[IUFRO Div 1] International Webinar on Scots pine (Centro Pinus and IUFRO)

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 ********************** 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@hnee.de<mailto:Peter.Spathelf@hnee.de> www.hnee.de/spathelf<http://www.hnee.de/spathelf>