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Forest fires ravaged Europe for thousands of years 201 million years ago
The mass extinction at the end of the Triassic period, 201 million years ago, was caused by extensive volcanic eruptions and a rapidly warming climate as the then-supercontinent Pa...

Caring for forests not always connected to more biodiversity
Strong ties between forest owners and their land does not automatically translate into efforts to promote biodiversity, according to new thesis.

Snow in Focus: New EU Project Tackles Hidden Driver of Climate Change
Climate change is transforming the coldest regions of our planet at an unprecedented pace. Yet one of the key factors governing how ice sheets, glaciers, and permafrost respond is ...

New research project to improve transport accessibility during extreme weather
A new research project funded by Formas will identify effective strategies for improving transport resilience and accessibility in a changing climate.

New project about climate adaptation in forestry
The new project, "Forestry's climate adaptation and resilience" (FORESTCARE), will synthesise existing knowledge to support the transition towards more climate-resilient forestry. ...