Website: <http://www.cfc2017.in/> http://www.cfc2017.in/
The world today is undergoing rapid socio-economic and technological changes, which have implications for the forest and environment sector, in turn affecting the ecological, economic and social well being of the people. The forestry sector must keep pace and adapt to these changes. The "Commonwealth" refers to the Commonwealth of Nations, an association of 53 sovereign nations that works together to achieve international goals such as Peace, Democracy and Consensus-building, Law, Human Rights and Development, Environmentally Sustainable Economic Development with greater trust and mutual understanding. Environment and forests are global resources and need to be focused upon by the global fraternity due to the pressures they are under as a result of the alarming growth in the human population, pressures that are being exacerbated by climate and environmental change. The year 2017 will be a key occasion for forestry professionals, academicians and all those interested in and associated with forestry sector in the Commonwealth; they will gather and share their experiences with a view to learn and develop a vision for the future that will involve inclusive and sustainable growth and development. The commonwealth forestry conferences have been held since 1920, when the first (Empire) Forestry Conference was held in London. Since then, the conferences have been held regularly to discuss various aspects of management of forests and focus the action on the changing priorities of the forestry sector.
The 19th Commonwealth Forestry Conference is scheduled to be held at Forest Research Institute, Dehradun, India from 3rd to 7th April, 2017. The ICFRE and FRI will be the Focal point of the conference, with support from MOEF & CC, Government of India and Commonwealth Forestry Association. The major theme of the conference will be: "Forests for Prosperity and Posterity"
Abstract submission
Abstract submission will be open until 7 November 2016, at <http://www.cfc2017.in/call-for-papers/> http://www.cfc2017.in/call-for-papers/, containing detailed instructions on how to proceed. The sub-themes are:
1. Biodiversity conservation and management
2. Livelihood and economic security from forests
3. Diversification, multiple use and sustainable harvest
4. Good governance in forestry
5. Forests and climate change
6. Forest and water
The CFC-2017 Secretariat is looking forward to receiving your abstracts!
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posted by Brigitte Burger, IUFRO Headquarters
Dear Division 1 mailing lists recipients:
Please note that there was an ERROR concerning the deadline for the PhD opportunity in forest restoration, regeneration and adaptation!
The correct deadline is 23 OCTOBER 2016! – This means that there is more time to prepare your application or forward this job announcement to someone who might be interested!
Our apologies for the confusion!
Best regards
Brigitte Burger
IUFRO Headquarters
Von: Brigitte Burger [mailto:burger@iufro.org]
Gesendet: Montag, 3. Oktober 2016 08:17
An: div1(a)lists.iufro.org
Betreff: Job: Good PhD-candidate in forest restoration, regeneration and adaptation - response before Friday morning 8 am GWT
PhD Opportunity!
The Forest and Landscape College, Department of Geoscience and Natural Resources, Faculty of Science at University of Copenhagen is offering a PhD scholarship in Silviculture: “Key factors controlling artificial regeneration of a range of desired forest tree species and how to convey this science based information into cost effective regeneration methods and systems” commencing 01.12.2016 or as soon as possible thereafter.
Description of the scientific environment
As part of IGN, the Forest and Landscape College is building a stronger scientific platform to support the professional bachelor’s program of Forest and Landscape Engineering at the campus “Skovskolen” in Nødebo, 40 km north of Copenhagen. We emphasize applied research and development to strenghten the collaboration between practitioners and scientists
•to foster applied forest research
•to develop the potentials of forests and forest management
•to provide the resources and services needed for more sustainable development of society and for the benefit of future generations.
Job description
The position is available for a 3-year period and your key tasks as a PhD student at SCIENCE are:
•To manage and carry through your research project
•Attend PhD courses
•Write scientific articles and your PhD thesis
•Teach and disseminate your research
•To stay at an external research institution for a few months, preferably abroad
•Work for the department.
Details: http://jobportal.ku.dk/phd/?show=858655
Closing date: Friday, 8 October 2016, before 8:00 am GWT
Questions
For specific information about the PhD scholarship, please contact the principal supervisor Professor Palle Madsen, Forest and Landscape college, IGN, E-mail <mailto:pam@ign.ku.dk> pam(a)ign.ku.dk Direct Phone: + 45 40453019.
PhD Opportunity!
The Forest and Landscape College, Department of Geoscience and Natural Resources, Faculty of Science at University of Copenhagen is offering a PhD scholarship in Silviculture: “Key factors controlling artificial regeneration of a range of desired forest tree species and how to convey this science based information into cost effective regeneration methods and systems” commencing 01.12.2016 or as soon as possible thereafter.
Description of the scientific environment
As part of IGN, the Forest and Landscape College is building a stronger scientific platform to support the professional bachelor’s program of Forest and Landscape Engineering at the campus “Skovskolen” in Nødebo, 40 km north of Copenhagen. We emphasize applied research and development to strenghten the collaboration between practitioners and scientists
•to foster applied forest research
•to develop the potentials of forests and forest management
•to provide the resources and services needed for more sustainable development of society and for the benefit of future generations.
Job description
The position is available for a 3-year period and your key tasks as a PhD student at SCIENCE are:
•To manage and carry through your research project
•Attend PhD courses
•Write scientific articles and your PhD thesis
•Teach and disseminate your research
•To stay at an external research institution for a few months, preferably abroad
•Work for the department.
Details: http://jobportal.ku.dk/phd/?show=858655
Closing date: Friday, 8 October 2016, before 8:00 am GWT
Questions
For specific information about the PhD scholarship, please contact the principal supervisor Professor Palle Madsen, Forest and Landscape college, IGN, E-mail <mailto:pam@ign.ku.dk> pam(a)ign.ku.dk Direct Phone: + 45 40453019.
The 18th international conference of the International Boreal Forest Research Association (IBFRA) is being hosted by the USDA Forest Service and the University of Maine in Bangor, Maine, USA. Invited keynote speakers, scientific sessions (oral and poster) and panel discussions will explore new scientific findings and their linkages with policy relating to the addressing change in boreal forests. Designed to engage and inform scientists, resource managers and policy makers, the conference themes will address the current and emerging challenges for the boreal, the role of science in addressing those challenges and the links between science, policy and practice.
Topics will include advances in research and policy relating to important regional and global issues around balancing resource use in the boreal with habitat and biodiversity objectives, strategies for mitigation of and adaptation to risks relating to a changing climate and changes in disturbance regimes, and socio-economic changes and impacts. Emphasis will be placed on the use of science to inform management practices and public policy in the boreal.
The abstract submission site will open on October 1, 2016, and authors will have until January 22, 2017 to submit papers. Sessions may be proposed to Dr. Christopher Woodall at abstracts(a)2017ibfra.org by January 1, 2017. Any questions may be directed to info(a)2017ibfra.org.
Date: 5-9 June 2017
Location: Bangor, Maine, U.S.A.
Details at: <http://2017ibfra.org/> http://2017ibfra.org/
