Description of the expertise offered
Our research focuses on adaptive management of forest ecosystems, with approaches and tools that facilitate decision-making at forest and landscape levels. We aim at addressing the broader societal challenges of low-carbon, resilient future with climate change adaptation and mitigation options, circular economy with efficient use or resources and raw materials, human health and well-being. Provision of ecosystem services is at the core of these efforts. Demonstrated expertise in multi-disciplinary studies in natural temperate forests of the Carpathian Mountains, with field research experience also in other mountain areas in Europe, Asia and the Americas.