FCBA is pleased to invite you to the 5th edition of the International
Symposium on Wood Fibre Polymer Composites which will take place on
September 26-27, 2011, in Biarritz, about 200 km to the south of Bordeaux in
France.
The 2011 conference event will focus on opportunities for innovative wood
based composites used in Building and Furniture sectors contributing to the
Green Growth. New information will be divulged on bio resources based
materials and bio plastics used as raw materials and formulations, chemical
modifications, on product performances, policy issues standardization
methods and the environmental issues related to wood-based materials.
Scientists, Experts from Industry present latest information on recent
developments by 30 conferences on two days. A technical exhibition and
poster session will also be provided.
Scientific programme on :
http://www.fcba.fr/wpc2011/pdf/Programme%202011EN.pdf
Please register NOW and book your hotel asap :
http://www.fcba.fr/wpc2011/registration.html
Dr Gilles LABAT
FCBA
<http://www.fcba.fr> www.fcba.fr
<http://www.fcba.fr/wpc2011> www.fcba.fr/wpc2011
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IUFRO is proud to announce its first regional Congress in Africa, to be held
in Nairobi, Kenya from 25 to 30 June 2012.
The first IUFRO regional congress in Africa will be held in partnership with
the Forestry Research Network of Sub-Saharan Africa (FORNESSA) and is
expected to bring together about 350 participants to deliberate on issues
relevant to the conservation, sustainable management and utilization of
forest and tree resources in the region.
Scientists interested in organizing sessions or submitting abstracts are
invited to visit the First Announcement and Call for Abstracts at
http://fornis.net/content/first-iufro-fornessa-regional-congress.
For additional information, please contact
Dr. Joe Cobbinah
Chair, Congress Scientific Committee (CSC)
Forestry Research Institute of Ghana (FORIG)
University Box 63, Kumasi, Ghana
Telephone: +233 244 405 601 +233 260 884 733
Fax: +233 03220 60121
E-Mail: <mailto:jrcobbinah@yahoo.co.uk> jrcobbinah(a)yahoo.co.uk
<mailto:jcobbinah@csir-forig.org.gh> jcobbinah(a)csir-forig.org.gh
<mailto:iufroforn_2012@yahoo.com> iufroforn_2012(a)yahoo.com
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IUFRO Headquarters
From: bounce-1107707-220888(a)lists.iisd.ca
[mailto:bounce-1107707-220888@lists.iisd.ca] On Behalf Of Rose, Simmone
(FOMC)
Sent: Wednesday, May 11, 2011 2:35 AM
To: Forest Policy Info Mailing List
Subject: Climate change survey for forest managers / Une enquête sur le
changement climatique pour les gestionnaires forestiers / Una encuesta sobre
cambio climático para las autoridades forestales
Importance: High
FAO, in collaboration with forest management, climate change experts and
relevant stakeholders, is developing guidelines to assist forest managers to
effectively respond to climate change challenges and opportunities. These
guidelines will include actions related to both climate change adaptation
and mitigation and will be relevant to all types of forests, all management
objectives and all types of managers. More information on this effort may be
found here FAO Forests and
<http://www.fao.org/forestry/climatechange/65120/en/> Climate Change
Programme or requested at Climate-Change-Forest-Managers(a)fao.org.
To facilitate the development of the guidelines, we are conducting a survey
for forest managers (The survey in English
<https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/9L22T2Q> ). We are inviting you to provide
your views and perceptions on factors that limit the ability of forest
managers to prepare for and respond to climate change.
Kindly forward the survey to your members and your mailing list(s). The
content of individual responses will not be published and will remain
anonymous.
Kindly allocate 15 minutes to complete this survey.
Thank you in advance for your time and effort in responding to the survey.
Best regards,
The Forests and Climate Change Team
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La FAO, en collaboration avec des experts en matière de gestion des forêts
et du changement climatique et les parties prenantes concernées, est en
train de développer des directives pour aider les gestionnaires des forêts à
répondre efficacement aux défis du changement climatique et à ses
opportunités. Ces directives comprendront des actions liées à l'adaptation
et à l'atténuation du changement climatique et seront adaptées à tous les
types de forêts, tous les objectifs de gestion et tous les types de
gestionnaires. Pour plus d'informations sur cet effort, vous pouvez
consulter le site Programme de
<http://www.fao.org/forestry/climatechange/65120/fr> la FAO sur les forêts
et le changement climatique ou vous pouvez écrire à
Climate-Change-Forest-Managers(a)fao.org.
