A OptiForValue publication provides fresh insights into the mortality drivers of Norway spruce (Picea abies) and Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris), two of Europe’s most economically important conifer species.
New publication in Wood Material Science & Engineering examines how different storage approaches influence the quality of spruce roundwood.
In July 2026, researchers from Linnaeus University worked with local partners to carry out coordinated drone surveys across OptiForValue’s Case Study Sites in Austria, Spain, Finland and Sweden, to contribute to the development of remote-sensing based Early Warning Indicators.
It has been devastating to witness the wildfires that have swept across Europe this summer, causing widespread damage to ecosystems, communities, and local economies. As climate change increases the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, drought and...
OptiForValue is pleased to launch Beyond the Trees: Conversations with Researchers, a new interview series designed to celebrate the valuable work of our OptiForValue partners in shaping the future of forestry and forest value chains! Through a combination of written...
Research led by LUKE, examined how genetically improved seed material performs in forest regeneration—economically and environmentally—in the Pirkanmaa region of Finland. This was compared across 30 and 50 year time horizons, with a 3% interest rate, when timber...