Colleagues! Scientists!
Forest research projects are often carried out without the public knowing much about them. If you think that your research project deserves more attention than that, here is your chance: showcase your research work in the blog competition of the XXIV World Forestry Congress!
By submitting a blogpost you can help to significantly boost awareness, engagement and investments in forestry in general and on one of the six Congress sub-themes in particular:
* Forests for socioeconomic development and food security
* Building resilience with forests
* Integrating forests and other land uses
* Encouraging product innovation and sustainable trade
* Monitoring forests for better decision-making
* Improving governance by building capacity
The blog competition closes on July 31 midnight CET.
Details of the blog competition are at: <https://forests2015.wordpress.com/2015/05/08/announcing-forests2015-blog-co…> https://forests2015.wordpress.com/2015/05/08/announcing-forests2015-blog-co…
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Brigitte Burger, Web Management
IUFRO Headquarters
Von: John Herbohn
Gesendet: Montag, 11. Mai 2015 09:54
An: div3(a)lists.iufro.org; div1(a)lists.iufro.org; div6(a)lists.iufro.org
Betreff: IUFRO 3.08 conference on small-scale and community forestry - 2nd call for papers
Dear Colleagues
It is my great pleasure to make the Second Announcement and Call for Papers for the next IUFRO 3.08 Small-scale Forestry conference. The theme of the conference is Small-scale and Community Forestry and the Changing Nature of Forest Landscapes to be held on the Sunshine Coast, Australia from 11 to 15 October, 2015. Further details about the conference can be found at http://www.smallscaleforestry.org
The second call for papers has opened will close on 3 June, 2015, with notification of acceptance of papers by 12 June. Details about the call, topics of interest and the process for submitting abstracts can be found on the conference website. We received 117 abstracts as part of the first call, with just over 70 papers being accepted for oral presentation and the remaining papers accepted as poster presentations. Unfortunately this means we only have limited space for additional oral presentations. It is unlikely that any further abstracts for oral presentation will be accepted after the second call closes on 5 June.
We have also been fortunate to receive funding from the IUFRO Special Program for Development of Capacities (SPDC) Scientist Assistance Program to support three scientists from developing countries to attend. Further details can be found on the conference website.
Registration for conference will open on Monday 17 May, with an early bird rate available until 30 June. Registration will be via the conference website. Further details will also be posted shortly about the 3 day post conference tour to the World Heritage Listed Fraser Island.
Looking forward to seeing you in sunny Queensland!
Kind regards
John Herbohn
Dr John Herbohn
Professor of Tropical Forestry
Forest Industries Research Centre
+61 7 5456 5187 or mob 0438621534
http://jherbohnforestrygroup.weebly.com/
University of the Sunshine Coast, Locked Bag 4, Maroochydore DC, Queensland, 4558 Australia.
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From: EFUF 2015 <info(a)efuf2015.org <mailto:info@efuf2015.org>>
To: div6@lists.iufro.org <mailto:div6@lists.iufro.org>
Date: Thu, 9 Apr 2015 20:45:33 +0200
Subject: EFUF 2015 Brussels (BE) 10-12 June - Final Announcement - Registration closes 15 April
Dear colleagues, The European Forum on Urban Forestry 2015 will be held in Brussels (Belgium) during 10 - 12 June, under the theme "Connecting the Street Tree to the Urban Forest - Strengthening Nature for Urban Living". Please find attached the 3rd and final announcement of the EFUF. The limited available places are filling up rather fast. Next week (15/04), we will close the registration. People interested in participation should register as soon as possible
All necessary information can be found in the attachment, or online at www.efuf2015.org <http://www.efuf2015.org/>. The local organisers can be reached through efuf2015(a)bosplus.be <mailto:efuf2015@bosplus.be>.
We hope to welcome you in Brussels' Sonian Forest.
Best Regards,
Rik De Vreese
For the local organising committee
SAF is seeking Associate Editors for Forest Science (looking for international professionals – ideally from Latin America, Asia, and Africa). Please distribute the job description below to your applicable colleagues and contacts. Interested individuals can apply by sending a CV to Matt Walls (wallsm(a)safnet.org) There is no technical deadline, but I would encourage those interested to contact Matt as soon as possible.
