Paul Copini

Paul Copini is a Researcher at Wageningen University & Research, specializing in Sustainable Forest Ecosystems. His work focuses on forest growth dynamics, climate change impacts, and genetic resources of tree species. He leads projects on provenance trials for climate-resilient tree species and integrates remote sensing with ecological data for forest monitoring.

Research Interests:

• Climate adaptation strategies in forest ecosystems
• Tree physiological responses to drought and extreme weather
• Genetic diversity conservation in native tree populations
• Forensic timber origin analysis

Projects include the 'OMBINED' initiative on forest climate resilience and the 'Rassenlijst Bomen' project evaluating tree provenances. He collaborates internationally, particularly in Central/Eastern Europe for climate-forest growth mapping.

Key contributions: Developed methods for assessing invasive species risks, pioneered dendrochronological tools for pest outbreak dating, and advanced MRI techniques for studying tree water dynamics.

Grants/Advising: Co-promotor of a PhD project on forest management strategies and leads multiple LVVN-funded projects. Active in public engagement through media commentary on Dutch forestry challenges.