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by Brigitte Burger

[IUFRO Spotlight] [cid:e74597eee82f2dae6b5ca977fa18508f@swift.generated] IUFRO Spotlight #91 - Forests and Water IUFRO Spotlight is an initiative of the International Union of Forest Research Organizations. Its aim is to introduce, in a timely fashion, significant findings in forest research from IUFRO officeholders and member organizations to a worldwide network of decision makers, policy makers and researchers. IUFRO will encapsulate, and distribute in plain language, brief, topical and policy-relevant highlights of those findings, along with information on where/how to access the full documents. The IUFRO Spotlight findings will be distributed in a periodic series of emails as well as blog postings. Forests and Water Science-Policy-Practice Interface for Managing Forest and Water Interactions under a Changing Environment PDF for download<https://www.iufro.org/fileadmin/material/publications/spotlights/spotlight9…> [Photo showing a forest behind a lake. Photo: Kalexander73 on Pixabay.] Kalexander73 on Pixabay Water is fundamental to life on earth. What may not be quite so obvious is that forests are equally vital resources for life on the planet. And the two - water and forests - are inseparable in the pursuit of a sustainable and sustainably developed world. Therefore, forests and water resources have been identified as essential elements in adaptation to climate change. The IUFRO-sponsored Forests and Water science-policy forum at the IUFRO World Day provided a platform for scientists, forest managers and decision-makers from the Asia-Oceania region to share insights and experiences about forest and water interactions from different perspectives. Among the significant challenges discussed by the forum panelists were the increasing competition for water resources, the positive and negative impacts of carbon sequestration due to large scale afforestation and reforestation, climate change-related shifts in rainfall patterns and capacity building requirements among civil groups at various levels to ensure competent engagement in forest and water management. To address the challenges of competition for water, a range of technical, social and political actions have been suggested - technical advancements such as GIS, remote sensing and climate modelling to better understand the full hydrological cycle, targeted reforestation, better integration of planted forests in the wider landscape, good community engagement and tighter regulatory environments [Photo showing a lake surrounded by mountains, with forests. Photo: Vandaagevenniet on Pixabay] Vandaagevenniet on Pixabay Integrated watershed management was also advocated as a way to deal with the impact of changes in rainfall due to climate change. This varies across the region; in some areas such as Japan there have been record-breaking heavy rains, while in others there have been droughts. Forests play a crucial role in supplying clean water, help prevent environmental hazards such as soil erosion and flooding as well as ensuring many other ecological functions. Any forest changes - and their interactions with climate - can significantly affect water resources and water-related ecological functions and services. Therefore, managing forests for water provision is an important priority in various international initiatives (Bonn Challenge, UN SDGs etc.). In addition, there is an active agenda to use reforestation for landscape restoration and to mitigate rising atmospheric carbon dioxide content. The forum panelists also underlined that communicating and sharing technical advances and policies must be strengthened to ensure that research on forest and water interactions in a changing environment is appropriately addressed. The opening address for the forum was delivered by IUFRO Vice President Liu Shirong of the Chinese Academy of Forestry. Keynote presentations were given by Meine van Noordwijk, World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF), Nairobi, Kenya; and by Richard Harper of Murdoch University, Perth, Australia. Richard Harper is also Deputy Coordinator of IUFRO's Task Force on Forests and Water Interactions in a Changing Environment. The panel discussion featured: Brenda Baillie, Northland Regional Council, New Zealand; Mingfang Zhang, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China; Kyoichi Otsuki, Kyushu University, Japan; Diomedes A. Racelis, University of the Philippines Los Baños, Philippines; and Hyung Tae Choi, National Institute of Forest Science, Republic of Korea. The online discussion was one of three science-policy forums organized for IUFRO World Day. (The other two - Forests and Fire and Forest-based Bioeconomy for All - will be covered in separate Spotlights.) Link to the forums: Science & Policy | IUFRO World Day<https://www.iufroworldday.org/science-policy-forums> Link to the recording: Forest-Water-Session<https://www.dropbox.com/sh/mvgx0sb8myq2tbr/AAC5IFBrbk2wWD5TO6YcG92ua/Sessio…> IUFRO World Day was a worldwide digital event that took place on September 28-29 in three time zones around the world. It comprised 24 hours of forest-related research topics, networking, and emerging issues of relevancy for global policy makers. The event was designed to showcase the diversity of the IUFRO network, including IUFRO's scientific units and IUFRO's member organizations, to facilitate networking, and to enhance communication and outreach. The World Day comprised 79 live sessions from IUFRO Units and Members - including the three forums mentioned above - covering highly relevant topics for policy makers as well as three central IUFRO sessions, one in each time zone. Over 3000 participants from more than 100 countries registered for the event. IUFRO: IUFRO World Day - Digital Forest Science Forum 2021 / Events<https://www.iufro.org/events/iufro-world-day/> ________________________________ The findings reported in IUFRO Spotlight are submitted by IUFRO officeholders and member organizations. IUFRO is pleased to highlight and circulate these findings to a broad audience but, in doing so, acts only as a conduit. The quality and accuracy of the reports are the responsibility of the member organization and the authors. Suggestions for reports and findings that could be promoted through IUFRO Spotlight are encouraged. To be considered, reports should be fresh, have policy implications and be applicable to more than one country. If you would like to have a publication highlighted by Spotlight, contact: Gerda Wolfrum, wolfrum(at)iufro.org<mailto:wolfrum@iufro.org>. The International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO) is the only worldwide organization devoted to forest research and related sciences. Its members are research institutions, universities, and individual scientists as well as decision-making authorities and other stakeholders with a focus on forests and trees. Visit: https://www.iufro.org/ ________________________________ IUFRO Spotlight #91, published in December 2021 by IUFRO Headquarters, Marxergasse 2, 1030 Vienna, Austria. Available for download at: https://www.iufro.org/media/iufro-spotlights/ Contact the editor at office(at)iufro.org<mailto:office@iufro.org> or visit https://www.iufro.org/ You are receiving this message, because you are an IUFRO member or officeholder or have registered for one of our web-based email distribution lists. If you wish to unsubscribe from IUFRO Spotlight publications, please send us a short note by e-mail (burger(at)iufro.org<mailto:burger@iufro.org>). Imprint: https://www.iufro.org/legal/#c18944 [cid:021fcb6904164881713a2f14e8ae4624@swift.generated] [cid:e74597eee82f2dae6b5ca977fa18508f@swift.generated] [cid:cfacaf9174099c0ad522dc81445fae22@swift.generated] [cid:e74597eee82f2dae6b5ca977fa18508f@swift.generated]