Pour faciliter l'élaboration de ces directives, nous réalisons une enquête
au près des gestionnaires forestiers (
<https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/9LMZ8XX> L'enquête en française). Nous vous
invitons à donner votre opinion et vos perceptions sur les facteurs qui
limitent la capacité des gestionnaires forestiers à se préparer et répondre
au changement climatique.
Veuillez s'il vous plaît envoyer lenquête à vos membres et à vos listes
d'adresses. Le contenu de vos réponses ne sera pas publié et restera
anonyme.
Nous vous invitons à prendre 15 minutes pour remplir ce questionnaire.
Merci d'avance pour votre temps et vos efforts consacrés à cette enquête.
Meilleures salutations,
Forêts et changement climatique.
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La FAO, en colaboración con expertos en ordenación forestal y en cambio
climático y con las partes interesadas pertinentes, está elaborando
directrices para ayudar a las autoridades forestales a responder con
eficacia a los desafíos y oportunidades que plantea el cambio climático.
Estas directrices comprenderán medidas de adaptación y mitigación ante el
cambio climático, y serán adecuadas para todo tipo de bosques, todos los
objetivos de gestión y a todos los responsables de la gestión forestal. En
el siguiente enlace se presenta más información sobre esta actividad:
Programa de la FAO <http://www.fao.org/forestry/climatechange/65120/es/>
sobre los bosques y el cambio climático o podéis escribir a
Climate-Change-Forest-Managers(a)fao.org.
Con el fin de facilitar la elaboración de las directrices, estamos haciendo
una encuesta a las autoridades forestales (La encuesta en
<https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/98HHFSG> español). Los invitamos a compartir
puntos de vista y opiniones sobre los factores que limitan la capacidad de
los responsables de la gestión forestal para prepararse al cambio climático
y responder a sus desafíos.
Envíe por favor la encuesta a sus membro y sus listas de correos. No se
publicarán las respuestas de los cuestionarios, su contenido se mantendrá
anónimo.
Sírvase dedicar 15 minutos a la respuesta del cuestionario.
Por anticipado, muchas gracias por su tiempo y atención para participar en
la encuesta.
Saludos cordiales,
Bosques y cambio climático
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11th INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON WOOD & BIOFIBER COMPOSITES AND
NANOTECHNOLOGY IN WOOD COMPOSITES SYMPOSIUM
Last chance to register!
MAY 16-18, 2011
The 11th International Conference on Wood & Biofiber Plastic Composites and
Nanotechnology in Wood Composites Symposium is only a week away! If you
haven't registered yet, now is the time!
REGISTER NOW at
http://www.forestprod.org/woodandbiofibercomposites/updates.html
This conference and symposium offer exceptional content and invaluable
connections with experts and leaders in the industry, government and
academia. The scope and quality of the scientific exchange during this
biennial event is your chance to explore cutting-edge research and concepts
from around the world and contribute to the discussion about future
opportunities for wood and biofiber plastic composites. Register now to
reserve your place.
Still undecided? Here are some reasons why you can't miss this year's
Conference and Symposium:
SEE PROGRAM at
http://forestprod.org/woodandbiofibercomposites/biofiber_2011_program_vweb.p
df
> Check out the agenda featuring 6 sessions with more than 90+ presentations
and posters.
> Hear from 45+ research experts who are ready to share research findings
and observations.
> Get not only informed but also inspired during the Plenary Session
featuring Mohini Sain on innovation in biofiber composites; Marc Thometschek
on the latest developments in Europe; and Wayne Song on China's recent
innovations in the WPC industry.
> Take advantage of multiple networking opportunities to renew industry
connections and get to know fellow attendees.
> Partake in a special tour of the new USDA Forest Products Laboratory, a
90,000 square foot research facility which has been a leading forest
products research organization for more than 100 years, investigating how to
use our nation's wood resources wisely and efficiently while keeping our
forests healthy.
