News 2024

LeaveMathis Giese, KIT
CaviTools - Python package to automate processing of Cavicam Imagery

Processing and analyzing image stacks based on optical methods can be challenging, especially with large datasets. CaviTools offers additional tools to simplify the workflow of post-processing your Cavicam data such as automatically detecting and quantifying embolism events and filtering out artifacts.

2nd ifgg symposium - group of participantsJohannes Senn, KIT
2nd IfGG-IFU Symposium

The second IfGG-IFU Symposium took place at the KIT-Campus Alpine on 2nd and 3rd of May 2024 and it was dedicated to doctoral students and postdocs.
In addition to interesting lectures and engaging discussions, these joint symposia are valuable opportunities for networking and exchange.
The third edition of the symposium is to take place at the Aueninstitut Rastatt.

Tree with Dendrometer in the SchulwaldCharlie Periane, KIT
Active science with kids from the primary school "Am Gröben”

With the school forest project we support schoolkids to monitor the seasonality of tree growth by measuring stem increment via installed dendrobands. In this way, the children learn about scientific methods and get insights into the seasonal dynamics of forests. 

News 2023

Group of team members in front of a treeNadine Rühr, KIT
Group retreat 2023

During our group retreat, we planned research ideas for the coming year and defined our team values.

Dry spruce trees due to bark beetle infestation and drought in a forest in LuxembourgSelina Schwarz, KIT
Drought vulnerability and extreme bark beetle outbreaks threaten spruce trees in Central Europe

New publication out in Forestry showing canopy mortality increased tenfold during summer droughts 2018-2020 in Luxembourg

Cheering soccer teamRicky Mwanake, KIT
IFU Soccer Championship 2023

In addition to our research work, we also play excellent soccer and won this year's championship at the IMKIFU!