New innovations in forest health monitoring help prevent risks of disasters similar to Central Europe and Sweden
August 20, 2024 – Helsinki, Finland. The Finnish team of the Resdinet project, comprising the Finnish Geospatial Research Institute (FGI) of the National Land Survey of Finland and the University of Eastern Finland, has been making significant strides in forest health monitoring. With the increasing threat of forest damage due to insects, plant diseases, and …
Slovak part of the RESDINET research team continues vital field work in bark beetle-disturbed Swedish forests
August 11th, 2024, Skara, Sweden – The RESDINET project team from the Institute of Forest Ecology (IFE SAS) completed a crucial phase of their ongoing research in the bark beetle-affected spruce forests near Skara, Sweden. This fieldwork, supported by insights from renowned experts, marks a significant step in the multi-year effort to study and mitigate …
TANABBO II: Leading the way to rescue spruce forests!
August 13th, 2024, Prague, Czech Republic – We are thrilled to announce the publication of our latest study, “Spruce bark beetle phenological modelling and drought risk within the framework of the TANABBO II model,” in Ecological Modelling. This research, led by two dedicated PhD students Nana Pirtskhalava-Karpova and Aleksandr Karpov, offers vital insights into sustainable …
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Recent study unveils natural defence mechanism against bark beetle infestation
RESDiNET and Czech University of Life Sciences Prague publish third paper on spruce forest health August 1, 2024, Prague, Czechia – RESDiNET team, in collaboration with researchers from the Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, have unveiled new findings on the natural defences of mixed forests against bark beetle infestations. Led by Dr. Giorgi …
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RESDiNET team gains attention in Finnish and Swedish national news
July 29, 2024 – Joensuu, Finland. The innovative method developed by the Finnish partners of the RESDiNET team for detecting bark beetle damage using an airship has garnered significant interest both locally and internationally. In July 2024, the team was interviewed by national news outlets in Finland and Sweden, highlighting the importance and innovation of …
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RESDiNET team presented at ISCE conference 2024 in Prague
July 22, 2024, Prague, Czechia – The 39th Annual Meeting of the International Society of Chemical Ecology (ISCE) in Prague, Czechia, from July 14-18, 2024, was an enlightening and impactful event for the RESDiNET team. Held at the Czech University of Life Sciences, this prestigious conference was themed “Chemical Ecology Returns to Prague”, honouring its …
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RESDINET team to attend the 39th annual ISCE meeting in Prague
13.7.2024 – Prague, Czech Republic We are thrilled to announce that the RESDiNET team will be attending the 39th Annual Meeting of the International Society of Chemical Ecology (ISCE) in Prague, Czechia, from July 14-18, 2024. This prestigious conference, hosted at the Czech University of Life Sciences, marks the second time Prague has welcomed …
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New exciting remote sensing postdoc opportunity in forest disturbance ecology!
June 26, 2024 – Zvolen, Slovakia We are thrilled to announce an exciting postdoctoral position within the cutting-edge realm of GIS and Remote Sensing. RESDiNET is seeking a talented expert to join our research team and contribute to our pioneering projects aimed at understanding forest ecology and disturbance. Project Overview This postdoc …
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SLU researchers pioneer early detection of bark beetle attacks: Cutting-edge satellite index detects spruce infestation with high accuracy
June 21, 2024 – Umeå, Sweden The RESDiNET team at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) has achieved a significant breakthrough in the detection of bark beetle attacks on spruce trees using advanced remote sensing tools. Building on years of pioneering work in this field, the team’s recent paper, published in Ecological Indicators, …
A new method of spruce protection against bark beetles using semiochemicals
June 19, 2024, Zvolen, Slovakia – A recently published research paper, titled “Mitigating Norway Spruce mortality through the combined use of an anti-attractant for Ips typographus and an attractant for Thanasimus formicarius”, reveals promising strategies for addressing the alarming mortality rates of Norway spruce trees caused by bark beetle infestations. The study, led by the …
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Bark beetle outbreak in the High Tatras: Rocks emerge where spruce forests once thrived
June 17, 2024 – Zvolen, Slovakia. The majestic High Tatras in Slovakia, renowned for their stunning landscapes and rich biodiversity, have been significantly affected by a severe outbreak of the bark beetle (Ips typographus). This outbreak has particularly ravaged the Tatra National Park, leading to profound ecological changes. The devastating impact is visible, with water …
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Monitoring of the Ips typographus attack in Koli National Park, Eastern Finland, continues again this summer – enhanced with some new measuring equipment