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Call for Abstract EFUF 2022

by EFUF 2022 - Belgrade, Serbia

The 24th European Forum on Urban Forestry (EFUF), Facing the future: Adaptive measures in urban forests ** CALL FOR ABSTRACTS ------------------------------------------------------------ ** The 24th European Forum on Urban Forestry (EFUF) ------------------------------------------------------------ ** Facing the future: Adaptive measures in urban forests ------------------------------------------------------------ International Conference ** Belgrade, Serbia, 17 – 21 May 2022 ------------------------------------------------------------ Deadline for abstract submission: 1st February 2022 The organisers of the 24th European Forum on Urban Forestry (EFUF) invite urban forest practitioners, policy makers, researchers and managers to submit abstracts for the Forum. This includes, but is not limited to, applied as well as academic research, perspectives and experience of professionals and practitioners working in policy making, planning, management, engagement of civil society amongst many others. EFUF emphasises the connection of practice and scientific knowledge, encouraging a variety of possible formats to contribute to the conference. The theme for EFUF 2022 is facing the future: Adaptive measures in urban forests Contributions to the 24th European Forum on Urban Forestry will explore these aspects. * Theme 1: Adaptive ecological measures in Urban Forests – exploring the challenges of climate change, pollution, natural disasters, resilience, biodiversity loss including invasive species, pollution, biodiversity and innovative approaches to urban ecosystem management. * Theme 2: Socio-environmental-economic measures in Urban Forests – exploring the challenges and opportunities around awareness, education, recreation, aesthetics, tourism and entrepreneurship alongside health & wellbeing services, spatial inclusion & exclusion. * Theme 3: Planning and governance measures in Urban Forests – exploring multistakeholder participation in urban forests alongside monitoring assessment, policy making, spatial planning, regulations for urban forests, co-creation, co-governance and nature-based solutions. ** ABSTRACT SUBMISSION ------------------------------------------------------------ We accept proposals for oral presentations, poster presentations and non-commercial demonstrations. Abstracts should not exceed 2,500 characters and be submitted in the English language. Do not include figures, tables, or attachments to the abstract. The proposal should be relevant to one of the three streams. Deadline for submission of abstracts ** 1st of February 2022. ------------------------------------------------------------ For abstract submission, please use the online system at www.efuf2022.com (https://efuf2022.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3d998bbbe1b116adc1246c89…) or directly at https://efuf2022.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3d998bbbe1b116adc1246c89… you will have to setup an account. Abstract submission (https://efuf2022.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3d998bbbe1b116adc1246c89…) The programme committee will determine whether a proposal will be accepted for presentation, considering the significance and/or the innovative character of the contribution. Authors will normally be informed of the acceptance or otherwise of their contribution by the end of February 2022. The decision of the programme committee is final, and correspondence will not be entered. At least one of the authors should register for the conference. The language of the forum is English. ============================================================ ** Website (https://efuf2022.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3d998bbbe1b116adc1246c89…) Copyright © 2021 EFUF 2022, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in via our website. Our mailing address is: EFUF 2022 Karađorđeva 71 Belgrade 11000 Serbia Want to change how you receive these emails? You can ** update your preferences (https://efuf2022.us5.list-manage.com/profile?u=3d998bbbe1b116adc1246c891&id…) or ** unsubscribe from this list (https://efuf2022.us5.list-manage.com/unsubscribe?u=3d998bbbe1b116adc1246c89…) . Email Marketing Powered by Mailchimp http://www.mailchimp.com/email-referral/?utm_source=freemium_newsletter&utm…

