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Forest Invasion Synthesis Centre, Prague @forestinvasion.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

🌲 Join our next FISC Talk: Building Forest Resilience Through Functional Complex Networks This Friday, Marie-Josee Fortin will introduce DIVERSE and the FCN approach to resilience-oriented forest planning. 📅 2 October | 10:00 | Hybrid 🔗 More information: www.forestinvasion.cz/events/build...

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Forest Invasion Synthesis Centre, Prague @forestinvasion.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

🌍 How can phytosanitary measures and international cooperation help stop forest pests from spreading through trade? Join our next FISC Talk with experts from IFQRG and EPPO. 📅 30 Sep | 13:30 | Hybrid 🔗 More information and the link to join online: www.forestinvasion.cz/events/fisc-...

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Forest Invasion Synthesis Centre, Prague @forestinvasion.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

FISC at NeoBiota 2026 🌍 Seven FISC researchers are in Brussels this week - with a keynote, an oral presentation and posters across the programme. More science and perspectives from the team coming soon. Read more: www.forestinvasion.cz/news/fisc-at...

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FISC at NeoBiota 2026

NeoBiota 2026 brings the international biological invasions community to Brussels from 7–11 September. FISC is represented by seven researchers across the programme, including keynote speaker Laura A.

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Forest Invasion Synthesis Centre, Prague @forestinvasion.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

🌳 Emerald ash borer is in the EU. What can Europe do next? Europe is not powerless. Andrew Liebhold explains what we can learn from North America, why eradication is unlikely - and where action can still make a difference. 👉 Read the interview: www.forestinvasion.cz/interviews/w...

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Forest Invasion Synthesis Centre, Prague @forestinvasion.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

When plants move, insects follow – or catch up Couldn’t attend IUFRO Fredericton? See what FISC brought to IUFRO 👉 Arka Pal: insect communities on non-native plants: www.forestinvasion.cz/articles/tim... 👉 Aditya Ganesh: pest risks to Douglas-fir plantations: www.forestinvasion.cz/articles/dou...

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Time matters: how insect communities catch up with non-native plants in Europe

When plants arrive in a new region, they may initially escape many of the insects that feed on them – one of the potential advantages of being a newcomer. But does this “enemy release” last?

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Forest Invasion Synthesis Centre, Prague @forestinvasion.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

🌲 Join IFQRG 2026 in Prague 23rd IFQRG meeting hosted by FISC at the Faculty of Forestry and Wood Sciences, CZU Prague, 28 Sep–2 Oct. Join two virtual sessions or submit a proposal by 7 September. We look forward to welcoming IFQRG community to Prague! More: www.forestinvasion.cz/events/fisc-...

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FISC to Host the 23rd International Forestry Quarantine Research Group Meeting

From 28 September to 2 October 2026, FISC will host the 23rd meeting of the International Forestry Quarantine Research Group (IFQRG) in Prague. The five-day meeting will bring together experts in…

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Forest Invasion Synthesis Centre, Prague @forestinvasion.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

🌱 A new FISC Working Group led by Petr Pyšek will explore how plant invasiveness and community invasibility interact across scales. We’re very happy to welcome the group and look forward to working together! www.forestinvasion.cz/working-grou...

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Linking plant invasiveness and community invasibility across scales

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Forest Invasion Synthesis Centre, Prague @forestinvasion.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

🌲 A new FISC Working Group led by Michael Wingfield will explore the risks of using non-native trees in plantation forestry. We’re delighted to welcome the group and look forward to working together! 👉 www.forestinvasion.cz/working-grou...

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Invasion risks associated with the use of non-native trees in plantation forestry

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Forest Invasion Synthesis Centre, Prague @forestinvasion.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Emerald ash borer: an emerging threat in the EU Our new article explains how to identify it, distinguish it from ash dieback, and respond. Recently detected in Hungary, it is also suspected in Slovakia. 👉 Read more: www.forestinvasion.cz/articles/eme...

