πŸš€πŸŒ² RE-ENFORCE field update from Czech Republic!

Date: 19.07.2025
πŸ“ PA2 plot near Pilsen, Czech Republic
πŸ›°οΈ A team from the University of Padova & Czech University of Life Sciences Prague used a UAV (drone) to survey a drought- and heatwave-affected recovery trial (Scots pine; drought-treated vs. control), as part of the RE-ENFORCE pilot action.
πŸ”¬ The high-resolution imagery will help:
β€” map stand structure, canopy cover, and micro-site variation
β€” set a baseline to track growth, survival, and key physiological traits (e.g., needle pigments)
πŸ“Έ Photos by Jaroslav Čepl and JiΕ™Γ­ ChuchlΓ­k.
🧭 Insights from this work will guide science-based restoration for more climate-resilient forests.
πŸ™Œ Thank you to our local collaborators and partners. More updates coming soon!