Dear IUFRO List Holders:
I am hoping you will be able to distribute this announcement to your IUFRO
group on sessions at IUFRO 2019 linked to the International Society of
Tropical Foresters.
Thanks,
Sheila Ward
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*The **International Society of Tropical Foresters* is organizing or
co-organizing seven sessions for th*e **XXV World Congress of the
International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO2019)** to be
held 29 Sept – 5 Oct 2019 at Curitiba, Brazil. *Please consider submitting
an oral or poster presentation for one of these sessions or another
IUFRO2019 session (see below). *Abstracts for presentations can be
submitted until 31 Dec 2018 at* http://iufro2019.com/* You* will need to be
registered for IUFRO2019 to submit an abstract, but you do not need to pay
until later. See https://iufro2019.com/abstracts-submission/ for details on
abstract submission. Information on all IUFRO 2019 sessions can be found at
http://iufro2019.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/sessions-english-portuguese…
. IUFRO will have financial assistance available for certain participants
(see https://iufro2019.com/scientist-assistance-program-sap/)
*ISTF-linked technical sessions at IUFRO2019*
*SESSION A2a: Sustaining iconic and high-value species in natural forests
and plantations*
ISTF CONTACT: Erich Schaitza, EMBRAPA, Brazil (erich.schaitza(a)embrapa.br )
SESSION SUMMARY: VERSION IN BOOK: Araucaria and Swietenia are threatened by
habitat loss; overharvesting; insufficient regeneration and genetic
variation, failings in forest policy, governance, or regulations; and
devaluation of products. The session will cover possible solutions,
including: harvest policies, regulations, and planning; regeneration and
genetic variation; silvicultural practices; modelling to balance
extraction, regeneration, and genetic diversity; and market demand to
create value.
*SESSION A4c: **Monitoring and Assessing Urban Forest Services and Values
at the National to Local Scale*
ISTF CONTACT: Vindhya P. Tewari, Himalayan Forest Research Institute, India
(*vptewari(a)yahoo.com <vptewari(a)yahoo.com>*)
SESSION SUMMARY: Trees and forests within urban areas provide numerous
benefits to city residents, but relatively little is known about their
structure, the services provided by these forests, and how these forests
are changing. The purpose of this session is to discuss approaches to
inventory urban forests, so that Nations can learn how to monitor these
important forests that directly affect human health and well-being.
*SESSION B5b: **Small-scale sustainable energy alternatives for developing
countries*
ISTF CONTACT: Lamfu Fabrice Yengong, University of Buea, Cameroon, (
lamfu2035yengong(a)gmail.com)
SESSION SUMMARY: In developing countries, wood accounts for 50-90% of the
fuel used, and increased efficiency or replacements for wood are needed.
This session explores sustainable energy alternatives. Presentations might
include: utilizing waste through “3R” (reduce, reuse, and recycle); more
efficient technologies for cooking with wood fuel; social costs of
increasing scarcity of fuel wood; characteristics related to fuel wood
energy content; solar cooking as an alternative; potential for material and
energy recovery from waste; appropriate technologies for developing
countries; integrated renewable energy production and utilization from
biomass combustion and waste gasification, among other topics.
*SESSION C1b: Advances in management and science for the high-value
Meliaceae*
ISTF CONTACT: Liu Jun, Research Institute of subtropical forest, Chinese
Academy of forestry, China, (ywliu2005(a)163.com)
SESSION SUMMARY: Tropical timber species of the Meliaceae (including
Cedrela, Entandrophragma, Khaya, Swietenia, and Toona) are among the
world’s finest woods, and many species have other uses. Their sustainable
management faces similar issues around the world. This session will share
the latest in research and applications for a global perspective on these
species. Topics could cover conservation of genetic resources, genetic
improvement, advances in shoot borer control, natural forest management,
and development and products useful for human health, among others.
*SESSION C1c: **Improving high-value Meliaceae yields in plantations*
ISTF CONTACT: Antonio Ferraz, Universidade Federal do Piauí, Brazil (
acferrazfilho(a)gmail.com)
SESSION SUMMARY: This session will focus on better production of Meliaceae
species grown in plantations. Many species (e.g. mahogany, African
mahogany, Australian red cedar, Melia) have recently been grown as
plantations around the world and research is needed over a wide range of
topics. The main objectives are to share experiences and to find common
research themes to build possible collaborations among researchers working
with Meliaceae species in plantations around the world.