Forest Science is a peer-reviewed journal publishing fundamental and applied research that explores all aspects of natural and social sciences as they apply to the function and management of the forested ecosystems of the world. Topics include silviculture, forest management, biometrics, economics, entomology & pathology, fire & fuels management, forest ecology, genetics & tree improvement, geospatial technologies, harvesting & utilization, landscape ecology, operations research, forest policy, physiology, recreation, social sciences, soils & hydrology, and wildlife management.
Forest Science currently has an editorial board comprised of 1 editor-in-chief, 3 applied research editors, and over 75 associate editors specializing in 18 areas of forestry and natural resources. Associate editors are responsible for assisting the editor in soliciting and developing articles of interest to forestry and natural resource researchers, academicians, and professionals, land managers, and policy makers; obtaining competent, timely reviews of assigned papers; and ensuring that the topics covered in Forest Science are balanced across discipline and employment categories.
In more specific terms, there are two broad areas of responsibility. The first is the peer-review process, coordinating the review of scientific and technical manuscripts in the associate editor’s field that have been submitted to Forest Science for publication—generally by distributing them to three authorities in the relevant subject areas. To fulfill this task, associate editors must know the different subfields within his or her specialty, and who practices in these subfields, so that papers can be sent to appropriate, knowledgeable reviewers. Associate editors will be notified by the web-based peer review system, Rapid Review, that a manuscript has been sent for review. It is expected that the associate editor acknowledge the assignment and assign reviewers within 4 business days of receipt. Reviewers are asked to accept or decline a review assignment within 2 business days and return completed reviews within 15 business days; associate editors are expected to ensure that assignments are acknowledged and comments are returned in a timely manner. Associate editors are asked to review reviewer comments and ensure that they are delivered in a professional and constructive manner, then synthesize these comments for the Forest Science editor. If the reviewers should disagree markedly, the associate editor should recommend which course to take (accept, ask for revision, or reject), and provide guidance that the authors can follow when preparing their revision.
The second area concerns the broader, less-defined role of consulting with and advising the Forest Science editor-in-chief in determining the content, direction, and focus of Forest Science, particularly in the specialties that he or she is responsible for. This would include being aware of new developments in the field, current controversies, and subjects that have not been adequately covered in Forest Science. Associate editors are encouraged to suggest possible topics and authors for appropriate articles.
Thanks,
Danielle Watson
Assistant Director,
Government Affairs and External Relations
Society of American Foresters
O: (866) 897-8720 ext. 202
C: (301) 526-8354
watsond(a)safnet.org
Von: Cecil Cornelis Konijnendijk [mailto:cck@ign.ku.dk]
Gesendet: Sonntag, 15. März 2015 14:13
Betreff: EFUF 2015 Brussels (BE) 10-12 June - Abstract submission deadline extended until 23rd of March
Dear colleagues,
We are glad to announce that we have been able to extend the window for submitting abstracts until Monday the 23rd of March.
We have received a substantial number of abstracts of high quality, but are aware of the short period for submitting. Therefor, we would like to offer more interested authors and speakers the opportunity to submit their proposal.
You can submit your proposal through the Abstract Submission link on the http://www.efuf2015.org <http://www.efuf2015.org/> website.
Please note also the deadline for registration on the 15th of April.
Best Regards,
Rik De Vreese
Local organiser EFUF 2015
Von: Sophie Vallée [mailto:sophie.vallee@efi.int]
Gesendet: Montag, 02. März 2015 17:15
Betreff: #FacesOfTheForest Photo Contest
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Dear friends and colleagues,
#FacesOfTheForest Photo Contest – Winning photos to be part of an exhibition at the Sant Pau Art Nouveau Site during IV Mediterranean Forest Week in Barcelona.
The first edition of the #FacesOfTheForest Photo Contest, launched by the Forest Communicators Network in the Mediterranean Region and Near East (FCNMedNE), is organised in the framework of the 2015 International Day of Forests. This year’s theme is “Forests | Climate | Change”, climate change being one of the biggest challenges facing our planet while the role of our forests in mitigation needs to be more clearly understood.