REGISTER NOW at
http://www.forestprod.org/woodandbiofibercomposites/updates.html
Together, the International Conference on Wood & Biofiber Plastic Composites
and Nanotechnology in Wood Composites Symposium will put you at the
forefront of the scientific, technical, and commercial communities and help
you learn about the latest advances and future opportunities for wood and
biofiber plastic composite materials.
We look forward to seeing you in Madison.
Best regards,
Craig Clemons
Conference Co-Chair
Nicole Stark
Conference Co-Chair
Zhiyong Cai
Symposium Chair
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The 2011 International Conference on Wood & Biofiber Plastic Composites and
Nanotechnology in Wood Composites Symposium are organized by USDA Forest
Products Laboratory and the Forest Products Society located in Madison,
Wisconsin.
Copyright 2011 C Forest Products Society. All rights reserved.
Forest Products Society | 2801 Marshall Ct. | Madison | WI | 53705
Dear List Members
Please give some thought to the conference next year. There have so far been very few requests for technical sessions from Working Parties, so if you are or know officeholders, please think about a relevant session and approach some potential contributors. Fill out the form on the website under Call for Sessions (http://www.iufro2012.org/)
Dave Cown
Senior Scientist
Deputy Coordinator IUFRO Division 5 (Forest Products)
Scion
49, Sala Street, Private Bag 3020, Rotorua 3046, New Zealand
DDI +64 7 343 5525 | Mobile +64 1 187 4022
www.scionresearch.com<http://www.scionresearch.com/>
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Preparations are well underway for the 2012 conference.
We are seeking requests for technical sessions from the Working parties.
The first call for papers has been listed on the Conference website. Submissions to Research Group leaders and Dave Cown are due by October 31st.
http://www.iufro2012.org/
Dave Cown
Senior Scientist
Deputy Coordinator IUFRO Division 5 (Forest Products)
Scion
49, Sala Street, Private Bag 3020, Rotorua 3046, New Zealand
DDI +64 7 343 5525 | Mobile +64 1 187 4022
www.scionresearch.com<http://www.scionresearch.com/>
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Von: Andrew Wong [mailto:awong.unimas@gmail.com]
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From: CSIRO News Flash <owner-csiro-newsflash(a)its.csiro.au>
Date: Wed, Mar 16, 2011 at 7:09 AM
Subject: CSIRO Newsflash: Biofuels: Researchers to turn waste into wealth
To: csiro-newsflash(a)its.csiro.au
CSIRO News Flash: Biofuels: Researchers to turn waste into wealth
Latest stories from CSIRO - Australia's largest scientific research agency
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Biofuels: Researchers to turn waste into wealth
Transforming waste plant material into a sustainable, low-emission fuel
for the world's cars, trucks and planes is the aim of a new research
collaboration between CSIRO and leading Australian and UK universities.
Read more at:
http://www.csiro.au/news/Biofuels-researchers-to-turn-waste-into-wealth.html
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Andrew Wong, D.Phil
Coordinator, IUFRO D5 (Forest Products)
Email: awong.unimas(a)gmail.com
ahhwong(a)frst.unimas.my
Fax: +6082-583160
Tel: +6082-582936
Mobile: +6017 3992509
Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas)
Faculty of Resource Science & Technology
94300 Kota Samarahan, Sarawak
Malaysia
Dear Colleagues,
The Research for Industrial Ecology, LCA and Systems Sustainability
(IELCASS) has recently published an article on *"Advancing Integrated System
Modeling Framework for Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment".* This
highlights the need for using integrated system modeling framework for
developing sustainable systems and addressing the challenges in engineered
complex systems. This can be accessed at
http://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/3/2/469/
Regards,
Anthony
--
Anthony Halog, PhD, MBA
Certified Life Cycle Assessment Professional
Research Group for Industrial Ecology, LCA and Systems Sustainability
(IELCASS)
University of Maine, 5755 Nutting Hall
Orono, Maine 04469-5775
Tel: +1-207-581-2944
Email: anthony.halog(a)maine.edu
Website: http://ielcass.tripod.com/ilss/
“Understand the Implications of our Personal Actions to Global Awareness.
Or, Translate our One Global Awareness into Respective Personal Actions” -
Anthony Halog
