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Forest or Green Desert? The Risks of Moldova's Black Locust Takeover
We were promised no more than 20% black locust. On the ground we see almost nothing else. Why monocultures risk leaving us a green desert, and which native species should be planted.
European Commission proposes requiring EU countries to plan for 3°C of warming
The European Commission has proposed that EU countries plan for 3°C of warming by 2100: national adaptation plans, named authorities for every major risk and EUR 70 billion a year. The law itself brings no new money.
Moldsilva Reform on TVR Moldova: Yes to the Merger, but a Forest Is More Than Timber
We back the merger of Moldova's state forest enterprises, but not a joint-stock company. What we said on Obiectiv Comun about the Moldsilva reform, protected areas and modern nurseries - full episode inside.
![Lithuania: from over 50 nurseries to 11 and 50 million seedlings a year [PHOTO]](https://arboretum.live/pub/media/mageplaza/blog/post/resize/400x/l/i/lituania_cover.jpg)
Lithuania: from over 50 nurseries to 11 and 50 million seedlings a year [PHOTO]
From more than 50 nurseries to 11 that produce more and better, with two new ones under construction. How Lithuania built a national system from seed to planting site without giving up its old oaks and legacy equipment. Second country of our study visit.
Forest Sector Reform: "Pădurile Moldovei" Must Not Become a Joint-Stock Company
One day before the consultation closes, ARBORETUM submitted 17 questions and 32 proposals on the Moldsilva reform. Yes to merging the enterprises, no to a joint-stock company and no to nature reserves inside a commercial structure.
![Sweden: from clear-cut forests to 126 million seedlings a year [PHOTO / VIDEO]](https://arboretum.live/pub/media/mageplaza/blog/post/resize/400x/s/u/suedia_cover.png)
Sweden: from clear-cut forests to 126 million seedlings a year [PHOTO / VIDEO]
From severe deforestation and the first Forest Code of 1903 to industrial nurseries: what we saw in Sweden, the first country of the study visit on container technology.
Against GMO Liberalization: 26 Organizations and Experts Demand Withdrawal of Draft Law
Civil society, academia and experts demand withdrawal of draft law No. 667-MAIA-2026 on liberalizing GMO legislation, citing risks to Moldova's competitive advantage, biodiversity and national sovereignty.
Soil Multidegradation and the Water Crisis in Moldova. Why Climate Is a Matter of National Security
Moldova ranks among the most climate-vulnerable countries in Europe. World-class research shows how erosion, loss of fertility, and water scarcity act all at once. What are we doing about it?
Synthesis of Accumulated Ideas and Proposals
In context of Open Call from Presidency of the Republic of Moldova
Chyorna-Chernitsa - new working basin for Arboretum
We starting the works in the new basin on Left Bank of the Dniester