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Emerald ash borer (Agrilus planipennis) – a new threat to ash trees in the EU

The emerald ash borer (Agrilus planipennis), one of the most destructive invasive pests of ash trees, is moving closer to Central Europe. It was recently detected in Hungary, while its presence is…

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Forest Invasion Synthesis Centre, Prague @forestinvasion.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Emerald ash borer confirmed in Hungary, suspected in Slovakia It is expected to cause widespread and rapid death of ash trees (Fraxinus spp.) in both natural and urban European forests. 👉 Read more: www.forestinvasion.cz/news/emerald...

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Emerald ash borer confirmed in Hungary, suspected in Slovakia

The emerald ash borer (EAB), Agrilus planipennis, is the most destructive forest pest to have invaded North America this century and now has been discovered for the first time in the European Union.

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Forest Invasion Synthesis Centre, Prague @forestinvasion.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Can AI help us understand biological invasions? Meet Arka Pal from FISC, who explores how AI and large-scale data can support ecological research - and why careful verification remains essential. 👉 Watch the video and read the full interview here: www.forestinvasion.cz/news/can-ai-...

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Forest Invasion Synthesis Centre, Prague @forestinvasion.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

🎥 We were delighted to welcome Martín A. Núñez to FISC for a FISC Talks lecture. In his talk, “Biological invasions: lessons from North American trees and their mutualists”, Martín explored why some introduced trees spread while others fail. Watch here: www.forestinvasion.cz/news/fisc-ta...

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FISC Talks: Dr. Martín A. Núñez - “Biological invasions: lessons from North American trees and their mutualists”

Biological invasions are driven by hidden ecological interactions. Watch the talk by Martín A. Núñez to explore why some introduced trees spread while others fail – from deer herbivory and seed…

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Forest Invasion Synthesis Centre, Prague @forestinvasion.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Rain did not stop us FISC joined BioBlitz 2026 in Czechia with a guided walk around CZU, led by Andrew Liebhold and Kateřina Berchová. During the walk, we recorded 6 of 16 mapped species. Overall: 868 observations, 25 species, 161 participants. More: www.forestinvasion.cz/news/rain-di...

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Forest Invasion Synthesis Centre, Prague @forestinvasion.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

What helps non-native species establish in new environments? A new PNAS study co-authored by FISC researcher Shuya Fan explores how dark diversity can help explain invasion success. Read more on the FISC website: www.forestinvasion.cz/news/dark-di...

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Dark diversity offers new insight into invasion success

A new collaborative study involving FISC postdoctoral researcher Shuya Fan shows how dark diversity can help explain invasion success. The research offers a new perspective on Darwin’s naturalization…

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Forest Invasion Synthesis Centre, Prague @forestinvasion.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

🎥 FISC Talk with Sigrid Netherer now available online Dr. Netherer gave an inspiring lecture on “Bark beetles, fungi and stressed trees: from research to forest practice.” Many thanks to Dr. Netherer and everyone who joined us. Watch the recording here: 👉 www.forestinvasion.cz/news/fisc-ta...

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Forest Invasion Synthesis Centre, Prague @forestinvasion.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

🌲 Last reminder Join us for Martín A. Núñez’s talk “Biological invasions: lessons from North American trees and their mutualists.” 🕐 Today 13:00 CET 📍 FLD CZU Prague, High Tech Pavilion, room HT0001b 💻 Hybrid format More information: www.forestinvasion.cz/events/fisc-...

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FISC Talks: When trees invade. Hidden interactions behind their success

Biological invasions are driven by hidden ecological interactions. Join Martín A. Núñez to explore why some introduced trees spread while others fail – from deer herbivory and seed predation to the…

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Forest Invasion Synthesis Centre, Prague @forestinvasion.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Researchers are gathering in Prague this week for the FISC Working Group “Global patterns of growth of native and non-native trees”, led by Martín A. Núñez. Glad to have them here! 👉 Find out more about the Working Group’s aims and research focus here:: www.forestinvasion.cz/working-grou...

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Global patterns of growth of native and non-native trees

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Forest Invasion Synthesis Centre, Prague @forestinvasion.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

Join us for the next FISC Talk: When trees invade. Hidden interactions behind their success Martín A. Núñez will present: “Biological invasions: lessons from North American trees and their mutualists” 📅 29 May 2026 🕐 13:00 CET 📍 CZU Prague / hybrid More info: www.forestinvasion.cz/events/fisc-...

