The IOS was held on October 7-10 in Knoxville, TN, USA. One of the primary goals of the symposium was to attract young professionals and students to contribute to training and educating the next generation of professionals working in oak forests and landscapes. Approximately 40% of the 240 attendees were students or early career professionals. More…

The Silviculture 4.0 Symposium focused on the application of smart technology in forestry, from nurseries to field operations. It highlighted that modernizing silviculture operations is critical for addressing labor shortages, improving productivity, and promoting sustainability. The event took place from 15 to 17 October 2024, in Howick, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. More…

On 16-18 September, 85 participants from 19 countries gathered in Ljubljana, Slovenia, for the 5th International Conference of Forest Engineering and Technologies (FETEC 2024): Forest operation technologies and systems for small-scale forestry applications. At the conference, the most recent scientific and professional research related to small-scale forestry applications was discussed. More…

The symposium held in Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil, on September 17-21, 2024, was a forum for those involved in nondestructive testing and evaluation (NDT/NDE) of wood and brought together many international researchers, NDT/NDE users and suppliers, representatives from various government agencies, and other groups to share research results, products, and technology. More…

The conference on 1-4 October 2024 in Luso, Portugal, brought together researchers and practitioners who develop and/or use operational research and decision-making methods including optimization models and solution approaches for wildfire-related decision problems. It worked well as a meeting place for experts on fire and forest management in a broad sense. More…

The final conference of the LIFE+ PROGNOSES project brought together leading scientists, policymakers at the European level, and national experts in the field of forest management and conservation. The conference titled “Characteristics of Ecosystem Services of European Old-Growth Beech Forests” took place on 2 October 2024 in Bruges, Belgium. More…

The BFH-HAFL School of Agriculture, Forestry, and Food Sciences (HAFL) at Bern University of Applied Sciences (BFH), a Member Organization of IUFRO, recently organized a Mobility Program for Ukrainian scholars. This initiative included a one-week Training School and built on discussions at the 2023 IUFRO Forum on Ukraine. More…

On 8-9 October 2024, the Expert Panel of the GFEP assessment on Forests for Social and Economic Resilience convened in Rome for its first in-person meeting, hosted by the University of Notre Dame, Rome, Italy. The meeting provided an opportunity to review the first draft of the assessment chapters and discuss key emerging issues. More…

As a platform for discussing bioeconomy and circular economy innovations, the woodCircle highlighted the successes of the Austrian Wood Initiative while exploring future priorities for wood-related projects. The event showcased projects funded by the Austrian Forest Fund, including the European Wood Policy Platform (WoodPoP) and WoodForGlobe both hosted by IUFRO. More…

María Fernanda Gonzalez Montes, IFSA intern at IUFRO Headquarters for two months, talks about her internship and how work on diverse tasks strengthened her skills in project management, content creation, and strategic planning. Among other things, she supported the final outreach stages of WoodForGlobe and collaborated on content for IUFRO’s new website. More…

After two years of planning, designing, developing and perfecting, we are eager to announce the relaunch of the IUFRO website, which will go live at the end of November. We have not only revamped the look of the website but also upgraded the whole system to include improved key functionalities and exciting new features. More…

Are you interested in the joint management of grazing ungulates and forest ecosystems? Do you want to contribute to mapping the silvicultural challenges and opportunities posed by ungulates? IUFRO Working Party 1.01.12 Silviculture and ungulates has developed a questionnaire for you to help shape and enhance future activities of the unit. Kindly send your answers by 15 December 2024! More…

Jess Hartshorn, Coordinator for IUFRO Working Party WP 7.03.05 Ecology and management of bark and wood boring insects, has set up a survey to request your input and feedback on potential events and collaborations with the Working Party. If you are not a member of the WP but are interested in possible collaborations, we want to hear from you! More…

Joan Carling is a Filipino Indigenous activist who has been defending the rights of Indigenous Peoples for more than 30 years. Her work spans grassroots and international levels, focusing on human rights, sustainable development, climate justice and the fight against land exploitation. She spoke at the IUFRO World Congress 2024 in Stockholm at the session on Regional Forest Governance. More…

The 2024 Marcus Wallenberg Prize Symposium on 12 November 2024, held online as well as on premises in Stockholm, celebrates the MWP 2024 Laureates. The 2024 Marcus Wallenberg Prize is awarded to Professors Wout Boerjan and John Ralph for their groundbreaking research leading to a fuller understanding of lignin biosynthesis and structural diversity. More…

Dr. John Dargavel, a long-standing member of the IUFRO Research Unit 9.03.00 Forest history and traditional knowledge, passed away on 25 July 2024, leaving behind a remarkable legacy in forestry and environmental sciences. Born in London on August 15, 1932, John’s career was marked by ground-breaking contributions to the field of Forestry, Forest History, and Environmental History.  More…