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  • Liina Jüriso

    Linnaeus University, Department of Forestry and Wood Technology, Georg Lückligs väg 1, 352 56 Växjö, Sweden

    Linnaeus University - Integrated Journalism in Europe

    • This lecture examines the status of elm populations in Northern Europe in relation to the spread of Dutch elm disease (Ophiostoma spp.). It highlights the historical and ongoing impacts of the disease on native and urban elm trees, including declines in population and changes in forest structure. The session also discusses monitoring strategies, management practices, and conservation efforts aimed at preserving elm genetic diversity and supporting resilient urban and natural elm populations.

      Keywords: Dutch elm disease, Ulmus, Northern Europe, Tree pathology, Forest conservation, Urban trees