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IUFRO Congress Spotlight #67 - Tapping the potential of restoring disturbed tropical forests

by IUFRO Headquarters

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IUFRO Spotlight #66 - A forest mix may best address global change

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IUFRO World Congress - Preliminary Event Schedule Available

by Brigitte Burger

XXV IUFRO World Congress "Forest Research and Cooperation for Sustainable Development" Curitiba, Brazil: 29 September - 5 October 2019 <https://iufro2019.com/> https://iufro2019.com/ Beschreibung: Beschreibung: cid:d28fe52473f3161f33eb1096b6938bf4@swift.generated The <https://twitter.com/hashtag/IUFRO2019?src=hash> #IUFRO2019 CSC has just released the preliminary event schedule. - Check out all the activities and start planning! Keep an eye out: soon the keynote speakers and the schedule of the technical sessions will be announced! And remember: 31 May is Early Bird Deadline. Visit: <https://t.co/xCTZ5gfmGY> http://iufro2019.com/overview/

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Invitation for the RTC 2019: National Seminar cum workshop at ICAR-IISWC, Dehradun

by Brigitte Burger

Von: Muruganandam Muthiah [mailto:mail2mmm20@gmail.com] Gesendet: Dienstag, 21. Mai 2019 09:11 Betreff: Invitation for the RTC 2019: National Seminar cum workshop at ICAR-IISWC, Dehradun Sub: Request to participate in the National Seminar-Cum-Consultation-Workshop on “Revisiting Traditions and Culture (RTC-2019): Impacts on Environment, Ecosystems, Biodiversity and Natural Resources” during 14th and 15th June 2019 at ICAR-IISWC, Dehradun-reg. Sir/Madam, Warm Greetings, We are happy to inform you that the ICAR-Indian Institute of Soil and Water Conservation (ICAR-IISWC) is organizing a two days National Seminar-Cum-Consultation-Workshop on “Revisiting Traditions and Culture (RTC-2019): Impacts on Environment, Ecosystems, Biodiversity and Natural Resources” during 14th and 15th June 2019 at ICAR-IISWC, Dehradun with the partial financial support from the United States India Educational Foundation (USIEF), New Delhi and the INTACH, New Delhi. This Consultation workshop being unique and different from others attracts multi-stakeholders and sandwiches the abilities and traditional wisdom of local farmers-fishermen and scientific advancements to augment traditional knowledge and conservation of aquatic and terrestrial biodiversity and ecosystems. Around 100 participants including university professors, scientists, elected Panchayat representatives, civic activists, field functionaries of line Departments, and NGO professionals besides few research scholars and informant-farmers from Uttarakhand and other states are expected to participate in the seminar-cum-workshop. The participants will deliberate on various indigenous technical knowledge (ITK), and the impacts of traditions and culture on environment, aquatic ecosystems, and terrestrial biodiversity, especially on riverine fish harvesting, impacts of centuries-old community-based fishing festivals (mound), conservation of fish species and timru (Zanthoxylum armatum) through consultative discussion and arguments at the context of scientific and socio-cultural perspectives. The facilitated participatory deliberations on the enriched syntheses of farmers’ and experts’ views, lessons and experiences shall bring out the status on traditional practices, actionable research areas, policy and development ideas forming way forward-recommendations, legal and policy frameworks to conserve the associated natural resources and promote responsible harvestings. It is our pleasure to have your presence and deliberations during the seminar-cum workshop. Now, call for abstracts and discussion points are open. Your inputs will definitely set the stage for the discussion and bring out useful output. With kind regards, we look forward to have your inputs and active participation, Thank You, Yours sincerely, [M Muruganandam] Encls: 1) First circular of the National Seminar-Cum-Workshop for wide circulation and participation Note: Please send an article, stories or abstract suitable for any one of the themes given in the brochure of RTC 2019 attached here. Broadly the themes are 1. Association of traditions and culture with environment, ecosystems, biodiversity, and natural resources 2. Impacts of traditions and culture on environment, ecosystems, biodiversity, and natural resources 3. Traditions of fishing and fishing festivals (mound) and their impacts 4. Technological options and legal and policy guidelines to manage, promote or contain tradition based influences. Own experiences and wisdom based inputs besides the research outcome will benefit the program greatly. Please articulate the observations and discuss the points in line with the context and themes of the program. Looking for stories or observations pertained to the themes. Also, simple counts, lists and discussion on the prevailing traditional practices of harvesting, natural resource management,.....that are having specific influences on resources, ecosystems,......Data needs on traditional knowledge and management issues...would also bring a much-needed consultation….please give a thought and participate.... With best wishes, hoping to get your inputs and participation. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- M. MURUGANANDAM, Ph.D., ARS Principal Scientist, Fisheries and Aquaculture, ICAR-Indian Institute of Soil and Water Conservation (ICAR-IISWC; Formerly, CSWCRTI) 218 - Kaulagarh Road, Dehra Dun- 248 195, India. Ph: 91-135-2757212 (O); M: 91-9411106447; Fax: 91-135-2754213 Immediate Past: Fulbright Visiting Scientist, USGS Coop. Fish and Wildlife Research Unit, Department of Natural Resource Management, Room No. 255D, McFadden BIOSTRESS LAB, 1390 College Avenue, South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD 57007, USA. Mobile 01-334 734 9566; Work Ph. 605 688-6681; Fax <tel:605.688.4515> 605.688.4515 Email: <mailto:Muthiah.Muruganandam@sdstate.edu> Muthiah.Muruganandam(a)sdstate.edu; <mailto:muruganandam1@yahoo.com> m <mailto:ail2mmm20@gmail.com> ail2mmm20(a)gmail.com; <mailto:m.muruganandam@icar.gov.in> m.muruganandam(a)icar.gov.in <http://www.cswcrtiweb.org> http://www.cswcrtiweb.org, https://www.facebook.com/muruganandam.muthiah

