Long-term trial plots across Europe are testing how genetically mixed forests grow and adapt.
New planning tools let forestry managers explore which species and genetic combinations are likely to work best in their local conditions.
In Slovenia, experimental plantations are also being restocked using seed sources and seedlings developed through the project.
The OptFORESTS team is aiming to support a shift towards more diverse and climate-resilient forests.
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