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IUFRO Division 3 Newsletter II - 2022
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COFE-FORMEC 2022
The Council on Forest Engineering (COFE), the International Symposium on Forest Mechanization (FORMEC), and the International Union of Forest Research Organizations
(IUFRO) Division 3 will meet in Corvallis, Oregon.
This year's international meeting is the in-person forum on cutting-edge scientific research and innovative practices in forest operations and engineering. The
2nd IUFRO Division 3 Doctoral Conference will be held alongside this 2022 Joint Meeting.
One Big Family – Shaping Our Future Together will focus on building a strong community of forest engineering across continents and sectors. Together, we will
learn from each other and shape our future
Registration available here
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Tech advancements and trials with mechanized planting
ForestTECH 2021/22 event focussed
on advancements in automated silviculture with a particular focus on mechanised planting operations – new technology, developing technologies and an insight into results from local forest trials and commercial planting operations. In short, like Europe and
South America in particular, the cost and availability of labour for planting have both been major drivers to testing out mechanised planting operations here in Australasia.
More Information Available here
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XV World Forestry Congress
The fifteenth Congress was hosted by the Government of the Republic of Korea, in Seoul, from 2 to 6 May 2022. Participants at the World Forestry Congress endorsed
the Seoul
Forest Declaration to convey the urgent need for action to achieve a green, healthy and resilient future with forests. The Congress also heard the Youth
Call for Action and the Ministerial
Call on Sustainable Wood.
Source: FAO; More Information Available here
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Upcoming events
FORAC 20 ans - 20 years
FORAC celebrates its 20th anniversary this year! In 2002, a partnership was born between academics and industry to accelerate innovation and expertise within the Canadian forest sector. Over the years, FORAC has distinguished itself as a training and innovation
center. This congress will cover different aspects such as the history of FORAC, serious and educational games, the future of forest products, international forest industry and more. Two panels are planned: an industrial panel bringing together high-ranking
people who will discuss the challenges facing the forest industry, as well as a panel bringing together former FORAC students who will explain to us how their training at FORAC influenced their career.
Where: Lac-Delage, Quebec, Canada
When: May 31 – June 2, 2022
More information
here
IUFRO Division 3 Doctoral Student Conference
Connecting Knowledge and Minds
IUFRO Division 3 Doctoral Student Conference invites doctoral students in forest operations and forest engineering to submit research abstracts and attend an exciting student-oriented conference sponsored by IUFRO Division 3. This unique conference is designed
for young, smart, and energetic researchers. Graduate students can promote their work and discuss a variety of forest operations and engineering topics in a friendly and constructive atmosphere. Field trip options: OSU McDonald Dunn Forests, Oregon Coastal
Tour, Oregon Beer Tasting, and more.
Where: College of Forestry, Oregon State University,
Corvallis, OR United States
When::
Sept 28 – Oct 3, 2022
More information
here
2022 IUFRO All Division 3/COFE/FORMEC Joint Meeting
44th Council on Forest Engineering and 54th International Symposium on Forestry Mechanization eill be held in Corvallis, Oregon, United States
Where: Corvallis, Oregon, U.S.A.
When: October 4 - 7 , 2022
More information
here
Small-scale Forestry International Conference 2022: Progress in Small scale Forestry beyond the Pandemic and Global Climate Change
This conference is hosted by IUFRO 3.08.00 Small-scale Forestry and University of the Ryukyus with the cooperation of IUFRO 9.06.00 Forest Law and Environmental
Legislation
Where: Okinawa, Japan
When: October 16 - 28, 2022
More information
here
The 19th Symposium on Systems Analysis in Forest Resources ( SSAFR 2022)
Since 1975, SSAFR has been the premier international forum for operations researchers, systems analysts and management scientists studying forestry, natural resources
management and environmental problems.
Where: Estes Park, Colorado, USA
When: July 24 - 27, 2022
More information
here
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Past events
XV World Forestry Congress
The XV World Forestry Congress was hosted by the Government of the Republic of Korea From 2 to 6 May 2022 and held at the COEX Convention and Exhibition Center in Seoul. The Congress brought together global forest stakeholders to review and analyze key challenges
facing the sector and ways to address these. Participation was diverse, with representation from all regions and sectors; including the public and private sector, NGOs, CSOs, scientific or professional bodies, and forestry societies, as well as those who simply
care about forests and the environment.
