11th IUFRO Beech Symposium, Viterbo (Italy) -- Abstract Submission Deadline Extended!
by difilippo
## Apologize for cross-posting! ##
Dear Colleague,
this is a kind reminder informing you that the *deadline for submitting
an abstract to **the 11th International IUFRO Beech Symposium* (18-21
September 2018, Viterbo, Italy) has been extended to 15 May 2018! Please
check the website for more information: www.iufrobeech2018.com.
On behalf of the organizing committee,
Alfredo Di Filippo
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ALFREDO DI FILIPPO, PhD
Assistant Professor in Botany and Plant Ecology
Deputy Coordinator, IUFRO Group 1.01.07 – Ecology and silviculture of beech
DendrologyLAB, Dept. of Agriculture and Forestry Science (DAFNE)
Università della Tuscia, Viterbo, Italy
www.iufro.org/who-is-who/officeholder/di-filippo
www.daf.unitus.it/dendro
+39 0761 357393 / +39 3665899858
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Announcment: Summer School Old-Growth Forest Research
by martina.hobi＠wsl.ch
Dear IUFRO group
I am happy to announce our summer school on old-growth forest research in
Western Ukraine.
Please spread the word and motivate interested students to take part.
Best wishes,
Martina Hobi
Dr. Martina Hobi
Stand Dynamics and Silviculture
Swiss Federal Research Institute WSL
Zürcherstrasse 111
CH-8903 Birmensdorf
Phone: +41 44 739 22 18
E-Mail: martina.hobi(a)wsl.ch
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Summer School Old-Growth Forest Research, September 2-8 2018, Nyzhnje
Selyshche, Western Ukraine
Old-growth forests, ancient forests and forest reserves are attractive and
rewarding outdoor laboratories to study diverse topics in forest ecology.
This summer school offers scientific training for Master and PhD students
interested in old-growth forests, and for Ukrainian scientists working in
this field. The goal is to bring together a group of individuals which are
motivated to learn from specialists in forest ecology, remote sensing,
animal ecology, biodiversity and data management, and to contribute to an
inspiring atmosphere.
The summer school will take place in a comfortable guest house in Nyzhnje
Selyshche. Nyzhnje Selyshche is a village close to Khust in
Transcarpathia, the westernmost region of Ukraine. Within Transcarpathia,
the Carpathian Biosphere Reserve (CBR) harbors the largest old-growth
European Beech Forest. This forest is part of the UNESCO World Heritage
?Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions
of Europe?.
The focus of the summer school is on project work in small groups (about
50% of the time, including some field work). Moreover, the week includes
introductory lectures on different facets of old-growth forest research.
The highlight will be a field trip to the largest old-growth European
beech forest (100 km2). There will be ample opportunity for discussing
your own research with specialists from different disciplines to gain new
insight and to acquire new perspectives. The summer school is also a great
opportunity for intercultural exchange, and you will get an impression of
a beautiful European country, its nature, culture and history.
This summer school primarily targets Master and PhD students in
environmental sciences, biology, geography and forestry. At least 5 places
are reserved for students from Ukraine. Moreover, scientists working in
Biosphere or National Park administrations or in forest research in
Ukraine are welcome to attend. All participants must provide proof of
being able to follow a lecture in English, and to express themselves in a
discussion. Basic knowledge of the R programming language is a plus.
Attendance is limited to 20 participants
The course fee is 200 ? for students from outside of Ukraine, 20 ? for
Ukrainian scientists, and free of charge for Ukrainian students. The fee
includes food and lodging, course material and the excursions including
necessary transports. Transports from Lviv to Nyzhnje Selyshche and from
Nyzhnje Selyshche to Lviv will be arranged at low cost.
Submission deadline is May, 15. Applicants will receive a notification of
acceptance until June, 30.
For more information and registration, visit the website:
https://www.wsl.ch/en/about-wsl/events/courses/summer-school-on-old-growth-…
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11th IUFRO Beech Symposium, Viterbo (Italy) -- Abstract Submission Deadline approaching!
by difilippo
## Apologize for cross-posting! ##
Dear Colleague,
this is a kind reminder inviting you to *submit an abstract to **the
11th International IUFRO Beech Symposium* (18-21 September 2018,
Viterbo, Italy): almost *1 month to deadline* (30 April 2018)! Please
check the website for more information: www.iufrobeech2018.com.
The conference is open to *scientists/practitioners/policy-makers* and
welcomes all contributes related to:
- Beech *biology and ecology* (including *genetics, physiology,
biogeography*)
- The *natural dynamics of old-growth *beech forests, and their role in
*conserving biodiversity*
- Beech *forest management*, and their role in providing
crucial*ecosystem services*.
Large sessions for discussion among experts planned during the conference.
Within each session, *the most innovative abstracts shall be selected as
"Invited Talk"* and given extra time for presentation.
During the conference, we'll *visit some of the UNESCO old-growth beech
forests*.
INVITED SPEAKERS
*Prof. Neil Pederson, Harvard Forest, USA*
/The Dynamics of Temperate Old-growth Forests and Climate Change Impacts/
*Prof. Jacob Heilmann-Clausen, University of Copenhagen, Denmark*
/Biodiversity and its Conservation in Old-growth Beech Forests/
*Prof. Hanns Knapp, **European Beech Forest Network, Germany.*
/T//he importance of the inscription of old-growth beech forests to
UNESCO World Heritage/
On behalf of the organizing committee,
Alfredo Di Filippo
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ALFREDO DI FILIPPO, PhD
Assistant Professor in Botany and Plant Ecology
Deputy Coordinator, IUFRO Group 1.01.07 – Ecology and silviculture of beech
DendrologyLAB, Dept. of Agriculture and Forestry Science (DAFNE)
Università della Tuscia, Viterbo, Italy
www.iufro.org/who-is-who/officeholder/di-filippo
www.daf.unitus.it/dendro
+39 0761 357393 / +39 3665899858
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