Dear Division 2 Officeholders, Please be informed that Genome Canada is planning to launch a Funding Opportunity this June for large-scale applied research projects entitled “Natural Resources and the Environment: Sector Challenges – Genomic Solutions”. The Notice of Upcoming Funding Opportunity can be found at: http://www.genomecanada.ca/en/about/news.aspx?i=521 Projects considering genomic solutions to increase forest productivity and sustainability are eligible in this competition. Those interested in applying should contact one of the regional Genome Centres (http://www.genomecanada.ca/en/centres/) who are there to assist applicants through the application process. Kind regards, IUFRO Secretariat