Imagine trying to plant a garden that can survive a heatwave and a drought ten years from now. This work identifies which tree families are naturally tougher and better at growing in changing weather. It's like creating a 'future-proof' catalog of seeds and saplings to ensure forests don't die off as the planet warms.
Forestry businesses face massive financial risks as climate change kills off traditional tree species. There is a lack of reliable, data-backed seeds and saplings that are guaranteed to survive in future environmental conditions.
A massive phenotypic and genomic database, a network of 29 climate-zone gardens, and training software (marteloscopes) for new silviculture options.
If you are a forest management firm dealing with tree die-off due to climate change — this project developed low-input breeding and restoration strategies that increase forest resilience. This ensures your long-term timber assets remain productive and healthy.
If you are a nursery operator dealing with unpredictable demand for climate-adapted species — this project assessed the European nursery sector to forecast future reproductive material needs. This allows you to diversify your production and align with future market demand.
If you are a consultancy dealing with failing reforestation projects — this project developed nature-based solutions and a network of 29 common gardens to test species mixtures. This provides evidence-based data to guarantee higher survival rates for restored landscapes.
Based on available project data, specific pricing for tools or software is not mentioned; the project is funded by an EU contribution of EUR 8,008,387.
The project is currently in the testing and demonstration phase, utilizing 29 common gardens across 17 countries to validate results before wide-scale industrial application.
Based on available project data, specific licensing terms are not provided, but the project focuses on knowledge sharing and policy-relevant recommendations for the European Green Deal.
The project period runs from 2022-11-01 to 2027-10-31, with results being generated throughout this window.
The project specifically assesses the European nursery sector and develops plant production technology to promote cooperation and diversify the supply of reproductive material.
The consortium is heavily weighted toward research and academia, with 10 research institutes and 4 universities. However, there is a strategic industrial presence with 3 industry partners (16% ratio), including one SME, ensuring that the genetic research is grounded in the practical needs of the nursery and forestry sectors across 13 countries.
Contact INRAE (France) for details on genetic resource implementation.
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