ReForestry
#ghindachallenge 2026 continues: the oaks are resting, but the first volunteers have already brought acorns
No acorns means nothing to sow, and this year Moldova's oaks are resting. Sasha Li brought half a bucket of acorns from near Plaiul Fagului. Take an extra bag next time you go to the forest.
Transition to containerised production presented to Parliament's Environment Committee
Sweden grows 126 million seedlings a year; Lithuania rebuilt its system in under a decade. We explained to MPs why the decisions that will shape Moldova's forests for decades must be taken now.
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.
The MIGRA-TREE network already has 43 specialists from 20+ countries. Now it needs practitioners
In a week, 43 specialists from 20+ countries. But three quarters are scientists, while assisted migration is decided in nurseries and forest districts. We need practitioners.
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.
Lessons from Our Study Visit to Sweden and Lithuania
What Moldova can take from the Baltic Sea region in its transition to containerized technology, and what it will have to learn on its own.
![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.
![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.
Why Regulating Deer and Roe Deer Numbers Protects the Forest, Not Cruelty
The Ministry of Environment's order on hunting quotas sparked a wave of controversy. But behind the emotion lies a real ecological problem that can no longer be ignored.
