The BlueCat Research Team
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We are ecologists, foresters and scientists studying how forests work without direct human impact. Passionate about spontaneous natural processes. We are from Landscape Research Institute, Czech Republic.
Researches from #LandscapeResearchInstitute presented one of the outcomes of the #Bioremo project, “Forest Dynamics Following Ice-Storm Disturbance,” at the conference “Nature Monitoring Without Borders.” The conference was organized by the Podyjí and Thayatal National Parks.
October 2, 2026 at 10:59 AM
Researches from #LandscapeResearchInstitute presented one of the outcomes of the #Bioremo project, “Forest Dynamics Following Ice-Storm Disturbance,” at the conference “Nature Monitoring Without Borders.” The conference was organized by the Podyjí and Thayatal National Parks.
The Podyjí and Thayatal National Parks organized an international scientific conference to mark the 35th anniversary of the establishment of the Podyjí National Park. The conference was also supported by the #Bioremo project. The participants enjoyed it very much 👏🌳. #LandscapeResearchInstitute
October 2, 2026 at 10:59 AM
The Podyjí and Thayatal National Parks organized an international scientific conference to mark the 35th anniversary of the establishment of the Podyjí National Park. The conference was also supported by the #Bioremo project. The participants enjoyed it very much 👏🌳. #LandscapeResearchInstitute
Last week, our women’s UAV squadron conducted a series of flights over the Zlatník National Nature Reserve. Zlatník Hill (522 m), like the surrounding hills of the Central Bohemian Uplands, is of volcanic origin. The tree layer is dominated by oak and birch. #LandscapeResearchInstitute
August 13, 2026 at 10:23 AM
Last week, our women’s UAV squadron conducted a series of flights over the Zlatník National Nature Reserve. Zlatník Hill (522 m), like the surrounding hills of the Central Bohemian Uplands, is of volcanic origin. The tree layer is dominated by oak and birch. #LandscapeResearchInstitute
Last week, our women’s UAV squadron conducted a series of flights over the Zlatník National Nature Reserve. Zlatník Hill (522 m), like the surrounding hills of the Central Bohemian Uplands, is of volcanic origin. The tree layer is dominated by oak and birch. #LandscapeResearchInstitute
August 13, 2026 at 10:15 AM
Last week, our women’s UAV squadron conducted a series of flights over the Zlatník National Nature Reserve. Zlatník Hill (522 m), like the surrounding hills of the Central Bohemian Uplands, is of volcanic origin. The tree layer is dominated by oak and birch. #LandscapeResearchInstitute
Growth patterns and climate sensitivity differ for understory and canopy trees academic.oup.com/treephys/art...
1/2🌳 Our recent study made in cooperation with @czechglobe_xylo found that young trees growing beneath the forest canopy start their growing season earlier but also finish it sooner.
1/2🌳 Our recent study made in cooperation with @czechglobe_xylo found that young trees growing beneath the forest canopy start their growing season earlier but also finish it sooner.
Growth patterns and climate sensitivity differ for understory and canopy trees
Abstract. While vertical forest structure is known to influence microclimatic conditions and tree growth, detailed knowledge of differences in seasonal gro
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July 27, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Growth patterns and climate sensitivity differ for understory and canopy trees academic.oup.com/treephys/art...
1/2🌳 Our recent study made in cooperation with @czechglobe_xylo found that young trees growing beneath the forest canopy start their growing season earlier but also finish it sooner.
1/2🌳 Our recent study made in cooperation with @czechglobe_xylo found that young trees growing beneath the forest canopy start their growing season earlier but also finish it sooner.
The Aesculapian snake prefers moist habitats in deciduous forests. It likes to climb trees. It is a non-venomous snake that primarily hunts small rodents. It is the symbol of doctors around the world. In the Czechia, it is a critically endangered species. #BioReMo #LandscapeResearchInstitute
June 19, 2026 at 12:51 PM
The Aesculapian snake prefers moist habitats in deciduous forests. It likes to climb trees. It is a non-venomous snake that primarily hunts small rodents. It is the symbol of doctors around the world. In the Czechia, it is a critically endangered species. #BioReMo #LandscapeResearchInstitute
Monitoring of forest conditions in the Podyjí and Thayatal National Parks —including the development of methodologies for collecting data on the forest and the species richness of forest stands—is supported by the Interreg AT-CZ BioReMo project. #BioReMo
June 19, 2026 at 10:10 AM
Monitoring of forest conditions in the Podyjí and Thayatal National Parks —including the development of methodologies for collecting data on the forest and the species richness of forest stands—is supported by the Interreg AT-CZ BioReMo project. #BioReMo
Co právě zkoumáme a jaké metody k tomu využíváme? Přečtěte si více v tomto článku.
