[IUFRO Div 9] IUFRO webinar - Why trees matter on farms

Dear all, the IUFRO Working Parties 9.03.03 Historical Ecology and 9.03.06 Biocultural Diversity are happy to announce the webinar "*Why trees matter on farms: embracing agroforestry and agrobiodiversity for resilient landscapes and food systems*" for *November 25th, 9.30-11.30 CET*, on the importance of planting, managing, and preserving trees in farmland. Trees in farmland can provide multiple ecosystem services, counteracting land degradation and increasing food security, with positive effects on the wellbeing of rural communities around the world. The webinar, moderated by Agnes W. Mwangombe from the University of Nairobi (Kenya) and Stephen Wyatt from Université de Moncton (Canada), will present case studies and experiences from Asia, Europe, and Africa, testifying the key role of traditional and indigenous knowledge in preserving and managing trees in farmland and their contribution to sustainable rural development. *More info can be found in the draft agenda attached to this email.* *How to join? *The webinar is open to a broad audience, including policymakers, researchers, restoration practitioners, NGOs, youth, donors, and IUFRO member institutions across Africa and beyond. *The registration is open and can be found at this link <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScdctmSwpAoB2-VkY6P8OPf3mHgjCDVpvXFkhbr9ONGuNP7ug/viewform>.* *More info at*: https://www.iufro.org/events/webinar-why-trees-matter-on-farms-embracing-ag… Best regards, Antonio Santoro ------ Dr. Antonio Santoro, PhD Deputy Director - UNESCO Chair “Agricultural Heritage Landscapes” Dep. of Agriculture, Food, Environment and Forestry (DAGRI) University of Florence via San Bonaventura 13 - 50145 Florence (Italy) Phone: +39 055 2755662