Von: Vlosky, Richard P. [mailto:RVlosky@agcenter.lsu.edu]
Gesendet: Mittwoch, 19. Oktober 2016 18:30
An: Vlosky, Richard P.
Cc: 'Chris Gaston'; Aguilar, Francisco X.; vicki@swst.org
Betreff: REMINDER!!-- Call for abstracts IUFRO-Evolution of the Global Wood-based BioEnergy Sector

(SENT TO THE LOUISIANA FOREST PRODUCTS DEVELOPMENT CENTER-FOREST SECTOR INTEREST GROUP)

Call for abstracts IUFRO - Please Distribute

The 2017 IUFRO All-Division 5 (Forest Products) Conference will be held in Vancouver, Canada from June 12th to 16th, 2017. The Conference is organized jointly by IUFRO Division 5, the Faculty of Forestry at the University of British Columbia, FPInnovations, and the Society of Wood Science and Technology. In recognition of the pressing global need for the forest sector to be a leader in sustainability, diversification, and innovation, the theme of the 2017 IUFRO Division 5 Conference is: Forest Sector Innovations for a Greener Future.

We are organizing a technical session on “Evolution of the Global Wood-based BioEnergy Sector”, and are currently soliciting presenters. If you are interested in submitting a presentation or poster on this topic, the Call for Abstracts is now open (Deadline October 31, 2016)!

The conference brochure is attached and more information about the conference – and submitting abstracts - can be found here : www.IUFROdiv5-2017.ca.

About the Session

Title: Evolution of the Global Wood-based BioEnergy Sector

Organizer: Dr. Richard Vlosky (Louisiana State University Agricultural Center, USA)
Co-organizer: Dr. Chris Gaston (University of British Columbia, Canada), Dr. Francisco X. Aguilar (University of Missouri, USA)
Over the past 15 years, the global wood-based BioEnergy sector has dramatically evolved into what is now a major part of international forestry. Billions of dollars in investments have been made to research, create and commercialize new energy sources, fuels, chemicals, and value-added co-products. This session will examine the structural, policy, and business infrastructures of this nascent global sector. In addition, business and governmental leaders will share experiences, opportunities, and challenges in this ever-changing arena.

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Richard P. Vlosky, Ph.D.

Director, Louisiana Forest Products Development Center

Crosby Land & Resources Endowed Professor of Forest Sector Business Development

Room 227, School of Renewable Natural Resources

Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA 70803

Phone (office): (225) 578-4527; Fax: (225) 578-4251; Mobile Phone: (225) 223-1931

Web Site: www.LFPDC.lsu.edu

President, Forest Products Society; President, WoodEMA i.a.