De : Landscape [mailto:landscape@deistaf.unifi.it]
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Objet : 2nd Conference Call - UNESCO-SCBD J. P. on Biological and Cultural Diversity
Linking Biological and Cultural Diversity in Europe
1st European Conference for the Implementation of the UNESCO-SCBD Joint Programme on Biological and Cultural Diversity
Dates: 8-11 April 2014, Florence, Italy
Call for abstracts
The Conference Scientific Committee welcomes submission of abstracts for presentations in technical and poster sessions. Submitted abstracts should address one or more of the following Conference themes:
Key Topics
· Interactions between cultural and biological diversity and identification of linkages between cultural and biological diversity in the European context
· Historical development of biodiversity patterns associated with "natural" and "cultural" landscapes, including the interacting actors, factors and processes
· Traditional agricultural and forest management practices related to bio-cultural diversity
· Development of methods and approaches for the assessment of the links between biological and cultural diversity and the resulting "bio-cultural" diversity
· Development of integrated management strategies at landscape level
· Implementation of international, regional and national agreements dealing with cultural and biological diversity
Information to be provided when submitting an abstract
Language: English
Name, organizational affiliation and email address of each author: The author who will present the paper or poster at the Conference must be designated as the Presenting Author.
Title of the paper (less than 20 words long): should clearly summarize the topic of the abstract.
Key words or phrases: up to 5.
Main text of abstract (170-200 words): Should describe the context and specific problem/topic of study, methods, main results and conclusions in plain writing.
Criteria for selection
All abstracts will be reviewed and evaluated by members of the Conference Scientific Committee. Primary selection criteria include scientific quality, topical significance, and relevance to the Conference themes and to the particular topic to which the abstract is submitted.
Abstracts will be evaluated after the 15 December 2013 submission deadline. Acceptance decisions will be made no later than 15 January 2014.
A selection of papers will be offered to be published in a book with the publisher Springer Verlag. Conference organizers will explore alternative publication options as special issues of journals for papers and/or posters presented in their sessions.
All abstract proposals should be submitted online to this address:
<http://landscapeunifi.it/en/call> http://landscapeunifi.it/en/call
Registration: the conference has no registration fee. The organization will provide conference materials, buffet and conference dinner at no cost. Participants are requested to pay for their own travel expenses and lodging.
If you encounter any problem during the on line submission please send the requested information by e-mail to the conference secretariat: <mailto:landscape@unifi.it> landscape(a)unifi.it
Mrs. Dr. Phd Valentina Marinai
Laboratory for Landscape and Cultural Heritage (coordinator Prof. Mauro Agnoletti) - Department of Agricultural, Food and Forestry Systems- University of Florence.
Organizers: UNESCO, S-CBD, Tuscan Region, Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry Policies, Italy, Laboratory for Landscape and Cultural Heritage - University of Florence
Patronages: IUFRO, Ministry of Environment, Florens Foundation
Dear Colleagues:
Attached please find a position announcement for a
Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Forest Economics and Risk Management
at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of Forest and Wildlife Ecology.
For all who are interested: the deadline for applications is 2 December 2013.
Best regards
Brigitte Burger
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Mag. Brigitte Burger - Web Management
International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO)
IUFRO Headquarters - Secretariat
Marxergasse 2, 1030 Vienna, Austria
Tel.: +43-1-877 0151-14 * Fax: +43-1-877 0151-50
Website: <http://www.iufro.org/> http://www.iufro.org * Email: <mailto:burger@iufro.org> burger(a)iufro.org
Beschreibung: Beschreibung: Beschreibung: small congress logo
XXIV IUFRO World Congress: <http://www.iufro2014.com/> http://www.iufro2014.com/
October 5-11 2014, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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Assistant Professor of Forest Products/Utilization and Wood Science
The School of Forestry at Northern Arizona University invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Forest Products/Utilization and Wood Science. This is a 9-month, tenure-track appointment. We seek an applicant with expertise in forest products, utilization, or wood science, broadly defined, whose interests will support, build, and complement the School of Forestry's and NAU's programs in these and related areas. The successful applicant will be expected to teach courses in support of our undergraduate and graduate forestry programs, develop a productive, externally-funded research program, advise graduate students (MF, MS, and PhD), and serve the School of Forestry, Northern Arizona University, and the profession. The anticipated start date for this position is August 18, 2014.
Minimum Qualifications: An earned Ph.D. in forest products and utilization, wood science, or related field conferred by start date. The full position description and a list of the preferred qualifications can be found in the Job Openings section of the NAU Human Resources website (http://www.nau.edu/hr). Northern Arizona University is a committed Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
NAU requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, an employment-history verification, and a degree verification (in some cases) prior to employment. You may also be required to complete a fingerprint background check.
To apply, please submit an application package that addresses your qualifications for, and interest in, this position. Please include in your package: 1-2 page cover letter; curriculum vitae; a statement of teaching philosophy; a statement of research accomplishments, interests, and vision; a copy of transcripts; three letters of recommendation (may also be sent separately by recommenders); and reprints of up to three relevant publications. Please send your application package electronically to: ForestProdUtilWoodSciSearch(a)nau.edu.
For more information, please contact Dr. Yeon-Su Kim, Search Committee Chair, School of Forestry, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff AZ 86011-5018; phone: 928.523-6643. Email: ysk(a)nau.edu. Applications will be reviewed beginning on December 13, 2013.
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Daniela Kleinschmit
Assoc. Professor
Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet
Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
Unit of Forest Policy
PO Box 7008, SE-75007 Uppsala
Visiting address: Vallvägen 9C
Phone: +46 18 672493
Mobile: +46 72 5867588
daniela.kleinschmit(a)slu.se, www.slu.se<http://www.slu.se/>
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