FORECOMON 2026 Call for Abstracts] Deadline EXTENDED to 28 Nov 2025
by Renata
Dear colleagues,
The deadline for abstract submission for FORECOMON 2026 was extended to 28 November 2025!
FORECOMON 2026 <https://forecomon2026.thuenen.de/>
Integrating Ground- and Remote Sensing-based Forest Monitoring for Resilient forests: Opportunities and Challenges
will be held in Dubrovnik, Croatia, 4 - 6 May 2026 kindly hosted by the the Croatian Forest Research Institute.
European forests are increasingly exposed to climate change-driven stressors which, in combination with air pollution, severely impact ecosystem functioning and tree health, and increase mortality risks. This is particularly the case for forests in the Mediterranean region. These pressures threaten not only timber production but also essential ecosystem services such as carbon sequestration, water quality, nutrient cycling, biodiversity, and recreation.
Long-term forest monitoring is indispensable for understanding the effects of global change on forest ecosystems, including their resilience to climate extremes and pollution. Over four decades, the interactive effects of air pollution, climate, site, and stand factors on forests have been monitored through ground-based investigation by the ICP Forests under the UNECE Air Convention. This produced pan-European, harmonized, standardized and centralized long-term data series, enabling scientists, stakeholders, and policy makers to assess the status, trends, and functioning of European forests in a changing environment.
Remote sensing technologies — from close-range to satellites, aerial imagery, and drone-based systems — can enhance the value of ground-based data generated as within ICP Forests. Already largely adopted by national forest inventories, the combination of remotely sensed data and ground-based observation allows for comprehensive monitoring of forest health, area, and structure and may provide proxies for ecosystem functioning over time. In this respect, the ICP Forests plots and data series can be an invaluable calibration and ground-truthing asset. Integrating these datasets with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) provides a powerful, large-scale overview of forest dynamics. Such an approach helps detect early-warning signals, anticipate future risks, plan conservation measures, and evaluate management policies.
The FORECOMON 2026 Conference will highlight the significance of ground-based long-term forest monitoring and explore the role of remote sensing technologies in tackling emerging challenges and opportunities. The event will showcase how ground based as well as integrated data can inform future monitoring activities and strengthen the resilience of European forests to meet multiple societal needs. Furthermore, the conference will promote the emerging ICP Forests working group on remote sensing.
To submit your abstract, please follow the guidelines listed on the conference website: https://forecomon2026.thuenen.de/abstract-submission
The deadline for abstract submission is 28 November 2025.
FORECOMON 2026 will be followed by the 42nd Task Force Meeting of ICP Forests, taking place on 7 - 8 May 2026. A joint excursion is offered at 6 May 2026.
For more detailed information and registration (open in December 2025), please visit the conference website (https://forecomon2026.thuenen.de <https://forecomon2026.thuenen.de/> ).
Best regards,
Anne-Katrin
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Dr. Anne-Katrin Prescher
Senior Scientist PCC of ICP Forests
Programme Co-ordinating Centre of ICP Forests │ http://icp-forests.net
UNECE Air Convention │ https://unece.org/environment-policy/air
Thünen Institute of Forest Ecosystems │ www.thuenen.de <http://www.thuenen.de>
Tel.: +49 (0)15773546703
Alfred-Möller-Str. 1, Haus 41/42, 16225 Eberswalde, Germany
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Update! The abstract submission deadline for the IUFRO Division 8 Conference 2026 has been extended!
by Brigitte Burger
[cid:image003.jpg@01DC57C4.EBC62470]Dear colleagues:
UPDATE! The abstract submission deadline for the IUFRO Division 8 Conference 2026 has been EXTENDED to November 30 (inclusive).
- Where? Coyhaique, Chilean Patagonia
- When?: March 24-27, 2026
- Share your research and join this international meeting on forests, science, and people.
- Submit your abstract by scanning the QR or through Oxford Abstracts.
