Dear all,
On behalf of the organising committee I would like to remind you that
the call for symposia deadline (28th February 2011) is approaching for
the Second IUFRO International conference on Biodiversity in Forest
Ecosystems and Landscapes http://www.ucc.ie/en/iufro2012/:
It is also now listed on the IUFRO events page
http://www.iufro.org/events/calendar/
This conference will build on the success of the first IUFRO
International Conference on Biodiversity in Forest Ecosystems and
Landscapes which was held in Kamloops in 2008. It will aim to provide an
international forum for researchers, practitioners and students to
discuss the challenges of maintaining and enhancing biodiversity in
forests, and consider emerging trends in the sustainable management of
forest ecosystems and landscapes. The conference will be held at
University College Cork, Ireland in August 2012.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Best Wishes,
Anne Oxbrough
Dr Anne Oxbrough
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Department of Renewable Resources
University of Alberta
751 General Services Building
Edmonton, Alberta
Canada T6G 2H1
Tel: +1-780-248-1216
Fax: +1-780-492-4323
http://www.rr.ales.ualberta.ca/anne_oxbrough.cfm
<http://www.rr.ales.ualberta.ca/anne_oxbrough.cfm>
http://www.ucc.ie/en/planforbio/ <http://www.ucc.ie/en/planforbio/>
LAST CALL FOR ABSTRACTS!
Abstract submissions deadline is postponed to January 28, 2011.
Researchers from over 15 countries have already submitted abstracts for the INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON DYNAMICS AND ECOLOGICAL SERVICES OF DEADWOOD IN FOREST ECOSYSTEMS to be held in Rouyn-Noranda (Québec, Canada), May 15-19, 2011. As some people learned only recently about this exciting and important event, we have pushed the abstract submission deadline to January 28, 2011.
WE ARE PLEASED TO CONFIRM OUR KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Christophe Bouget (Cemagref, France) - Deadwood in the context of biomass harvesting for energy production
Juha Siitonen (Finnish Forest Research Institute) - Ecological importance of deadwood and saproxylic insects in forest ecosystems
Daniel Vallauri (WWF, France) - Deadwood conservation and restoration in managed landscapes
Kathy Martin (University of British Columbia, Canada) - Nest webs and functional biodiversity
Ian Thompson (Canadian Forest Service) - Deadwood in the global context
Martin Moroni (Forestry Tasmania) - Deadwood functions in carbon and nutrient cycles
HIT THE ROAD WITH THE POST-SYMPOSIUM EXCURSION TO JAMES BAY.
This excursion will provide a unique opportunity to enjoy and discover Northern Quebec. Participants will travel the 620 km James Bay highway from Matagami to the town of Radisson, site of the world's largest underground generating station. Along the way, they will discover black spruce forest and taiga ecosystems, large areas affected by forest fires and a number of stops in natural and managed forests where work conducted by Quebec researchers will be discussed. The 3 day excursion also includes a visit of the Eastmain-1-A/Sarcelle/Rupert hydroelectric project and the Robert-Bourassa hydroelectric station. Cree elders in the town of Chisasibi will meet participants and provide an introduction to the Cree way of life. The tour is limited to 20 participants. Make sure they don't leave without you.
Visit our web site at http://deadwood2011.uqat.ca <http://deadwood2011.uqat.ca> for detailed information on guidelines for abstract submission, organising and scientific committees, venue, registration, and contacts. Early registration deadline is March 26, 2011.
The symposium is sponsored by IUFRO Division 8.02.02 - Forest biodiversity and resilience
Marie-Eve Sigouin ing.f. M.Sc.
Auxiliaire de recherche
Chaire industrielle CRSNG-UQAT-UQAM en aménagement forestier durable
Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue
445, Boul. de l'Université
Rouyn-Noranda, Qc, J9X 5E4
Tél. : 819-762-0971 poste 2169
Téléc. : 819-797-4727
Courriel : marie-eve.sigouin(a)uqat.ca
Chaire AFD ChaireAFD.uqat.ca <http://chaireafd.uqat.ca/>
UQAT www.uqat.ca <http://www.uqat.ca/>
Participez au Symposium International sur le bois mort 2011
15-19 mai 2011, Rouyn-Noranda, Canada
http://boismort2011.uqat.ca
INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON DYNAMICS AND ECOLOGICAL SERVICES OF DEADWOOD IN FOREST ECOSYSTEMS
DEADWOOD AND DYING TREES: A MATTER OF LIFE AND DIVERSITY
The 3rd call for abstracts is ongoing.
Abstract submissions deadline is December 15, 2010.
