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ForestLab<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

We study how forests respond to climate change, disturbance and management.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Forest research in a changing climate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

ForestLab is the University of Milan research lab focused on forest ecology, management and restoration. We study how climate change, disturbances and silvicultural interventions affect forest structure, functioning and ecosystem services, combining field monitoring, spatial data and modelling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Forest dynamics and climate change<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We study tree growth, mortality, regeneration, competition and reproduction in response to climate and environmental change.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Sustainable forest management and planning<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We develop management and planning strategies integrating adaptation, production, biodiversity and ecosystem services.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Forest resilience, extreme events and disturbances<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We study wildfire, drought, storms, insects and other disturbances to understand forest vulnerability, resistance, recovery and resilience.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Protection forests and hydrogeological hazards<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We analyse how forest structure and management contribute to protection from avalanches, rockfall, erosion and slope instability.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Biodiversity, conservation and old-growth forests<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We investigate relationships between forest management, stand structure and biodiversity, with particular attention to habitats, species and old-growth features.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Forest restoration, rewilding and afforestation<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We assess restoration, spontaneous forest development, afforestation and adaptive management strategies for resilient and multifunctional forests.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Forest carbon, climate mitigation and bioeconomy<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We quantify forest carbon stocks and fluxes and assess the contribution of forest management, wood products and value chains to climate mitigation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Urban forests and nature-based solutions<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We study how trees, urban forests and green infrastructure contribute to cooling, wellbeing, biodiversity and climate adaptation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Forest and urban soils<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We study soil properties, biodiversity and functioning and their role in resilience, restoration and ecosystem services.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Monitoring, remote sensing and forest modelling<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We integrate field observations, sensors, satellite and LiDAR data with models to monitor forests and explore future scenarios.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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