The #FacesOfTheForest Photo Contest aims at highlighting the vital role of the forests in the development of forest communities. Photos should be taken in the forest in Mediterranean and Near Eastern countries and should reflect the role played by forest people and forests in general on the following topic(s): income generation; mitigation of climate change; water conservation; soil conservation; sustainable development; social equity, gender balance; women empowerment; youth development.
A selection of the best photos will be shared on the <http://www.fao.org/forestry/communication-toolkit/86425/en/> FAO website of the FCNMedNE, printed and presented in an exhibition during the IV Mediterranean Forest Week in Barcelona (17-20 March 2015).
Deadline for sending photos: 12th March 2015 at 23:59 UTC
Please find enclosed the instructions in English, French, Spanish.
Best regards,
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Chers amis et collčgues,
Concours photo #FacesOfTheForest - Les photos gagnantes seront exposées au site Art nouveau Sant Pau, ŕ l’occasion de la IVčme Semaine forestičre méditerranéenne ŕ Barcelone.
La premičre édition du concours photo #FacesOfTheForest, lancée par le Réseau de communicateurs forestiers en Méditerranée et au Proche-Orient (FCNMedNE), est organisée dans le cadre de la Journée internationale des foręts 2015. Le thčme de cette année est ŤForęts | Changement| Climat ť, le changement climatique étant l'un des plus grands défis de notre plančte tandis que le rôle des foręts en matičre d'atténuation doit ętre mieux compris.
Le concours photo #FacesOfTheForest vise ŕ mettre en évidence le rôle essentiel des foręts dans le développement des communautés forestičres. Les photos doivent ętre prises en foręt dans le Bassin méditerranéen et au Proche-Orient et doivent refléter le rôle joué par les populations forestičres et les foręts en général sur le(s) sujet(s) suivant(s): la génération de revenus ; l'atténuation du changement climatique ; la conservation de l'eau ; la conservation des sols ; le développement durable ; l'équité sociale, l'équilibre entre les sexes ; l'autonomisation des femmes ; le développement des jeunes.
Une sélection des meilleures photos sera partagée sur le <http://www.fao.org/forestry/communication-toolkit/86425/fr/> page internet de la FAO dédiée au FCNMedNE, imprimée et exposée au cours de la IVčme Semaine forestičre méditerranéenne ŕ Barcelone (17-20 mars 2015).
Date limite pour l'envoi des photos: le 12 mars 2015 ŕ 23:59 UTC
Veuillez trouver ci-joint les instructions en anglais, français et espagnol.
Cordialement,
Sophie Vallée
European Forest Institute - Mediterranean RO (EFIMED)
Sant Pau Art Nouveau Site, Sant Leopold Pavilion
St. Antoni M. Claret, 167
08025 Barcelona - Spain
<mailto:sophie.vallee@efi.int> sophie.vallee(a)efi.int
Office: +34 935 15 32 11
Cell phone: +34 627 00 01 65
From: "siegfried.lewark" < <mailto:siegfried.lewark@fobawi.uni-freiburg.de> siegfried.lewark(a)fobawi.uni-freiburg.de>
To: <mailto:div6@lists.iufro.org> div6(a)lists.iufro.org
Date: Tue, 03 Mar 2015 11:31:01 +0100
Dear colleagues,
it is my great pleasure to invite you to this year’s annual conference of SILVA Network – probably you already know about it through other channels.
The title is “Should all Forestry Students learn the same? Generalization versus Specialization”, and it will take place at BOKU in Vienna, 16.-18. April, 2015, including a nice excursion. The conference will be cosponsored by the IUFRO education group.
Please find the announcement and further details under www.silva-network.eu
(deadline for abstracts extended).