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Forest Invasion Synthesis Centre, Prague @forestinvasion.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

We’re pleased to launch the new quarterly FISC newsletter 🌍 Research highlights • Working Groups news • FISC Talks • upcoming events • opportunities for collaboration. 📩 See more and subscribe: www.forestinvasion.cz/news/fisc-la...

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Forest Invasion Synthesis Centre, Prague @forestinvasion.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

🌿 Trees can escape insect damage by shifting their timing. A new study led by Soumen Mallick, with A. Liebhold (FISC) as co-author and an international team, shows that trees damaged by herbivores delay budburst by ~3 days—reducing damage by up to 55%. More: www.forestinvasion.cz/news/trees-d...

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Trees delay spring leaf-out to escape insect damage, new study shows

Trees can delay leaf-out to escape insect damage. A new study co-authored by A. Liebhold (FISC) shows that past herbivory shifts budburst timing, reducing future damage by up to 55%

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Forest Invasion Synthesis Centre, Prague @forestinvasion.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Another in our Meet the people behind FISC series: Michaela Medzihorská. How do small, low-diversity populations become successful invaders? In her video profile and interview, she explores the genetic paradox of biological invasions and reflects on academic life. 👉 Read and watch here:

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Forest Invasion Synthesis Centre, Prague @forestinvasion.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Don’t miss it - the new call for Working Group proposals at FISC is now open 🚀 📅 Deadline for pre-proposals: 1 July 2026 👉 More information and full call details: www.forestinvasion.cz/wg/call-for-... 💡 Looking for inspiration? Explore example topics here: www.forestinvasion.cz/potential-wg...

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Forest Invasion Synthesis Centre, Prague @forestinvasion.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

We were pleased to take part in the EPPO (European and Mediterranean Plant Protection Organization) “Safeguarding Forests in Europe: Emerging Risks of Agrilus Wood Borers” in Vienna. Thank you to the organisers and all participants for a great meeting and inspiring discussions!

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Forest Invasion Synthesis Centre, Prague @forestinvasion.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Yesterday, we welcomed forest entomologist Jean-Claude Grégoire (Université libre de Bruxelles) to FISC. He gave an inspiring talk titled: “What we trap is not what we see. When monitoring traps provide distorted information”. Thanks to Jean-Claude and all participants for the discussion!

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Forest Invasion Synthesis Centre, Prague @forestinvasion.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

European trees on the precipice of their demise? A. Liebhold will give a keynote at the EPPO Conference (21–23 April 2026 - also online). 🎤 21 April, 11:10 CET A.Liebhold: European trees on the precipice of their demise? 👉 Details: www.forestinvasion.cz/events/europ...

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European trees on the precipice of their demise? Join Andrew Liebhold’s lecture at the EPPO Conference online

The EPPO Conference “Safeguarding Forests in Europe: Emerging Risks of Agrilus Wood Borers (Buprestidae)” will take place on 21–23 April 2026 in Vienna, Austria. Andrew Liebhold will deliver a keynote...

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Forest Invasion Synthesis Centre, Prague @forestinvasion.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Andrew Liebhold, Scientific Lead of FISC, presented at the Northwest Science Association Annual Meeting 🌍🌲 His talk explored how globalization spreads trees - and the organisms that follow - reshaping forest ecosystems. Read more: www.forestinvasion.cz/news/globali...

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Globalization is reshaping forests worldwide - and spreading their pests

In his presentation at the Northwest Science Association Annual Meeting, Andrew Liebhold explored how globalization and plantation forestry are breaking down long-standing biogeographic barriers…

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Forest Invasion Synthesis Centre, Prague @forestinvasion.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

We joined the Czech ERA Chairs Projects Workshop last week at the Institute of Philosophy of the Czech Academy of Sciences. Great to exchange ideas across projects and institutions. Thanks to the #CETE-P team for organising!

