[cid:image002.jpg@01D837A4.903953F0]This is to announce the 8th International Symposium on Roots of Woody Plants, which will be held in-person on July 10-14, 2022 at Penn State University in State College, PA, USA. During this symposium, which usually meets every three years, world-recognized researchers, scientists with emerging research programs, and graduate students gather to discuss research on roots of forest trees and shrubs and nut and fruit crops. The specific focus of the symposium allows for in-depth discussion on a wide array of topics, from water acquisition to managing roots in impaired ecosystems. This international symposium typically includes 150 participants from around the world. The symposium will be hybrid with the option to choose in-person or virtual attendance in the registration process. Go to https://cvent.me/eORPzo<https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?… for event summary to view symposium details and to register! We look forward to seeing you at Penn State in July! Sincerely David Eissenstat Professor Department of Ecosystem Science and Management 201 Forest Resources Building University Park, PA 16802 Phone: 814-863-3371 Email: dme9@psu.edu<mailto:dme9@psu.edu> **************************** posted by IUFRO Headquarters on behalf of Professor David Eisenstat