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IUFRO NEWS 11/12, 2021

by Brigitte Burger

[IUFRO News] [cid:d809f7ef7306da0884e658f31ffe9de7@swift.generated] Issue 11/12, 2021 [cid:953ce2af14814db36b179dd68d65de7d@swift.generated] [cid:9ca487cfbf42b97419bbd0c32820bb5f@swift.generated] [cid:9ca487cfbf42b97419bbd0c32820bb5f@swift.generated] IUFRO NEWS 11/12, 2021 Dear Reader of IUFRO News: We are happy to present to you double issue 11/12 of IUFRO News 2021, volume 50! This issue of IUFRO News Issue is also available for download as a PDF or Word file at: https://www.iufro.org/publications/news/electronic-news/ Please share this newsletter widely with your colleagues and interested audiences and publish the link on your organization's website! Please also share with us any changes of contact person(s) and email address(es) of your organization(s). With Season's Greetings, Alexander Buck IUFRO Executive Director ______________________________________________ To find out more about IUFRO, visit https://www.iufro.org<https://www.iufro.org/> Follow our blog at https://blog.iufro.org/ Follow IUFRO on Twitter<https://twitter.com/IUFRO>, Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/iufro> and Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/iufro_media/> IUFRO News is widely distributed among IUFRO Members, officeholders and other interested groups. If you would like to publish in IUFRO News, contribute to the IUFRO website content or promote a publication via IUFRO Spotlight, do not hesitate to contact us at IUFRO Headquarters: office(a)iufro.org<mailto:office@iufro.org> World Forests, Society and Environment [Photo showing Restoration of degraded forest reserve. Photo Form Ghana Ltd.] Read an interview Dr. Pia Katila, Coordinator of IUFRO's Special Project on World Forests, Society and Environment (IUFRO-WFSE). She talks about the development and aims of the Project, recent highlights and achievements and a major publication to be launched in 2022. More<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7321#c33459>… IUFRO News in its 50th Year [cid:bc7d0c3ce3f53f8ccb4be1a7acca4c45@swift.generated] The leading article of IUFRO News Vol. 31, 2002, issue 4, had the title "The Year of Changes". It highlighted the new visual image of IUFRO, among other things, and a call for the "continuation of change" by then IUFRO President Risto Seppälä. It also included a comprehensive article about IUFRO-WFSE. More<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7321#c33456>… ITTO and IUFRO Release Learning Modules to Encourage Forest Landscape Restoration [Photo showing High school students learning about forest values during a field trip to the Lanjak Entimau Wildlife Sanctuary in Sarawak, Malaysia. Photo: Sarawak Forest Department.] The International Tropical Timber Organization (ITTO) and IUFRO have released a free series of learning modules for high-school and university students to guide further understanding on forest landscape restoration (FLR). The modules were prepared as a contribution to the 2021–2030 UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration. More<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7321#c33454>… ESCAMP Supports Forest Landscape Restoration (FLR) Mentorship in Sri Lanka [Photo showing a Screenshot from ESCAMP video] The Sri Lankan Forest Department, Ecosystem Conservation and Management Project (ESCAMP) project, with the collaboration of IUFRO, is implementing a two-year program aiming to address the current shortage of trained forest landscape restoration practitioners in the country. The project is also presented in a series of videos. More<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7321#c33453>… First Meeting of the Global Forest Expert Panel on Forests and Human Health [Photo showing a person walking in a park. Photo by Emma Simpson on Unsplash.] Renowned scientists with diverse expertise were invited to join the Global Forest Expert Panel (GFEP) on Forests and Human Health. The Panel comprises a wide range of expertise including, epidemiology, public health, urban forestry, mental health and recreation, resource valuation, traditional knowledge, and food and nutrition, to mention a few. More<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7321#c33452>… 40th Anniversary Conference of IUFRO Research Group 4.05.00 [Photo showing a forest. Photo by Tomáš Pospíšil.] On 4-6 October 2021, the annual conference of IUFRO Research Group (RG) 4.05.00 Managerial Economics and Accounting and its Working Parties (WP) to discuss managerial, social and environmental aspects of the forest-based sector for sustainable development and celebrate the Groups 40th anniversary. More<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7321#c33451>… Air Pollution Threats to Plant Ecosystems [Photo showing APPC2021 - Group photo by M.S. Alam] Air pollution and climate change remain a threat to natural ecosystems, urging for international cooperation and unified research efforts. The Mediterranean region is key for addressing global goals on plant ecosystems due to its unique biodiversity. A conference in Paphos, Cyprus, on 11-15 October, put the focus on these goals. More<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7321#c33450>… Tree Resistance to Diseases and Pests – Interaction with and Facilitation by the Microbiome [Photo showing webinar announcement. Screenshot provided by Caterina Villari.] Tree resistance to pests and pathogens can be driven by different and often interlinked mechanisms, such as the presence of mechanical or chemical direct defenses The webinar on 13 October 2021 aimed to discuss one aspect that is still relatively unexplored, namely the role of the host-associated