COST NNEXT final conference Non-native Tree Species for European Forests

This international conference is the final event organised by the EU COST Action FP1403 "Non-Native Tree Species for European Forests - Experiences, Risks and Opportunities". The aim is to showcase the activities and the achievements of this COST Action from the last 4 years, to share knowledge on non-native tree species with the international scientific community, and to pursue the successful networking and future collaborations. Researchers, policy makers, practitioners and NGOs will meet to exchange facts, experiences and views, and work on a common, science based understanding of the opportunities and risks associated with non-native tree species growing.

Session topics include:

• Introduction to Europe
• Distribution
• Provenances
• Reproduction
• Management
• Growth potential
• Ecosystem services
• Biotic and abiotic threats
• Market potential
• Public perception

and more.

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