Rouyn-Noranda Congress Center, (Québec, Canada), May 15-19, 2011
The symposium is sponsored by IUFRO Division 8.02.02 - Forest biodiversity and resilience
The Symposium is jointly organized by the Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue, the Université du Québec à Montréal, the Center for Forest Research, the NSERC/UQAT/UQÀM Industrial Chair in Sustainable Forest Management, the Lake Duparquet Research and Teaching Forest, and the Canadian Forest Service. The Symposium will include keynote speakers, volunteer oral presentations, poster sessions and discussions as well as a one-day field tour.
We are pleased to announce the participation of the following Keynote Speakers to the symposium.
Christophe Bouget (Cemagref, France)
Juha Siitonen (Finnish Forest Research Institute)
Daniel Vallauri (WWF, France)
Kathy Martin (University of British Columbia, Canada)
Ian Thompson (Canadian forest service)
Visit our web site at http://deadwood2011.uqat.ca <http://deadwood2011.uqat.ca> for detailed information on guidelines for abstract submission, organising and scientific committees, venue, registration, and contacts. A post-symposium excursion is also offered. Early registration deadline is March 26, 2011.
Suzanne Brais PhD
Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue
445, boulevard de l'Université
Rouyn-Noranda (Québec) J9X 5E4
(819) 762-0971 poste 2349
Deadwood and dying trees: a matter of life and diversity
http://deadwood2011.uqat.ca <http://deadwood2011.uqat.ca>
Dear all,
On behalf on the organising committee I am pleased to announce the
Second IUFRO International conference on Biodiversity in Forest
Ecosystems and Landscapes http://www.ucc.ie/en/iufro2012/.
It is also now listed on the IUFRO events page
http://www.iufro.org/events/calendar/
This conference will build on the success of the first IUFRO
International Conference on Biodiversity in Forest Ecosystems and
Landscapes which was held in Kamloops in 2008. It will aim to provide an
international forum for researchers, practitioners and students to
discuss the challenges of maintaining and enhancing biodiversity in
forests, and consider emerging trends in the sustainable management of
forest ecosystems and landscapes. The conference will be held at
University College Cork, Ireland in August 2012.
The call for symposia is now open (deadline 28th February 2011).
We look forward to seeing you there!
Best Wishes,
Anne Oxbrough
2nd call for abstracts <http://deadwood2011.uqat.ca/> (Version française ci-dessous)
INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM
ON DYNAMICS AND ECOLOGICAL SERVICES OF DEADWOOD IN FOREST ECOSYSTEMS
DEADWOOD AND DYING TREES: A MATTER OF LIFE AND DIVERSITY
Rouyn-Noranda Congress Center, (Québec, Canada), May 15-19, 2011
The symposium will be held in Rouyn-Noranda, (Quebec, Canada), May 15-19, 2011. The Symposium is jointly organized by the Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue, the Université du Québec à Montréal, the Center for Forest Research, the NSERC/UQAT/UQÀM Industrial Chair in Sustainable Forest Management, the Lake Duparquet Research and Teaching Forest, and the Canadian Forest Service. The Symposium will include keynote speakers, volunteer oral presentations, poster sessions and discussions as well as a one-day field tour.
The symposium is sponsored by IUFRO Division 8.02.02 - Forest biodiversity and resilience
We are pleased to announce the participation of the following Keynote Speakers to the symposium.
Christophe Bouget (Cemagref, France)
Juha Siitonen (Finnish Forest Research Institute)
Daniel Vallauri (WWF, France)
Kathy Martin (University of British Columbia, Canada)
Ian Thompson (Canadian forest service)
The 2nd call for abstracts is now open. Abstract submissions deadline is December 15, 2010.
Registration is now open. Early registration deadline is March 26, 2011.
Visit our web site at http://deadwood2011.uqat.ca <http://deadwood2011.uqat.ca> for detailed information on guidelines for abstract submission, organising and scientific committees, venue, registration, and contacts. A post-symposium excursion is also offered.
2e appel de résumés <http://deadwood2011.uqat.ca/>
SYMPOSIUM INTERNATIONAL
SUR LA DYNAMIQUE ET LES SERVICES ÉCOLOGIQUES DU BOIS MORT DANS LES ÉCOSYSTÈMES FORESTIERS
BOIS MORT ET ARBRES SÉNESCENTS, UNE QUESTION DE VIE ET DE DIVERSITÉ
Centre des congrès de Rouyn-Noranda (Québec, Canada), 15 au 19 mai 2011
Le symposium aura lieu du 15 au 19 mai 2011 à Rouyn-Noranda (Québec, Canada). Le colloque est organisé conjointement par l'Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue, l'Université du Québec à Montréal, le Centre d'étude de la forêt, la Chaire industrielle CRSNG-UQAT-UQÀM en aménagement forestier durable, la Forêt d'enseignement la recherche du lac Duparquet et le Service canadien des forêts. Le symposium inclura des conférenciers, des présentations orales volontaires, des sessions d'affiches, des séances de discussion ainsi qu'une visite d'une journée en forêt.
