The IUFRO All-Division 8 Forest Environment conference on 24 to 27 October 2023 brought 150 participants from all over the world to Évora, Portugal. Global change, vulnerability and adaptive management of forested landscapes were among the key themes of the conference. More…

The ICPF is a global forum focused on planted forests held under the auspices of the IUFRO Task Force on Resilient Planted Forests Serving Society and the Bioeconomy, an inclusive expert group bringing together leading global scientists, private sector organizations, NGOs and IGOs. More…

Prepare for your Congress participation now! Check out updates on the Congress website, enjoy the early-bird registration discount until 15 January 2024, book a booth space, find out about pre- and post-Congress tours, and much more…

The forum brought together Ukrainian forestry students, early and mid-career forest researchers and representatives of leading European universities and international institutions to discuss practical measures and strategic steps toward supporting sustainable forest management in Ukraine. More…

The IUFRO 2.08.03 conference with the title “Enhancing the performance and sustainability of eucalypt plantations to broaden their benefits” focused on the sustainable use of eucalyptus plantations through appropriate genetic improvement strategies and effective silvicultural practices. More…

From 2-4 November 2023, around 100 participants from 30 countries came together at the 13th ICWSE conference in Brasov (Romania) to share the latest findings and developments in wood research. The conference was organized by the Faculty of Furniture Design and Wood Engineering. More…

The Joint Conference of Southern and Northeastern Mensurationists, denoted as SOMENS and NEMO, is a great platform for knowledge exchange, networking, and collaboration among industry, governmental agencies, organizations, and universities. More…

Systematic review of literature forms the basis of any research conducted in forest science. On 11 October, more than 100 participants from 30 countries joined the online workshop titled “How to conduct Systematic Review of Literature for Forest Science and Other Disciplines” organized by the Joint IUFRO - IFSA Task Force on Forest Education. More…

The FAO-IUFRO Webinar Series "Forest management and provision of hydrological functions" is comprised of three webinars held on 21 September, 19 October, and 16 November 2023, respectively:

Forest Management Practices for Protection of Hydrological Functions; Forest-Water Management under Climate Change; Practical Tools for Managing the Forest-Water Nexus. More…

Over the last year, members of the IUFRO Task Force on Gender Equality in Forestry have worked diligently and creatively to launch the world’s first Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) on Gender Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (GEDI) in forestry. More…

The latest podcast episode presented by IUFRO discusses the relationship between biodiversity and other services our forests provide. The topic is aligned with the IUFRO World Congress theme "Forest biodiversity and its ecosystem services". More…

This Division includes research on the varied factors affecting the way forest plants grow and produce woody biomass and other products and the various ways the materials are used by industries and communities. Watch a new video about the Division! More…

The Chinese Academy of Engineering (CAE), the top academic institution in the nation’s fields of engineering sciences and technology, announced the enrollment of 74 new members on November 22, 2023. Professor Shirong Liu, Vice-President (Task Forces) of IUFRO, is a newly elected member belonging to CAE’s Agriculture Division. More…

The Royal Swedish Academy of Agriculture and Forestry (KSLA) appointed Purabi Bose as a new International Fellow for the Academy’s General section. She is the current Coordinator of IUFRO’s Division 6, Social Aspect of Forests and Forestry. More…

For the seventh consecutive year, former IUFRO President Mike Wingfield has been recognized as one of the Clarivate Web of Science Highly Cited Researchers 2023. An outstanding achievement and a testament to his impactful contributions to research! More…

Professor Margarida Tomé, IUFRO International Council representative from Portugal and Deputy Coordinator of IUFRO’s Task Force on Sustainable Planted Forests for a Greener Future, has been nominated to receive an Honorary Doctorate from the Polytechnic University of Madrid. More…

A new book titled "Atmospheric Nitrogen Deposition in Global Forests: Spatial Variation, Impacts, and Management Implications", edited by Professors Enzai Du and Wim de Vries, was published by Academic Press in October 2023. More…

The latest edition of FAO’s forestry flagship journal Unasylva ‘’Towards more resilient and diverse forests’’, presents novel findings and shares the state-of-the-art in models of planted forests meeting the essential objective of production. More…

The International Science Council through its Members have identified a total of eight key principles for scientific publishing. This paper is complemented by a second, evaluating the extent to which the principles are attained and identifying opportunities for reform. More...