Dear all,
The COST Action Bottoms-Up organizes its first Training School on
“Assessing Multi-Taxon Diversity in Forest Ecosystems”, which will be held
in Arezzo (Italy) on September, 28-30, 2021.
The aim of the training is to give a comprehensive overview of multi-taxon
biodiversity data issues in forest ecosystems with an emphasis on bridging
the gap between theory and practice.
The training is opened to young researchers (from PhD students to post-docs
with up to 8 years of experience after their PhD) to express their interest
to participate as trainees.
Details are available here in the official Cost page:
https://www.bottoms-up.eu/en/networking-tools/training-schools.html
The Training is posted in the IUFRO Calendar of Events,
https://www.iufro.org/events/calendar/, and in the activities page of the
Unit,
https://www.iufro.org/science/divisions/division-8/80000/80200/80201/activi…
.
Please read and share the Training school annuncement with your colleagues
and research network.
Sincerely,
Francesco Chianucci
PHD Forest Ecology
CREA- Research Centre Forestry & Wood Arezzo
Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to announce that the international conference entitled “Air Pollution threats to Plant Ecosystems” will be held in Paphos (Cyprus) on 11-15 October 2021.
This international event is co-organized by the Committee on Air Pollution Effects Research on Mediterranean Ecosystems (CAPERmed), the International Union of Forest Research Organization (IUFRO) and the International Cooperative Programme on Effects of Air Pollution on Natural Vegetation and Crops (ICP Vegetation). The conference, for the first time combining three events, will serve as an excellent example of effective international collaboration in the research of air pollution and plant ecosystems. Do not miss this cornerstone of international science.
The CAPERmed IV meeting will be held on, back-to-back with the 3rd International Conference on "Ozone and Plant Ecosystems" and the 30th international biennial conference of the IUFRO Research Group on "Air pollution and climate change" on 11-14 October 2021. A full-day excursion is planned on 15th October 2021.
All useful information are available online: https://cyprus2021.com<https://antiphishing.acri-cwa.fr/proxy/v3?i=SGI0YVJGNmxZNE90Z2thMFYLWSxJOfI…>
Deadlines
Deadline for abstract submission : 1st September, 2021
All abstracts "accepted" in 2020 remain "accepted", a revised version can be sent by 1st September 2021.
Early registration : till 15th September, 2021
Late registration : from 16th September, 2021
No on-site registration
Sessions
The main sessions of the conference are:
CAPERmed - Air Pollution Effects on Mediterranean Ecosystems
1a. Monitoring, biomonitoring and modeling: advances and limitations
1b. From the organism to the ecosystem: impact of pollution and climate change
1c. Environmental policies, human health and sustainability
Air pollution and climate change effects on plant ecosystems: from cell to ecosystem
2. Urban green: sinks or sources of air pollution and climate change
3. Plant ecosystems in a changing world: monitoring, modeling and risk assessment
4. Atmospheric deposition: consequences for plant ecosystems
5. Crops and trees: productivity and ecological processes
6. Genetic, biochemical and physiological mechanisms underlying stress responses of plant ecosystems
COVID-19 pandemic in Cyprus
All needed sanitary directives will be implemented on site.
Due to exceptional conditions, up-do-date information will be regularly released by emails.
Epidemiological risk assessment and information concerning flights from/to the Republic of Cyprus can be found https://www.pio.gov.cy/coronavirus/eng<https://antiphishing.acri-cwa.fr/proxy/v3?i=SGI0YVJGNmxZNE90Z2thMFYLWSxJOfI…>
Vaccinated passengers who hold a valid vaccination certificate from the public authorities of the countries referred below, regardless of their nationality, will be able to travel to the Republic of Cyprus, from any country, without having the obligation to meet the prerequisites of the corresponding country category (e.g. RT-PCR laboratory tests, self-isolation, quarantine etc., or issuance of a special permission to enter the country). Vaccinated passengers still have to complete, within 48 hours before their last departure flight to Cyprus, the necessary application form and obtain a CyprusFlightPass by visiting the link www.cyprusflightpass.gov.cy/en/vaccinated-fly-request<https://antiphishing.acri-cwa.fr/proxy/v3?i=SGI0YVJGNmxZNE90Z2thMFYLWSxJOfI…>.
