Please join us for a new webinar series
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The IUFRO Task Force “*Unlocking the Bioeconomy and Nontimber Forest
Products*” with partners is cohosting a series of presentations to explore
how NTFP are integrated into a bioeconomy. A bioeconomy can reduce
environmental impacts of economic growth through science-based management
that promotes sustainable production. In this series, experts from around
the world will share research on nontimber forest products within a
bioeconomy concept.
The first webinar will be Tuesday, August 31, 7:30-8:30 a.m. ET. Register
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for the webinar. The attached flyer provides more information on this
month’s speaker.
The series will feature monthly webinars over the next year, leading up to
the UN FAO XV World Forestry Congress in May 2022. “Building a Green
Healthy and Resilient Future with Forests” is the theme and the Congress
will be held in South Korea.
Learn more about the bioeconomy and the webinar series
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James Chamberlain
Coordinator of TF on Non-Timber Forest Products and Bioeconomy
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Dear IUFRO Division 2 member
(please excuse for multiple postings)
The first EVOLTREE Conference on "Genomics and Adaptation in Forest
Ecosystems" will take place 14-17 September, 2021, at WSL Birmensdorf in
Switzerland. Thanks to the improved situation concerning the pandemic in
many countries, we will hold the conference in hybrid format (on-site and
online).
Registration is still possible
· on-site: 15 August 2021
· online: 1 September 2021
at the registration website https://conf.wsl.ch/evoltree/
Registration follows a two-step procedure (first as user of the
registration tool, then as conference participant).
The conference focuses on the genomics and adaptation of trees and
interacting species from evolutionary, demographic, ecological and
conservation perspectives. It features
· diverse topical sessions
· two poster sessions
· two teaching lectures
· a half-day excursion
· ample opportunities for scientific networking
For more information and the detailed program, visit our conference
website:
http://www.evoltree.eu/index.php/network/current-information/news/10-news/n…
Note that the on-site participation is subject to government travel
restrictions that may change at short notice. To enter Switzerland,
special rules apply at the moment for certain countries and regions (i.e.,
a 10-day quarantine). More details and respective links can be found on
the conference webpage.
EVOLTREE (http://evoltree.eu) is a European network of research
institutions and universities engaged in studying the evolution and
functioning of forest ecosystems, in particular trees as the foundation
species in forest stands. A prime topic in the face of ongoing climate
change is to elucidate how trees, together with their associated organisms
such as mycorrhizal fungi, respond to rapid environmental changes.
With best regards, the organizing committee:
Felix Gugerli, WSL
Christian Rellstab, WSL
Susanne Senn-Raschle, WSL
evoltree(a)wsl.ch
Dear IUFRO Division 2 colleagues,
We extend a very warm welcome to attend a Virtual International Conference to be held between November 8 -10, 2021.
https://pnwconifers2021.sciencesconf.org/<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpnwconife…>
Spoken presentations and posters are welcome.
Thank you,
Keith
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Keith JS Jayawickrama, PhD
Director, Northwest Tree Improvement Cooperative
Forest Ecosystems and Society
Oregon State University
321 Richardson Hall
Corvallis, OR 97331-5752
USA
Phone: 541-737-8432
Email: keith.jayawickrama(a)oregonstate.edu<mailto:keith.jayawickrama@oregonstate.edu>
Education is a key lifeline for world's forests
New survey points out that forest education must be strengthened to meet global challenges [Ein Bild, das Baum, draußen, Pflanze, Boden enthält. Automatisch generierte Beschreibung]
22 June 2021, Rome - Forest education at all levels – from primary schools to universities – is insufficient in many countries of the world, according to the results of a global survey led by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the International Tropical Timber Organizations (ITTO) and the International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO) with the support of other international and regional partners.
According to the survey, more must be done to improve forest education in many parts of the world. While forest education has evolved and the number, diversity and qualifications of graduates have increased in most regions, forest education resources are insufficient or limited in large parts of the global South.
The survey also found that, in most regions, primary and secondary schools are not effectively educating students about forests and trees, or motivating them to pursue forest-related studies and careers. Graduates' understanding of cultural and social aspects of forest and tree management is often limited. Innovative teaching approaches, digital tools and online learning resources are not adequately employed in many regions, and forest education in entrepreneurship and for the preparation of students for the growing green jobs sector is not sufficient in most regions.
"The sustainable management of forests and trees is crucial to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. We must reverse deforestation and forest degradation and manage forest resources sustainably," said FAO Deputy-Director General Maria-Helena Semedo in her opening speech at the event. "To do this, we need a well-trained cadre of forest managers, workers, policy makers, scientists and educators. We also need the rich and valuable forest knowledge and skills of local communities and Indigenous Peoples.
We urgently need to strengthen all levels of formal education - the forest workforce of the future."
International Conference on Forest Education
Key findings of the survey were unveiled at the International Conference on Forest Education, a three-day event running from 22 – 24 June to shine a light on the important role forest education plays in maximizing the contributions of forests and trees to the Sustainable Development Goals, and for overcoming the growing disconnect between people, nature and forests. The conference is organized by FAO, ITTO and IUFRO, and is supported by the Government of Germany.
During the event, participants<http://www.fao.org/3/cb4723en/cb4723en.pdf> discussed the current state of forest education, sharing their experiences and perspectives through discussions of key challenges, needs, opportunities and initiatives to strengthen forest education. It was agreed that robust forest education and training programmes are vital if we are to reduce the rate of deforestation and forest degradation, protect and restore ecosystems, mitigate and adapt to climate change, and realise the full contributions of forests and trees to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.
Participants took advantage of the event to endorse a global Call to Action on forest education. The aim is to raise awareness of the need to strengthen policies and strategies to improve forest learning at all levels of education, heighten awareness of the societal importance of careers in forestry, and improve understanding of traditional and indigenous forest-related knowledge.
Steve Johnson, ITTO's Officer-in-charge, endorsed the Call to Action saying that "forests are where most of us learn about the importance of nature in our lives."
"Education and training on forest management is also crucial to ensure forest sustainability and productivity into the future, as well as for developing an informed population that appreciates the many complexities of Sustainable Forest Management. ITTO will continue to contribute to forest education and training throughout the tropics, including through our ground-breaking fellowship program that commenced making awards nearly 30 years ago" he added.
IUFRO President John Parrotta also confirmed the need to strengthen forest education globally. "IUFRO seeks to advance updating of forestry related curriculums, promote innovative and improved teaching approaches and techniques, and help address key gaps in forest education worldwide," he said.
The Call to Action will be open online for a short period after the event to encourage other stakeholders and actors to endorse the message.
Launch of Forest Education Partnership
The three-day event concluded with the launch by the Collaborative Partnership on Forests<http://www.fao.org/policy-support/mechanisms/mechanisms-details/en/c/428692/> of a Joint Initiative on Forest Education<http://www.fao.org/forestry/forest-education/98724/en/>, which aims to catalyse action, generate increased awareness and support, and foster partnerships for forest education. In doing so, it plans to establish a Forest Education Partnership, launch an online platform to facilitate information dissemination and networking on forest education, work to improve forest education curricula and training systems and run a global communications campaign to encourage young people to pursue forest-related careers.
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News article by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), http://www.fao.org/news/story/en/item/1413180/