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Forest Invasion Synthesis Centre, Prague @forestinvasion.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Invasive species in Iceland — and beyond. Over 80 participants gathered in Iceland to discuss invasive species across terrestrial, freshwater, and marine ecosystems. 👉 Read more: www.forestinvasion.cz/news/worksho... #InvasionBiology #Research

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Forest Invasion Synthesis Centre, Prague @forestinvasion.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Forest disturbances in Europe could double by 2100, a new Science study suggests. Co-authored by researchers from the Faculty of Forestry and Wood Sciences at the CZU, including Dr. Laura Dobor and Prof. Tomáš Hlásny, a member of FISC. 👉 Read more: www.forestinvasion.cz/news/forest-...

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Forest damage in Europe could double by 2100, new study finds

A new international study published in Science suggests that climate change could dramatically increase forest disturbances across Europe. Wildfires, windstorms and bark beetle outbreaks may affect…

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Forest Invasion Synthesis Centre, Prague @forestinvasion.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

Thanks to Prof. Peter Biedermann (University of Freiburg) for his lecture on Fungal Symbioses in Bark and Ambrosia Beetles at FISC last Friday. Thanks to everyone who joined — in person and online — for the great questions and discussion. Recording 👉 www.forestinvasion.cz/news/fisc-ta...

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Forest Invasion Synthesis Centre, Prague @forestinvasion.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Researchers are gathering in Prague for the in-person meeting of the FISC Working Group on transient impacts of invasive species. More info: www.forestinvasion.cz/working-grou... #InvasionEcology #BiologicalInvasions #ForestScience

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Forest Invasion Synthesis Centre, Prague @forestinvasion.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Our first FISC Talk is coming up 🎤 On 6 March 2026 (13:00 CET), Prof. Peter Biedermann will speak on fungal symbioses in bark and ambrosia beetles and their evolutionary and ecological significance. 📍 Hybrid event — join us in Prague or online 🔗 www.forestinvasion.cz/events/lectu...

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Forest Invasion Synthesis Centre, Prague @forestinvasion.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Meet Kateřina Berchová — researcher at the Forest Invasion Synthesis Centre, Prague (FLD CZU). Publications. Grants. Outreach. And the question: when is there time to think? New video profile + interview. Read & watch: www.forestinvasion.cz/news/katerin...

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Forest Invasion Synthesis Centre, Prague @forestinvasion.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Meet Andrew M. Liebhold — internationally recognised expert in forest invasions and Scientific Lead of the Forest Invasion Synthesis Centre, Prague. Explore his video profile and read an accompanying interview on why synthesis centres matter. Read & watch: www.forestinvasion.cz/news/a-new-e...

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Forest Invasion Synthesis Centre, Prague @forestinvasion.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Part of the FISC team visited AquaSYNC in Denmark 🇩🇰 Inspiring and generous conversations, full of practical insights and thoughtful exchange 🌍💡 Many thanks to the AquaSYNC team — especially Jesper, Paula and Ciaran — for the very warm welcome, openness and time shared 🤝✨

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Forest Invasion Synthesis Centre, Prague @forestinvasion.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

The People Behind FISC 👥 An international, interdisciplinary team working together on forest biological invasions. Meet our core team: 👉 www.forestinvasion.cz/core-team/

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Forest Invasion Synthesis Centre, Prague @forestinvasion.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

🌍 What to expect here on our channel We’ll be sharing: ▪️ Insights from forest invasion science ▪️ Expert views and profiles ▪️ Highlights from our workshops ▪️ Research outcomes ▪️ Stories from our work Explore more about us also on our website 👇 🔗 www.forestinvasion.cz

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Journal of Applied Ecology @jappliedecology.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

Ever wondered what might happen belowground when invasive species are controlled? 💭🌎🧪 Check out our latest Plain Language Summary to learn more in a quick-to-read format! 📖 👇 appliedecologistsblog.com/2026/01/29/w...

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What happens belowground when invasive species are controlled?

A better understanding of what happens belowground when restoring coastal vegetation may be useful to better plan restoration. However, little is known about what happens belowground when invasive …

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Forest Invasion Synthesis Centre, Prague @forestinvasion.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

🌲 The Forest Invasion Synthesis Centre Prague (FISC) is on BlueSky! An interdisciplinary research centre hosted by the Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Faculty of Forestry and Wood Sciences, applying the synthesis centre model to forest invasion science. 🔗 www.forestinvasion.cz

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