The Risk Assessment Group of the Institute of Forest Entomology, Forest Pathology and Forest Protection, Department of Ecosystem Management, Climate and Biodiversity , BOKU University, Vienna:

is focused on spatial analyses and modelling of predispositon (PAS) to biotic and abiotic agents, modelling of phenology and development of the Eurasian spruce bark beetle (PHENIPS Online Monitoring) and spatial modelling of drought stress and bark beetle infestation (PHENIPS-TDEF).