The International Conference "Between Tradition and Increasing Challenges: Future Development of Small-scale and Community Forestry in Times of Global Change", organized by the three IUFRO Units 3.08.00, 9.03.00 and 9.05.06 is coming up soon! The conference will provide a unique opportunity to bring together researchers from all over the world to share evidence-based knowledge on small-scale and community forestry issues in Latin America, including the ecological, institutional and anthropogenic factors influencing the management and evolution of forests and forest landscapes. As traditional knowledge plays a substantial role in both small-scale and community forest ownership models, the integration of a historical dimension will provide an additional source of information in order to interpret and understand the challenges and constraints related to global change. Attached are the preliminary program and an overview of the In-Conference Tour for your information! Registration is still open at http://www.latinoamericajointiufromeeting.com/registration/ - so make your plans and participate in this exciting event! ********************************************** posted on behalf of the organizers by Brigitte Burger, IUFRO Headquarters **********************************************