Colleagues,
The deadline for the vacancy announcement "Post-doc in silviculture and forest modelling for climate change adaptation" at the Southern Swedish Forest Research Centre, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU), has been extended to 3 April 2022!
Further details are below, please share widely in your networks - thank you!
Best regards
Brigitte Burger
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Gesendet: Montag, 28. Februar 2022 11:23
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Betreff: [IUFRO Div 1] Vacancy announcement: Post-doc in silviculture and forest modelling for climate change adaptation
Priorität: Hoch
Post-doc in silviculture and forest modelling for climate change adaptation
The Southern Swedish Forest Research Centre, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) is seeking a highly motivated person for a two-year post-doc position to conduct research on the silviculture of temperate mixed broadleaved forests. The research shall be based mainly on georeferenced field experiments set up in mixed stands of oak, hornbeam, field maple, wild service tree and hazel. The objective is to provide key recommendations to guide the design, establishment and silviculture of such forest types.
The experiments were planted 2012-2014 and include a range of mixing patterns and species proportions. The research should also include a small wild service experiment planted across widely contrasting climate and soil gradients. The experiments were set up and are carried out in cooperation with partners in forestry practice. Some data were already collected by local citizen-science volunteers. Additional data should be collected during the post-doc period.
The analyses should quantify aspects of survival, early growth, stem quality and competition depending on species mixture, site characteristics, establishment practice and other relevant variables. Additional investigations may include the influence of climate, soil and establishment practice on tree phenology, root system development and biomass allocation. Hypotheses testing should be an integral part of the research. Duty station: Alnarp, Sweden
Closing date: 27 March 2022
Details: https://www.slu.se/en/about-slu/work-at-slu/jobs-vacancies/?rmpage=job&rmjo…
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posted by IUFRO Headquarters on behalf of:
Jens Peter Skovsgaard
Professor of Silviculture, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
Coordinator, IUFRO Division 1 Silviculture
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Announcement:
In the framework of the Tropical managed Forest Observatory (TmFO),
Cirad is offering a 6 months contract with possible extension of
another 6 months, based in Montpellier
*Job title*
Researcher (PhD) in ecological modelling of tropical forests
*Begining date **Ending date***
02/05/2022 01/11/2022
*Job description*
Since the early 1980s, Cirad and its partners set up experimental forest
plots for monitoring post-harvest tropical forest dynamics in order to
assess the effects of selective logging on the reconstitution of timber
stocks. Since 2026, these experimental sites are part of an
international network, the Tropical Managed Forest Observatory (TmFO),
coordinated by Cirad. Within this network, forets dynamics data
accumulated over more than thirty years can be used to simulate
post-harvest trajectories in tropical forests as a function of logging
intensity, and key environmental variables (climate, soil, etc.).. For
example , the recovery of the biomass, timber stockand changes in
biodiversity were assessed assessed on the scale of the Amazon basin.
The results showed under the present 35-year logging cycle in force in
Brazilian Amazonia, the recovery of timber stock is less than 50%. This
work in the Amazon region deserves to be extended to other tropical rain
forest regions for which the TmFO network has data, in order to assess
the conditions for the sustainability of timber production on a
pan-tropical scale. The TmFO network provides all the conditions
required to carry out this work in terms of data availability (4 sites
in Central Africa and 7 sites in South East Asia, representing a total
inventory of more than 400 ha). In order to carry out this study, it
will first be necessary to adapt the model used in Amazonia to the
context of other datasets in other continents (under a 6-month contract
from May 2022). The initial 6-month contract may be extended by the same
duration, depending on the preliminary results of this first 6-month
period and the funding obtained in 2023.
To apply go to:
https://recrutement.cirad.fr/job/job-researcher-phd-in-ecological-modelling…
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Plinio Sist
Cirad-ES,
Directeur-Director UR Forêts et Sociétés
Tropical managed Forests Observatory (TmFO) Coordinator
IUFRO 1.02.00 Silviculture of tropical forests
Campus International de Baillarguet, TA C-105/D
34398 Montpellier Cedex 5 France
Tél : +33 4 67 59 39 13
Tel.Portable/Mobile Phone: +33 786 3289 46
http://ur-forets-societes.cirad.fr/
[cid:image002.jpg@01D837A4.903953F0]This is to announce the 8th International Symposium on Roots of Woody Plants, which will be held in-person on July 10-14, 2022 at Penn State University in State College, PA, USA.