Vědci sledují reakci lesů na prostředí v reálném čase po půlhodinách
Reakci stromů na změny počasí, dostupnost vody nebo intenzitu slunečního záření v podstatě v reálném čase sledují vědci z brněnského pracoviště Výzkumného ústavu pro krajinu (VÚK). Projekt Rozšířený m...
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June 17, 2026 at 6:38 AM
Co právě zkoumáme a jaké metody k tomu využíváme? Přečtěte si více v tomto článku.
In cooperation with Kindwise.com, we will begin collecting another dataset during June for the joint Forestum.ai project, which was presented this spring at the Agriculture, Forestry and Hunting Fair.
June 10, 2026 at 5:55 PM
In cooperation with Kindwise.com, we will begin collecting another dataset during June for the joint Forestum.ai project, which was presented this spring at the Agriculture, Forestry and Hunting Fair.
This summer, the BioReMo project is continuing with data collection tests in accordance with the Forest Habitat Monitoring Methodology at selected sites in the Podyjí and Thayatal National Parks. #BioReMo
June 10, 2026 at 12:14 PM
This summer, the BioReMo project is continuing with data collection tests in accordance with the Forest Habitat Monitoring Methodology at selected sites in the Podyjí and Thayatal National Parks. #BioReMo
Česko má za sebou mrazivý týden, tak se podívejme, jaké byly nejnižší teploty v naších pralesích🥶:
❄️Boubín: -14.8 °C (7.1. 22:40)
❄️Eustaška: -14.5 °C (10.1. 16:40)
❄️Milešický prales: -13.7 (7.1. 23:00)
❄️Salajka: -13.7 (10.1. 17:00)
❄️Velká Pleš: -11.3 (11.1. 9:00)
❄️Boubín: -14.8 °C (7.1. 22:40)
❄️Eustaška: -14.5 °C (10.1. 16:40)
❄️Milešický prales: -13.7 (7.1. 23:00)
❄️Salajka: -13.7 (10.1. 17:00)
❄️Velká Pleš: -11.3 (11.1. 9:00)
January 14, 2026 at 1:55 PM
Česko má za sebou mrazivý týden, tak se podívejme, jaké byly nejnižší teploty v naších pralesích🥶:
❄️Boubín: -14.8 °C (7.1. 22:40)
❄️Eustaška: -14.5 °C (10.1. 16:40)
❄️Milešický prales: -13.7 (7.1. 23:00)
❄️Salajka: -13.7 (10.1. 17:00)
❄️Velká Pleš: -11.3 (11.1. 9:00)
❄️Boubín: -14.8 °C (7.1. 22:40)
❄️Eustaška: -14.5 °C (10.1. 16:40)
❄️Milešický prales: -13.7 (7.1. 23:00)
❄️Salajka: -13.7 (10.1. 17:00)
❄️Velká Pleš: -11.3 (11.1. 9:00)
As part of the cooperation between the BioReMo project partners, Lidar scanning of a forest site in the Gebharts Moor area was carried out for the League for Nature Conservation Lower Austria. The drone flight were carried out by our team on September 16, 2025.
September 18, 2025 at 10:26 AM
As part of the cooperation between the BioReMo project partners, Lidar scanning of a forest site in the Gebharts Moor area was carried out for the League for Nature Conservation Lower Austria. The drone flight were carried out by our team on September 16, 2025.
How is climate change affecting Europe's natural forests? The Blue Cats contributes to a massive study spanning 84 years. Surprisingly most tree species show no consistent link between mortality and their position in the ecological niche—suggesting surprising resilience doi.org/10.1111/1365...
