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philipchambers.bsky.social
Forestry, ecology, trees and people. University of Eastern Finland. Forest planning, digitalisation, gamification, AR/XR/MR/VR, social forestry, landscapes. Yadda yadda…
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🌳 Did you know the baobab is one of the most nutrient-rich trees in the world? This "Tree of Life" provides nutrition, livelihoods, and climate resilience across Africa. Today, baobab seeds are among the tree seeds CIFOR-ICRAF is depositing in the Svalbard Global Seed Vault. 🔗: bit.ly/41kkDwI

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From the Guardian: World’s largely unprotected peatlands are ticking ‘carbon bomb’, warns study. Finland mentioned 🇫🇮 www.theguardian.com/environment/...

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We have a feeling you'll be interested in this one. Nature is keen to find out how scientists are using Bluesky and whether it has become their go-to social-media platform. Take the survey! 🧪

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Proud to work the University of Eastern Finland! Olen ylpeä saadessani työskennellä Itä-Suomen yliopistossa! www.uef.fi/en/article/u... @uniuef.bsky.social @tapiomaatta.bsky.social

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Are these shimmering rainbow clouds noctilucent clouds or some other phenomenon? They are currently on display over Kuorinka, Liperi, North Karelia, Finland

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Turku becomes first major Finnish city to leave X yle.fi/a/74-20134325

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The 2025 #NewYearPlantHunt is now officially underway! All the resources needed to take part are here: bsbi.org/new-year-pla... Hoping the weather is kind to 1000s of intrepid botanists heading out over the next 4 days to record wild & naturalised plants blooming in midwinter. Good luck everyone!

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The world’s most sustainable travel destination is giving its harbour a facelift with an eco-friendly hotel that whispers cool Scandi minimalism while reconnecting guests with nature - the latest in a new wave of grand-scale, sustainable, wooden constructions. www.theguardian.com/travel/2024/...

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You know where you live but do you know your nation's name in Irish (Gaelic type)? Source: buff.ly/3ko4D5C

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Ghosts of the landscape: how folklore and songs are key to rewilding Finland’s reindeer www.theguardian.com/environment/...

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‘Like a giant bird box’: the volunteers building huge snowdrifts for Finland’s pregnant seals 🦭 Great to see that the work of @uniuef.bsky.social researchers and volunteers with the Finnish Association for Nature Conservation is having a meaningful impact! www.theguardian.com/environment/...

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ICYMI: The new edition of the Ecological Forest Management Handbook is out! Edited by CFS' own Dr. Guy Larocque, it explains the complex processes associated with ecological forest management, and outlines how to develop adaptive management scenarios to sustainably harvest resources. ⤵️

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@iufro.bsky.social sponsors an annual webinar on the International Day of Women and Girls in Science recognizing the contribution women make to forest research. The webinar will be held February 11-12, 2025. See here for more information: a-48350767.hubspotpagebuilder.com/en-us/

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Don't miss the opportunity to listen to the lessons from 50 Years of Forest-Related Research and Development in International Cooperation with Michael Kleine. 🗓️ Tomorrow at 10 CET 🔴 There will be a LinkedIn Live by IUFRO www.linkedin.com/events/50yea...

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We had fun today training on the Kudan’s SLAM with Sintetic and UNITE colleagues @uniuef.bsky.social in snowy Joensuu!

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I know we have a million starter packs right now, but I think we need one for forest management & policy! I know I missed a ton of people, so if you'd like to be added, please message me (particularly you tropical foresters). Or, if you don't want to be on this list, lmk!

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🌎🧪Forest Ecology Starter Pack now available for those studying various aspects of forest 🌲🌳🌴ecosystems. The starter pack is limited to 150 names & it is now full. To grow your network: follow folks, get followed, re-post, & enjoy! go.bsky.app/8ZNK9jy

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Any budding ‘Woodland History Detectives’ on here might like this online talk I’m giving for the fab D&G Woodlands organisation on Tues 26th Nov. More info and booking link below (free event) 🌳💚 fienta.com/woodland-his...

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My first Bluesky post! As a forest scientist exploring human-forest connections, I thought I’d start by sharing the Jizo we saw while hiking Mount Hakodate, Hokkaido. Bodhisattva Jizo protect trails, travellers, and ease the suffering of all sentient beings, especially those in the realms of hell.

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