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IUFRO NEWS 10, 2021

by Brigitte Burger

[IUFRO News] [cid:7aec8cab02de0ccd5c36aca6867f3ec1@swift.generated] Issue 10, 2021 [cid:9f70ad0fca184a2650fb7457643be670@swift.generated] [cid:574f6621871e187fa9ce54511a9448dd@swift.generated] [cid:574f6621871e187fa9ce54511a9448dd@swift.generated] IUFRO NEWS 10, 2021 Dear Reader of IUFRO News: We are happy to present to you issue 10 of IUFRO News 2021, volume 50! This issue of IUFRO News Issue is also available for download as a PDF or Word file at: https://www.iufro.org/publications/news/electronic-news/ Please share this newsletter widely with your colleagues and interested audiences and publish the link on your organization's website! Please also share with us any changes of contact person(s) and email address(es) of your organization(s). Best wishes, Alexander Buck IUFRO Executive Director ______________________________________________ To find out more about IUFRO, visit https://www.iufro.org<https://www.iufro.org/> Follow our blog at https://blog.iufro.org/ Follow IUFRO on Twitter<https://twitter.com/IUFRO>, Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/iufro> and Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/iufro_media/> IUFRO News is widely distributed among IUFRO Members, officeholders and other interested groups. If you would like to publish in IUFRO News, contribute to the IUFRO website content or promote a publication via IUFRO Spotlight, do not hesitate to contact us at IUFRO Headquarters: office(a)iufro.org<mailto:office@iufro.org> IUFRO World Day - A Journey Around the World of Forest Research Cooperation [Photo showing IUFRO World Day interactive map (screenshot)] On 28 and 29 September 2021 IUFRO held the first ever all IUFRO digital online forest science forum: IUFRO World Day. The forum offered 24 hours of networking with 79 live sessions, including three science/policy forums, and 50 contributions of static content on forest-related research topics. More<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7302#c33262>… 10 Years of REDD+: Outcomes and Socio-Ecological Impacts [Photo showing a forest. Photo by Nelson Grima, IUFRO] One of the sessions during IUFRO World Day was hosted by IUFRO's Global Forest Expert Panels (GFEP) Programme featuring Dr. Bhaskar Vira, Head of Department and Professor of Political Economy at the Department of Geography, University of Cambridge, in an interview with GFEP's Dr. Nelson Grima. More<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7302#c33259>… IUFRO Congratulates Professor Bhaskar Vira! [Photo showing Dr. Vira during REDD+ session at IUFRO World Day (screenshot)] The Academy of Social Sciences in London, UK, has conferred a Fellowship on Professor Bhaskar Vira, in recognition of his contribution to social science. Professor Vira's research crosses disciplinary boundaries, and spans the fields of political economy, development studies and environmental studies. More<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7302#c33257>… Sustainable Forest Management and NTFPs in the Era of Transition under Climate Change: Traditional Knowledge, Cultural Heritage, and Geographical Indication [Photo showing Presenters and attendees during RG 6.10.00 session (screenshot)] This IUFRO World Day session was held to share evidence on the roles of non-timber forest products (NTFPs) in traditional forest management and maintenance of cultural landscape in different regions of the world. More<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7302#c33256>… FORECOS - Forest Ecosystems under Conditions of Climate Change: Biological Productivity and Remote Sensing [Photo showing Sample plot in pine stand (Pinus Sylvestris) in the Middle Volga region of Russia. Photo provided by Eldar Kurbanov.] The FORECOS online meeting on 28-29 September 2021 was hosted by Volgatech University and co-sponsored by the ERASMUS+ project SUFOGIS and the GEMOECO BRICS project. It touched upon issues of remote monitoring of forest cover, international projects and new technologies concerning forest ecosystems in a changing climate. More<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7302#c33255>… Assessing Multi-Taxon Diversity in Forest Ecosystems [Photo showing Social lunch at the conference venue (photo provided by meeting organizers)] This Training School was organized within the framework of the COST Action CA18207 "Biodiversity Of Temperate forest Taxa Orienting Management Sustainability by Unifying Perspectives" (Bottoms-Up). It was aimed at giving a comprehensive overview of multi-taxon biodiversity data issues in forest ecosystems with an emphasis on bridging the gap between theory and practice. More<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7302#c33254>… Biological Invasions in Forests: Trade, Ecology and Management [Photo showing Participants in front of the faculty building. Photo by Andrew Liebhold] From 21-24 September 2021, a hybrid - in-person and online - conference was hosted by the Faculty of Forestry and Wood Sciences, Czech University of Life Sciences, Prague, with 65 participants on site and some 40 more online. The meeting involved IUFRO Working Parties 7.03.12, 7.03.07 and 8.02.04. More<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7302#c33253>… Ecology and Silviculture of Spruce in the Boreal Forest [Photo showing needles of a pine tree. Photo by Alexey Savvin on Pixabay] Spruce forests are important ecologically, supporting a broad range