microbiome in modulating resistance. More<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7321#c33449>… Automation in Forest Operations [cid:8d6ed7046a1214493241592edd4a9219@swift.generated] Forest operations are evolving rapidly. Thanks to the development of technology a number of applications are now available as fully applicable products or at concept/prototype stages in the area of teleoperation, semi-automation and full automation. The webinar series "Automation in Forest Operations" comprised three webinars. More<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7321#c33448>… 3rd IUFRO Acacia Conference 2021 [Photo showing Keynote address by Dr. Sadanandan Nambiar Credit: Forest Department Sarawak] Non-native acacias have become dominant components of many Southeast Asian plantation landscapes. They are increasingly being threatened by insect pests and pathogens. Regional collaboration in Southeast Asia is urgently needed. Against this background, 620 participants from 29 countries attended the 3rd IUFRO Acacia Conference 2021. More<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7321#c33462>… Introduction, Breeding, Propagation and Deployment of Pacific Northwest Conifers Around the World: 70 Years of Progress, Opportunities and Challenges [Photo showing Group Photo of WP 2.02.05 meeting, Day 2. Credit: LE STUDIUM] The Working Party on Breeding and Genetic Resources of Pacific Northwest Conifers held a virtual meeting on November 8-10, which covered a wide range of topics, including provenance variation, IUFRO trials, species introduction, genetics, breeding, seed orchards, biotic threats including drought and adaptation to climate change, etc. More<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7321#c33463>… IUFRO All-Division 1 Online Discussion [cid:fb9a274b23c99c82ce5221ed28fa888e@swift.generated] Research on silviculture is often conducted at tree or stand level. However, recent forest-related issues require a scale-up of silvicultural research at forest and landscape levels. Therefore, the all-Division meeting on 16-18 November 2021 was titled "Scaling-up from tree and stand level research to sustainable silviculture at forest and landscape level". More<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7321#c33464>… Population Genetics and Genomics Research for Conservation, Climate Adaptation, Sustainable Management and Breeding of Tropical Trees (IUFRO World Day Session) [cid:c3dd91cf1c9b41d2d9ea67d3b408434f@swift.generated] The Working Party on Population, Ecological and Conservation Genetics organized a session as part of the IUFRO World Day on 29 September 2021 to highlight emerging population genetics and genomics approaches for much needed conservation and sustainable management and utilization of tree genetic resources. More<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7321#c33465>… Congratulations to Shirong Liu, IUFRO Vice-President! [Photo showing Team members working in experimental field. Photo credit: ECTF.] The interdisciplinary project – The Cornerstone Technology in Managing Typical Forest Ecosystems in Southern China for Multiple Functions and Its Application – led by Prof. Liu Shirong, President of Chinese Academy of Forestry (CAF) was awarded the second prize of the State Scientific and Technological Progress Award. More<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7321#c33466>… Congratulations to Mike Wingfield, IUFRO Immediate Past President! [cid:1b2c13f908dcdf6d25e568a3d0c8abfb@swift.generated] On 16 November, the University of Pretoria (UP) announced that Professor Mike Wingfield had been named on the annual Highly Cited Researchers™ 2021 list from Clarivate. Prof. Wingfield, Advisor to the UP Executive and a Forestry and Agriculture Biotechnology Institute (FABI) research professor, features on the prestigious list for the fifth consecutive year. More<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7321#c33467>… Publications Trends in Forest-related Employment and Tertiary Education: Insights from Selected Key Countries around the Globe [cid:359287a470b65ba1041653fbf33ef337@swift.generated] The report highlights trends in forest-related employment, including green jobs, in seven selected countries: Brazil, China, Finland, Germany, Indonesia, South Africa and the United States of America, and provides insights into how forest-related tertiary education in these countries is addressing these trends. More<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7321#c33446>… Other Information More Publications<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7321#c33445> Position Announcements<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7321#c33436> IUFRO Meetings<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7321#c33435> Other Meetings<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7321#c33434> IUFRO Website Features Noticeboard<https://www.iufro.org/discover/noticeboard/> Proceedings Archive<https://www.iufro.org/publications/proceedings/> RSS Feeds<https://www.iufro.org/?id=3745> Newsletter Archive<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=147> ______________________________________________ IUFRO News Double Issue 11/12, 2021, published in December 2021 by IUFRO Headquarters, Marxergasse 2, 1030 Vienna, Austria. Available for download at: https://www.iufro.org/publications/news/electronic-news/ Contact the editor at office(at)iufro.org<mailto:wolfrum@iufro.org> or visit https://www.iufro.org/ If you wish to unsubscribe from IUFRO News, please reply to this newsletter by e-mail (burger(at)iufro.org<mailto:burger@iufro.org>). Imprint: https://www.iufro.org/legal/#c10402 [cid:9ca487cfbf42b97419bbd0c32820bb5f@swift.generated]

