[IUFRO RG 1.01.00] International Fellowships Available at the World Forest Institute

International Fellowships Available at the World Forest Institute Portland, Oregon, USA The World Forest Institute Fellowship Program brings forestry and natural resources professionals from around the world to work at the World Forest Institute for 6 to 12 months. Fellows conduct an independent research project developed in conjunction with his/her sponsor. Projects are typically either policy or marketing studies, and may be environmental, social or economic in focus. Activities involve information gathering through interviews, meeting with forestry organizations, and taking organized field trips. Fellows typically summarize their projects in a report and poster published by the WFI. A large component of the program involves traveling and visiting with professionals in the Pacific Northwest forest sector. Fellows visit forestlands, research sites, manufacturing facilities, and NGOs. Additionally, Fellows gain valuable cultural experience and English language skills. Project proposals are now being accepted, and a matching grant is available to cover up to half of the Fellowship fee. WFI is located in beautiful Portland, Oregon, a short drive to forests, mountains, beach, and desert. Oregon is the largest producer of forest products among the 50 US states. For more information visit http://wfi.worldforestry.org or contact Angie DiSalvo adisalvo(a)worldforestry.org. Angie DiSalvo International Fellowship Program Manager World Forest Institute, a program of the World Forestry Center 4033 SW Canyon Road, Portland, OR 97221 USA (503) 488-2137 http://wfi.worldforestry.org John A. Stanturf, Ph.D. Project Leader Center for Forest Disturbance Science 320 Green Street Athens, GA 30602 USA Phone 001-706- 559-4316 Private Fax 001-706-559-4315 Unit Fax 001-706- 559-4317 E-mail: jstanturf(a)fs.fed.us or drdirt_ms(a)yahoo.com Research URL: http://www.srs.fs.fed.us/disturbance