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FAO holds the 20th Session of the Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture
23/03/2025 - Read More

The 20th Regular Session of the FAO's CGRFA in Rome discusses the conservation and sustainable use of genetic resources to address biodiversity loss…

Training for EUFGIS National Focal Points on the redesigned information system for the conservation of forest genetic resources
3/03/2025 - Read More

EUFGIS National Focal Points (NFP) met in Dolenjske Toplice in Slovenia on 12-13 February, for training on the beta version of the redesigned European…

EUFORGEN starts Phase VII with renewed mandate
24/01/2025 - Read More

EUFORGEN begins Phase VII (2025–2029), advancing European collaboration on conserving and sustainably managing forest genetic resources under Forest…

The Forest Europe Implementation Report (2021-2024) highlights EUFORGEN's contributions in signatory countries
18/10/2024 - Read More

FOREST EUROPE's Implementation Report, presented at the 9th Ministerial Conference, outlines significant strides in sustainable forest management,…

The Forest Europe Ministerial Conference welcomes progress on the Forest Genetic Resources Strategy for Europe and sets future priorities
2/10/2024 - Read More

Ministers from across Europe reaffirm their commitment to sustainable forest management, highlighting EUFORGEN’s role in enhancing forest resilience…

Conserving the genetic diversity of Salzmann’s pine in France
12/09/2024 - Read More

A new approach safeguards the genetic heritage of Salzmann’s pine in France, using both in situ and ex situ conservation techniques.

Ensuring forest resilience and productivity in Europe’s changing climate
18/06/2024 - Read More

Recommendations for policy and practice in the production and use of forest reproductive materials.

Spain implements national legislation on the conservation of forest genetic resources and wild flora
24/05/2024 - Read More


In 2022, Spain approved national legislation on conservation of forest genetic resources following the recommendations of the Pan-European strategy…

Finland's new ex situ conservation strategy published
23/05/2024 - Read More

Finland is the country with the largest proportion of forest in Europe. Spruce, pine and birch are probably the three tree species that everyone…