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IUFRO NEWS 10, 2021

by Brigitte Burger

[IUFRO News] [cid:7aec8cab02de0ccd5c36aca6867f3ec1@swift.generated] Issue 10, 2021 [cid:9f70ad0fca184a2650fb7457643be670@swift.generated] [cid:574f6621871e187fa9ce54511a9448dd@swift.generated] [cid:574f6621871e187fa9ce54511a9448dd@swift.generated] IUFRO NEWS 10, 2021 Dear Reader of IUFRO News: We are happy to present to you issue 10 of IUFRO News 2021, volume 50! This issue of IUFRO News Issue is also available for download as a PDF or Word file at: https://www.iufro.org/publications/news/electronic-news/ Please share this newsletter widely with your colleagues and interested audiences and publish the link on your organization's website! Please also share with us any changes of contact person(s) and email address(es) of your organization(s). Best wishes, Alexander Buck IUFRO Executive Director ______________________________________________ To find out more about IUFRO, visit https://www.iufro.org<https://www.iufro.org/> Follow our blog at https://blog.iufro.org/ Follow IUFRO on Twitter<https://twitter.com/IUFRO>, Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/iufro> and Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/iufro_media/> IUFRO News is widely distributed among IUFRO Members, officeholders and other interested groups. If you would like to publish in IUFRO News, contribute to the IUFRO website content or promote a publication via IUFRO Spotlight, do not hesitate to contact us at IUFRO Headquarters: office(a)iufro.org<mailto:office@iufro.org> IUFRO World Day - A Journey Around the World of Forest Research Cooperation [Photo showing IUFRO World Day interactive map (screenshot)] On 28 and 29 September 2021 IUFRO held the first ever all IUFRO digital online forest science forum: IUFRO World Day. The forum offered 24 hours of networking with 79 live sessions, including three science/policy forums, and 50 contributions of static content on forest-related research topics. More<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7302#c33262>… 10 Years of REDD+: Outcomes and Socio-Ecological Impacts [Photo showing a forest. Photo by Nelson Grima, IUFRO] One of the sessions during IUFRO World Day was hosted by IUFRO's Global Forest Expert Panels (GFEP) Programme featuring Dr. Bhaskar Vira, Head of Department and Professor of Political Economy at the Department of Geography, University of Cambridge, in an interview with GFEP's Dr. Nelson Grima. More<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7302#c33259>… IUFRO Congratulates Professor Bhaskar Vira! [Photo showing Dr. Vira during REDD+ session at IUFRO World Day (screenshot)] The Academy of Social Sciences in London, UK, has conferred a Fellowship on Professor Bhaskar Vira, in recognition of his contribution to social science. Professor Vira's research crosses disciplinary boundaries, and spans the fields of political economy, development studies and environmental studies. More<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7302#c33257>… Sustainable Forest Management and NTFPs in the Era of Transition under Climate Change: Traditional Knowledge, Cultural Heritage, and Geographical Indication [Photo showing Presenters and attendees during RG 6.10.00 session (screenshot)] This IUFRO World Day session was held to share evidence on the roles of non-timber forest products (NTFPs) in traditional forest management and maintenance of cultural landscape in different regions of the world. More<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7302#c33256>… FORECOS - Forest Ecosystems under Conditions of Climate Change: Biological Productivity and Remote Sensing [Photo showing Sample plot in pine stand (Pinus Sylvestris) in the Middle Volga region of Russia. Photo provided by Eldar Kurbanov.] The FORECOS online meeting on 28-29 September 2021 was hosted by Volgatech University and co-sponsored by the ERASMUS+ project SUFOGIS and the GEMOECO BRICS project. It touched upon issues of remote monitoring of forest cover, international projects and new technologies concerning forest ecosystems in a changing climate. More<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7302#c33255>… Assessing Multi-Taxon Diversity in Forest Ecosystems [Photo showing Social lunch at the conference venue (photo provided by meeting organizers)] This Training School was organized within the framework of the COST Action CA18207 "Biodiversity Of Temperate forest Taxa Orienting Management Sustainability by Unifying Perspectives" (Bottoms-Up). It was aimed at giving a comprehensive overview of multi-taxon biodiversity data issues in forest ecosystems with an emphasis on bridging the gap between theory and practice. More<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7302#c33254>… Biological Invasions in Forests: Trade, Ecology and Management [Photo showing Participants in front of the faculty building. Photo by Andrew Liebhold] From 21-24 September 2021, a hybrid - in-person and online - conference was hosted by the Faculty of Forestry and Wood Sciences, Czech University of Life Sciences, Prague, with 65 participants on site and some 40 more online. The meeting involved IUFRO Working Parties 7.03.12, 7.03.07 and 8.02.04. More<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7302#c33253>… Ecology and Silviculture of Spruce in the Boreal Forest [Photo showing needles of a pine tree. Photo by Alexey Savvin on Pixabay] Spruce forests are important ecologically, supporting a broad range of ecosystem services, and economically as the basis of many timber industries. This session at the 19th conference of the International Boreal Forest Research Association (IBFRA) session focused on the linkages between spruce ecology and management. More<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7302#c33252>… How to Tackle the Climate Change Challenges? [cid:6ae4a8ec67403d062747ecff120714c4@swift.generated] The Spanish language event "Gran Foro Internacional ¿qué hacer para enfrentar el cambio climático? retos y oportunidades" took place on 9 September 2021. The 'foro' was organized to let general audiences know about what the latest IPCC report is telling us about climate change. More<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7302#c33251>… On Sustainable Wildlife Management [Photo showing roe deer. Photo by Vargazs on Pixabay] IUFRO's GFEP team joined the Third Wildlife Forum of the Collaborative Partnership on Sustainable Wildlife Management (CPW) on 26 and 27 September. The Forum dealt with topics such as zoonotic diseases, wildlife use and trade, human-wildlife conflicts, which are relevant for GFEP's current Forests and Human Health study. More<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7302#c33249>… Reports from IFSA Trainees My Experience as an IFSA Trainee at IUFRO [Photo showing intern Mirjana Volarev. Photo by Jovan Mitrovic] My name is Mirjana Volarev, and I am from Serbia. I am an environmentalist and a forester with a passion for climate policy. In September and October 2021, I had the fantastic opportunity to work at the Headquarters of the International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO) in Vienna. More<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7302#c33248>… Coming out of the Pandemic by Interning at IUFRO [Photo showing intern Agustín Rosello from Chile.] At the age of 25, a forestry career at one of the best universities of my country, two great years working with the biggest forestry student organization in the world, and an incredibly fruitful two months at IUFRO Headquarters, I've got nothing more than to be grateful for the amazing set of skills IUFRO has added to my toolbox, says Agustín Rosello from Chile. More<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7302#c33247>… IUFRO and Media More Coherent Global Forest Governance Needed to Reduce Forest Loss [Photo showing Deforestation, Malaysia. Photo by Victor Bruckman] On 19 October 2021 four scientists related to the IUFRO network spoke to the press about deforestation, imported deforestation, drivers and possible solutions. The media briefing was jointly organized by IUFRO and the communications agency Revolve. More<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7302#c33265>… The Urgency and Opportunity to Increase the Access of All Canadians to Urban Forests [Photo showing Toronto, Canada. Photo by Jason Pinaster on Pixabay] Read an interview with Dr. Cecil Konijnendijk (Coordinator of IUFRO Division 6) on the 3-30-300 rule for creating greener and healthier cities to mark National Tree Day on September 22. More<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7302#c33266>… Addressing Growing Expectations and Threats for Forests [cid:13f2cd7195f079bf283d78b3db12cd5f@swift.generated] In a special research supplement focused on forests the Austrian newspaper Der Standard published interviews in German with IUFRO Vice-President Dr. Daniela Kleinschmit and IUFRO Deputy Executive Director Dr. Michael Kleine on 20 October 2021. More<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7302#c33267>… Publications Forests, Trees and Poverty Alleviation in Africa: An Expanded Policy Brief Now Available in Portuguese! [cid:940932a6e7d7eee4f31bb6688079ad0a@swift.generated] IUFRO's Global Forest Expert Panels (GFEP) Programme launched the Portuguese version of its latest publication, "Forests, Trees and Poverty Alleviation in Africa: An Expanded Policy Brief", on 15 October 2021. More<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7302#c33268>… More Publications Find recent scientific studies, special journal issues, research papers, calls for journal contributions, IUFRO newsletters, proceedings and more<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7302#c33269>… Other Information Position Announcements<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7302#c33242> Recorded IUFRO Webinars & Sessions<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7302#c33239> IUFRO Meetings<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7302#c33238> Other Meetings<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7302#c33237> IUFRO Website Features Noticeboard<https://www.iufro.org/discover/noticeboard/> Proceedings Archive<https://www.iufro.org/publications/proceedings/> RSS Feeds<https://www.iufro.org/?id=3745> Newsletter Archive<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=147> ______________________________________________ IUFRO News Issue 10, 2021, published in early November 2021 by IUFRO Headquarters, Marxergasse 2, 1030 Vienna, Austria. 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by Brigitte Burger