Von: Brigitte Burger <mlistadmin(a)gmail.com>
Gesendet: Dienstag, 6. Juli 2021 08:28
An: Brigitte Burger <burger(a)iufro.org>
Betreff: Fwd: Can you please circulate this job opportunity for a lecturer in Forest Ecology
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Von: Steve Pawson <steve.pawson(a)canterbury.ac.nz<mailto:steve.pawson@canterbury.ac.nz>>
Date: Mo., 5. Juli 2021 um 23:33 Uhr
Subject: Job Opportunity for a Lecturer in Forest Ecology
Lecturer/Senior lecturer in Forest Ecology, School of Forestry, New Zealand
We invite applications for a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer (equivalent to an Associate Professor in the US System) in Forest Ecology. The level of appointment will depend on the successful candidate's relevant experience.
The successful applicant will undertake research, supervise postgraduate students and develop links with the New Zealand forestry sector, as well as collaborate with other academics in the School's teaching, research and administrative activities. You will teach courses on Forest Biology, Environmental Forestry and Restoration Ecology.
You will be encouraged to develop a strong, externally-funded research programme in forest ecology that is relevant to New Zealand's natural and planted forests. You will also be expected to develop links with and contribute to the wider forestry sector at local, national and international levels.
For further information please see: Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Forest Ecology, School of Forestry<https://jobs.canterbury.ac.nz/jobdetails/ajid/sCrF7/Lecturer-Senior-Lecture…>
Kind regards
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Stephen Pawson, PhD
Senior Lecturer: Forest Health and Biosecurity
School of Forestry, College of Engineering
T: +64 3 369 0492 (Internal 90492) M: +64 274 400727
University of Canterbury | Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha
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Von: rg80200 <rg80200-bounces(a)lists.iufro.org> Im Auftrag von Gosselin Frederic
Gesendet: Montag, 21. Juni 2021 09:23
An: rg80200(a)lists.iufro.org
Betreff: [IUFRO RG 8.02.00] Internet consultation to gather information for IUFRO Unit 8.02.01 (Key factors, indicators and monitoring of forest biodiversity)
Dear Colleagues,
The IUFRO Unit 8.02.01 is sharing a form for collecting information from researchers interested in following/sharing topics and issues related to "Key factors for forest biodiversity". The Unit activities focus on 3 main subsequent thematic areas :
- Key Ecological Factors for Forest Biodiversity
- Forest Diversity Monitoring at Different Spatial Scales
- Forest Biodiversity Indicators
By compiling the short form at https://forms.gle/RT8ThFnC43P2o8Jt8, the Unit intention is to create an international research network on multi-taxon forest biodiversity monitoring and indicators and promote the widest knowledge sharing on forest biodiversity.
More information is available at: https://www.iufro.org/science/divisions/division-8/80000/80200/80201/
Frédéric Gosselin, Sabina Burrascano, Francesco Chianucci, Marion Gosselin
Frédéric GOSSELIN
frederic.gosselin(a)inrae.fr<mailto:frederic.gosselin@inrae.fr>
Chef de département adjoint ECODIV [Écologie et biodiversité des milieux forestiers, prairiaux et aquatiques]
Ingénieur (ICPEF, HDR) en écologie forestière & biométrie au sein de l'UR EFNO
UR EFNO
Domaine des Barres
F-45290 Nogent-sur-Vernisson
Tél. : +33 2 38 95 03 58
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Education is a key lifeline for world's forests
New survey points out that forest education must be strengthened to meet global challenges [Ein Bild, das Baum, draußen, Pflanze, Boden enthält. Automatisch generierte Beschreibung]
22 June 2021, Rome - Forest education at all levels – from primary schools to universities – is insufficient in many countries of the world, according to the results of a global survey led by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the International Tropical Timber Organizations (ITTO) and the International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO) with the support of other international and regional partners.
