A reminder that Abstract Submissions are now open for <http://www.euciufro2015.com/> IUFRO Eucalypt Conference 2015 "Scientific cultivation and green development to enhance the sustainability of eucalypt plantations" | October 21 - 24, 2015 | Nanning City, Guangxi, CHINA This will be a conference for IUFRO Working Party 2.08.03 – Improvement and Culture of Eucalypts. It will focus on benefits, issues, and technologies associated with improving the development, growth and management of eucalypt plantations. This conference to be held in Nanning, China, from 21-24 October 2015, will bring together world experts, practitioners, managers and policy makers involved with the growing and utilization of eucalypts. Details about invited speakers for the conference are now featured on the website; please visit: <http://www.euciufro2015.com/> http://www.euciufro2015.com Conference topics will include: l Ecological and Social Aspects; l Genetics and Breeding Technologies; l Silviculture and Management; l Forest Health and Nutrition; l Wood Technology and Utilization. Online abstract submission is now open will continue to remain so until June 20th, 2015. Please register and submit your abstract online: http://www.euciufro2015.com/user/en_user_login.asp Please note that it is possible to send Abstracts now and follow up later with registration and your payment. We will notify you when the website is open for payments and hotel bookings. Abstract Instructions Only abstracts submitted in English will be accepted and reviewed. Abstracts should represent original work. Abstract text should not exceed 400 words (Arial, size 11 font) and must NOT contain tables, pictures or diagrams. All abbreviations must be spelled out on first use. The Scientific Committee will review all submitted abstracts. Abstracts failing to meet minimum standards and/or that are not relevant to this conference will be declined. The Scientific Committee will determine if the submitted work qualifies to be presented orally or by poster. Please note that abstracts can only be eventually accepted if at least one author has registered for participation at the conference. Support for Researchers from Developing Countries We would like to advise that The Conference Organizing Committee have some funds to sponsor participation by regional researchers and students from government and non-profit institutions in developing countries. To be considered for such sponsorship, you will first need to submit an Abstract (offering either a spoken or poster presentation). After you have submitted your Abstract, using the online process, please send us an email, including the Title of your Abstract and full details of your institution or place of employment/study, indicating your interest in receiving support to attend the conference. We will then forward you an application form that will need to be completed and submitted to apply for support. Abstracts offered by participants seeking support will be one of the key factors in deciding on how to distribute the available funds. We recommend early submission of both Abstracts and subsequent application forms. Those wishing to apply for such sponsorship, after submitting their Abstract, should email the organizers at: service(a)euciufro2015.com. Registration Information Registration Fees are as follows: Early-Bird Registration (before July 31, 2015) – USD$500 Regular Registration (after August 1, 2015) – USD$600 Full-time Student – USD$200 Accompanying Person – USD$300 Registration fee for participant includes: Abstracts Publication, Program Book, Conference Kit, Entry to Sessions, Entry to Poster and Sponsor Exhibition, Opening Ceremony, Welcome Dinner, Mid-conference Field Trip, Conference Dinner and all lunches and other dinners during the conference. Registration fee for accompanying person includes: Opening Ceremony, Welcome Dinner, Conference Dinner, Mid-conference Field Trip and other dinners during the conference. Cancellation Terms and Conditions – if you cannot attend the conference after having registered and paid, we are happy to accept a substitute colleague at any time. If you have to cancel entirely, we regret that no refunds can be made after your registration Other Information We look forward to hearing from all researchers/workers in the eucalypt field and please feel free to forward this email to any of your colleagues and/or associates who might also be interested in attending. Please contact the Organizing Committee (E-mail:service@euciufro2015.com) if you have any queries. Prof. Shaoxiong Chen Executive Vice-Secretary-General on behalf of the Organizing Committee IUFRO Eucalypt Conference 2015 <http://www.euciufro2015.com/> http://www.euciufro2015.com