From: Secretariat ISFFP 2010 [mailto:isffp@frim.gov.my] Dear Sir/Madam, It is our great pleasure to invite you to participate in the inaugural International Symposium on Forestry and Forest Products (ISFFP). ISFFP 2010 is being organized in conjunction with the Forest Research Institute Malaysia's (FRIM) 25th anniversary this year. The main objective is to discuss and disseminate the latest R&D findings that address the often competing and challenging needs of both the forestry sector and forest products industry. Malaysia is committed to combating climate change, as reflected by the Honourable Prime Minister's pledge at the recently concluded COP 15 under the United Nations Framework on Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) to voluntarily reduce by up to 40% of its carbon emission in terms of emission intensity based on Gross Domestic Product by 2020 from the 2005 level. The Symposium is therefore aptly themed, "Addressing global concerns and changing societal needs". There will be discussions on issues pertaining to; . climate change, . biodiversity, . forest ecology, . forest plantations, . applied biotechnology in forestry, . green technology, . eco-tourism, . socio-economy, . medicinal products from plant material, . improved processing, and . utilisation of wood and non-wood products. ISFFP 2010 therefore, aims to bring together all the stakeholders to reflect on these issues, in the hope of striking a balance between addressing global concerns and fulfilling societal needs for sustainable development. Those interested in presenting a paper or poster should submit an abstract to the secretariat at isffp(a)frim.gov.my by 1 June 2010. In the meantime, should you require any assistance regarding ISFFP 2010, please do not hesitate to visit ISFFP 2010's official website at http://www.frim.gov.my/isffp2010/index.html or contact us at: The Secretariat International Symposium on Forestry and Forest Products 2010 Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM) 52109 Kepong, Selangor Malaysia (Attn: Mr Mahmudin Saleh) Tel: +603-62797280, 62797316 Fax: +603-62804620 E-mail: isffp(a)frim.gov.my Official website: http://www.frim.gov.my/isffp2010/index.html Last but not least, please pass this message to your contacts whom you think might be of interest to ISFFP 2010. Thank you. Dr Mohd Nor Mohd Yusoff Chairman ISFFP 2010 Organising Committee 5-7 October 2010 The Legend Hotel, Kuala Lumpur "Addressing global concerns and changing societal needs". _____ Think Green - don't print this email unless you really need to Forest Research Institute Malaysia 52109 Kepong, Selangor, Malaysia Hotline : +603-62797000