Le symposium est parrainé par la division 8.02.02 de l'IUFRO - Biodiversité des forêts et resilience
Nous sommes heureux de vous annoncer la participation des conférenciers invités suivants :
Christophe Bouget (Cemagref, France)
Juha Siitonen (Institut finlandais de recherche forestière)
Daniel Vallauri (WWF, France)
Kathy Martin (Université de la Colombie-Britannique, Canada)
Ian Thompson (Service canadien des forêts)
Le 2e appel de résumés est maintenant lancé. La date limite de soumission des résumés est le 15 décembre 2010.
Vous pouvez vous inscrire dès maintenant. La date limite pour une inscription hâtive est le 26 mars 2011.
Visitez notre site internet http://boismort2011.uqat.ca <http://boismort2011.uqat.ca> pour consulter les informations détaillées concernant les lignes directrices pour la soumission des résumés, les comités organisateur et scientifique, l'inscription, la ville de Rouyn-Noranda et les contacts. Une excursion post-symposium est également offerte.
Marie-Eve Sigouin ing.f. M.Sc.
Auxiliaire de recherche
Chaire industrielle CRSNG-UQAT-UQAM en aménagement forestier durable
Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue
445, Boul. de l'Université
Rouyn-Noranda, Qc, J9X 5E4
Tél. : 819-762-0971 poste 2169
Téléc. : 819-797-4727
Courriel : marie-eve.sigouin(a)uqat.ca <mailto:marie-eve.sigouin@uqat.ca>
Chaire AFD ChaireAFD.uqat.ca <http://chaireafd.uqat.ca/>
UQAT www.uqat.ca <http://www.uqat.ca/>
Participez au Symposium International sur le bois mort 2011
15-19 mai 2011, Rouyn-Noranda, Canada
http://boismort2011.uqat.ca <http://boismort2011.uqat.ca>
-----Original Message-----
From: Zagt, Roderick [mailto:Roderick.Zagt@tropenbos.org]
Dear colleagues
We remind you of our web survey about the effects of forest
certification on biodiversity conservation in tropical forests. If you
did not have the time yet, we invite you to please visit
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/V6CJBK6 and complete this survey. It
takes only ten minutes. We intend to close the survey by 15 June.
Please also share with colleagues. It is open to everyone. We are
especially keen to have more input from forest managers!
Through this anonymous survey, we try to obtain opinions and
perspectives from forest management and conservation researchers,
practitioners and other experts on the following broad topics:
*The effectiveness of certification for biodiversity conservation
*The objectives of biodiversity management in tropical forests
*Current management and certification practices
These are important topics and we want to hear your views. The more
input we get the more valuable the survey will be.
Background: The European Tropical Forest Research Network (ETFRN) plans
to issue an ETFRN News about experiences and best practices regarding
forest management certification and the conservation of forest
biodiversity. The editors of the ETFRN News (Douglas Sheil, Jack Putz
and undersigned) are conducting a brief survey to accompany the papers
contributed by authors for this news issue.
Thank you very much for your collaboration, and again we request you to
please forward to colleagues.
Best regards and many thanks for all the input!
On behalf of the editorial team
Roderick Zagt
Roderick Zagt
Programme Coordinator
Tropenbos International (TBI)
Lawickse Allee 11
6701 AN Wageningen
the Netherlands
T: +31-317-481418
F: +31-317-481426
www.tropenbos.orgwww.chainsawmilling.org
Making knowledge work for forests and people
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Hello All:
The webpage for registering our Conference in Braganca in Portugal is open
now. Please visit: <http://www.ipb.pt/iufro2010/>
http://www.ipb.pt/iufro2010/
Over 400 abstracts had been submitted. This should be a great conference.
