Colleagues,
The IUFRO All-Division 5 Conference is held every 5 years. It is an apolitical, international forum open to all nations, for conduct of the Division’s business, and for exchange of scientific, professional and technical information on forest products related subjects consistent with the Division's structure.
Division 5 is currently soliciting bids for the 2017 All-Division 5 conference. If you and your institution are willing to host this conference, please visit the Guidelines and Bidding Rules at http://www.iufro.org/download/file/9492/2068/all-d5-2017-guidelines-bidding… for further details.
Please note that the deadline for the submission of bids is 28 February 2014!
We are hoping for and looking forward to receiving many outstanding bids!
Best regards
Andrew H.H. Wong, D. Phil
Coordinator, IUFRO Division 5 (Forest Products)
and
IUFRO Headquarters
Colleagues,
Please find below a message concerning the International Forum on Payments for Environmental Services of Tropical Forests. There is also a concept note for this event at <http://www.fao.org/forestry/39186-035b90975b9178b56e16bfeec57dc8f5d.pdf> http://www.fao.org/forestry/39186-035b90975b9178b56e16bfeec57dc8f5d.pdf
Best regards
Brigitte Burger
IUFRO Headquarters Vienna
Von: FO-PES-Forum [mailto:FO-PES-Forum@fao.org]
Gesendet: Freitag, 10. Januar 2014 16:18
An: undisclosed-recipients:
Betreff: International Forum on Payments for Environmental Services of Tropical Forests, 7-10 April 2014, San José, Costa Rica
Message sent on behalf of Eva Muller, Director, Forest Economics, Policy and Products Division, FAO
Dear colleagues,
I am writing to inform you that FAO, ITTO and the Government of Costa Rica, will jointly convene an International Forum on Payments for Environmental Services of Tropical Forests in San José, Costa Rica, from 7-10 April 2014.
Ensuring sustainable supplies of goods and services from forests to enhance their vital contributions to socio-economic development lies at the core of Sustainable Forest Management (SFM). Yet, SFM in the tropics is often less profitable than other land-uses because many of the goods and services forests produce lack formal markets. Payments for forest environmental services (PES), such as biodiversity, tourism and recreation, water conservation, soil protection and climate change mitigation, is regarded as one such innovative means of financing SFM.
The International Forum aims to highlight the importance of developing and implementing PES mechanisms in tropical countries and to share best practices and lessons learned from the many activities and projects that have been undertaken in recent years to scale up global efforts to promote PES. The Forum is expected to recommend actions at local, national and international levels for the development and effective implementation of PES mechanisms in support of SFM in the tropics. It will bring together policymakers, researchers and academicians, practitioners, civil society, the private sector, and regional and international organizations engaged in the development, implementation and support of PES mechanisms.
On behalf of the organizers, I would like to invite you or your representative to attend the International Forum on Payments for Environmental Services of Tropical Forests. More details including a concept note, and registration form are available on FAO (http://www.fao.org/forestry/84884/en/) and ITTO (www.itto.int) websites. A preliminary programme will be made available shortly. Sponsorship is available for a limited number of participants from developing countries to attend the Forum. Those in need of sponsorship are required to fill in the respective section of the on-line registration form. Participants to be sponsored will be selected by the organizers based on the information provided as well as ensuring a geographical and gender balance.
Yours sincerely,
Eva Muller
Director
Forest Economics, Policy and Products Division, FAO
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Dear stakeholder in ?forest ecosystems?
5 minutes - 7 questions
Provide your view on forest ecosystem visions and ecosystem services.
We would be very grateful if you or someone from your organization could
spend 5 minutes answering 7 questions related to ?Ecosystem visions?
within forestry and ecosystem services from forests.
The questions can be accessed at this link: -
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/5JXS2ZP
We are an EU-ESFRI preparation project ANAEE (www.anaee.com) working to
prepare a common experimental research infrastructure in terrestrial and
aquatic ecosystems Europe to investigate impacts and responses of
ecosystems to environmental changes and pressures.
Such an infrastructure will include facilities of relevance to forest
ecosystems.
In order to guide the way we plan such an infrastructure, it will be very
helpful to know how different stakeholders related to forest ecosystems:
view the threats to forest ecosystem services
the potential support which could be obtained from experimental research.
We believe that you or your organization can provide an important input to
our work and would be very grateful for your contribution.
Thank you in advance
On behalf of ANAEE
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Claus Beier
Research Director
Center for Catchments and Urban Water Research
NIVA, Gaustadalléen 21, NO-0349 OSLO
claus.beier(a)niva.no
Mob.: + 47 98215463
Fax.: + 47 22185200
http://www.niva.no
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Von: Jean-Luc PEYRON [mailto:jean.luc.peyron@gmail.com] Im Auftrag von Jean-Luc Peyron
Gesendet: Donnerstag, 21. November 2013 19:58
An: burger
Betreff: First Announcement of IUFRO meeting in Sopron
Dear Colleagues,
Please find attached the first announcement of the symposium to be held next 19-23 May 2014 in Sopron (Hungary) under the title "Adaptation in forest management under changing framework conditions" This symposium is jointly organised by Iufro units 3.08.00 "Small scale forestry" and 4.05 00 "Managerial economics and accounting". More information can be obtained from the website of the symposium www.erti.hu/iufro or by mail to iufro.sopron(a)gmail.com.
Abstract submission is open until 2 January 2014.
Best regards
Jean-Luc Peyron
Dear Colleagues,
You surely marked your calendars a long time ago, but now the time has come to register for the XXIV IUFRO World Congress, to be held in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA, 5-11 October 2014.
All the details, such as registration fees, early-bird registration, payment, and key dates are available at http://iufro2014.com/registration/.
For the actual registration, please click the green button "CLICK HERE TO REGISTER". - We look forward to seeing you in Salt Lake City!
Sincerely yours,
IUFRO Headquarters
on behalf of the Congress Organizing Committee
De : Landscape [mailto:landscape@deistaf.unifi.it]
Envoyé : lundi 25 novembre 2013 12:25
À : 'Undisclosed Recipients'
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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Dear colleagues
please find attached some basic info and the registration form for the
forthcoming 9.05.03 event.
Kindest regards
Mersudin
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Mersudin Avdibegovic, Ph.D.
University of Sarajevo
Faculty of Forestry
Head of the Chair of Forest Economics, Policy and Organisation
Zagrebacka 20, 71000 Sarajevo, BiH
Tel. +387 33 81 24 90, + 387 33 81 24 91
Fax. +387 33 81 24 88
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
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: landscape(a)unifi.it
Mrs. Dr. Phd Valentina Marinai
Laboratory for Landscape and Cultural Heritage - 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
Prof. Mauro Agnoletti
Coordinator
Research Group - 9.03.01
Forest History and traditional Knowledge
International Union of Forest Research Organizations
www.iufro.org
