Dear IUFRO Meliaceae Working Party:
Below is Issue 12 of IUFRO News 2023, volume 52. Past editions of the
newsletter can be found at:
https://www.iufro.org/publications/news/electronic-news/
Regards,
Sheila Ward
Assoc. Coordinator
IUFRO WP 1.02.04 - Sustainable management and genetic resources in Meliaceae
https://www.iufro.org/science/divisions/division-1/10000/10200/10204/
<https://www.iufro.org/science/divisions/division-1/10000/10200/10204/>
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Issue 12, 2023
IUFRO News 12, 2023
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Forested Landscapes in the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework
[image: Photo showing Field trip of All-Division 8 conference. Photo by
André Oliveira]
The IUFRO All-Division 8 Forest Environment conference on 24 to 27 October
2023 brought 150 participants from all over the world to Évora, Portugal.
Global change, vulnerability and adaptive management of forested landscapes
were among the key themes of the conference. *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7667#c36916>…*
5th International Congress on Planted Forests (ICPF)
[image: Photo showing Participants of the 5th International Congress on
Planted Forests in Nairobi. Photo by Lixlense Captures]
The ICPF is a global forum focused on planted forests held under the
auspices of the IUFRO Task Force on Resilient Planted Forests Serving
Society and the Bioeconomy, an inclusive expert group bringing together
leading global scientists, private sector organizations, NGOs and IGOs. *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7667#c36915>…*
26th IUFRO World Congress on the Horizon
Prepare for your Congress participation now! Check out updates on the
Congress website, enjoy the early-bird registration discount until 15
January 2024, book a booth space, find out about pre- and post-Congress
tours, and much *more <https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7667#c36914>…*
Forum on Ukraine Forest Science and Education: Needs and Priorities for
Collaboration
[image: Photo showing Ukraine Forum Chair Sergiy Zibtsev. Photo by Jose
Bolaños/IUFRO]
The forum brought together Ukrainian forestry students, early and
mid-career forest researchers and representatives of leading European
universities and international institutions to discuss practical measures
and strategic steps toward supporting sustainable forest management in
Ukraine. *More <https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7667#c36913>…*
Improvement and Culture of Eucalypts
[image: Photo showing Field trip. Photo by Luisina Mezquita, INIA
Tacuarembó, Uruguay]
The IUFRO 2.08.03 conference with the title “Enhancing the performance and
sustainability of eucalypt plantations to broaden their benefits” focused
on the sustainable use of eucalyptus plantations through appropriate
genetic improvement strategies and effective silvicultural practices. *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7667#c36912>…*
Wood Science and Engineering in the 3rd Millennium
[image: Photo showing participants. Photo by FDMIL (Facultatea de Design de
Mobilier si Inginerie a Lemnului) Brasov]
From 2-4 November 2023, around 100 participants from 30 countries came
together at the 13th ICWSE conference in Brasov (Romania) to share the
latest findings and developments in wood research. The conference was
organized by the Faculty of Furniture Design and Wood Engineering. *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7667#c36911>…*
2023 Joint Conference of Southern and Northeastern Mensurationists
[image: Photo showing Don Hodges introducing IUFRO at the conference. Photo
by Sheng-I Yang]
The Joint Conference of Southern and Northeastern Mensurationists, denoted
as SOMENS and NEMO, is a great platform for knowledge exchange, networking,
and collaboration among industry, governmental agencies, organizations, and
universities. *More <https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7667#c36910>…*
Systematic Review of Literature for Forest Science
[image: Photo showing a Screenshot of the group by Casey Iwamoto, IFSA]
Systematic review of literature forms the basis of any research conducted
in forest science. On 11 October, more than 100 participants from 30
countries joined the online workshop titled “How to conduct Systematic
Review of Literature for Forest Science and Other Disciplines” organized by
the Joint IUFRO - IFSA Task Force on Forest Education. *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7667#c36909>…*
Forest Management and Provision of Hydrological Functions
[image: Photo showing lake in the foreground and forest in the back. Photo
by Adam Wei]
The FAO-IUFRO Webinar Series "Forest management and provision of
hydrological functions" is comprised of three webinars held on 21
September, 19 October, and 16 November 2023, respectively:
Forest Management Practices for Protection of Hydrological Functions;
Forest-Water Management under Climate Change; Practical Tools for Managing
the Forest-Water Nexus. *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7667#c36908>…*
Announcements
First Massive Open Online Course on Gender Equality, Diversity and
Inclusion in Forestry
[image: Photo showing Screenshot from all-contributors' online meeting on
Nov 20, 2023]
Over the last year, members of the IUFRO Task Force on Gender Equality in
Forestry have worked diligently and creatively to launch the world’s first
Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) on Gender Equality, Diversity and
Inclusion (GEDI) in forestry. *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7667#c36905>…*
Episode 4 of Branching Out: The Forest Podcast
The latest podcast episode presented by IUFRO discusses the relationship
between biodiversity and other services our forests provide. The topic is
aligned with the IUFRO World Congress theme "Forest biodiversity and its
ecosystem services". *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7667#c36904>…*
New Videos: Get to Know IUFRO Division 5 Forest Products
[image: Photo showing a Screenshot from the video]
This Division includes research on the varied factors affecting the way
forest plants grow and produce woody biomass and other products and the
various ways the materials are used by industries and communities. Watch a
new video about the Division! *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7667#c36919>…*
Congratulations to Shirong Liu!