During this symposium, which usually meets every three years, world-recognized researchers, scientists with emerging research programs, and graduate students gather to discuss research on roots of forest trees and shrubs and nut and fruit crops. The specific focus of the symposium allows for in-depth discussion on a wide array of topics, from water acquisition to managing roots in impaired ecosystems.
This international symposium typically includes 150 participants from around the world.
The symposium will be hybrid with the option to choose in-person or virtual attendance in the registration process.
Go to https://cvent.me/eORPzo<https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcvent.me%…> for event summary to view symposium details and to register!
We look forward to seeing you at Penn State in July!
Sincerely
David Eissenstat
Professor
Department of Ecosystem Science and Management
201 Forest Resources Building
University Park, PA 16802
Phone: 814-863-3371
Email: dme9(a)psu.edu<mailto:dme9@psu.edu>
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posted by IUFRO Headquarters on behalf of Professor David Eisenstat
Webinar series "Pine Silviculture: International success factors" takes off with Scots pine in Central Europe
Pines are one of the main wood-producing species in the world. They have a remarkable economic, social, and environmental role and provide important benefits.
The IUFRO Ecology and silviculture of pine Unit and Centro PINUS - a Portuguese NGO focused on maritime pine - invite foresters and researchers from all over the world to join us. This international webinar series will be a journey to discover the general outlook, analyze challenges, and compare main trends and success factors in pine silviculture.
Save the date! Our virtual journey starts in Central Europe on March 10, and it is specifically dedicated to Scots pine (Pinus silvestris).
The Eberswalde University for Sustainable Development (HNEE) is the co-promoter of this Webinar, which aims to provide a compact overview of Scots pine management in Central Europe. Emphasis will be placed on timber production and NWFP; The provision of diverse ecosystem services; The vulnerability of Scots pine as to climate change; and Forest conversion for resilience - mixed forest management.
Professor Peter Spathelf has accepted our challenge to introduce the topic of Scots pine management in Central Europe and he will be joined by Susana Carneiro, who will be moderating the conversation. There will be a Q&A at the end.
In an effort to accommodate multiple time zones, the symposium will be held on March 10, 2022, between 3 and 5 p.m. (UCT).
Attendance is free of charge, but registration is required to participate in this Zoom Webinar.
Please register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xoeBQDEcREGAyZyWOrqETg
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posted by IUFRO Headquarters on behalf of :
Prof. Dr. Peter Spathelf
Professor für Angewandten Waldbau
Applied Silviculture
Hochschule für nachhaltige Entwicklung Eberswalde (HNEE)
Eberswalde University for Sustainable Development
Alfred-Möller-Strasse 1
16225 Eberswalde, Germany
Waldcampus/Forest campus, Haus 11/Building No. 11, Raum/Room 11.110
Tel.: +49 3334 657171
Fax.: +49 3334 657162
Peter.Spathelf(a)hnee.de<mailto:Peter.Spathelf@hnee.de>
www.hnee.de/spathelf<http://www.hnee.de/spathelf>
Post-doc in silviculture and forest modelling for climate change adaptation
The Southern Swedish Forest Research Centre, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) is seeking a highly motivated person for a two-year post-doc position to conduct research on the silviculture of temperate mixed broadleaved forests. The research shall be based mainly on georeferenced field experiments set up in mixed stands of oak, hornbeam, field maple, wild service tree and hazel. The objective is to provide key recommendations to guide the design, establishment and silviculture of such forest types.
The experiments were planted 2012-2014 and include a range of mixing patterns and species proportions. The research should also include a small wild service experiment planted across widely contrasting climate and soil gradients. The experiments were set up and are carried out in cooperation with partners in forestry practice. Some data were already collected by local citizen-science volunteers. Additional data should be collected during the post-doc period.
The analyses should quantify aspects of survival, early growth, stem quality and competition depending on species mixture, site characteristics, establishment practice and other relevant variables. Additional investigations may include the influence of climate, soil and establishment practice on tree phenology, root system development and biomass allocation. Hypotheses testing should be an integral part of the research. Duty station: Alnarp, Sweden
Closing date: 27 March 2022
Details: https://www.slu.se/en/about-slu/work-at-slu/jobs-vacancies/?rmpage=job&rmjo…
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posted by IUFRO Headquarters on behalf of:
Jens Peter Skovsgaard
Professor of Silviculture, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
Coordinator, IUFRO Division 1 Silviculture
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Dear all,
Just to let you know that I launched with my colleague Manuel Boissière,
a special issue in "Forests" with the title : New Challenges towards
More Effective Integration of Tropical Forest Restoration and
Conservation. Please disseminate the information and link below in your
networks.