of ecosystem services, and economically as the basis of many timber industries. This session at the 19th conference of the International Boreal Forest Research Association (IBFRA) session focused on the linkages between spruce ecology and management. More<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7302#c33252>… How to Tackle the Climate Change Challenges? [cid:6ae4a8ec67403d062747ecff120714c4@swift.generated] The Spanish language event "Gran Foro Internacional ¿qué hacer para enfrentar el cambio climático? retos y oportunidades" took place on 9 September 2021. The 'foro' was organized to let general audiences know about what the latest IPCC report is telling us about climate change. More<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7302#c33251>… On Sustainable Wildlife Management [Photo showing roe deer. Photo by Vargazs on Pixabay] IUFRO's GFEP team joined the Third Wildlife Forum of the Collaborative Partnership on Sustainable Wildlife Management (CPW) on 26 and 27 September. The Forum dealt with topics such as zoonotic diseases, wildlife use and trade, human-wildlife conflicts, which are relevant for GFEP's current Forests and Human Health study. More<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7302#c33249>… Reports from IFSA Trainees My Experience as an IFSA Trainee at IUFRO [Photo showing intern Mirjana Volarev. Photo by Jovan Mitrovic] My name is Mirjana Volarev, and I am from Serbia. I am an environmentalist and a forester with a passion for climate policy. In September and October 2021, I had the fantastic opportunity to work at the Headquarters of the International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO) in Vienna. More<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7302#c33248>… Coming out of the Pandemic by Interning at IUFRO [Photo showing intern Agustín Rosello from Chile.] At the age of 25, a forestry career at one of the best universities of my country, two great years working with the biggest forestry student organization in the world, and an incredibly fruitful two months at IUFRO Headquarters, I've got nothing more than to be grateful for the amazing set of skills IUFRO has added to my toolbox, says Agustín Rosello from Chile. More<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7302#c33247>… IUFRO and Media More Coherent Global Forest Governance Needed to Reduce Forest Loss [Photo showing Deforestation, Malaysia. Photo by Victor Bruckman] On 19 October 2021 four scientists related to the IUFRO network spoke to the press about deforestation, imported deforestation, drivers and possible solutions. The media briefing was jointly organized by IUFRO and the communications agency Revolve. More<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7302#c33265>… The Urgency and Opportunity to Increase the Access of All Canadians to Urban Forests [Photo showing Toronto, Canada. Photo by Jason Pinaster on Pixabay] Read an interview with Dr. Cecil Konijnendijk (Coordinator of IUFRO Division 6) on the 3-30-300 rule for creating greener and healthier cities to mark National Tree Day on September 22. More<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7302#c33266>… Addressing Growing Expectations and Threats for Forests [cid:13f2cd7195f079bf283d78b3db12cd5f@swift.generated] In a special research supplement focused on forests the Austrian newspaper Der Standard published interviews in German with IUFRO Vice-President Dr. Daniela Kleinschmit and IUFRO Deputy Executive Director Dr. Michael Kleine on 20 October 2021. More<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7302#c33267>… Publications Forests, Trees and Poverty Alleviation in Africa: An Expanded Policy Brief Now Available in Portuguese! [cid:940932a6e7d7eee4f31bb6688079ad0a@swift.generated] IUFRO's Global Forest Expert Panels (GFEP) Programme launched the Portuguese version of its latest publication, "Forests, Trees and Poverty Alleviation in Africa: An Expanded Policy Brief", on 15 October 2021. More<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7302#c33268>… More Publications Find recent scientific studies, special journal issues, research papers, calls for journal contributions, IUFRO newsletters, proceedings and more<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7302#c33269>… Other Information Position Announcements<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7302#c33242> Recorded IUFRO Webinars & Sessions<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7302#c33239> IUFRO Meetings<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7302#c33238> Other Meetings<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7302#c33237> IUFRO Website Features Noticeboard<https://www.iufro.org/discover/noticeboard/> Proceedings Archive<https://www.iufro.org/publications/proceedings/> RSS Feeds<https://www.iufro.org/?id=3745> Newsletter Archive<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=147> ______________________________________________ IUFRO News Issue 10, 2021, published in early November 2021 by IUFRO Headquarters, Marxergasse 2, 1030 Vienna, Austria. Available for download at: https://www.iufro.org/publications/news/electronic-news/ Contact the editor at office(at)iufro.org<mailto:wolfrum@iufro.org> or visit https://www.iufro.org/ If you wish to unsubscribe from IUFRO News, please reply to this newsletter by e-mail (burger(at)iufro.org<mailto:burger@iufro.org>). Imprint: https://www.iufro.org/legal/#c10402 [cid:574f6621871e187fa9ce54511a9448dd@swift.generated]