Trends in background mortality in unmanaged forests across Europe over the last century
In contrast to previous studies, dominant tree species in European strict forest reserves have not consistently experienced increasing background mortality. Conversely, forest reserves dominated by c...
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August 7, 2025 at 11:58 AM
How is climate change affecting Europe's natural forests? The Blue Cats contributes to a massive study spanning 84 years. Surprisingly most tree species show no consistent link between mortality and their position in the ecological niche—suggesting surprising resilience doi.org/10.1111/1365...
The main objective of the new BioReMo project is to research biodiversity in the border region of Lower Austria, South Moravia and South Bohemia. Among other things, the project will result in an exchange of information between NGOs, scientists and protected area managers in the border region.
July 2, 2025 at 8:39 AM
The main objective of the new BioReMo project is to research biodiversity in the border region of Lower Austria, South Moravia and South Bohemia. Among other things, the project will result in an exchange of information between NGOs, scientists and protected area managers in the border region.
Jakub Kašpar, our embassador at conference Trace 2025. Umea Universitet, Sweden. www.trippus.se/eventus/user...
June 19, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Jakub Kašpar, our embassador at conference Trace 2025. Umea Universitet, Sweden. www.trippus.se/eventus/user...
Our colleague and friend Jakub Kašpar presented a poster at the TRACE 2025 conference in Umeå ( www.slu.se/en/calendar/... ) this week on the study "Factors behind the increasing variability of tree growth within and between sites in Central European forests". Oral presentation to follow today : - )
June 19, 2025 at 7:43 AM
Our colleague and friend Jakub Kašpar presented a poster at the TRACE 2025 conference in Umeå ( www.slu.se/en/calendar/... ) this week on the study "Factors behind the increasing variability of tree growth within and between sites in Central European forests". Oral presentation to follow today : - )
Our colleague and friend Jan Holík has published a new paper in the Fire Ecology journal. Topographic conditions dominate tree species recovery over 15 years post‑fire in a temperate Pinus sylvestris forest. Congratulations to Jan! doi.org/10.1186/s42408-025-00374-3
June 6, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Our colleague and friend Jan Holík has published a new paper in the Fire Ecology journal. Topographic conditions dominate tree species recovery over 15 years post‑fire in a temperate Pinus sylvestris forest. Congratulations to Jan! doi.org/10.1186/s42408-025-00374-3
🌱 Soil Workshop in Brno 🌱
On April 9th–10th, a soil workshop was held in Brno, organized by the Landscape Research Institute as part of the WILDCARD project.
🌳 Thanks to everyone who participated and helped make it a valuable experience! 🌳
On April 9th–10th, a soil workshop was held in Brno, organized by the Landscape Research Institute as part of the WILDCARD project.
🌳 Thanks to everyone who participated and helped make it a valuable experience! 🌳
May 12, 2025 at 11:33 AM
🌱 Soil Workshop in Brno 🌱
On April 9th–10th, a soil workshop was held in Brno, organized by the Landscape Research Institute as part of the WILDCARD project.
🌳 Thanks to everyone who participated and helped make it a valuable experience! 🌳
On April 9th–10th, a soil workshop was held in Brno, organized by the Landscape Research Institute as part of the WILDCARD project.
🌳 Thanks to everyone who participated and helped make it a valuable experience! 🌳
Extensive bark beetle disturbance has significantly changed the forests of the Bohemian Switzerland National Park, but it has not stopped the life. This also applies to the rare habitats of waterlogged spruce forests, which occur on the bottoms of ravines and valleys in sandstone rock towns.
March 28, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Extensive bark beetle disturbance has significantly changed the forests of the Bohemian Switzerland National Park, but it has not stopped the life. This also applies to the rare habitats of waterlogged spruce forests, which occur on the bottoms of ravines and valleys in sandstone rock towns.
Good day to all, we are ecologists, foresters and scientists studying how forests work without direct human impact. Passionate about spontaneous natural processes. We are from Landscape Research Institute, Czech Republic.
March 28, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Good day to all, we are ecologists, foresters and scientists studying how forests work without direct human impact. Passionate about spontaneous natural processes. We are from Landscape Research Institute, Czech Republic.