First Annual FLARE Network Conference
27-30, November 2015
Musee de l’Homme (Paris, France)
In early December, Paris will host the Conference of Parties on Climate Change. The Musee de l’Homme Research Group on Social and Natural Evolution, theInternational Forestry Resources and Institutions (IFRI) research network (coordinated from the School of Natural Resource and Environment at the University of Michigan), and Program on Forests of the World Bank (PROFOR) announce the first annual conference of the FLARE (Forests and Livelihoods: Assessment, Research, and Engagement) network. FLARE aims to advance cutting edge knowledge and practices regarding forest-based livelihoods, biodiversity, and climate change. The meeting will help improve the understanding of the approaches, methods, tools, and indicators to assess how, where, and why governance of forest and forest mosaics for improving livelihoods works, and how it can be strengthened.
We invite proposals focusing on the relationship between forests and livelihoods, the different ways in which forests are imagined, accessed, used, and governed, and the effects of attempts to reshape existing relationships. In particular, we are interested in the work of practitioners and scholars who work at the interface of forest conservation and livelihoods with the goal of sharing knowledge about their experiences and findings. We expect papers presented at the meeting to: use qualitative, quantitative, or mixed methods and evidence to report on findings; examine tradeoffs and synergies in forest management and outcomes; and generate a conversation to promote greater visibility and use of key findings, methods, data, and experiences of researchers, practitioners, and decision makers alike. The conference aims to produce a summary document on the state of impact assessment and monitoring efforts, and the impacts of forestry interventions on livelihoods and biodiversity.
CONFERENCE THEMES
Proposals for oral presentations, lightning talks, posters, and workshops can address one or more of the following six sub-themes related to forests and livelihoods: 1) Governance and Landscapes; 2) Agricultural Commodities; 3) Social and Biological Aspects of Forest Dependence; 4) Impact Evaluations; 5) Pathways to Prosperity; 6) Climate
Interested participants are invited to submit abstracts (no longer than 500 words) of their proposed presentations, posters, or workshops. Abstract submission deadline is July 15, 2015. Notification of acceptance/decline will be given by August 1, 2015.
For more information on the FLARE network and the conference themes, and to submit your abstract, please go to the Events page of IFRI’s website, and select the FLARE Community of Practice Conference: http://www.ifriresearch.net/category/events/
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Reem Hajjar, PhD
Research Fellow
International Forestry Resources and Institutions (IFRI)
University of Michigan
http://www.ifriresearch.net/
Colleagues! Scientists!
Forest research projects are often carried out without the public knowing much about them. If you think that your research project deserves more attention than that, here is your chance: showcase your research work in the blog competition of the XXIV World Forestry Congress!
By submitting a blogpost you can help to significantly boost awareness, engagement and investments in forestry in general and on one of the six Congress sub-themes in particular:
* Forests for socioeconomic development and food security
* Building resilience with forests
* Integrating forests and other land uses
* Encouraging product innovation and sustainable trade
* Monitoring forests for better decision-making
* Improving governance by building capacity
The blog competition closes on July 31 midnight CET.
Details of the blog competition are at: <https://forests2015.wordpress.com/2015/05/08/announcing-forests2015-blog-co…> https://forests2015.wordpress.com/2015/05/08/announcing-forests2015-blog-co…
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Brigitte Burger, Web Management
IUFRO Headquarters
Dear All
This is a follow-up from our earlier email announcement regarding the Research Symposium: Underpinning sustainable tree plantations in Southern Africa, set to take place on Friday 4 September 2015 at the International Convention Centre (ICC) in Durban South Africa, as a pre-congress meeting linked to the World Forestry Congress (WFC2015).
We are very pleased to send you the Draft Programme of Invited Speakers for this event which the ICFR is hosting in proud association with IUFRO.
The Symposium programme comprises a list of invited speakers; leaders and research specialists, who will showcase the depth and breadth of forestry research across South Africa. Our keynote speaker is South Africa’s National Minister for Science and Technology, Minister Naledi Pandor, and other invited speakers include IUFRO President, Prof Mike Wingfield, FORNESSA’s Dr Joe Cobbinah and a number of top South African research scientists and leaders. Further details of these are attached.
We have had confirmation from the WFC 2015 that we will present the outcome of the Symposium as a paper at the Congress highlighting the current and future importance and impact of forestry research in the region.
The event also provides a valuable information sharing and networking forum and an excellent opportunity for international and national participants to engage in dialogue in support of growing collaboration and partnerships and we hope to see many of you at the Symposium!
RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM DETAILS
DATE: Friday, 4 September 2015
VENUE: International Convention Centre, Durban
All are welcome, and delegates can register and find further details at www.fao.org/about/meetings/world-forestry-congress/programme/precongress-ev…
Please assist us by passing this information on to any contacts or colleagues around the world who may be interested in attending.
For any queries or comments please contact Sally Upfold sally.upfold(a)icfr.ukzn.ac.za.
