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1st International Electronic Conference on Forests (IECF) - Mark your calendars!

by Brigitte Burger

It is with immense pleasure that we announce the 1st International Electronic Conference on Forests (IECF): Forests for a Better Future: Sustainability, Innovation, Interdisciplinarity Virtual Conference; 15-30 November 2020 Forests and forestry activities provide an opportunity to address the pressing challenge of climate change through sustainable production. Forests also play a strategic role in mitigating critical issues, including biodiversity conservation, water regulation, energy efficiency, pollution reduction and mitigation, production of raw biological materials, food safety, and human and ecosystem health and poverty. Forests contribute to the improvement of some important development issues focused on sustainability and responsible forest management as a shared and essential factor to address global challenges and guarantee the conservation and enhancement of the global forest heritage as well as the socio-economic development of production, environmental, and socio-cultural chains. The global pandemic has forced us to reduce travel and to reflect on our ability to leave scientific acquisitions as a legacy to future generations. This reduced mobility stimulates us to maintain connections with the scientific network using emerging technologies. This conference is an opportunity to communicate our shared passion for forests, forest products and services, and forest biodiversity. The conference will discuss the state of the art of forestry operations, wood supply chains, and ecosystem services, and objectives for the future will be sought. Sharing and discussing the latest research findings with the global community of scientists in the field of forests is the central purpose of this virtual meeting. Topics of the conference include: - Forest Ecology, Management and Restoration - Forest Genetics, Ecophysiology and Biology - Forests and Urban Forest Sustainability - Forest Inventory, Quantitative Methods and Remote Sensing - Wood Science, Production Chains and Fuelwood - Forest Operations and Engineering - Fire Risks and Other Natural Hazards IECF is a virtual conference sponsored by Forests (ISSN 1999-4907; Impact Factor 2.116 (2018)). Participation is free of charge for authors and attendees. Accepted papers will be gathered in the proceedings of the conference. Selected extended versions of the papers will be published in a Forests conference Special Issue with a 20% discount applied to the article processing charge (https://www.mdpi.com/journal/Forests/special_issues/IECF2020) IECF offers you the opportunity to participate in this international, scholarly conference without having the concern or expenditure of travel-all you need is your computer and access to the Internet. We would like to invite you to "attend" this conference by presenting your latest work. For more information on IECF, please visit the conference website (https://iecf2020.sciforum.net/) or contact us by email ( <mailto:iecf2020@mdpi.com> iecf2020(a)mdpi.com) Dr. Angela Lo Monaco Dr. Cate Macinnis-Ng Chairs of the 1st International Electronic Conference on Forests

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IUFRO NEWS 6, 2020

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IUFRO Spotlight #79 - A Focus on Gender Equality in Forestry

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Job alert! UBC Forestry is seeking an Assistant Professor of Wood Products Design & Manufacturing.

by Brigitte Burger

Job Summary The Department of Wood Science (Faculty of Forestry) at the University of British Columbia is accepting applications for an Assistant Professor of Teaching position in the area of Wood Products Design and Manufacturing. This is a tenure-track position in the UBC educational leadership stream. Applicants must have demonstrated clear potential to achieve excellence in teaching and leadership in the areas of wood products design, advanced manufacturing, and product development. Qualifications The successful candidate will hold a Master's or a PhD degree in Design, Wood Science, or a closely-related discipline. Wood product industry experience will be an asset. Candidates with a Bachelor's degree and extensive commercial experience will also be considered. The successful candidate should demonstrate evidence of strong ability and commitment to teaching, and promise of educational leadership. Preference for the position will be given to candidates in the following fields, but the search committee will consider visionary and innovative candidates who show extraordinary promise or accomplishments in other areas of wood products design, development and advanced manufacturing: * Industrial design for secondary wood products * Product development (furniture, architectural millwork) * Feasibility and optimization of secondary wood products and production * Manufacture of secondary wood products and building components * Machine technology for solid wood and composites * CAD/CAM and/or machine learning for advanced wood processing machinery The Assistant Professor of Teaching will engage in undergraduate teaching and industry extension working closely with the Department of Wood Science and its Centre for Advanced Wood Processing (CAWP). The individual will also be expected to teach and engage in transfer programs with partner universities in China (e.g., Beijing Forestry University, Nanjing Forestry University and South China Agriculture University). As part of the industrial extension work with the Centre for Advanced Wood Processing, the successful candidate will also: * Engage in workshops and hands-on training * Teach in industry certificate and extension courses for domestic and international students * Engage in extension projects (product development, prototyping, testing and process improvement) How to apply for this Assistant Professor Position in Wood Products Design and Manufacturing Your application package should include a cover letter, Curriculum Vitae, a statement of teaching interests and accomplishments relevant to the position, and the names of three referees. Please also indicate in your application whether or not you are a Canadian or Permanent Resident of Canada. Please email your complete application in one PDF file to <mailto:wpd.forestry@ubc.ca> wpd.forestry(a)ubc.ca. The deadline for applications is August 17, 2020. Questions about the position should be directed to: Dr. Simon Ellis, Chair of Search Committee ( <mailto:simon.ellis@ubc.ca> simon.ellis(a)ubc.ca) For information on the Wood Science Department and the Faculty of Forestry, see <https://wood.ubc.ca> https://wood.ubc.ca and <https://forestry.ubc.ca/> https://forestry.ubc.ca. Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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IUFRO Spotlight #78 - More robust strategy needed to combat forest fires in Alps

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IUFRO NEWS 5, 2020

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IUFRO Spotlight #77 - Stepping up the Global Discussion on Forest Education

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Vacancy announcement: Project Manager for IUFRO-GFEP

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IUFRO NEWS 4, 2020

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IUFRO Spotlight #76 - Transforming Forest Landscapes to Meet Current and Future Needs and Challenges

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