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IUFRO News Vol. 54, Issue 11/12 / ISSN 2501-2432

Major events

Highlighting Forest Science and International Collaboration at COP30

At the start of the second week of the UN Climate Change Conference in Belém, Brazil, the Forest Pavilion activities put a spotlight on…

Country-Led Initiative on Forest Fire Preparedness and Innovative Technologies

The increasing global threat of forest fires to forest ecosystems, livelihoods, biodiversity, and climate stability, exemplified by recent…

IUFRO events announcements

Webinar: Showcasing Canada’s living lab territories

We are pleased to present the upcoming Living Lab Discovery webinars, a series of virtual events held every two months that highlight…

International Boreal Forest Research Association 2026 Conference

The International Boreal Forest Research Association (IBFRA) is a network that promotes international cooperation on boreal forest research and…

12th Meeting of the IUFRO Working Party 7.02.09: 'Phytophthora in Forests and Natural Ecosystems'

The 12th Meeting of the IUFRO Working Party 7.02.09: ‘Phytophthora in Forests and Natural Ecosystems’ will…

Sustaining Acacia Plantation in a Dynamic Changing World

Acacia, especially low-land tropic species, has been an important genus for commercial planting worldwide, especially in Southeast Asia,…

IUFRO Podcast: Branching out: Holistic Approach to Forest Environment

The latest episode of Season 2 of Branching Out: The Forest Podcast, hosted by Jose Bolaños from IUFRO HQ, focused on IUFRO Scientific Division 8 – Forest Environment. The episode, featuring Co-Coordinators Alexia Stokes and Chabi Djagoun, along with co-host Paz Constanza Zenteno Painemal (Conny), from IFSA and an intern at IUFRO HQ, delved into the crucial role forest science plays in confronting global environmental challenges.

Listen at: IUFRO - Podcast

Reports from IUFRO meetings

6th IUFRO International Conference on Forests and Water in a Changing Environment

The series of IUFRO International Conferences on Forests and Water in a Changing Environment aims to provide a forum for experts in forest…

Webinar: Digitalisation in Modern Silviculture

Digitalization is becoming a critical component in managing silvicultural operations. The Nelson Mandela…

Earth Sensing Summer School 2025

The objective of the summer school was to bring together early-stage researchers with an interest in geomatics, spatial sciences, and Earth…

20th International Symposium on Legal Aspects of European Forest Sustainable Development

The 20th International Symposium on Legal Aspects of European Forest Sustainable Development organized by IUFRO Research Group 9.06.00…

Webinar: Electrification in Forest Operations

Electrification in forestry operations is a critical topic because it directly addresses the industry's environmental footprint and…

Forests' Future 2025: Bark Beetle Outbreak in Central Europe – Consequences and Future Challenges

In recent years, bark beetle outbreaks have affected Norway spruce stands across several European countries, leading to significant changes…

Network news

Sandra Rodríguez Highlights Forest Education at Colombian Forestry Congress

Dr. Sandra Rodríguez-Piñeros, Autonomous University of Chihuahua, Mexico, and IUFRO President's Nominee, delivered a keynote address at the…

Meet IFSA's New IUFRO Head of Sub-commission

I am Lubna Anfaresi, a writer who loves exploring forests and nature. I am currently studying at IPB University in Bogor,…

Reports from IUFRO meetings continued

Natural-based Carbon Management in the Context of Bioeconomy

On 10 October 2025, the technical session titled "Natural-based-Carbon…

The Third China Forestry and Grassland High-Tech Application Conference

The conference held on November 14-16, 2025, in Zibo City, Shandong Province, China, and online was themed "Intelligent Synergy for Forest…

ForGEDI MOOC at the Women in Forestry (WOFO) International Conference

At the conference in Reykjavik, Iceland, (Oct 10, 2025), Barbara Öllerer (BOKU) and Ida Wallin (SLU)…

From Impossible Futures to Inclusive Forest Communities – Workshop at the Thoughts for Future Youth Festival

At the Thoughts for Future Festival in Copenhagen, Denmark, (Oct 4, 2025), Ida Wallin…

IUFRO Partner events

Webinar: Aligning Science, Policy and Business ahead of COP30

The webinar on 27 October 2025 underscored the power of collaboration across science, policy, and business. As the world looks toward COP30,…

First IUFRO President's Online Roundtable "Making Forest Science Resilient in Times of Crises - The Role of International Collaboration"

International collaboration is essential for moving forest sciences forward – this was the clear message from participants of the first…

Non-IUFRO awards

2025 Marcus Wallenberg Prize Bestowed on Dr. Gerald Tuskan

On 3 November, the 2025 Marcus Wallenberg Prize was presented to Dr. Gerald Tuskan by H.R.H. The Crown Princess of Sweden in Stockholm. Dr.…

Call for Applications: Gerhard Speidel Prize 2025 for PhD & MSc Theses

The Faculty of Environment and Natural Resources at the University of Freiburg is delighted to announce that applications are now open for…

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