Regards
Sally
Sally J Upfold, Knowledge Manager
Institute for Commercial Forestry Research (ICFR)
UKZN Campus, Carbis Road, Scottsville, Pietermaritzburg
P O Box 100281, Scottsville 3209, South Africa
Tel: 033 - 3862314, Fax: 033 - 3868905
Cell: 082 570 0851
E-mail: sally.upfold(a)icfr.ukzn.ac.za
Website: www.icfr.ukzn.ac.za
Twitter: @ICFR_SA
Dear All
The Institute for Commercial Forestry Research (ICFR), in proud association with IUFRO, announces that registration has opened for our Research Symposium: Underpinning sustainable tree plantations in Southern Africa.
This event will take place on Friday 4 September 2015 at the International Convention Centre (ICC) in Durban South Africa, and is a pre-congress meeting linked to the World Forestry Congress held the following week (7-11 September) at the same venue. The World Congress theme is “Forests and People – Investing in a Sustainable Future” and aims to address some of the key developing issues facing forestry globally, as well as promoting the value of forestry as an investment and development sector of the future (www.wfc2015.org.za)
The Forestry Research Symposium offers the opportunity to focus specifically on research issues and will present a position paper at the Congress highlighting the current and future importance and impact of forestry research in the region.
The Symposium programme comprises a list of invited speakers; leaders and research specialists, who will showcase the depth and breadth of forestry research across South Africa.
Our keynote speaker is South Africa’s National Minister for Science and Technology, Minister Nalini Pandoor, and other invited speakers include IUFRO President, Prof Mike Wingfield, FORNESSA’s Dr Joe Cobbinah and a number of top South African research scientists and leaders.
Presentation topics include the following:
· Linking research to policy: The international forestry agenda
· IUFRO Strategy: 2015-2019
· Forestry in South Africa: The role of government
· The Southern African Forestry Research and Development Landscape
· Research in support of a changing forest sector
· Forests of the Future - Role of classical tree breeding research
· Forests of the Future - Role of molecular breeding and its application in plantation forestry
· Site specific application of tree growing practices in South Africa
· Biologically sustainable production from industrial wood plantations - the challenges
· Forests at Risk: Pest and Pathogen threats
· Forests at Risk: A changing climate
· How can the forestry sector make best use of the water it is allocated?
· Assessing the contribution of industrial plantations to carbon stocks
· Sustainability, certification and license to operate; the research needs
· Ensuring industrial plantation crops do not become invasive noxious weeds
· Obtaining more value from the supply chain; research opportunities
· Application of remote sensing to management of industrial wood plantations
· Industrial wood plantations as an energy and chemical feedstock
· Information and technology needs of smaller scale tree growers
· Role of forest research networks in Africa
· Forestry education and training to support a changing forest sector
· Public-private partnerships for building a research foundation
The event also provide a valuable information sharing and networking forum and an excellent opportunity for international and national participants to engage in dialogue in support of growing collaboration and partnerships.
RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM DETAILS
DATE: Friday, 4 September 2015
VENUE: International Convention Centre, Durban
All are welcome, and delegates can register and find further details at www.fao.org/about/meetings/world-forestry-congress/programme/precongress-ev…
For any queries or comments please contact Sally Upfold sally.upfold(a)icfr.ukzn.ac.za.
Sally J Upfold, Knowledge Manager
Institute for Commercial Forestry Research (ICFR)
UKZN Campus, Carbis Road, Scottsville, Pietermaritzburg
P O Box 100281, Scottsville 3209, South Africa
Tel: 033 - 3862314, Fax: 033 - 3868905
Cell: 082 570 0851
E-mail: sally.upfold(a)icfr.ukzn.ac.za
Website: www.icfr.ukzn.ac.za
Twitter: @ICFR_SA
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From: "Kerr, Gary" <Gary.Kerr(a)forestry.gsi.gov.uk>
Date: Wed, 3 Jun 2015 16:58:03 +0100
Subject: FORESTRY: Forest Economics Prize
Dear IUFRO colleague,
Forestry: An International Journal of Forest Research, published by Oxford University Press is proud to announce a Forest Economics Prize. More information can be found via the link below and I very much hope we will see submissions from you in the coming months. Please forward this message to anyone you think may be interested.
Kind regards,
Gary
Dr. G. Kerr
Editor-in-Chief
Forestry: An International Journal of Forest Research
<http://www.oxfordjournals.org/our_journals/foresj/forestryeconomicsprize.ht…> http://www.oxfordjournals.org/our_journals/foresj/forestryeconomicsprize.ht…
Registration now open for:
Extension & Knowledge Exchange Working Party (9.01.03) meeting in Galway, Ireland
September 27 - October 1, 2015
Connecting Research to Practice:
The Evolving World of Extension and Knowledge Exchange
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Program information coming soon!
REGISTER HERE<http://blogs.oregonstate.edu/iufro/>
EKE WP Coordinator:
Janean Creighton (United States)
Deputies:
John Pineau (Canada)
Ales Poljanec (Slovenia)
Sally Upfold (South Africa)
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Janean H. Creighton, Ph.D.
Associate Professor & Extension Specialist
Oregon State University, College of Forestry
321 Richardson Hall
Corvallis, OR 97331
541-737-1049
janean.creighton(a)oregonstate.edu<mailto:janean.creighton@oregonstate.edu>
www.nwfirescience.org<http://www.nwfirescience.org/>
