Session 3: Different paths to a new generation of resilient forests – positive and/or negative experiences with reforestation.
Following the bark beetle calamity, both active and passive reforestation efforts are underway across Europe. While the goal remains the same – to establish diverse forests diversified by age, size and species composition – the strategies employed by foresters and forest owners differ. Management intensity varies, with different approaches being used to mitigate biotic and abiotic risks, enhance stability, and maintain species diversity. We welcome contributions on clear-cut regeneration and new stand management, from both research and practical perspective. How can natural forest regeneration processes be effectively utilized and incorporated? In addition to showcasing successful practices, we encourage critical analyses of unsuccessful attempts -what went wrong, what lessons were learned, and how can these insights guide future practices?