Cheers,
Jiquan Chen
Coordinator of IUFRO 8.01.02 - Landscape ecology
Landscape Ecology & Ecosystem Science (LEES)
Department of Environmental Sciences (DES)
Bowman-Oddy Laboratories, Mail Stop 604
University of Toledo
Toledo, OH 43606-3390
Office Ph: 419-530-2664
Lab Ph: 419-530-2246
Fax: 419-530-4421
Email: Jiquan.Chen(a)utoledo.edu
Web: http://research.eeescience.utoledo.edu/lees/index.htm
SWC2010 International Conference
PEOPLE, FORESTS AND THE ENVIRONMENT:
COEXISTING IN HARMONY
Casablanca, Morocco
May 25-27, 2010
Only 3 weeks left to register!
Dear All:
This is to remind that the extended deadline for early-bird registration for SWC2010 international conference, and abstract submission, will end on 31 March 2010 (in 3 weeks!).
Those of you who have not registered yet, are invited to fill in, and send their registration form to the conference secretariat (sylva.world(a)yahoo.fr) as soon as possible.
Those who want to submit an abstract to be considered for oral or poster presentation have still 3 weeks left to send their abstract. After the 31st. of March 2010, no abstract will be accepted!
Those participants who registered to the conference, but do not yet booked the hotel accommodation, are invited to do it as soon as possible. The deadline for hotel booking at preferential room rate will end on 10 April 2010. But, take care, hotel rooms at hotel special rate are booked to conference participants, on the first-arrived, first-served basis!
For any additional information, please visit the conference website at www.sylvamonde.110mb.com/register.htm or www.swc2010.fr.fm
Looking forward to welcoming you, next May, to this exciting meeting in Casablanca (Morocco).
Dr. Mohammed Ellatifi
Conference Chair
Casablanca (Morocco)
Tel: +212 661 328 797
Fax: +212 522 982 428
E-mail: sylva.world(a)yahoo.fr and sylva.monde(a)yahoo.fr
Website: http://www.sylvamonde.110mb.com/register.htm & www.swc2010.fr.fm
Attached: Registration Form + Hotel Booking Form
PS: The list of hotels offering special price for the conference participants is available in the conference website, at: www.sylvamonde.110mb.com/accom.htm
Call for Case Study Proposals
Major Groups associated with UNFF are organizing an international workshop
on forests and are calling for case study proposals. Further details,
including information on how to submit a LOI are available in the attached
document.
Brief Background:
As part of their efforts to contribute to sustainable forest management
discussions under the auspices of UNFF, the Major Groups participating in
the UNFF process are organizing an international workshop on the theme:
Applying Sustainable Forest Management to Poverty Reduction: Strengthening
the Multi-Stakeholder Approach within the UNFF.
The workshop will take place from 26-30 July 2010 in Accra, Ghana, and is
being hosted in collaboration with the government of Ghana with support from
the UNFF Secretariat and a number of other governments.
Case studies will serve as inputs for discussions and for developing policy
recommendations. See
http://www.iufro.org/download/file/5251/95/nb-mgi-call-proposals.pdf/ for
further details on submitting a case study proposal.
Best regards,
Lambert Okrah
Secretary General
The Institute of Cultural Affairs International
417 rue St-Pierre
Suite 804
Montréal, Québec
Canada H2Y 2M4
Tel 514.875.7111
Fax 514.875.0702
lambert(a)ica-international.org
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Dear Forum-Members,
At the Mid Sweden University in Sundsvall, Sweden, we are preparing for the PRIFOR 2010 conference August 9-13, 2010 (www.prifor2010.org<http://www.prifor2010.org/>).
PRIFOR stands for Primeval Forests and the conference has the following theme: "Northern Primeval Forests: Ecology, Conservation and Management". We would like to invite researchers, administrators and conservation managers from a wide spectrum of regions and disciplines. Some of the themes that form a base for the scientific content are:
* Old growth forests - The historical impact of man
* What is efficient protection of natural forests? - The conservation toolbox
* Restoring naturalness - a paradox or the only option in human dominated landscapes?
* Protecting natural forests in an era of climate change
* Forest disturbance dynamics - interacting disturbances and climate change
* Carbon sequestration in natural forests - sinks, sources and soils
* Biodiversity value of old-growth forest remnants: lifeboats for endangered species?
* Primeval forests as sources for genetic diversity
* Old growth elements in managed forests - waste of timber or effective conservation?
* People and old growth - ecosystem services, non-timber values and attitudes
More information can be found under: www.prifor2010.org<http://www.prifor2010.org/>. Please let me know if you have further questions as I would be happy to answer those.
Julia Rauchfuss
Dept of Natural Sciences, Engineering & Mathematics
Mid Sweden University
851 70 Sundsvall, SWEDEN
+46-(0)60-148971
julia.rauchfuss(a)miun.se<mailto:julia.rauchfuss@miun.se>
