A Tool for Identifying Forest Areas in Europe Exposed to Systematic Stress Due to Climate Change

EIP-AGRI PRACTICE ABSTRACT by Swiss Federal Research Institute (WSL)

Forests are complex systems and their interaction with and response to climate change are very difficult to predict. Therefore, we use historical and current trends in forest biomass and productivity across Europe to identify areas at risk of natural disturbances or even forest loss.

A European Remote Sensing System for the Early Detection and Mapping of Forest Vulnerabilities and Risks

EIP-AGRI PRACTICE ABSTRACT by Università degli Studi di Firenze (UniFi)

Healthy forests are essential to rural livelihoods, biodiversity, and the bioeconomy. However, they are under increasing threat from storms, droughts, pests, diseases, and fires. These dangers often develop quietly and, if not identified early, can cause significant economic and ecological damage. The FORWARDS project is developing an innovative sensing system that can quickly identify and map forest vulnerabilities and risks across Europe.