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Assistant Professor in Forest Measurements -- position opening at the University of British Columbia, Canada

by Eskelson, Bianca

Dear IUFRO Division 4 members, The University of British Columbia is seeking applications for the position of Assistant Professor in Forest Measurements (see attached and link below). Please pass on this opportunity to any interested candidates. Link to position ad: https://ubc.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/ubcfacultyjobs/job/UBC-Vancouver-Campus/… Thank you for your help in distributing this announcement! Bianca *************************************************** Bianca Eskelson Associate Professor in Forest Biometrics Department of Forest Resources Management The University of British Columbia 2424 Main Mall, Vancouver, BC, Canada V6T 1Z4 Phone: +1-604-827-0629 E-Mail: bianca.eskelson(a)ubc.ca<mailto:bianca.eskelson@ubc.ca> Vancouver Campus | Xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam) Territory<https://www.musqueam.bc.ca/> ***************************************************

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Call for papers in special issue "Forest Disturbance Monitoring Using Satellite Remote Sensing

by Hirschmugl, Manuela

Dear Division 4 Members, today I would like to draw your attention to a possibility to publish your current work in the frame of forest monitoring from satellite remote sensing in this Special Issue: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/remotesensing/special_issues/Forest_Disturbanc… [https://www.mdpi.com/img/journals/remotesensing-logo-print.png?933394d88c7d…]<https://www.mdpi.com/journal/remotesensing/special_issues/Forest_Disturbanc…> Remote Sensing | Special Issue : Forest Disturbance Monitoring Using Satellite Remote Sensing<https://www.mdpi.com/journal/remotesensing/special_issues/Forest_Disturbanc…> www.mdpi.com Remote Sensing, an international, peer-reviewed Open Access journal. There is a possibility to receive discounts on the APCs, especially for fast submissions - please get in contact with me or anyone else of the Guest Editors. Looking forward to read some interesting new findings in this important field! Best regards, Manuela Dr. Manuela Hirschmugl Senior Researcher JOANNEUM RESEARCH Forschungsgesellschaft mbH DIGITAL �C Institute of Information and Communication Technologies Remote Sensing and Geoinformation Steyrergasse 17, 8010 Graz, Austria phone.: +43 316 876-1707 mobile: +43 664 602 876-1707 email: manuela.hirschmugl(a)joanneum.at<mailto:manuela.hirschmugl@joanneum.at> Headquarters: JOANNEUM RESEARCH Forschungsgesellschaft mbH, Leonhardstrasse 59, 8010 Graz, Austria Company register: FN 48282 d Landesgericht f��r Zivilrechtssachen Graz �� VAT number: ATU28781306 �� www.joanneum.at/en<http://www.joanneum.at/en/> Data Protection: www.joanneum.at/en/joanneum/imprint/dataprotection<http://www.joanneum.at/en/joanneum/imprint/dataprotection> Institut of Geography and Regional Science University of Graz Ass.-Prof. Heinrichstr. 36 8010 Graz phone: +43/316/ 385-5148 email: manuela.hirschmugl(a)uni-graz.at<mailto:manuela.hirschmugl@uni-graz.at>

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Conference announcement

by José G Borges

<https://www.bioecosys.com/save-the-data> -- José G. Borges Associate Professor of Forest Management and Economics Forest Research Centre, School of Agriculture, University of Lisbon https://www.isa.ulisboa.pt/en/cef/about Coordinator of EMMC Mediterranean Forestry and Natural Resources Management (MEDfOR) http://www.medfor.eu/ Coordinator of IUFRO Group Sustainable forest management scheduling http://www.iufro.org/science/divisions/division-4/40000/40400/40404/ https://publons.com/researcher/894961/jose-g-borges/ http://scholar.google.com/citations?user=v5ZUmqkAAAAJ https://www.researchgate.net/profile/J_Borges

