**FORESTs and Global Environmental Changes:** --------------------------------------------- **Social-Ecological Systems in Transition** ------------------------------------------- **Metz, France | October 5–7, 2027** ------------------------------------ The FORESTT International Conference invites established scientists, early-career researchers, and doctoral students, as well as forestry professionals and policy experts from around the world to **submit abstracts for oral presentations and poster contributions.** Organized by the French research programme on forest resilience (FORESTT), coordinated by INRAE, under the auspices of the [International Union of Forest Research Organizations](https://83n2e.r.sp1-brevo.net/mk/cl/f/sh/SMK1E8tHeG7ugHagkSm… (IUFRO), and in conjunction with major research initiatives (including e.g. the One Forest Vision initiative – OFVi, the [Future Forests](https://83n2e.r.sp1-brevo.net/mk/cl/f/sh/SMK1E8tHeGEm8QPdvcvyMPm64… Cluster of Excellence of  the University of Freiburg, Germany, the [European FOREST Partnership](https://83n2e.r.sp1-brevo.net/mk/cl/f/sh/SMK1E8tHeGLdaZEb6n5SS…, as well as several national and European research projects), the conference will provide a unique forum to discuss the **resilience of forest social-ecological systems in the face of global environmental change.** Expected to attract **1,000 to 1,200 participants** from academia, research organizations, public institutions, the forestry sector, and civil society, the conference will showcase the latest scientific advances while fostering interdisciplinary dialogue on one of the most pressing challenges of our time. We welcome contributions presenting **original research, emerging results, methodological developments, synthesis studies, case studies, innovative applications,**and **perspectives** for future research and practice. **The call for abstracts is now open!** SUBMISSION PROCESS ------------------ Authors may submit abstracts for: 🌳**Oral presentations** 🌳**Poster presentations** **For each submission, the following information will be required:** 🌲Title of the presentation (maximum 20 words) 🌲Name, affiliation, and contact details of the main author (presenter) 🌲Names and affiliations of co-authors 🌲Abstract (maximum 300 words) 🌲Keywords (3–5 keywords) [ **SUBMIT YOUR ABSTRACT**](https://83n2e.r.sp1-brevo.net/mk/cl/f/sh/SMK1E8tHeGSV2i3YHxEwY4… **The abstract submission deadline is December 13, 2026.** All submitted abstracts will undergo scientific review by the symposium organizers. The evaluation will consider scientific quality, originality, relevance to the selected symposium, and contribution to the overall conference theme. Authors will be notified of the outcome of the review process in **late January 2027**, before the opening of conference registration in **February 2027**. CONFERENCE THEMES AND SYMPOSIA ------------------------------ When submitting an abstract, authors must select **one of the** **31 conference symposia,** organized into **six thematic areas:** - Forest Ecological & Evolutionary Processes - Biotic Interactions & Forest Health - Monitoring, Modelling & Data Integration - Forest Management, Disturbances & Adaptation - Social-Ecological Systems & Governance & Bioeconomy - Science, Policy & Education **Detailed information** on each symposium is available here : [ **SYMPOSIUM THEMES**](https://83n2e.r.sp1-brevo.net/mk/cl/f/sh/SMK1E8tHeG13E8ljZId0AlAc… WHY PARTICIPATE ? ----------------- The FORESTT International Conference offers an exceptional opportunity to: - Present your research to a large international audience - Exchange ideas across disciplines and regions - Engage with leading scientists, early-career researchers, practitioners, and decision-makers - Develop new collaborations and research partnerships - Contribute to advancing knowledge and action for resilient social-ecological forest systems We particularly encourage submissions from **early-career** **researchers and doctoral students,** as well as **interdisciplinary contributions** bridging ecological, social, economic, technological, and governance dimensions of forest resilience. **Please feel free to spread the word through your networks!** **To receive updates and news about the FORESTT 2027 International Conference** [ **REGISTER HERE**](https://83n2e.r.sp1-brevo.net/mk/cl/f/sh/SMK1E8tHeGgDwzhSeHXujiz3yA… **We look forward to welcoming you to Metz in October 2027** for three days of scientific exchange, collaboration, and innovation dedicated to the future of forests in a changing world. [**The FORESTT Conference organizing team**](https://83n2e.r.sp1-brevo.net/mk/cl/f/sh/SMK1E8tHeGn5P8WPpRhOpYHnwT… [https://83n2e.r.sp1-brevo.net/mk/cl/f/sh/SMK1E8tHeGtwrHLN0bqsvNaXultM/a8zWZ… [Mettre à jour vos préférences]() |  |   frtrfzf[Unsuscribe](https://83n2e.r.sp1-brevo.net/mk/un/v2/sh/SMJz09a0vkbXq…