According to the survey, more must be done to improve forest education in many parts of the world. While forest education has evolved and the number, diversity and qualifications of graduates have increased in most regions, forest education resources are insufficient or limited in large parts of the global South.
The survey also found that, in most regions, primary and secondary schools are not effectively educating students about forests and trees, or motivating them to pursue forest-related studies and careers. Graduates' understanding of cultural and social aspects of forest and tree management is often limited. Innovative teaching approaches, digital tools and online learning resources are not adequately employed in many regions, and forest education in entrepreneurship and for the preparation of students for the growing green jobs sector is not sufficient in most regions.
"The sustainable management of forests and trees is crucial to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. We must reverse deforestation and forest degradation and manage forest resources sustainably," said FAO Deputy-Director General Maria-Helena Semedo in her opening speech at the event. "To do this, we need a well-trained cadre of forest managers, workers, policy makers, scientists and educators. We also need the rich and valuable forest knowledge and skills of local communities and Indigenous Peoples.
We urgently need to strengthen all levels of formal education - the forest workforce of the future."
International Conference on Forest Education
Key findings of the survey were unveiled at the International Conference on Forest Education, a three-day event running from 22 – 24 June to shine a light on the important role forest education plays in maximizing the contributions of forests and trees to the Sustainable Development Goals, and for overcoming the growing disconnect between people, nature and forests. The conference is organized by FAO, ITTO and IUFRO, and is supported by the Government of Germany.
During the event, participants<http://www.fao.org/3/cb4723en/cb4723en.pdf> discussed the current state of forest education, sharing their experiences and perspectives through discussions of key challenges, needs, opportunities and initiatives to strengthen forest education. It was agreed that robust forest education and training programmes are vital if we are to reduce the rate of deforestation and forest degradation, protect and restore ecosystems, mitigate and adapt to climate change, and realise the full contributions of forests and trees to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.
Participants took advantage of the event to endorse a global Call to Action on forest education. The aim is to raise awareness of the need to strengthen policies and strategies to improve forest learning at all levels of education, heighten awareness of the societal importance of careers in forestry, and improve understanding of traditional and indigenous forest-related knowledge.
Steve Johnson, ITTO's Officer-in-charge, endorsed the Call to Action saying that "forests are where most of us learn about the importance of nature in our lives."
"Education and training on forest management is also crucial to ensure forest sustainability and productivity into the future, as well as for developing an informed population that appreciates the many complexities of Sustainable Forest Management. ITTO will continue to contribute to forest education and training throughout the tropics, including through our ground-breaking fellowship program that commenced making awards nearly 30 years ago" he added.
IUFRO President John Parrotta also confirmed the need to strengthen forest education globally. "IUFRO seeks to advance updating of forestry related curriculums, promote innovative and improved teaching approaches and techniques, and help address key gaps in forest education worldwide," he said.
The Call to Action will be open online for a short period after the event to encourage other stakeholders and actors to endorse the message.
Launch of Forest Education Partnership
The three-day event concluded with the launch by the Collaborative Partnership on Forests<http://www.fao.org/policy-support/mechanisms/mechanisms-details/en/c/428692/> of a Joint Initiative on Forest Education<http://www.fao.org/forestry/forest-education/98724/en/>, which aims to catalyse action, generate increased awareness and support, and foster partnerships for forest education. In doing so, it plans to establish a Forest Education Partnership, launch an online platform to facilitate information dissemination and networking on forest education, work to improve forest education curricula and training systems and run a global communications campaign to encourage young people to pursue forest-related careers.
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News article by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), http://www.fao.org/news/story/en/item/1413180/