deadline for paper submission September, 30th, 2022
https://www.mdpi.com/journal/forests/special_issues/restoration_conservation
cheers
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Plinio Sist
Cirad-ES,
Directeur-Director UR Forêts et Sociétés
Tropical managed Forests Observatory (TmFO) Coordinator
IUFRO 1.02.00 Silviculture of tropical forests
Campus International de Baillarguet, TA C-105/D
34398 Montpellier Cedex 5 France
Tél : +33 4 67 59 39 13
Tel.Portable/Mobile Phone: +33 786 3289 46
http://ur-forets-societes.cirad.fr/
Dear Colleagues:
Teagasc are recruiting, for an indicative duration of 45 months, a post-doctoral researcher to be based at their Ashtown Research Centre in Dublin. The post-doctoral researcher will carry out research on ContinuFor, which is a new project funded by the Irish Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM). ContinuFor is a multi-discipline research project led by Prof. Áine Ní Dhubhaín from UCD with Teagasc and NUI Maynooth as project partners. The project aims to increase the knowledge base on continuous cover forestry (CCF) in Ireland. The post-doctoral researcher at Teagasc will collaborate with project partners to investigate suitable silvicultural approaches to transformation to CCF, and determine the consequences of transformation for timber production (quality and quantity), biodiversity, resilience and carbon sequestration. The focus of the researcher will be to leverage two existing long-term transformation research sites that have been active since 2010, collect field-data from these sites, and establish another replicate site. Applicants should have experience in fieldwork, forest mensuration, data analysis, report writing and dissemination. The ideal candidate should have experience working in forestry research and be familiar with CCF. The role will involve working closely with the wider project team and industry, so good organisational skills, project management and a demonstrated capacity to deliver on objectives and research tasks and team work are essential. An ability to communicate the research findings to relevant stakeholders and internal and external groups is an essential part of the role.
More information from here: https://topjobs-teagasc.thehirelab.com/LiveJobs/JobApply/80316?source=1&ext…<https://scanner.topsec.com/?d=1452&r=show&u=https%3A%2F%2Ftopjobs-teagasc.t…>
Deadline for application: Midday 2nd March 2022.
Best wishes
Ian
Dr Ian Short, B.Sc., M.Sc., MSIF | Broadleaf Forestry Research Officer
Teagasc Forestry Development Department |Ashtown Research Centre, Dublin 15, D15DY05, Ireland
tel: +353 (0)1 8059966 | mob: +353 (0)86 1922385
e-mail: Ian.Short(a)teagasc.ie<mailto:Ian.Short@teagasc.ie> | web: www.teagasc.ie/forestry<http://www.teagasc.ie/forestry>
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Von: Strimbu, Bogdan <Bogdan.Strimbu(a)oregonstate.edu>
Gesendet: Donnerstag, 27. Jänner 2022 17:45
Betreff: 2nd North American Forest Mensurationists conference - Abstract submission open
Call for Papers
2nd North American Forest Mensurationists Conference
December 11-14, 2022, Portland, OR
The 2nd North American Forest Mensurationists Conference will take place in Portland OR on Dec 11-14, 2022. The event will bring together most of the scientists from Canada, Mexico and the USA interested in quantitative forestry The topics covered by the event range from traditional forest inventory to modern techniques based on data fusion, machine learning and remote sensing.
You are invited to submit an abstract of your work on
forestry advancements for presentation at the event.
Submit your abstract<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.n…>
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Bogdan Strimbu, PhD
Associate Professor of Forest Management
Oregon State University
College of Forestry | FERM Department
360 Peavy Forest Science Center
Corvallis OR 97331 USA
Tel: (541) 737-1604 | F: 541.737.43
Email: bogdan.strimbu(a)oregonstate.edu<mailto:bogdan.strimbu@oregonstate.edu>
url: http://mars.forestry.oregonstate.edu/
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Dear colleagues,
?The Silviculture lab at UBC Forestry is looking for a PhD student to do some work in the establishment and management of mixed forests in western Canada.
I'd be grateful if you could share it with interested candidates.
Stay safe!
Ignacio?
?ignacio.barbeito(a)ubc.ca
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[IUFRO Spotlight]
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IUFRO Spotlight #91 - Forests and Water
IUFRO Spotlight is an initiative of the International Union of Forest Research Organizations. Its aim is to introduce, in a timely fashion, significant findings in forest research from IUFRO officeholders and member organizations to a worldwide network of decision makers, policy makers and researchers.
