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07.04.2026

Douglas-fir plantations face limited pest risk: New study by Aditya Ganesh in Forest Ecology and Management

Forestry

Aditya Ganesh from the Forest Invasion Synthesis Centre, Prague (FISC) has published a new study in Forest Ecology and Management, examining the risk of pest damage to non-native Douglas-fir plantations worldwide. The study shows that although suitable conditions for pest establishment exist, the risk of large-scale damage remains low under current climates.

06.04.2026

Globalization is reshaping forests worldwide – and spreading their pests

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In his presentation at the Northwest Science Association Annual Meeting, Andrew Liebhold explored how globalization and plantation forestry are breaking down long-standing biogeographic barriers between regions. As non-native trees spread globally, they are increasingly accompanied by herbivores, pathogens and other organisms that reshape forest ecosystems.

30.03.2026

Aditya Ganesh: Douglas-fir as a Global Experiment in Invasion Ecology

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Meet Aditya Ganesh, researcher at FISC. In this video profile and accompanying interview, he explores Douglas-fir as a global model for invasion ecology, from insect herbivores across regions to hidden insect infestation inside cones.

27.03.2026

Workshop on invasive species in Iceland highlights need for stronger biosecurity and coordination

The workshop “Alien Species in Iceland”, organised by Laura A. Meyerson (FISC core team), brought together over 80 participants to address invasive species challenges. Discussions highlighted pathways, impacts, and the need for stronger biosecurity, research, and coordination.

19.03.2026

Forest damage in Europe could double by 2100, new study finds

Forestry

A new international study published in Science suggests that climate change could dramatically increase forest disturbances across Europe. Wildfires, windstorms and bark beetle outbreaks may affect far larger forest areas by 2100. The research also involved FISC member Prof. Tomáš Hlásny.

09.03.2026

Richard Mally: Following the Hidden Logic of Insect Invasions

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Meet Richard Mally, macroecologist uncovering the hidden architecture of insect invasions. In his video profile and interview, he explores invasion disharmony, human-built “invasion highways,” silent ecological shifts, and why big datasets and genomics may redefine how we understand non-native species.

09.03.2026

FISC Talks: Fungal Symbioses in Bark and Ambrosia Beetles

FISC Talks

Lecture

Wood-boring beetles have formed remarkable partnerships with fungi over millions of years. Watch the lecture by Prof. Peter Biedermann to explore how these symbioses evolved, how fungus farming reshaped beetle biology and social systems, and what key questions remain in understanding these complex interactions.

18.02.2026

Kateřina Berchová: Science Is Not a Nine-to-Five Job

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Meet Kateřina Berchová. Watch the video profile and read the accompanying interview on balancing academic careers and parenthood, the pressures of scientometric evaluation, and how hybridization can accelerate biological invasions.

11.02.2026

A New Era in Research? The Power of Synthesis Centres

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Can a new model of collaboration and data use reshape how we do science?Andrew M. Liebhold, Chief Scientist of FISC, explains why synthesis centres offer a powerful model for tackling complex research questions — and generating insights no single team could achieve alone.

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