Von: José G Borges <joseborges(a)isa.ulisboa.pt> Gesendet: Mittwoch, 20. Oktober 2021 12:38 Betreff: Conference announcement [https://i.ibb.co/wCvS4zc/bioecosys-mold-final-IUFRO-v4-1.png]<https://www.bioecosys.com/save-the-data> -- José G. Borges Associate Professor of Forest Management and Economics Forest Research Centre, School of Agriculture, University of Lisbon https://www.isa.ulisboa.pt/en/cef/about Coordinator of EMMC Mediterranean Forestry and Natural Resources Management (MEDfOR) http://www.medfor.eu/ Coordinator of IUFRO Group Sustainable forest management scheduling http://www.iufro.org/science/divisions/division-4/40000/40400/40404/ https://publons.com/researcher/894961/jose-g-borges/ http://scholar.google.com/citations?user=v5ZUmqkAAAAJ https://www.researchgate.net/profile/J_Borges

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Call for DAAD scholarship applications - MSc Tropical Forestry at TU Dresden, Germany

by Franziska Leonhardt

*DAAD scholarships for the Master of Science in Tropical Forestry at TU Dresden, Germany* https://tropicalforestry.wordpress.com/2021/09/03/call-for-daad-scholarship… Your are invited to apply for a DAAD scholarship for our MSc Course in TROPICAL FORESTRY starting in 2022. The course is taught in English at Technische Universität Dresden (TUD), one of the 11 German Universities of Excellence. Over many decades, the international orientation and socio-economic focus have made this 2-year MSc course unique in Europe. You will benefit from the international background of our research & lecturing scientists who supervise your field research in the tropics. Besides socio-economic and general aspects of tropical forestry, the course also includes specific topics of climate change related carbon forestry, agroforestry and land use change. Some of the best Master Students are offered to enter into our large PhD program. Presently, over 300 graduates from our courses are working in tropical countries and international organizations, many of them in top positions. Another plus: As public university TUD exempts students from tuition fees! *Please send your application documents via e-mail to **tropentutor(a)mailbox.tu-dresden.de****until October 30th 2021. No hard copies sent via post are required for this years application procedure!* Required application documents and further information: * see attached call * application website <https://tu-dresden.de/bu/umwelt/forst/studium/studiengaenge-der-fachrichtun…> -- Franziska Leonhardt Students Tutor Technische Universität Dresden Faculty of Environmental Sciences Institute of International Forestry and Forest Products Chair of Tropical Forestry 01062 Dresden, Germany Tel.: +49 351 463-31851 Fax.: +49 351 463-31820 E-Mail:tropentutor@mailbox.tu-dresden.de Web:http://www.forst.tu-dresden.de/Inter/ Blog:https://tropicalforestry.wordpress.com/

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Scaling up Solutions for Sustainability: The Example of Tropical Deforestation - Invitation to a hybrid online/on-site symposium by IIASA&OeAW

by Bruckman, Viktor

Dear colleagues! The Austrian Academy of Sciences (OeAW) and the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) have the pleasure to cordially invite you to the public lecture by Eric Lambin Stanford University and University of Louvain "Scaling up Solutions for Sustainability: The Example of Tropical Deforestation" Monday, 15 November 2021, 06:30 pm, Festive hall of the Austrian Academy of Sciences and online via Zoom (hybrid event) Attention: Mandatory registration and further information regarding COVID-19 regulations: https://iiasa.ac.at/events/IIASA-OeAW-EL21 Please see the attached program for more details. We are very much looking forward to welcoming you at our joint event! With best regards, Dr. Viktor Bruckman<https://www.iufro.org/who-is-who/officeholder/bruckman.html> on behalf of International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) Austrian Academy of Sciences (OeAW)

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IUFRO Division 6 Newsletter no. 4

by Brigitte Burger

From: Konijnendijk, Cecil Sent: 08 October 2021 09:12 Subject: RE: IUFRO Division 6 Newsletter no. 4 Dear IUFRO Division 6 colleagues, I am happy to send you the 4th edition of our Division newsletter, with news from the recent IUFRO World Day and Enlarged Board meeting, among other. Once again I would like to thank Deputy Division Coordinator Purabi Bose for compiling and editing the newsletter. We have decided to change to a biannual publication schedule from now, but between newsletters you will receive news and updated by email. As always, we are looking forward to your contributions about events, new publications or projects, and other activities relevant to the Division's work on the social aspects of forests and forestry. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank those of you who participated in the first-ever IUFRO World Day recently, either by hosting a session, speaking, or participating. It was really good to see that our Division was very visible during the event. Kind regards, and be well, Cecil Dr ir Cecil Konijnendijk van den Bosch, AFLI Program Director, Master of Urban Forestry Leadership - https://forestry.ubc.ca/programs/graduate/professional-masters-degrees/mast… Professor, Urban Forestry (on leave) Department of Forest Resources Management, Faculty of Forestry, UBC 2045 - 2424 Main Mall Vancouver, BC, Canada V6T 1Z4 http://profiles.forestry.ubc.ca/person/cecil-konijnendijk https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=_1RPzIAAAAAJ&hl=en

