/-in in ökologischer Genomik 80% (w/m/d)

Die Forschungseinheit Biodiversität und Naturschutzbiologie untersucht die Vielfalt des Lebens, von der genetischen Diversität bis zur Arten- und Lebensraumvielfalt sowie ihre Interaktionen. Das für m...

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OptFORESTS @optforests.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

🌲 On 6–7 Nov 2025, @euforgen.bsky.social & #OptFORESTS will host a webinar on detecting genetic decline. Learn how to detect risks, preserve forest genetic diversity and strengthen climate adaptation. 👉 Register: www.optforests.eu/news-and-med... #Forestry #Genetics #Webinar #HorizonEU

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Joint OptFORESTS-EUFORGEN webinar: Detecting genetic decline – from theory to practice

6 & 7 November 2025 (two hours each day). Online Day 1: 6 November, 13:00–15:00 CET Day 2: 7 November, 11:00–13:00 CET

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International Union of Forest Research Organizations - IUFRO @iufro.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

⚡️The Southern Swedish Forest Research Centre is recruiting a PhD Student in climate change adaptation of forest ecosystems. 🕒 4-year full-time PhD position 📅 Application deadline: 8 October 2025 🔗 www.slu.se/en/about-slu... #ForestScience #ForestResearch #AssistedMigration #ClimateChange

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EvolTree @evoltree.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

You have a good research idea in the field of evolutionary genetics and genomics of forest trees, but lack funding to carry it out? Leap into action with the network's research initiative, OPPORTUNITY! The new call has been launched, deadline is 16.11.2025. More information here:

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Opportunity Calls

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Evolutionary Applications @evolappjournal.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

The first talk was from our guest speaker Santiago González-Martínez on 'Adaptation to Climate in European Conifers: Lessons Learned' 🌱 @evoltree.bsky.social #ESEB2025

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Jill Hamilton @jillahamilton.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

Honored to be appointed a Penn State Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences Leadership Fellow position. I am deeply grateful and thrilled to provide creativity and leadership within interdisciplinary spaces, emphasizing graduate training and evolutionary biology. www.psu.edu/news/faculty...

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Huck announces 2025-26 Leadership Fellows | Penn State University

Faculty members Jill Hamilton, Wenrui Hao and Gustavo Nader have been named the 2025-26 Huck Leadership Fellows. As fellows, they will take part in a yearlong, high-level professional development prog...

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Maurizio Marchi 🇮🇹 @mau85.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

Rocky Mountain Douglas-fir in Lombardy? DNA markers will answer this question soon #CONIFIR project #PRIN2022

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Jill Hamilton @jillahamilton.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

So excited to host the upcoming Forest Genetics 2025 meeting in State College, PA! Over 100 abstracts from across the globe, amazing keynotes, career panelists, field trips, and much more! Registration deadline is June 2nd! Join us in Happy Valley June 23-27, 2025!! forestgeneticsconference2025.com

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Landscape Alliance @landalliance.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

📚| Climate Appropriate Portfolios of Tree Diversity (CAPTD) ensure tree species are environmentally matched to planting sites & purpose-matched to planting needs—helping address climate change & restoration challenges. Learn how to operationalize CAPTD➡️ t.co/iosYtsKufu #TreesPeoplePlanet

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FORGENIUS @forgenius-eu.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

📢 PhD #opportunity in #ForestGenetics & #ClimateAdaptation! @inrae-france.bsky.social’s Mediterranean Forest Ecology Research Unit with Aix-Marseille University is offering two fully funded PhD positions on genetic adaptation in European forest trees! Learn more ➡️ www.forgenius.eu/news/post/tw...

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Two PhD opportunities in forest genetics and climate adaptation at INRAE Avignon

Two PhD positions at INRAE Avignon explore genetic adaptation in oak and beech trees, focusing on phenology, climate resilience, and forest population vulnerability.

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