I look forward to see you in Vienna soon,
Siegfried Lewark
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Prof. Dr. Siegfried Lewark
Universität Freiburg
Professur für Forstliche Arbeitswissenschaft /
Chair of Forest Work Science
Werthmannstr. 6
D-79085 Freiburg
Distinguished Professor
NANJING FORESTRY UNIVERSITY
College of Furniture and Industrial Design
Longpan Road 159, Nanjing, Jiangsu
China
3rd Call for Abstracts (and sorry for cross mailings)
Extended abstract deadline 1st April 2015
SSAFR 2015 – 16th Symposium for Systems Analysis in Forest Resources
August 19-21, 2015, Uppsala, Sweden
Abstract submission through conference homepage http://www.skogforsk.se/ssafr2015
The SSAFR symposia congregate researchers and practitioners in the area of Operations Research and Systems Analysis in Forest Resources. The symposia are held biannually and have until now taken place in the Americas, mostly in USA. This would be the first time the symposium takes place in Europe. Topics of stretches from broad problem areas such as ecosystem services, pest and fire, wood for energy, and landscape planning to mathematical methods and algorithmic developments. The following themes have thus far been identified:
* Educational tools in OR/MS
* Multi Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA) methods
* Fire and pest management
* Forest Decision Support Systems - construction and use
* OR/MS techniques for forest planning
* Forest operations
* Planning and control systems for the forest-based supply chains
* The forest-based sector – modeling
* The forest-based sector – challenges and policies
* Bioenergy and biorefineries
* Transportation & routing
* Forest management and biodiversity
Contact and questions
· Scientific program: Ljusk Ola Eriksson (ola.eriksson(a)slu.se<mailto:ola.eriksson@slu.se>)
· Organizational issues: Gert Andersson (gert.andersson(a)skogforsk.se<mailto:gert.andersson@skogforsk.se>)
Co-organizers
· SLU: http://www.slu.se/en/departments/forest-resource-management/
· Skogforsk: http://www.skogforsk.se/english/
Wellcome! /Ola Eriksson
Professor Ljusk Ola Eriksson
Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet
Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
Department of Forest Resource Management
Forest Planning
SE-901 83 UMEÅ
Visiting address: Skogsmarksgränd
Phone: +46 90 786 83 78
Fax: +46907868111
Ljusk.Ola.Eriksson(a)slu.se<mailto:Ljusk.Ola.Eriksson@slu.se>, www.slu.se/srh<http://www.slu.se/srh>
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Von: Cecil Cornelis Konijnendijk [mailto:cck@ign.ku.dk]
Gesendet: Sonntag, 22. Februar 2015 19:40
An: cecil.konijnendijk(a)slu.se
Betreff: EFUF 2015 Brussels (BE) 10-12 June - 2nd Announcement - Call for abstracts, registration open, accommodation
Dear colleagues,
The European Forum on Urban Forestry 2015 will be held in Brussels (Belgium) during 9 - 13 June, under the theme "Connecting the Street Tree to the Urban Forest - Strengthening Nature for Urban Living".
Call for abstracts, registration and hotel bookings are all open now. Please note the rather tight deadlines (10/03 for abstracts, 15/04 for registration and hotel booking) and the limited availability of places (60). First come, first served ...
All necessary information can be found in the attachment, or online at www.efuf2015.org. The local organisers can be reached through efuf2015(a)bosplus.be.
We hope to welcome you in Brussels' Sonian Forest.
Best Regards,
Rik De Vreese
For the local organising committee
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From: EFUF 2015 <info(a)efuf2015.org>
To: div6(a)lists.iufro.org
Cc:
Date: Wed, 18 Feb 2015 22:29:58 +0100
Subject: EFUF 2015 Brussels (BE) 10-12 June - 2nd Announcement - Call for abstracts, registration open, accommodation
Dear colleagues,
The European Forum on Urban Forestry 2015 will be held in Brussels (Belgium) during 9 - 13 June, under the theme "Connecting the Street Tree to the Urban Forest - Strengthening Nature for Urban Living". Please find attached the 2nd announcement of the EFUF.
Call for abstracts, registration and hotel bookings are all open now. Please note the rather tight deadlines (10/03 for abstracts, 15/04 for registration and hotel booking) and the limited availability of places (60). First come, first served ...
All necessary information can be found in the attachment, or online at www.efuf2015.org <http://www.efuf2015.org/> . The local organisers can be reached through efuf2015(a)bosplus.be.
We hope to welcome you in Brussels' Sonian Forest.
Best Regards,
Rik De Vreese
For the local organising committee
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