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Call for DAAD scholarship applications - MSc Tropical Forestry at TU Dresden, Germany

by Franziska Leonhardt

*DAAD scholarships for the Master of Science in Tropical Forestry at TU Dresden, Germany* https://tropicalforestry.wordpress.com/2021/09/03/call-for-daad-scholarship… Your are invited to apply for a DAAD scholarship for our MSc Course in TROPICAL FORESTRY starting in 2022. The course is taught in English at Technische Universität Dresden (TUD), one of the 11 German Universities of Excellence. Over many decades, the international orientation and socio-economic focus have made this 2-year MSc course unique in Europe. You will benefit from the international background of our research & lecturing scientists who supervise your field research in the tropics. Besides socio-economic and general aspects of tropical forestry, the course also includes specific topics of climate change related carbon forestry, agroforestry and land use change. Some of the best Master Students are offered to enter into our large PhD program. Presently, over 300 graduates from our courses are working in tropical countries and international organizations, many of them in top positions. Another plus: As public university TUD exempts students from tuition fees! *Please send your application documents via e-mail to **tropentutor(a)mailbox.tu-dresden.de****until October 30th 2021. No hard copies sent via post are required for this years application procedure!* Required application documents and further information: * see attached call * application website <https://tu-dresden.de/bu/umwelt/forst/studium/studiengaenge-der-fachrichtun…> -- Franziska Leonhardt Students Tutor Technische Universität Dresden Faculty of Environmental Sciences Institute of International Forestry and Forest Products Chair of Tropical Forestry 01062 Dresden, Germany Tel.: +49 351 463-31851 Fax.: +49 351 463-31820 E-Mail:tropentutor@mailbox.tu-dresden.de Web:http://www.forst.tu-dresden.de/Inter/ Blog:https://tropicalforestry.wordpress.com/

