Adaptive forest monitoring and community stewardship for resilient Alpine ecosystems
This project aims to enhance biodiversity protection in Alpine forests by deepening ecological understanding through participatory monitoring of key tree physiological processes. At the core of the project is a transnational network of forest pilot sites that will track critical physiological indicators of tree functioning.
These physiological parameters provide early and objective signals of stress in trees and are especially important in assessing responses to environmental pressures such as drought and bark beetle infestations. By linking these indicators to forest management decisions, the project supports evidence-based practices that respect ecological thresholds and dynamics.
In parallel, the project engages secondary schools in environmental education through the use of open-source sensors to measure these same physiological processes. This hands-on learning fosters ecological literacy and builds a shared understanding of how forests function and respond to change.
The project promotes a unified approach to forest care by integrating scientific observation, participatory learning, and regional planning.
Project Idea Types: Biodiversity and green infrastructure (Priority 1), Climate change adaptation and disaster risk prevention (Priority 1)