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IUFRO NEWS 8/9, 2021

by Brigitte Burger

[IUFRO News] [cid:aed77929ed6a0032ca71555cf3941d6e@swift.generated] Issue 8/9, 2021 [cid:0700b4793bf522ad947d1a95811a67d3@swift.generated] [cid:c89cab1c25c87a4077d3f29984990606@swift.generated] [cid:c89cab1c25c87a4077d3f29984990606@swift.generated] IUFRO NEWS 8/9, 2021 Dear Reader of IUFRO News: We are happy to present to you double issue 8/9 of IUFRO News 2021, volume 50! This issue of IUFRO News Issue is also available for download as a PDF or Word file at: https://www.iufro.org/publications/news/electronic-news/ Please share this newsletter widely with your colleagues and interested audiences and publish the link on your organization's website! We are also pleased to announce IUFRO WORLD DAY - Digital Forest Science Forum 2021 – to be held on 28-29 September 2021! This unique 24-hours event aims to showcase the science covered by IUFRO research units and Member Organizations, and to facilitate networking and communication. We look forward to your active participation: https://www.iufroworldday.org/<https://www.iufro.org/events/iufro-world-day/> Registration is free! Sign in here: https://www.iufroworldday.org/participation Best wishes, Alexander Buck IUFRO Executive Director ______________________________________________ To find out more about IUFRO, visit https://www.iufro.org<https://www.iufro.org/> Follow our blog at https://blog.iufro.org/ Follow IUFRO on Twitter<https://twitter.com/IUFRO>, Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/iufro> and Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/iufro_media/> IUFRO News is widely distributed among IUFRO Members, officeholders and other interested groups. If you would like to publish in IUFRO News, contribute to the IUFRO website content or promote a publication via IUFRO Spotlight, do not hesitate to contact us at IUFRO Headquarters: office(a)iufro.org<mailto:office@iufro.org> Become acquainted and involved with the full range of IUFRO's exciting and important work! [Photo showing John Parrotta in the teaching forest of Austria’s BOKU University. Photo by Michael Kleine] In this interview IUFRO President Dr. John Parrotta talks, among other things, about the role of science in general and of forest science, in particular, and explains why he finds tropical forest ecology and traditional forest knowledge so exciting and what to expect at the forthcoming IUFRO World Day. More<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7285#c33098>… IUFRO World Day - Around the World in 24 Hours [cid:f125f90e195f357fbb4f53c5cdbbe098@swift.generated] Embark on a free journey around the world in three time zones with 24 hours of forest-related research topics, networking and emerging issues of relevancy for global policy makers! A unique opportunity to meet, interact, share and strengthen global research cooperation, especially also for newcomers and early career scientists! More<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7285#c33094>… The IUFRO Spirit [Photo showing IUFRO World Congress Curitiba plenary session] Read what former IUFRO President Dr. N.M. Salleh wrote exactly 30 years ago in IUFRO News: In the pursuit for new knowledge and success in research, it is important for scientists and researchers to maintain contact with peers working in the same area. The basic foundation for this is the IUFRO Spirit. More<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7285#c33093>… Next GFEP Global Assessment: Forests and Human Health [Photo showing Participants of the scoping meeting (screenshot)] Following the successful completion of the last global assessment on Forests and Poverty, IUFRO’s Global Forest Expert Panels (GFEP) Programme announces the topic of the new scientific assessment: Forests and Human Health. This global assessment report is planned to be published in March 2023. More<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7285#c33092>… The Power of Social Innovation [Photo showing Carpathian forests. Photo by Bill Keeton] IUFRO Unit 4.05.05 Social innovation and entrepreneurship organized a special session of the 6th Forum Carpaticum entitled “The power of social innovation in mountain areas to steer a sustainable governance of nature”. Scientists from all over the world came together online to discuss the emergence and development of social innovation in the Carpathian Mountains and beyond. More<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7285#c33091>… The Reduced-Impact Logging for Climate Approach (RIL-C) [Photo showing Efi Yuliati Yovi, session moderator (screenshot)] The webinar entitled “Forest Operation and Climate Change: the RIL-C Approach” took place on 21 July 2021 and attracted 251 participants from 14 countries. Despite the various obstacles that occur in application in the field, reduced-impact logging (RIL) has shown good performance in reducing environmental impacts. More<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7285#c33089>… International Symposium: Ecosystem Restoration for Green and Peace Asia [Photo showing Saxaul plantation in Uzbekistan. Photo: Dr. Abdushukur Khamzayev] The objectives of this symposium were to share successful cases and lessons learned, and current projects or programs on ecosystem restoration; to discuss effective and efficient strategies for ecosystem restoration; and to strengthen a cooperative network for ecosystem restoration at the regional level among Asian countries and international organizations. More<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7285#c33088>… Indigenous and Traditional Knowledge and Practices, Public Policy, Multi-jurisdictional Governance [Photo showing A forest in Lil’wat Nation traditional territory with a Lil’wat Elder harvesting herbs. Photo by Shabnam Vagayenegar, submitted by Tonya Smith] IUFRO Divisions 6 and 9, and especially Research Group 9.03.00, successfully organized six special sessions, with 29 presentations, as part of the 20th Commonwealth Forestry Conference hosted by the University of British Columbia (Canada) from 16-18 August 2021. More<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7285#c33087>… Nontimber