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IUFRO NEWS 8/9, 2021

by Brigitte Burger

[IUFRO News] [cid:aed77929ed6a0032ca71555cf3941d6e@swift.generated] Issue 8/9, 2021 [cid:0700b4793bf522ad947d1a95811a67d3@swift.generated] [cid:c89cab1c25c87a4077d3f29984990606@swift.generated] [cid:c89cab1c25c87a4077d3f29984990606@swift.generated] IUFRO NEWS 8/9, 2021 Dear Reader of IUFRO News: We are happy to present to you double issue 8/9 of IUFRO News 2021, volume 50! This issue of IUFRO News Issue is also available for download as a PDF or Word file at: https://www.iufro.org/publications/news/electronic-news/ Please share this newsletter widely with your colleagues and interested audiences and publish the link on your organization's website! We are also pleased to announce IUFRO WORLD DAY - Digital Forest Science Forum 2021 – to be held on 28-29 September 2021! This unique 24-hours event aims to showcase the science covered by IUFRO research units and Member Organizations, and to facilitate networking and communication. We look forward to your active participation: https://www.iufroworldday.org/<https://www.iufro.org/events/iufro-world-day/> Registration is free! Sign in here: https://www.iufroworldday.org/participation Best wishes, Alexander Buck IUFRO Executive Director ______________________________________________ To find out more about IUFRO, visit https://www.iufro.org<https://www.iufro.org/> Follow our blog at https://blog.iufro.org/ Follow IUFRO on Twitter<https://twitter.com/IUFRO>, Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/iufro> and Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/iufro_media/> IUFRO News is widely distributed among IUFRO Members, officeholders and other interested groups. If you would like to publish in IUFRO News, contribute to the IUFRO website content or promote a publication via IUFRO Spotlight, do not hesitate to contact us at IUFRO Headquarters: office(a)iufro.org<mailto:office@iufro.org> Become acquainted and involved with the full range of IUFRO's exciting and important work! [Photo showing John Parrotta in the teaching forest of Austria’s BOKU University. Photo by Michael Kleine] In this interview IUFRO President Dr. John Parrotta talks, among other things, about the role of science in general and of forest science, in particular, and explains why he finds tropical forest ecology and traditional forest knowledge so exciting and what to expect at the forthcoming IUFRO World Day. More<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7285#c33098>… IUFRO World Day - Around the World in 24 Hours [cid:f125f90e195f357fbb4f53c5cdbbe098@swift.generated] Embark on a free journey around the world in three time zones with 24 hours of forest-related research topics, networking and emerging issues of relevancy for global policy makers! A unique opportunity to meet, interact, share and strengthen global research cooperation, especially also for newcomers and early career scientists! More<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7285#c33094>… The IUFRO Spirit [Photo showing IUFRO World Congress Curitiba plenary session] Read what former IUFRO President Dr. N.M. Salleh wrote exactly 30 years ago in IUFRO News: In the pursuit for new knowledge and success in research, it is important for scientists and researchers to maintain contact with peers working in the same area. The basic foundation for this is the IUFRO Spirit. More<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7285#c33093>… Next GFEP Global Assessment: Forests and Human Health [Photo showing Participants of the scoping meeting (screenshot)] Following the successful completion of the last global assessment on Forests and Poverty, IUFRO’s Global Forest Expert Panels (GFEP) Programme announces the topic of the new scientific assessment: Forests and Human Health. This global assessment report is planned to be published in March 2023. More<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7285#c33092>… The Power of Social Innovation [Photo showing Carpathian forests. Photo by Bill Keeton] IUFRO Unit 4.05.05 Social innovation and entrepreneurship organized a special session of the 6th Forum Carpaticum entitled “The power of social innovation in mountain areas to steer a sustainable governance of nature”. Scientists from all over the world came together online to discuss the emergence and development of social innovation in the Carpathian Mountains and beyond. More<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7285#c33091>… The Reduced-Impact Logging for Climate Approach (RIL-C) [Photo showing Efi Yuliati Yovi, session moderator (screenshot)] The webinar entitled “Forest Operation and Climate Change: the RIL-C Approach” took place on 21 July 2021 and attracted 251 participants from 14 countries. Despite the various obstacles that occur in application in the field, reduced-impact logging (RIL) has shown good performance in reducing environmental impacts. More<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7285#c33089>… International Symposium: Ecosystem Restoration for Green and Peace Asia [Photo showing Saxaul plantation in Uzbekistan. Photo: Dr. Abdushukur Khamzayev] The objectives of this symposium were to share successful cases and lessons learned, and current projects or programs on ecosystem restoration; to discuss effective and efficient strategies for ecosystem restoration; and to strengthen a cooperative network for ecosystem restoration at the