- More information: www.iufro2026coyhaique.com<http://www.iufro2026coyhaique.com>
¡ACTUALIZACIÓN! El plazo para enviar resúmenes al Congreso IUFRO División 8-2026 se ha EXTENDIDO hasta el 30 de noviembre (inclusive).
- ¿Dónde? Coyhaique, Patagonia Chilena
- ¿Cuándo?: 24 al 27 de marzo de 2026
- Comparte tu investigación y únete a este importante encuentro internacional sobre bosques, ciencia y personas.
- Envía tu resumen escaneando el QR o a través de Oxford Abstracts.
- Más información: www.iufro2026coyhaique.com<http://www.iufro2026coyhaique.com>
Kind regards
Mónica Toro-Manríquez
Co-Chair, Organizing Committee
IUFRO Division 8 Congress 2026- Coyhaique, Chile
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SafeNet Online Workshop: Future Management Options and Scenarios for European Forests
by Brigitte Burger
From: Marion Karmann <m.karmann(a)fsc.org<mailto:m.karmann@fsc.org>>
Sent: Freitag, 7. November 2025 18:05
Subject: SafeNet Online Workshop: Future Management Options and Scenarios for European Forests
Dear Colleagues,
I hope this finds you well!
SafeNet<https://safenet-project.eu/>, a Horizon Europe funded research & innovation project, co-develops practical, forward-looking strategies for forest conservation, restoration and management to address the risks posed by climate change, unsustainable land use and management practices. SafeNet will deploy cutting-edge biodiversity monitoring and modelling coupled with scenario analyses, and engages stakeholders in four regional Living Labs<https://safenet-project.eu/case-studies/> <https://safenet-project.eu/case-studies/> and at the European scale to co-create management options and scenarios.
We would like to invite you to the first EU-level consultation of SafeNet, scheduled to the 11th of December 2-4 pm CET.
This workshop will introduce EU-level land use and climate scenarios and discuss about the prioritization of forest management and conservation choices relevant to foster biodiversity. Hence, it will provide crucial input for the scenario and modelling activities carried out in the next phases of the project.
Your insights would be highly valuable to ensure the relevance and feasibility of SafeNet's results and suggestions. By participating in this workshop, you will also have a chance to share your research expectations and shape the future direction of the project's scenario analyses.
If you are interested, please register to the event via this link<https://www.lyyti.fi/reg/SafeNet_Online_Workshop_0185>. The meeting link and a detailed agenda will be shared closer to the meeting with registered participants.
Please feel free to forward this invitation to colleagues who might be interested in this event.
All the best, Marion
Senior Research Relations Manager, FSC International
Event registration link: https://www.lyyti.fi/reg/SafeNet_Online_Workshop_0185]
LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/company/safenet-eu/> | BlueSky<https://bsky.app/profile/safenet-eu.bsky.social> | SafeNet-project.eu<https://safenet-project.eu/>
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Registration now open - IUFRO Division 8 Congress 2026, Coyhaique (Chile)
by Brigitte Burger
[cid:image002.jpg@01DC5323.0A5E3860]Dear colleagues,
We are pleased to announce that registration is now open for the IUFRO Division 8 Congress 2026, to be held from 24 to 27 March 2026 in Coyhaique, Chilean Patagonia.
The Congress will bring together scientists, professionals, and decision-makers from around the world to share research and experiences on forests, science, and people.
More information and registration: https://www.iufro2026coyhaique.com/registration
Please find for download:
• Call for Abstracts <https://www.iufro.org/media/fileadmin/science/divisions/div8/80000/div8-coy…>
• Registration details<https://www.iufro.org/media/fileadmin/science/divisions/div8/80000/div8-coy…>
• Opportunities for exhibitors<https://www.iufro.org/media/fileadmin/science/divisions/div8/80000/div8-coy…>
• General Program<https://www.iufro.org/media/fileadmin/science/divisions/div8/80000/div8-coy…>
We invite you to share this information within your networks and look forward to welcoming you to Patagonia!
Kind regards,
Mónica Toro-Manríquez
Co-Chair, Organizing Committee
IUFRO Division 8 Congress 2026- Coyhaique, Chile
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