Drought has become one of the main challenges affecting forests across Central Europe. For forest managers, it is important not only to know where wetter and drier soils are located, but also how soil moisture changes throughout the year. An…
-
Soil moisture data can help forest managers better plan operations during…
10. 9. 2026 -
Sunburn damage increases susceptibility of hornbeam trees to fungal infection
27. 8. 2026Bark damage caused by intense sunlight may significantly increase the risk of fungal infection in European hornbeam (Carpinus betulus) growing in urban environments. An international study involving researchers from the Department of Forest… -
MENDELU is working to save endangered tree species in the Amazon rainforest
25. 8. 2026In 2025, Mendel University in Brno (MENDELU) launched an international project aimed at saving the most endangered tree species in the Peruvian Amazon. The project is funded by the prestigious Swiss foundation Franklinia. In the Tingo María region… -
Biodiversity helps grasslands stay productive during extreme drought
19. 8. 2026Preserving biodiversity could become one of the most effective natural ways to protect ecosystem productivity as climate change brings more frequent and prolonged droughts. The findings, published in Nature Ecology & Evolution, provide new… -
Mendel University and the Nadace Foundation are working together to improve…
17. 8. 2026The long-term collaboration between Mendel University in Brno (MENDELU) and the Nadace Foundation contributes to higher-quality tree planting and subsequent tree care. Arboriculture students participate in the planting of the Alleys of Freedom,… -
LDF MENDELU scientists contribute to Europe’s nature restoration plans
24. 7. 2026The European Union (EU) Nature Restoration Regulation, which came into force in August 2024, requires Member States to submit National Restoration Plans by 1 September 2026, setting out specific measures to meet the binding target of restoring at… -
Giant tropical trees have no trouble transporting water all the way to the tops…
7. 7. 2026The world’s tallest tropical trees, which grow on the island of Borneo and reach heights of up to 100 meters, are no more susceptible to water transport failure during the dry season than shorter trees. This is the conclusion of a new study… -
LDF MENDELU and Its Partners Strengthen Climate-Smart Forestry in Europe…
1. 7. 2026The Faculty of Forestry and Wood Technology of Mendel University in Brno (FFWT MENDELU), together with the University Forest Enterprise Masaryk Forest Křtiny (UFE Křtiny) and leading Czech institutions engaged in forest research, welcomes the… -
An invasive pathogen threatens European forests, with annual losses potentially…
18. 6. 2026An international team of researchers has assessed the potential economic impact of the invasive pathogen Phytophthora ramorum, which causes forest decline and tree mortality in Europe. The study, co-authored by Dr Thomas Jung from the Faculty of…