IUFRO will encapsulate, and distribute in plain language, brief, topical and policy-relevant highlights of those findings, along with information on where/how to access the full documents. The IUFRO Spotlight findings will be distributed in a periodic series of emails as well as blog postings.
Forests and Water
Science-Policy-Practice Interface for Managing Forest and Water Interactions under a Changing Environment
PDF for download<https://www.iufro.org/fileadmin/material/publications/spotlights/spotlight9…>
[Photo showing a forest behind a lake. Photo: Kalexander73 on Pixabay.]
Kalexander73 on Pixabay
Water is fundamental to life on earth. What may not be quite so obvious is that forests are equally vital resources for life on the planet.
And the two – water and forests – are inseparable in the pursuit of a sustainable and sustainably developed world. Therefore, forests and water resources have been identified as essential elements in adaptation to climate change.
The IUFRO-sponsored Forests and Water science-policy forum at the IUFRO World Day provided a platform for scientists, forest managers and decision-makers from the Asia-Oceania region to share insights and experiences about forest and water interactions from different perspectives.
Among the significant challenges discussed by the forum panelists were the increasing competition for water resources, the positive and negative impacts of carbon sequestration due to large scale afforestation and reforestation, climate change-related shifts in rainfall patterns and capacity building requirements among civil groups at various levels to ensure competent engagement in forest and water management.
To address the challenges of competition for water, a range of technical, social and political actions have been suggested – technical advancements such as GIS, remote sensing and climate modelling to better understand the full hydrological cycle, targeted reforestation, better integration of planted forests in the wider landscape, good community engagement and tighter regulatory environments
[Photo showing a lake surrounded by mountains, with forests. Photo: Vandaagevenniet on Pixabay]
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Integrated watershed management was also advocated as a way to deal with the impact of changes in rainfall due to climate change. This varies across the region; in some areas such as Japan there have been record-breaking heavy rains, while in others there have been droughts.
Forests play a crucial role in supplying clean water, help prevent environmental hazards such as soil erosion and flooding as well as ensuring many other ecological functions. Any forest changes – and their interactions with climate – can significantly affect water resources and water-related ecological functions and services.
Therefore, managing forests for water provision is an important priority in various international initiatives (Bonn Challenge, UN SDGs etc.). In addition, there is an active agenda to use reforestation for landscape restoration and to mitigate rising atmospheric carbon dioxide content.
The forum panelists also underlined that communicating and sharing technical advances and policies must be strengthened to ensure that research on forest and water interactions in a changing environment is appropriately addressed.
The opening address for the forum was delivered by IUFRO Vice President Liu Shirong of the Chinese Academy of Forestry.
Keynote presentations were given by Meine van Noordwijk, World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF), Nairobi, Kenya; and by Richard Harper of Murdoch University, Perth, Australia. Richard Harper is also Deputy Coordinator of IUFRO’s Task Force on Forests and Water Interactions in a Changing Environment.
The panel discussion featured:
Brenda Baillie, Northland Regional Council, New Zealand;
Mingfang Zhang, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China;
Kyoichi Otsuki, Kyushu University, Japan;
Diomedes A. Racelis, University of the Philippines Los Baños, Philippines; and
Hyung Tae Choi, National Institute of Forest Science, Republic of Korea.
The online discussion was one of three science-policy forums organized for IUFRO World Day. (The other two – Forests and Fire and Forest-based Bioeconomy for All – will be covered in separate Spotlights.)
Link to the forums: Science & Policy | IUFRO World Day<https://www.iufroworldday.org/science-policy-forums>
Link to the recording: Forest-Water-Session<https://www.dropbox.com/sh/mvgx0sb8myq2tbr/AAC5IFBrbk2wWD5TO6YcG92ua/Sessio…>
IUFRO World Day was a worldwide digital event that took place on September 28-29 in three time zones around the world. It comprised 24 hours of forest-related research topics, networking, and emerging issues of relevancy for global policy makers. The event was designed to showcase the diversity of the IUFRO network, including IUFRO's scientific units and IUFRO's member organizations, to facilitate networking, and to enhance communication and outreach.
The World Day comprised 79 live sessions from IUFRO Units and Members – including the three forums mentioned above – covering highly relevant topics for policy makers as well as three central IUFRO sessions, one in each time zone. Over 3000 participants from more than 100 countries registered for the event. IUFRO: IUFRO World Day - Digital Forest Science Forum 2021 / Events<https://www.iufro.org/events/iufro-world-day/>
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IUFRO Spotlight #91, published in December 2021
by IUFRO Headquarters, Marxergasse 2, 1030 Vienna, Austria.
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