ONLINE websinar: Challenges in forest ecology – FFWT Seminar Series part II – April May 6th, 2026
May 6 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Would you like to know more about
the latest in forest ecology research?
how cutting-edge science contributes to the practical and sustainable use of natural resources?
the hidden half of forest ecosystems, right under our feet?
The Challenges in Forest Ecology seminar series, featuring top scientists from around the world, provides a unique opportunity to discuss the state of the art in forest ecology from different perspectives and approaches with the leading experts in the field.
The seminar is organised by the EXCELLENTIA team on behalf of the Faculty of Forestry and Wood Technology, Mendel University in Brno, Chech Republic.
Please contact Mrs Alena Šamonilová, if you have questions or would like to suggest a seminar topic / invite a guest speaker on topics related to forest diversity and functioning above and below ground.
The seminars are held on the first or second Wednesday of each month, either hybrid or only via Zoom. Seminars presented via Zoom only will have an * next to the presenter‘s name. The seminars may be recorded with the consent of the presenter.
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Our network brings together leading research institutions, universities, and organizations from across Europe, united by a shared commitment to advancing ecosystem science. Each member contributes unique expertise, facilities, and perspectives, creating a powerful collective capability that no single institution could achieve alone.
Belgium: University of Antwerp, University of Hasselt, University of Liége
Bulgaria: Institute of Soil Science “Nikola Poushkarov”
CIHEAM
Czech Republic: Czech Globe
Denmark: University of Aarhus, University of Copenhagen, Roskilde university, Technical University of Denmark
Finland: University of eastern Finland, University of Helsinki, University of Turku, University of Oulu, Natural Resources Institute Finland
France: Université Paris Sciences et Lettres, Ecole normale supérieure, CNRS, Université de Rennes, Université Grenoble alpes
Italy: Italian National Research Council (CNR), CREA
What is TNA?
Transnational Access (TNA) is a funding program that lets researchers from one country use specialized research facilities, equipment, or resources located in another country – usually for free or at reduced cost.
How it works: Think of it like a library card system, but for expensive scientific equipment. A researcher in Spain might need to use a specialized telescope in Chile, or a particle accelerator in Switzerland, or a rare biological collection in Germany. TNA programs cover the costs so researchers can access these facilities they couldn’t otherwise afford.
Key points:
Who pays: Usually funded by the EU or other international research organizations
What’s covered: Travel, accommodation, and access to the facility/equipment
The goal: Share expensive infrastructure across borders so science advances faster and more equitably
Who benefits: Researchers who don’t have access to specialized equipment in their home country
Example: A marine biologist in Poland wants to study deep-sea creatures but doesn’t have access to a research vessel. Through TNA, they could apply to use a marine research station in Norway, with costs covered by the program.
It’s essentially about democratizing access to world-class research infrastructure and promoting international scientific collaboration. Several of our projects offer TNA funding, explore them in the links below.