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Ecology of Mediterranean Forests

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Ecology of Mediterranean Forests

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The scientific objective of the multidisciplinary research project of URFM is to understand and predict the dynamics, functioning and evolution of Mediterranean forests, taking into account disturbance regimes and management. This project adopts an approach that considers the ecophysiological, demographic and genetic processes of forest ecosystems, as well as the specific processes of disturbances (fires, insect epidemics) and their associated risks. To integrate these processes and deliver realistic predictions, URFM creates and uses models based on observation, experimentation and digital simulation, at spatial scales ranging from the forest stand to landscape and region. The applied aim of this research project is to produce knowledge for assessing forest trajectories and solutions for their adaptation and resilience to risks induced by climate change and changing disturbance regimes.

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18 April 2025

By: URFM

Mechanisms of natural and anthropogenic selection on trees in the forest

A webinar "Mechanisms of natural and anthropogenic selection on trees in the forest : consequences for climate change adaptation strategies" , Friday 11 april 2025, 11h-12h.

Climate change : do forests need us to adapt ? Published : 17 march 2025, 16:36 CET

Une figure avec les activités de feu (2004-2021) sur la zone d’étude.

Analysis and modeling of spatio-temporal fire dynamics in the Mediterranean region: towards new hazard indicators. Tuesday 8 april 2025, Domaine St Paul Site Agroparc, Coeur de centre INRAE PACA, Avignon.

Effects of mixing tree species in interaction with the environment on the hydric functioning of trees. Tuesday 25 march 2025, Coeur de centre INRAE PACA, Domaine St Paul Site Agroparc, Avignon.

In the spotlight

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01 December 2023

By: URFM

We have read for you...

The need for profound changes in socio-ecological systems and the notion of adaptive transformation to cope with climate change. Summary and opinion on the article.
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01 December 2023

By: URFM

We have read for you...

This opinion piece highlights the problem of the lack of indicators for the conservation of global diversity, and the need for them. The difficulty lies in choosing those that make sense and are practical. Effective sizing from this point of view poses a problem. EUFORGEN has proposed an indicator for the sustainable management of forest genetic resources.