SAF opportunity: Associate Editors for Forest Science
by Brigitte Burger
SAF is seeking Associate Editors for Forest Science (looking for international professionals – ideally from Latin America, Asia, and Africa). Please distribute the job description below to your applicable colleagues and contacts. Interested individuals can apply by sending a CV to Matt Walls (wallsm(a)safnet.org). There is no technical deadline, but I would encourage those interested to contact Matt as soon as possible.
Forest Science is a peer-reviewed journal publishing fundamental and applied research that explores all aspects of natural and social sciences as they apply to the function and management of the forested ecosystems of the world. Topics include silviculture, forest management, biometrics, economics, entomology & pathology, fire & fuels management, forest ecology, genetics & tree improvement, geospatial technologies, harvesting & utilization, landscape ecology, operations research, forest policy, physiology, recreation, social sciences, soils & hydrology, and wildlife management.
Forest Science currently has an editorial board comprised of 1 editor-in-chief, 3 applied research editors, and over 75 associate editors specializing in 18 areas of forestry and natural resources. Associate editors are responsible for assisting the editor in soliciting and developing articles of interest to forestry and natural resource researchers, academicians, and professionals, land managers, and policy makers; obtaining competent, timely reviews of assigned papers; and ensuring that the topics covered in Forest Science are balanced across discipline and employment categories.
In more specific terms, there are two broad areas of responsibility. The first is the peer-review process, coordinating the review of scientific and technical manuscripts in the associate editor’s field that have been submitted to Forest Science for publication—generally by distributing them to three authorities in the relevant subject areas. To fulfill this task, associate editors must know the different subfields within his or her specialty, and who practices in these subfields, so that papers can be sent to appropriate, knowledgeable reviewers. Associate editors will be notified by the web-based peer review system, Rapid Review, that a manuscript has been sent for review. It is expected that the associate editor acknowledge the assignment and assign reviewers within 4 business days of receipt. Reviewers are asked to accept or decline a review assignment within 2 business days and return completed reviews within 15 business days; associate editors are expected to ensure that assignments are acknowledged and comments are returned in a timely manner. Associate editors are asked to review reviewer comments and ensure that they are delivered in a professional and constructive manner, then synthesize these comments for the Forest Science editor. If the reviewers should disagree markedly, the associate editor should recommend which course to take (accept, ask for revision, or reject), and provide guidance that the authors can follow when preparing their revision.
The second area concerns the broader, less-defined role of consulting with and advising the Forest Science editor-in-chief in determining the content, direction, and focus of Forest Science, particularly in the specialties that he or she is responsible for. This would include being aware of new developments in the field, current controversies, and subjects that have not been adequately covered in Forest Science. Associate editors are encouraged to suggest possible topics and authors for appropriate articles.
Thanks,
Danielle Watson
Assistant Director,
Government Affairs and External Relations
Society of American Foresters
O: (866) 897-8720 ext. 202
C: (301) 526-8354
watsond(a)safnet.org
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#FacesOfTheForest Photo Contest
by Brigitte Burger
Von: Sophie Vallée [mailto:sophie.vallee@efi.int]
Gesendet: Montag, 02. März 2015 17:15
Betreff: #FacesOfTheForest Photo Contest
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Dear friends and colleagues,
#FacesOfTheForest Photo Contest – Winning photos to be part of an exhibition at the Sant Pau Art Nouveau Site during IV Mediterranean Forest Week in Barcelona.
The first edition of the #FacesOfTheForest Photo Contest, launched by the Forest Communicators Network in the Mediterranean Region and Near East (FCNMedNE), is organised in the framework of the 2015 International Day of Forests. This year’s theme is “Forests | Climate | Change”, climate change being one of the biggest challenges facing our planet while the role of our forests in mitigation needs to be more clearly understood.
The #FacesOfTheForest Photo Contest aims at highlighting the vital role of the forests in the development of forest communities. Photos should be taken in the forest in Mediterranean and Near Eastern countries and should reflect the role played by forest people and forests in general on the following topic(s): income generation; mitigation of climate change; water conservation; soil conservation; sustainable development; social equity, gender balance; women empowerment; youth development.
A selection of the best photos will be shared on the <http://www.fao.org/forestry/communication-toolkit/86425/en/> FAO website of the FCNMedNE, printed and presented in an exhibition during the IV Mediterranean Forest Week in Barcelona (17-20 March 2015).
Deadline for sending photos: 12th March 2015 at 23:59 UTC
Please find enclosed the instructions in English, French, Spanish.
Best regards,
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Chers amis et collčgues,
Concours photo #FacesOfTheForest - Les photos gagnantes seront exposées au site Art nouveau Sant Pau, ŕ l’occasion de la IVčme Semaine forestičre méditerranéenne ŕ Barcelone.