Forest Products & Bioeconomy Webinar Series [cid:2686fda2f0b9229e02c62929f37f8913@swift.generated] The first in a new series of webinars on Nontimber Forest Products & Bioeconomy attracted 150 participants from 35 countries on 5 continents. It was kindly hosted by USDA Forest Service, Forest History Society and Renmin University of China. The webinar series is an opportunity to hear from experts on contemporary research that strengthens knowledge about these products within a bioeconomy concept. More<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7285#c33086>… Publications Cut less, leave longer: decades of data show we are over-exploiting tropical rainforests [Photo showing Amazon forest. Photo by Nelson Grima] Read this article by Plinio Sist, Cirad-ES, Directeur-Director UR Forêts et Sociétés, Tropical managed Forests Observatory (TmFO) Coordinator, IUFRO 1.02.00 Silviculture of tropical forests in The Conversation. More<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7285#c33084>... Building a Successful Forestry Career in Africa - Virtual Book Launch [cid:5baf8663d1d10bf664adcf2e82472a81@swift.generated] The output from the Young African Forestry Professionals Publication Project (YAFP) is finally out, a book titled "Building a successful forestry career in Africa: inspirational stories and opportunities." The book was launched on 12 August 2021 in a virtual event organized by the Joint IUFRO-IFSA Task Force on Forest Education (JTF) and the International Forestry Students' Association (IFSA). More<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7285#c33082>… Employment and Sustainability in Latin American Forests [cid:748c8716a50441ce0c16ed5ca25e5b19@swift.generated] IUFRO and the International Forestry Students' Association (IFSA) – through a Joint IUFRO-IFSA Task Force on Forest Education (JTF) – have joined forces with Reforestamos in developing an ambitious "how-to" forest-based entrepreneurship guide for use throughout Latin America. Read IUFRO Spotlight #90! More<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7285#c33081>… A Guide to Forest–Water Management [cid:6a67394b89f5209c74f1fe0f366d9610@swift.generated] IUFRO contributed to a new FAO-led report launched at World Water Week. This comprehensive global publication provides guidance on the contribution of forests for a holistic approach to water resource management. Among other things, the guide calls for enhanced forest management that prioritizes the provision of water-related ecosystem services. More…<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7285#c33080> More Publications Find interesting scientific papers, calls for journal contributions and information about newsletters. More<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7285#c33079>… Announcements Obituary: Hans-Jakob MUHS [cid:2456d1bbce068b10cbfe4adc85f0f562@swift.generated] On 20 July 2021 Dr. Hans-Jakob Muhs, longstanding IUFRO officeholder and recipient of the IUFRO Distinguished Service Award, passed away in Kleve, Germany. Dr. Muhs contributed to IUFRO for 30 years. More<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7285#c33070>… Obituary: George STANKEY [cid:f2f446af00787c1c322bb67313a2bb1c@swift.generated] Former Deputy Leader of IUFRO Division 6 (1987 – 1995) and long-time participant in IUFRO activities, Dr. George Stankey, 78, passed away on August 18, 2021. George is best known for his pioneering research on many aspects of wilderness and outdoor recreation in the United States and other countries. More<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7285#c33068>… Other Information Positions<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7285#c33069> IUFRO Meetings<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7285#c33067> Other Meetings<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7285#c33066> IUFRO Website Features Noticeboard<https://www.iufro.org/discover/noticeboard/> Proceedings Archive<https://www.iufro.org/publications/proceedings/> RSS Feeds<https://www.iufro.org/?id=3745> Newsletter Archive<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=147> ______________________________________________ IUFRO News Double Issue 8/9, 2021, published in September 2021 by IUFRO Headquarters, Marxergasse 2, 1030 Vienna, Austria. Available for download at: https://www.iufro.org/publications/news/electronic-news/ Contact the editor at office(at)iufro.org<mailto:wolfrum@iufro.org> or visit https://www.iufro.org/ If you wish to unsubscribe from IUFRO News, please reply to this newsletter by e-mail (burger(at)iufro.org<mailto:burger@iufro.org>). 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Technical Maintenance - IUFRO Mailing Lists to be Offline

by Brigitte Burger

Dear Colleagues, The IUFRO mailing lists will be offline due to technical maintenance, starting later this (Monday) afternoon (in approximately 3 hours) for approximately 24 hours. During that period, you are kindly required not to post to any of the lists that you are subscribed to. Once the lists are online again, you will be notified. We are sorry for any incovenience caused and thank you for your understanding. Best regards Brigitte Burger -------------------------------------------------------------------------- [cid:image002.png@01D7A317.66DACE70]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.iufroworldday.org/__;!!HXCxUKc!lrHtP…>Mark your calendar: #IUFROWorldDay on 28 and 29 September https://www.iufroworldday.org/ Register now for our upcoming global event! https://www.iufroworldday.org/signup -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mag. Brigitte Burger - Web Management and Social Media; Network Communication International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO) IUFRO Headquarters - Secretariat Marxergasse 2, 1030 Vienna, Austria Tel.: +43-1-877 0151-14 * Fax: +43-1-877 0151-50 Website: https://www.iufro.org<https://www.iufro.org/> * Email: burger(a)iufro.org<mailto:burger@iufro.org> [cid:image004.png@01D7A317.66DACE70] -------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------

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