*SESSION C9a: Discovery, curation, and uses of legacy tropical forest data
sets*
ISTF CONTACT: Sheila Ward, Mahogany for the Future, Inc., Puerto Rico (
tropfordata(a)gmail.com)
SESSION SUMMARY: Legacy tropical forest datasets have been generated by
various projects over time, and many are in danger of being lost. These
datasets are valuable for understanding how tropical forests change through
time, and many of the forests they characterize no longer exist. To
safeguard these data, standardized metadata and electronic archiving
schemes need to be developed. The purpose of the session is to share
information on the potential uses of such datasets, their current status,
and appropriate curation and metadata strategies.
*SESSION F6b: Effective educational strategies for the next generation of
forest professionals *
ISTF CONTACT: Ruth Metzel, Azuero Earth Project, Panama, (
ruth(a)proecoazuero.org)
SESSION SUMMARY: University-based programs on forest related fields are
evolving and inherently need to change towards multidisciplinary programs.
Some major drivers of these changes are globalization of the economy,
climate change, and new technologies and informatics. In a similar vein,
solutions for real life, resource management problems around forest key
issues, like health, bioenergy, climate change are consistently calling for
more holistic and cross-sectoral approaches. Universities curricula need to
meet diverse higher demands, and new ways to approach these challenges
involving various disciplines in a multicultural environment. This session
will highlight findings on research aiming to understand those challenges
and also research that addresses innovative strategies that allow forestry
students and professors and providers of non-formal education to keep
abreast with the time, such online classes, field practices, case studies
among others.
With its focus on being a communication network, ISTF can help you connect
with others interested in tropical forests and forestry. To join, please
visit this link please fill out the membership form at GoogleForms
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdy9FqCZ5Yj3TTA-mDJkgwm8n1jbCkEGlF…>
or
send a message to tropicalforesters(a)gmail.com.
Dear colleagues,
Due to the increased demand, we are happy to inform you that the abstract submission deadline for the Conference Session (Main topics: Genetics and breeding of forest trees, Forest health, Climate change and forest
ecosystems) organized within the IUFRO 2.08.04 15th International Phytotechnology Conference, 2-3 October, Novi Sad, Serbia has been extended until 12 August!
Take your chance and be part of the event by submitting your scientific contributions online at <http://www.ilfe.org/conference-registration> http://www.ilfe.org/conference-registration.
Further details can be found in the attached document or online at <http://www.ilfe.org> www.ilfe.org.
We are looking forward to welcoming you in Novi Sad!
Kind regards,
Conference organizers
On behalf of the Institute of Lowland Forestry and Environment, you are
kindly invited to the CONFERENCE SESSION "HOW TO ADVANCE FORESTRY FOR FUTURE
GENERATIONS" organized within the 15th INTERNATIONAL PHYTOTECHNOLOGY
CONFERENCE to be held at the University of Novi Sad, Central building,
located in Novi Sad, Serbia, October 2-3, 2018.
The Conference session is dedicated to the 60th Anniversary of the
foundation of the Institute of Lowland Forestry and Environment
DEADLINES
Abstract submission July
15th, 2018
Notification of abstracts acceptance August 31st, 2018
Submission of full papers December
1st, 2018
Issue of Proceedings March,
2019
Further details can be found in the attached document or at
www.ilfe.org/old/IPS%202018/Second%20announcement%20Final.pdf!
Dear colleagues,
*Still _few slots_ available for Poster presentation...submit your
abstract before *April 14*very last deadline !
*Also *April 14***deadline for REGULAR registration - Register ASAP!
*List of selected speakers now available at
https://colloque.inra.fr/iufro2016/Programme
Best regards,
The organizers
--
Christophe Plomion
INRA - UMR BIOGECO
69 route d'Arcachon
33610 CESTAS - FRANCE
tel. 0675898017
https://twitter.com/IufroGen2016
Dear All,
- Thanks for your great participation. Author notification for _oral
presentation_ will be provided _next week_.
- Following some requests we have *extended the deadline for abstract
submission*, but for _POSTER ONLY_*to March 30*.
We have room for a total of 160 posters ...*there is still room for 40.*
-Hotel rooms have be prebooked until March 30: Have you booked yours yet ?
*
We look forward to meeting you in Arcachon.
