Dear D8 Members, Dr. Bjorn Hanell, Coordinator for Division 1, has asked me to publicize a meeting on "Adaptation of Forests and Forest Management to Changing Climates" scheduled for Umea, Sweden, 25-28 August 2008. Since Division 8 covers some important aspects of this theme, particularly within Research Groups 8.01 and 8.02, I would encourage you to try to participate in this meeting. If enough interest arises within D8, we may want to propose a session for this meeting. It might also provide a good opportunity for many of us within D8 to meet and discuss issues pertaining to D8 and its activities. More information on the meeting can be found here: a) First announcement: http://www.iufro.org/download/file/2175/3500/umea08-1st-_annoucemt.pdf b) IUFRO Calendar of Events: http://www.iufro.org/nc/events/calendar/ Best wishes to all of you, Alex Mosseler - Coordinator for Division 8 Canadian Forest Service