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IUFRO Congress Spotlight #65 - Tying up loose ends in gender equality in forestry

by IUFRO Headquarters

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IUFRO NEWS 4, 2019

by IUFRO Headquarters

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IUFRO Congress Spotlight #64 - Latest in forest science to be showcased in Brazil

by IUFRO Headquarters

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Call for nominations for 2019 Wangari Maathai Award

by Brigitte Burger

WANGARI MAATHAI "FOREST CHAMPIONS" AWARD - ANNOUNCEMENT OF 2019 AWARDS You are invited to nominate a candidate for the 2019 CPF Wangari Maathai "Forest Champions" Award by 10 May! This is a unique opportunity to acknowledge an inspiring individual who has improved our forests and the lives of people that depend on them. The Collaborative Partnership on Forests (CPF) is awarding one extraordinary individual for improving our forests and the lives of people who depend on them! The CPF launched the first Wangari Maathai Award in 2012 to honour and commemorate the impact of this extraordinary woman who championed forest issues around the world. In 2019, the CPF will award another individual for her/his outstanding achievements for forests. The awardee will receive a cash prize of USD20,000 along with international recognition of the outstanding contributions to preserve, restore and sustainably manage forests and to raise awareness of the key role forests play in supporting local communities, rural livelihoods, women, youth and the environment. The Wangari Maathai Award is an initiative of CBD, CIFOR, CITES, FAO, GEF, ICRAF, ITTO, IUCN, IUFRO, UNCCD, UNDP, UNEP, UNFCCC, UNFF and World Bank, all members of the CPF. Nominations will be reviewed by an international jury of renowned personalities, who will also take into consideration such elements as empowering women, youth and civil society, fostering social commitment, promoting networks and improving the valuation of forests in society. Eligibility: Applicants should be nominated by a third party. Nominees may be persons, living or recently deceased, who have made exceptional contributions to forests. Professional and research contributions will only be considered if they are conducted outside of normal work-related responsibilities. Applications received from a nominee's kin or business partner are not eligible for consideration. Applications related to grassroots initiatives are particularly encouraged. Selection: The closing date for receipt of nominations is 10 May 2019. The awardee will be selected by a jury nominated by CPF members, which will take into account gender and regional balance when considering potential awardees. Announcement: The awardee will be notified of their selection via email in mid-August 2019. This year's Wangari Maathai Award will be presented on 30 September 2019, at the XXV IUFRO World Congress to be held at Expo Unimed on 29 September - 5 October 2019 in Curitiba, Brazil. To submit an application: Please send completed nominations to the CPF Secretariat at cpf(a)un.org. The attached guidelines should be used when submitting your nomination.

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IUFRO NEWS 2/3, 2019

by IUFRO Headquarters

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Conference on mixed forests in Lund, Sweden, March 2020

by Magnus Löf

Dear colleague, Next year in March we will organize a conference on mixed forests "Mixed species forests: risks, resilience and management" in Lund, Sweden. See attached first circular for more information, or visit the conference web-page (www.mixedforest2020.se<http://www.mixedforest2020.se>). The web-page will be regularly updated. It is our hope that find this interesting and that you inform other potential participants in your networks. With kind regards, Magnus Löf Professor Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences Southern Swedish Forest Research Centre Box 49, 230 53 Alnarp, Sweden Phone: +46 (0)70 383 53 86 PS: We apologize if you get this message more than once. --- När du skickar e-post till SLU så innebär detta att SLU behandlar dina personuppgifter. För att läsa mer om hur detta går till, klicka här <https://www.slu.se/om-slu/kontakta-slu/personuppgifter/> E-mailing SLU will result in SLU processing your personal data. For more information on how this is done, click here <https://www.slu.se/en/about-slu/contact-slu/personal-data/>

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