*
*The organizers,
*
*https://colloque.inra.fr/iufro2016
*
--
Christophe Plomion
INRA - UMR BIOGECO
69 route d'Arcachon
33610 CESTAS - FRANCE
tel. 0675898017
https://twitter.com/IufroGen2016
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Date: Thu, 10 Mar 2016 20:24:06 +0100
Subject: IUFRO Genomics and Forest Tree Genetics Conference
Dear colleagues,
* Oral presentation and Poster abstracts due March 15 - submitted yours yet?
* April 14 deadline for REGULAR registration - Register ASAP!
Best regards,
The organizers
Registration form is available <http://www.europlantbiology2016.org/registration/> HERE.
Hotel reservation form is available <http://www.europlantbiology2016.org/registration/> HERE.
The Abstract submission form is <http://www.europlantbiology2016.org/call-for-abstracts/> HERE.
The deadline for oral or poster presentations is March 15, 2016.
Scientific Programme
List of invited speakers and main topics are available <http://www.europlantbiology2016.org/scientific-programme/> HERE.
We look forward to meeting you in Arcachon.
-- Christophe Plomion INRA - UMR BIOGECO 69 route d'Arcachon 33610 CESTAS - FRANCE tel. 0675898017 https://twitter.com/IufroGen2016
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Cc:
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 2016 19:19:41 +0100
Subject: IUFRO "Genomics and forest tree genetics" conference
Dear colleagues,
We remind you that the deadline for the Genomics and Forest Tree Genetics conference to be held in Arcachon (France) 30 May – 3 June 2016, to submit your abstract to be considered for oral presentation is 15 March 2016.
Conference website for registration, abstract submission, accommodation booking etc... : https://colloque.inra.fr/iufro2016
In addition, IUFRO (for scientists from developing countries) and the EVOLTREE network (for Evoltree members) will sponsor the participation of scientists to the conference. More information for application :
https://colloque.inra.fr/iufro2016/The-Conference/Travel-grant
Best regards,
The organizers
Registration form is available <http://www.europlantbiology2016.org/registration/> HERE.
Hotel reservation form is available <http://www.europlantbiology2016.org/registration/> HERE.
The Abstract submission form is <http://www.europlantbiology2016.org/call-for-abstracts/> HERE.
The deadline for oral or poster presentations is March 15, 2016.
Scientific Programme
List of invited speakers and main topics are available <http://www.europlantbiology2016.org/scientific-programme/> HERE.
We look forward to meeting you in Arcachon.
--
Christophe Plomion
INRA - UMR BIOGECO
69 route d'Arcachon
33610 CESTAS - FRANCE
tel. 0675898017
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From: Christophe Plomion < <mailto:christophe.plomion@pierroton.inra.fr> christophe.plomion(a)pierroton.inra.fr>
To: <mailto:div2@lists.iufro.org> div2(a)lists.iufro.org, <mailto:rg20400@lists.iufro.org> rg20400(a)lists.iufro.org, <mailto:iufro.treebiotech@kendy.up.ac.za> iufro.treebiotech(a)kendy.up.ac.za
Cc:
Date: Thu, 28 Jan 2016 18:00:16 +0100
Subject: IUFRO travel grants open for the IUFRO Genomics and forest tree genetics conference
Dear colleagues,
1/ We are pleased to inform you that IUFRO (under its SPDC programme) will support two (2) scientists from economically disadvantaged countries to participate in the week-long event in Arcachon.
The application procedure* is available at: https://colloque.inra.fr/iufro2016/The-Conference/Travel-grant
Deadline for application: March 1st.
2/ Note that the date for abstract submission has been moved from February 15th to March 15th and authors notification will follow few days after. https://colloque.inra.fr/iufro2016/Registration
best regards,
The organizers.
*Please note that candidates who have received SPDC sponsorship last year are not eligible in 2016.
Le 25/01/2016 15:45, Christophe Plomion a écrit :
dear everyone....last week for early bird registration to the IUFRO "Genomics and Forest Genetics" conference to be held in Arcachon (South West of France) May 30 --> June 3.
best regards,
the organizers
If your abstract is accepted for this workshop and you are a PhD or Post Doc student from an EVOLTREE partner, remember that you can apply for funding under the EVOLTREE Ten Grant Initiative
https://colloque.inra.fr/iufro2016/The-Conference/Travel-grant
--
Christophe Plomion
INRA - UMR BIOGECO
69 route d'Arcachon
33610 CESTAS - FRANCE
tel. 0675898017
