IUFRO NEWS 2&3, 2017Dear Reader of IUFRO News: Wood to wings? Will woody biomass residue from timber harvest help lift aircraft wings in the future?Sustainable aviation biofuel (Biojet) is one example of a "Forests and Energy" technical session in the upcoming IUFRO All-Division 5 conference, Forest Sector Innovations for a Greener Future, to be held in Vancouver, Canada, June 12 to 16. More…
Forests and Energy - International Day of Forests 2017 – 21 MarchThe United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 21 March the International Day of Forests (IDF) in 2012. The Day celebrates and raises awareness of the importance of all types of forests. More…
World Wood Day – 21 MarchWorld Wood Day is a cultural event celebrated annually on 21 March to highlight wood as an eco-friendly and renewable biomaterial. WWD 2017 is celebrated in Long Beach, LA County, USA. The 2017 theme is: Roots. More...
New IUFRO-led Global Forest Experts Panel to Tackle "Forests and Water"As the world's population grows water is expected to become an even more scarce resource in the future. Forests and forested landscapes are essential for various water-related ecosystem services. IUFRO-GFEP has started a new assessment on "forests and water". More…
World Water Day – 22 MarchThe day draws attention to the importance of fresh water and advocates for the sustainable management of freshwater resources. In addition, the "International Decade (2018–2028) for Action – Water for Sustainable Development" shall help put a greater focus on water in the coming years. More…
Forest Governance: Göttingen University and IPB Bogor jointly organized conference in BogorRead a report from the scientific conference on "Forest-Related Policy and Governance: Analysis in the Environmental Social Sciences" held in Bogor, Indonesia on 4-7 October 2016. More…
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