regional level among Asian countries and international organizations. More<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7285#c33088>… Indigenous and Traditional Knowledge and Practices, Public Policy, Multi-jurisdictional Governance [Photo showing A forest in Lil’wat Nation traditional territory with a Lil’wat Elder harvesting herbs. Photo by Shabnam Vagayenegar, submitted by Tonya Smith] IUFRO Divisions 6 and 9, and especially Research Group 9.03.00, successfully organized six special sessions, with 29 presentations, as part of the 20th Commonwealth Forestry Conference hosted by the University of British Columbia (Canada) from 16-18 August 2021. More<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7285#c33087>… Nontimber Forest Products & Bioeconomy Webinar Series [cid:2686fda2f0b9229e02c62929f37f8913@swift.generated] The first in a new series of webinars on Nontimber Forest Products & Bioeconomy attracted 150 participants from 35 countries on 5 continents. It was kindly hosted by USDA Forest Service, Forest History Society and Renmin University of China. The webinar series is an opportunity to hear from experts on contemporary research that strengthens knowledge about these products within a bioeconomy concept. More<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7285#c33086>… Publications Cut less, leave longer: decades of data show we are over-exploiting tropical rainforests [Photo showing Amazon forest. Photo by Nelson Grima] Read this article by Plinio Sist, Cirad-ES, Directeur-Director UR Forêts et Sociétés, Tropical managed Forests Observatory (TmFO) Coordinator, IUFRO 1.02.00 Silviculture of tropical forests in The Conversation. More<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7285#c33084>... Building a Successful Forestry Career in Africa - Virtual Book Launch [cid:5baf8663d1d10bf664adcf2e82472a81@swift.generated] The output from the Young African Forestry Professionals Publication Project (YAFP) is finally out, a book titled "Building a successful forestry career in Africa: inspirational stories and opportunities." The book was launched on 12 August 2021 in a virtual event organized by the Joint IUFRO-IFSA Task Force on Forest Education (JTF) and the International Forestry Students' Association (IFSA). More<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7285#c33082>… Employment and Sustainability in Latin American Forests [cid:748c8716a50441ce0c16ed5ca25e5b19@swift.generated] IUFRO and the International Forestry Students' Association (IFSA) – through a Joint IUFRO-IFSA Task Force on Forest Education (JTF) – have joined forces with Reforestamos in developing an ambitious "how-to" forest-based entrepreneurship guide for use throughout Latin America. Read IUFRO Spotlight #90! More<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7285#c33081>… A Guide to Forest–Water Management [cid:6a67394b89f5209c74f1fe0f366d9610@swift.generated] IUFRO contributed to a new FAO-led report launched at World Water Week. This comprehensive global publication provides guidance on the contribution of forests for a holistic approach to water resource management. Among other things, the guide calls for enhanced forest management that prioritizes the provision of water-related ecosystem services. More…<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7285#c33080> More Publications Find interesting scientific papers, calls for journal contributions and information about newsletters. More<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7285#c33079>… Announcements Obituary: Hans-Jakob MUHS [cid:2456d1bbce068b10cbfe4adc85f0f562@swift.generated] On 20 July 2021 Dr. Hans-Jakob Muhs, longstanding IUFRO officeholder and recipient of the IUFRO Distinguished Service Award, passed away in Kleve, Germany. Dr. Muhs contributed to IUFRO for 30 years. More<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7285#c33070>… Obituary: George STANKEY [cid:f2f446af00787c1c322bb67313a2bb1c@swift.generated] Former Deputy Leader of IUFRO Division 6 (1987 – 1995) and long-time participant in IUFRO activities, Dr. George Stankey, 78, passed away on August 18, 2021. George is best known for his pioneering research on many aspects of wilderness and outdoor recreation in the United States and other countries. More<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7285#c33068>… Other Information Positions<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7285#c33069> IUFRO Meetings<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7285#c33067> Other Meetings<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7285#c33066> IUFRO Website Features Noticeboard<https://www.iufro.org/discover/noticeboard/> Proceedings Archive<https://www.iufro.org/publications/proceedings/> RSS Feeds<https://www.iufro.org/?id=3745> Newsletter Archive<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=147> ______________________________________________ IUFRO News Double Issue 8/9, 2021, published in September 2021 by IUFRO Headquarters, Marxergasse 2, 1030 Vienna, Austria. Available for download at: https://www.iufro.org/publications/news/electronic-news/ Contact the editor at office(at)iufro.org<mailto:wolfrum@iufro.org> or visit https://www.iufro.org/ If you wish to unsubscribe from IUFRO News, please reply to this newsletter by e-mail (burger(at)iufro.org<mailto:burger@iufro.org>). 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Technical Maintenance - IUFRO Mailing Lists to be Offline

