Extreme droughts in Europe: how can we keep water in our forests?

Wednesday, December 2, 2026

7:00 a.m. PT / 8:00 a.m. MT / 9:00 a.m. CT / 10:00 am ET

 

Summer 2026 was exceptionally dry in many regions of Europe, and climate projections indicate that extreme events will become more frequent. Forests play a key role in climate change mitigation, yet they are increasingly affected by drought themselves. Water-friendly forest management practices can improve water retention and strengthen forest resilience.

This is what we will explore during our webinar bringing together three experts to examine the issue, from the physiological impact on trees to practical management solutions:

 

The situation: How does drought affect trees?

Jan Krejza, Ph.D., Scientist at Dendronet, Czech Republic

Water and forests, an inseparable alliance: How can we strengthen forest resilience to drought?

Monika Runkel, Head of the Hachenburg Forestry Office and the Rhineland-Palatinate Forest Education Center, Germany

Close-to-nature forestry: The importance of water in Pro Silva principles

Tomáš Vrška, President of Pro Silva

 

This webinar will offer valuable insights into how forest management can contribute to a more water-resilient future.

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