Slovak Academy of Sciences researchers seek spruce populations that can survive climate change

Scientists from the Slovak Academy of Sciences are searching for spruce tree populations that can withstand the effects of climate change. The research aims to identify genetic varieties of spruce that demonstrate greater resilience to changing environmental conditions such as increased temperatures, altered precipitation patterns, and extreme weather events. The findings could help Slovak forestry adapt to climate change by selecting and cultivating tree varieties better suited to future climatic conditions, potentially preserving forest ecosystems and the timber industry's sustainability.