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FutureScapes development day
On February 12 we held our Centre of Excellence development day at the Emajõe-Suursoo Centre, where we set the main goals and activities for the year together.
Coffee morning - February 2026
In February 2026 we had our eleventh coffee morning on the topic „Symbiosis of Natural Processes and Contemporary Landscape Architecture: Creating a Sustainable Urban Environment“.
New moss species to Estonia was found from FutureScapes study site!
We have received confirmation that a new moss species to Estonia, Bryum violaceum / Gemmabryum violaceum, was found on our study site at Kämara field. The species currently has no established Estonian common name. It is a tiny green moss that primarily grows on disturbed soils, such as fields and other trampled or cultivated areas.
Participation at a discussion evening “War and Environmental Damage”
Last week, the Centre for Sustainable Development at the University of Tartu organised a discussion evening titled “War and Environmental Damage”, which was also attended by Aveliina Helm, head of our Landscape Biodiversity Working Group.
Coffee morning - January 2026
In January 2026 we had our tenth coffee morning on the topic „First results of our fieldwork: greenhouse gases in our study sites“.
FutureScapes new research station
This Christmas, instead of putting up a Christmas tree, FutureScapes set up our new research station.
Coffee morning - December 2025
In December 2025 we had our ninth coffee morning on the topic „Estonian seminatural grasslands: how are they doing?“.
Participation at cience forum “TeadusEST 2025: At the Peak of Estonian Science”
FutureScapes took part in the science forum “TeadusEST 2025: At the Peak of Estonian Science” in Tartu. This year’s forum highlighted Estonia’s ten Centres of Excellence.
Participation at climate conference
The head of our Landscape Biodiversity working group, Aveliina Helm, spoke at the international climate conference “Climate Compass 2025: The Art of Adaptation in the Light of Science” in Tartu.
Participation at the conference “Sustainable Soil and Land Use – From Soil Science to Land Use Governance”.
On December 4, members of our Centre of Excellence participated in the conference “Sustainable Soil and Land Use – From Soil Science to Land Use Governance” held at the Estonian University of Life Sciences.