by Brigitte Burger

Dear Colleagues, The IUFRO mailing lists will be offline due to technical maintenance, starting later this (Monday) afternoon (in approximately 3 hours) for approximately 24 hours. During that period, you are kindly required not to post to any of the lists that you are subscribed to. Once the lists are online again, you will be notified. We are sorry for any incovenience caused and thank you for your understanding. Best regards Brigitte Burger -------------------------------------------------------------------------- [cid:image002.png@01D7A317.66DACE70]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.iufroworldday.org/__;!!HXCxUKc!lrHtP…>Mark your calendar: #IUFROWorldDay on 28 and 29 September https://www.iufroworldday.org/ Register now for our upcoming global event! https://www.iufroworldday.org/signup -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mag. Brigitte Burger - Web Management and Social Media; Network Communication International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO) IUFRO Headquarters - Secretariat Marxergasse 2, 1030 Vienna, Austria Tel.: +43-1-877 0151-14 * Fax: +43-1-877 0151-50 Website: https://www.iufro.org<https://www.iufro.org/> * Email: burger(a)iufro.org<mailto:burger@iufro.org> [cid:image004.png@01D7A317.66DACE70] -------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------

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IUFRO Spotlight #90 - Employment and Sustainability in Latin American Forests

by IUFRO Headquarters

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IUFRO NEWS 7, 2021

by IUFRO Headquarters

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20th Commonwealth Forestry Conference (virtual) | August 16-18, 2021 | July update