Where: Coex, Seoul, Republic of Korea
When: May 2 - 6, 2022
More information
here
Webinar Automation in forest operations - Full automatization
The webinar was organized by IUFRO 3.01.00 in cooperation with IUFRO 3.10.00 and was moderated by Ola Lindroos (SLU University - Sweden). The programme included three contributions: Developments in Harvesting Autonomous Operation by Ola Lindroos (SLUUniversity-
Sweden), Collaborative Autonomy in industrial settings – what different industries can learn from each other by Erik Daren, Per Åkesson, Martin Ryd (Combitech AB, Sweden), Automated eucalypt planter by Saulo Philipe Sebastião Guerra (FCA/UNESP - Brazil)
Where: Virtual
More information here:
Webinar
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Webinar
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Webinar
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UMaine Cooperative Forestry Research Unit, Fall Advisory Meeting and Field Tour
Our advisory committee meeting was held at University of Maine Presque Isle at the Campus Center in the Aroostook Room on We will be visiting Nashville Plantation (MASN, SILC) and Weeks Brook (CTRN, JDI).
Where: Maine Presque Isle at the Campus Center in the Aroostook Room/Nashville Plantation (MASN, SILC) and Weeks Brook
More information
here
Evolving with technology
The webinar theme explored how new technologies are changing and shaping the way in which silviculture activities are performed to improve survival, growth and uniformity of forest stands. This is of great significance and provides a unique opportunity for
students, professionals and organisations to exchange technical and scientific knowledge and information. The webinar follows on the successful inaugural webinar hosted last year. The content covers some of the main silviculture value chain activities, both
locally and abroad.
Where: Nelson Mandela University
Recording available in this
link
IUFRO World Day Sept. 2021
Other past events:
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Recent Publications
Unit 3.00.00 Forest operations engineering and management
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Chung, W., Morrissette, B., Green, P., Garrelts, B., Leshchinsky, B., Belart, F., Sessions, J., Wimer, J. and Garland, J., 2022.
Effects of Pre-Bunching Trees With a Tethered Feller-Buncher on Cable Logging Productivity and Costs: A Case Study in Southern Oregon.
Forest Science, 68(3), pp.325-333.. Available
here
Unit 3.01.00 Harvesting and transportation engineering
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Şakar, D., Aydin, A. and Akay, A.E., 2022.
Essential Issues Related to Construction Phases of Road Networks in Protected Areas: A Review. Croatian Journal of Forest Engineering: Journal for Theory and Application of Forestry
Engineering, 43(1), pp.219-237.Available
here
Unit 3.01.01 - Road networks and transportation
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Lahrsen, S., Mologni, O., Magalhães, J., Grigolato, S. and Roeser, D., 2022. Key Factors influencing Productivity
of Whole Tree Ground-Based Felling equipment commonly used in the Pacific Northwest.
Canadian Journal of Forest Research, (ja). Available
here
Unit 3.03.00 - Forest ergonomics
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Naskrent, B., Grzywiński, W., Polowy, K., Tomczak, A. and Jelonek, T., 2022.
Eye-tracking in assessment of the mental workload of harvester operators. International journal of environmental research and public health, 19(9), p.5241. Available
here
Unit 3.09.00 -Sustainable Forest Operations for Forest Landscape Restoration
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Zamora-Cristales, R., Gonzalez, M., Rachmaninoff, V., Chuaire, M.F., Vergara, W., De Camino, R., Miljanic, A., Sanchez, M., Hilton, L., Cabrera-Gaillard, C.C. and Carazo,
F., 2022. Healing the Wounded Land: The Role of Public Economic Incentives in Scaling Up Restoration Efforts in Six Latin American Countries. Available
here
Call for Papers
Forest Operation in the Tropics: Timber and Non-Timber Forest Products
Forest operations in the tropics should be carried out to promote sustainable management of tropical forests. The fact that tropical forest is well recognized
as the harbors of the Earth's biodiversity has made tropical forest play an important role in the global environmental issue. More information
here
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The Division's area of activity includes all aspects of forest engineering (including forest infrastructure, machinery, and operational methods in all forestry
practices and in all types and ages of forests); operations in forest nurseries; operations related to silvicultural activities; operational planning, management, modelling, information systems, and control; work study, payment methods and labor productivity;
ergonomics, including health and safety; operations related to small-scale forestry; harvesting and in-woods utilization of both timber and non-timber forest products; logistics; and the interface between forest operations and environmental protection, including
site impacts.
Photo Credit Header: Miller Timber Services, Oregon
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