La premičre édition du concours photo #FacesOfTheForest, lancée par le Réseau de communicateurs forestiers en Méditerranée et au Proche-Orient (FCNMedNE), est organisée dans le cadre de la Journée internationale des foręts 2015. Le thčme de cette année est ŤForęts | Changement| Climat ť, le changement climatique étant l'un des plus grands défis de notre plančte tandis que le rôle des foręts en matičre d'atténuation doit ętre mieux compris.
Le concours photo #FacesOfTheForest vise ŕ mettre en évidence le rôle essentiel des foręts dans le développement des communautés forestičres. Les photos doivent ętre prises en foręt dans le Bassin méditerranéen et au Proche-Orient et doivent refléter le rôle joué par les populations forestičres et les foręts en général sur le(s) sujet(s) suivant(s): la génération de revenus ; l'atténuation du changement climatique ; la conservation de l'eau ; la conservation des sols ; le développement durable ; l'équité sociale, l'équilibre entre les sexes ; l'autonomisation des femmes ; le développement des jeunes.
Une sélection des meilleures photos sera partagée sur le <http://www.fao.org/forestry/communication-toolkit/86425/fr/> page internet de la FAO dédiée au FCNMedNE, imprimée et exposée au cours de la IVčme Semaine forestičre méditerranéenne ŕ Barcelone (17-20 mars 2015).
Date limite pour l'envoi des photos: le 12 mars 2015 ŕ 23:59 UTC
Veuillez trouver ci-joint les instructions en anglais, français et espagnol.
Cordialement,
Sophie Vallée
European Forest Institute - Mediterranean RO (EFIMED)
Sant Pau Art Nouveau Site, Sant Leopold Pavilion
St. Antoni M. Claret, 167
08025 Barcelona - Spain
<mailto:sophie.vallee@efi.int> sophie.vallee(a)efi.int
Office: +34 935 15 32 11
Cell phone: +34 627 00 01 65
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13th IUFRO International Wood Drying Conference
by Diego Elustondo
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INTERNATIONAL UNION
OF FOREST RESEARCH ORGANIZATIONS
On behalf of the Organizing Committee, we cordially invite you to attend the:
13th IUFRO International Wood Drying Conference
Wood drying in developing countries
September 5-9, 2016, Istanbul, Turkey
The conference will be held from September 5 to 9, 2016, in Istambul (Turkey) at the University of Istanbul, Faculty of Forestry. The main aim of the conference is to bring researchers and practitioners together from academia and industry to an interdisciplinary environment where we can share recent developments and applications of wood drying technologies. This time, we hope to offer you something rather different: Istanbul, a global city located in the boundaries between the European and Asian continents. It has been home to countless civilizations and cultures throughout the ages, and for many centuries people of various religions, languages and races have lived in harmony together. The city, like a mosaic, has preserved its unique cosmopolitan and metropolitan structure. If you decide to come, then you will have the chance to experience stonishing views of the city and visit the world famous Hagia Sophia Museum and Topkapı Palace in Istanbul.
The Conference Topics will focus on “Wood drying in developing countries”:
o Drying Quality and Wood Properties
o Methods for Monitoring the Drying Process
o Physics of Wood Drying and Modelling
o Applied Wood Drying
o Alternative Drying Methods
o Wood Modification Related to Drying
o Miscellaneous Drying Technologies
o Conference Language
The official language of the conference is English, and the Key Dates for the participants are listed below:
o June, 2015 First announcement
o August, 2015 1st call for papers/posters. Pre-registration
o December, 2015 2nd call for papers/posters and abstracts for peer-review
o January, 2016 3rd call for papers/posters and abstracts for peer-review
o February, 2016 Dead-line to send final title and abstract for peer-review
o March, 2016 Information via e-mail of decision of acceptance of papers/posters
o May, 2009 Announcement for Final Registration
o July 30, 2016 Deadline for submission of the final camera-ready papers
o August 20, 2016 Deadline for early payment of fees
o September 05-09, 2016 13th International IUFRO Wood Drying Conference
o September 10-11, 2016 Post-conference tour
We hope to share a successful and enjoyable meeting with you in Istanbul. If you join us, we promise you an amazing experience and good memories to take back home.
Kind regards,
Prof. Dr. Oner UNSAL
Istanbul University, Turkey
E-mail: onsal44(a)hotmail.com<mailto:onsal44@hotmail.com>
Assoc. Prof. Suleyman KORKUT
Duzce Universit, Turkey
E-mail: suleymankorkut(a)hotmail.com<mailto:suleymankorkut@hotmail.com>
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