Guardians of the glades: protecting Europe’s forests against climate change

EU-funded researchers are combining cutting-edge research with sustainable forestry practices to protect our forests and preserve the many environmental benefits they provide.

By Michaela Nesvarova

The Făgăraș Mountains in southern Romania are home to one of Europe’s few remaining primary old-growth forests. 

These forests are still untouched by human activity and boast a rich variety of trees, from the heat-tolerant oaks of the lowlands to the coniferous forests in the