May 2024 – Koli National Park, Eastern Finland Koli National Park and the surrounding unique Finnish national landscape have been struck by snow damage and drought-induced bark beetle attack. This phenomenon has been actively observed from the beginning of the RESDINET project, and work continues this summer 2024. Extent of the damage is monitored …
Exciting opportunity for early career researchers: Postdoctoral position open at SLU in remote sensing of forest disturbances
6.5.2024 – Sweden, SLU The Department of Forest Resource Management at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) is thrilled to announce the opening of a prestigious postdoctoral position in Remote Sensing of Forest Natural Disturbances. With a focus on cutting-edge research, this role offers an unparalleled opportunity for early career researchers to delve into …
Resdinet Team Explores Norway Spruce Susceptibility to Bark Beetles in Southern Sweden
April 2024 – Southern Sweden In a collaborative effort to understand Norway spruce susceptibility to the bark beetle Ips typographus outbreak, the Slovak and Swedish partners of the Resdinet project embarked on a week-long field campaign in the heart of Sweden in mid-April 2024. The Swedish partners from SLU provided valuable administrative and organizational support. …
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RESDiNET Project Workshop in Koli National Park: Advancing Remote Sensing Technologies in Forest Disturbance Ecology
Koli National Park, Finland – February 12th – 16th, 2024 The RESDiNET project recently conducted its 2nd scientific workshop at the picturesque Koli National Park in Finland. Despite logistical challenges, including a train strike affecting travel plans, participants from various locations met to explore cutting-edge advancements in remote sensing and forest ecology. For the second …
Genetic markers of Norway spruce resistance to tree-killing bark beetles uncovered
October 24, 2023, Prague – In a collaboration between Czech scientists from the Czech University of Life Sciences and the RESDiNET team, a recent groundbreaking scientific publication sheds light on the genomic markers that determine the resistance of Norway spruce to the notorious European spruce bark beetle Ips typographus. The study employs a sophisticated 50K …
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RESDiNET team participated in the second EVOLTREE conference in Romania
Photo: EVOLTREE organizing committee 15 September, 2023 – Brașov RESDiNET team participated in the second international EVOLTREE conference, “Resilient Forests for the Future”, held in Brașov, Romania, on September 12-15, 2023. The members actively engaged in sharing recent research findings and discussing the future of forests in a changing climate with tree genetics and forest …
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Exploring host tree susceptibility and symptoms of Ips typographus mass attacks in Paloheinä, Finland
Photo: Mikko Vuohelainen / Stara, City of Helsinki 9.10.2023 Paloheinä, Finland —The University of Eastern Finland (UEF) and the Finnish Geospatial Research Institute (FGI) of the National Land Survey of Finland (NLS), are at the forefront of investigating the symptoms of spruce infestation caused by the European spruce bark beetle in the Paloheinä conservation area. …
A joint RESDiNET and MULTIRISK project meeting in Helsinki
On the 29th of August 2023, the team members of two European projects, RESDiNET and MULTIRISK, got together at a joint meeting to discuss the prospects of possible future cooperation and share the results and progress in the use of remote sensing methods to study the “bark beetle – Norway spruce” interactions in the changing …
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Cutting-edge unmanned airship revolutionised aerial monitoring of bark beetle disturbed areas in the Koli National Park in Finland
Photo: Tuomas Kinnunen, NLS FGI Driven by climate change-induced drought and heat waves, bark beetle populations multiply, spreading northward and affecting larger areas of Norway spruce stands in Finland. In Koli, researchers used an unmanned, low-emission airship to monitor and prevent bark beetle damage. In Koli National Park, Finland, an innovative unmanned, low …
Do wind- and drought-induced bark beetle outbreaks differ?
New scientific paper reveals varied triggers and consequences of bark beetle disturbances in the European spruce forests. A press release Forests worldwide have been facing a growing threat from tree-killing bark beetles, ranking alongside droughts, wildfires, and storms as major disturbances in temperate ecosystems. In Europe, the spruce bark beetle (Ips typographus L.) …
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RESDiNET team conducts field experiments in Italian Alps to tackle forest protection amidst climate crisis
Collaboration with University of Padova Aids Efforts to Preserve the Beauty of the Italian Alps In a bid to combat the escalating impacts of climate change on the Italian Alps’ forests, the RESDiNET team recently concluded field experiments in northern Italy. Their mission was to develop improved forest protection methods to safeguard the region’s …
The RESDINET project has been launched!
The partners of the RESDINET project (Network for novel remote sensing technologies in forest disturbance ecology) of the HORIZON EUROPE scheme, coordinated by the Institute of Forest Ecology SAS, met during the kick-off meeting held from February 20 to February 23 at our institute. This opening meeting was organized mainly to coordinate management and implementation …