by Brigitte Burger

Von: Commonwealth Forestry Conference 2021 <cfc.2021(a)ubc.ca> Gesendet: Dienstag, 20. Juli 2021 19:09 Betreff: 20th Commonwealth Forestry Conference (virtual) | August 16-18, 2021 | July update Issue #5, July 20 2021 | This message will take about 4 minutes to read [https://media.campaigner.com/media/76/762468/CFC-email-header.jpg?id=oga16gx]<https://trk.cp20.com/click/gcbo-2f88by-axwynb-habgtnd3/> Online August 16-18, 2021 The Countdown is Officially On The Commonwealth Forestry Conference is less than a month away. If you haven't already, make sure you register - and be sure to tell your colleagues about this unique opportunity. Register Now<https://trk.cp20.com/click/gcbo-2f88by-axwync-habgtnd4/> Meet Our Keynote Speakers We are thrilled to introduce to you our keynote speakers who come from all corners of the globe. [https://media.campaigner.com/media/76/762468/CFC/Kenneth-Er.png?id=1qnxw42]<https://trk.cp20.com/click/gcbo-2f88by-axwynd-habgtnd5/> Dr Kenneth Er<https://trk.cp20.com/click/gcbo-2f88by-axwyne-habgtnd6/> (Singapore) Topic: The Science & Technology Behind Transforming Singapore Into a City of Nature. [https://media.campaigner.com/media/76/762468/CFC/dr-gairola-web.jpg?id=h1qw…]<https://trk.cp20.com/click/gcbo-2f88by-axwynf-habgtnd7/> Dr Suresh Chandra Gairola<https://trk.cp20.com/click/gcbo-2f88by-axwyng-habgtnd8/> (India) Topic: Forest & Climate Change in India: Innovative Approaches for Carbon Sequestration. [https://media.campaigner.com/media/76/762468/CFC/Shannon-Hagerman.jpeg?id=i…]<https://trk.cp20.com/click/gcbo-2f88by-axwynh-habgtnd9/> D<https://trk.cp20.com/click/gcbo-2f88by-axwyni-habgtnd0/>r Shannon Hagerman<https://trk.cp20.com/click/gcbo-2f88by-axwynj-habgtnd1/> (Canada) Topic: Assisted Migration and the Reluctant Acceptance of New Forest Interventions as a Climate Adaptation Strategy. [https://media.campaigner.com/media/76/762468/CFC/John-Innes-2.jpg?id=su77ec8]<https://trk.cp20.com/click/gcbo-2f88by-axwynk-habgtnd2/> Dr John Innes<https://trk.cp20.com/click/gcbo-2f88by-axwynl-habgtnd3/> (Canada) Topic: University Forestry Education After The Epidemic: Will Anything Change? [https://media.campaigner.com/media/76/762468/CFC/Dr-Suzanne-Mavoa.jpg?id=l2…]<https://trk.cp20.com/click/gcbo-2f88by-axwynm-habgtnd4/> Dr Suzanne Mavoa<https://trk.cp20.com/click/gcbo-2f88by-axwynn-habgtnd5/> (Australia/Canada) Topic: Urban Forestry & Human Health. [https://media.campaigner.com/media/76/762468/CFC/Dr-Harini-Nagendra-newslet…]<https://trk.cp20.com/click/gcbo-2f88by-axwyno-habgtnd6/> Dr Harini Nagendra<https://trk.cp20.com/click/gcbo-2f88by-axwynp-habgtnd7/> (India) Topic: Urban forestry in the era of the Anthropocene: Science, education, action. [https://media.campaigner.com/media/76/762468/CFC/michael-norton.jpg?id=6pik…]<https://trk.cp20.com/click/gcbo-2f88by-axwynq-habgtnd8/> Michael Norton<https://trk.cp20.com/click/gcbo-2f88by-axwynr-habgtnd9/> (Canada) Topic: Climate Change and Wildfires. [https://media.campaigner.com/media/76/762468/CFC/Chris-Quine.jpg?id=i6q6r3m]<https://trk.cp20.com/click/gcbo-2f88by-axwyns-habgtnd0/> Dr Chris Quine<https://trk.cp20.com/click/gcbo-2f88by-axwynt-habgtnd1/> (United Kingdom) Topic: Exchanging Knowledge: Reflections on Improving Communication. [https://media.campaigner.com/media/76/762468/CFC/Dr-Savita.jpg?id=r2fgq9x]<https://trk.cp20.com/click/gcbo-2f88by-axwynu-habgtnd2/> Dr Savita<https://trk.cp20.com/click/gcbo-2f88by-axwynv-habgtnd3/> (India) Topic: Legacy From the 19th Commonwealth Forestry Conference, and the Future of Forests. CFC 2021 Program Finalized We are very excited to announce the CFC program is finalized. Please make sure to check out the complete CFC 2021 Conference Program<https://trk.cp20.com/click/gcbo-2f88by-axwynw-habgtnd4/>. Featuring an amazing array of speakers from more than 35 countries, topics being covered include: coservation, technology and innovation, building with wood, livelihoods, wildfires and climate change, wildlife and carbon sequestration and forest policy, among others. We promise you, this event will be the highlight this August among the global forest community. Join us from August 16 to 18! Please Note: there may be further program updates in the coming weeks. Conference Topics * New Markets * Education and Careers * Communication * Climate Change * Technology and Innovation * Conservation versus Consumption * Urban Forests * Social aspects, forest policy and economics Attention Presenters: Guidelines Available Now We have now posted guidelines and instructions<https://trk.cp20.com/click/gcbo-2f88by-axwynx-habgtnd5/> for oral and poster presentations, as well as 3-Minute Talk Challenge rules: * General virtual platform specifications<https://trk.cp20.com/click/gcbo-2f88by-axwyny-habgtnd6/> * Oral presentations<https://trk.cp20.com/click/gcbo-2f88by-axwynz-habgtnd7/> * Poster presentations<https://trk.cp20.com/click/gcbo-2f88by-axwyo0-habgtnd4/>: Please send the PDF version of your poster to registration(a)housing.ubc.ca<mailto:registration@housing.ubc.ca> with “CFC2021 Poster” in the subject line by August 6, 2021 * 3 Minute Talk Challenge<https://trk.cp20.com/click/gcbo-2f88by-axwyo1-habgtnd5/> * Please also check the online program and notify us (cfc.2021(a)ubc.ca<mailto:cfc.2021@ubc.ca>) if you see any conflict with your daytime zone allocation. Please double and triple check the listed Pacific Daylight Savings Time (PDT) and your local time. Finally, a GRAND THANK YOU for your willingness to present and participate in sessions happening in early mornings, late evenings, mid-days and when-not. This is a most ambitious endeavour, to gather individuals residing in 17 time zones on a planetary scale, and we should all congratulate ourselves for becoming the oh, so very skilled, time-benders! 😊 The Fun Stuff: Calling on all music lovers A few playlists inspire us further to detail this Conference: * Light Up CFC 2021 - Forest & Trees * Light Up CFC 2021 - Places – Connect – People * Light Up CFC 2021 - Climate Change * Light Up CFC 2021 - Fire Your turn: Tune in through YouTube or Spotify. Nominate other songs to add to these playlists. Send the singer/song name to cfc.2021(a)ubc.ca<mailto:cfc.2021@ubc.ca>! We’d love to have you join our listening party 😊 Calling on all place hunters! We are collecting ideas about places to visit – online, if we can’t travel, or for later, when the times are more opportune. Do send us the name and coordinates of your favourite forest or a remarkable ecosystem – could be any place on our planet Earth, big or small. It may be recreational, wildlife rich, a unique and sensitive ecosystem, a biodiverse or culturally significant location, and so on. For example, we challenge you to go bear-spotting, in particular, find the Spirit Bear (Ursus americanus kermodei) who might or might not be here<https://trk.cp20.com/click/gcbo-2f88by-axwyo2-habgtnd6/>. We’ll post our CFC collection of your favourite places during the Conference. Who knows, you may be in for a place-hunt if you jump aboard the 20thCommonwealth Forestry Express 😊! Registration Fees Standard registration - $100 Standard registration - $40 (lower and lower-middle income countries)<https://trk.cp20.com/click/gcbo-2f88by-axwyo3-habgtnd7/> Student registration - $40 Student registration - $15 (lower and lower-middle income countries<https://trk.cp20.com/click/gcbo-2f88by-axwyo4-habgtnd8/>) All prices in Canadian dollars. Fee includes secure access to the virtual platform of the Conference and extended access to recorded content for up to 6 months after the event. Register Here<https://trk.cp20.com/click/gcbo-2f88by-axwyo5-habgtnd9/> A Unique Opportunity. A Rare Value. It's not often that we have the chance to participate with world experts in forestry from the convenience of our computers - and at a fraction of the usual conference costs. Keeping the Conference fees minimal (on a cost-recovery basis) is only possible thanks to the targeted support from our hosts<https://trk.cp20.com/click/gcbo-2f88by-axwyo6-habgtnd0/> and sponsors<https://trk.cp20.com/click/gcbo-2f88by-axwyo7-habgtnd1/>. To avoid unnecessary transactions and administrative fees, there will be no cancellation policy for this Conference. 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