Native trees first?

Twente forests are struggling. Pedunculate oak, beech, ash and Norway spruce are declining. Can our forests cope with climate change or should we give them a hand? And if forests are actively rejuvenated? What is the wisest option: native trees first? Or should we plant more species from other climate zones? This Science Café addresses the question of what the future of trees and forests might look like. Seppe De Mits MSc. (Wageningen University) does research on native trees and shrubs. Marcel Horsthuis (ecologist at Staatsbosbeheer in Salland and Twente) takes us through forest ecology and restoration strategies.

Moderator: Dr Yvonne Cuijpers, practical natural philosopher

In cooperation with UT Climate Centre

Science Café in Dutch

Concordia/ Oude Markt 15/ Enschede. Free entrance, tickets available at the reception Concordia

Reservations not possible/ be there in time

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