[image: Photo showing Prof. Shirong Liu in a field visit to New Zealand’s
temperate forest.]
The Chinese Academy of Engineering (CAE), the top academic institution in
the nation’s fields of engineering sciences and technology, announced the
enrollment of 74 new members on November 22, 2023. Professor Shirong Liu,
Vice-President (Task Forces) of IUFRO, is a newly elected member belonging
to CAE’s Agriculture Division. *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7667#c36920>…*
Congratulations to Purabi Bose!
The Royal Swedish Academy of Agriculture and Forestry (KSLA) appointed
Purabi Bose as a new International Fellow for the Academy’s General
section. She is the current Coordinator of IUFRO’s Division 6, Social
Aspect of Forests and Forestry. *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7667#c36921>…*
Congratulations to Mike Wingfield!
For the seventh consecutive year, former IUFRO President Mike Wingfield has
been recognized as one of the Clarivate Web of Science Highly Cited
Researchers 2023. An outstanding achievement and a testament to his
impactful contributions to research! *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7667#c36922>…*
Congratulations to Margarida Tomé!
Professor Margarida Tomé, IUFRO International Council representative from
Portugal and Deputy Coordinator of IUFRO’s Task Force on Sustainable
Planted Forests for a Greener Future, has been nominated to receive an
Honorary Doctorate from the Polytechnic University of Madrid. *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7667#c36923>…*
Obituary: Michael McManus
With sadness, we pass along news of the death of *Dr. Michael McManus*. He
was a research scientist with the US Forest Service in Hamden, Connecticut
for his entire career. Dr. McManus was also very active in IUFRO’s Division
7 (from 1991-2018) and engaged in other international activities. *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7667#c36924>…*
Publications
Atmospheric Nitrogen Deposition to Global Forests
A new book titled "Atmospheric Nitrogen Deposition in Global Forests:
Spatial Variation, Impacts, and Management Implications", edited by
Professors Enzai Du and Wim de Vries, was published by Academic Press in
October 2023. *More <https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7667#c36902>…*
Unasylva "Towards more resilient and diverse forests"
The latest edition of FAO’s forestry flagship journal Unasylva ‘’Towards
more resilient and diverse forests’’, presents novel findings and shares
the state-of-the-art in models of planted forests meeting the essential
objective of production. *More*
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7667#c36901>*…*
The Key Principles for Scientific Publishing
The International Science Council through its Members have identified a
total of eight key principles for scientific publishing. This paper is
complemented by a second, evaluating the extent to which the principles are
attained and identifying opportunities for reform. *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7667#c36900>*...
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Dear IUFRO Meliaceae Working Party:
Below is an announcement that may be of interest.
Regards,
Sheila Ward
Assoc. Coordinator
IUFRO WP 1.02.04 - Sustainable management and genetic resources in Meliaceae
https://www.iufro.org/science/divisions/division-1/10000/10200/10204/
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Date: Mon, Dec 11, 2023 at 4:50 AM
Subject: IUFRO: President's Letter to Members and Officeholders
To: Dear IUFRO Officeholder <mahoganyforthefuture(a)gmail.com>
<https://www.iufro.org/>
* International Union of Forest Research Organizations *
IUFRO: President's Letter to Members and Officeholders
[image: Photo showing plant with raindrops. Eugene Golovesov, Unsplash]
Eugene Golovesov, Unsplash
PDF for download
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*11 December 2023*
*From*:
Dr. John Parrotta, IUFRO President
IUFRO Headquarters – Secretariat
*To*:
IUFRO Members and IUFRO Officeholders
*Subject*:
Circular letter by the IUFRO President
Dear colleagues,
I would like to take this opportunity to express my sincere appreciation
for your continued support of IUFRO during this past year. Thanks to the
commitment and initiative of our Members and voluntary Officeholders, and
of course the dedication and leadership provided by the IUFRO Headquarters
"Dream Team" in Vienna, we have much to show for our work in 2023.
The IUFRO network continues to provide a vital platform for global
scientific exchange in all fields of forest science and its application for
a more sustainable world. Our many activities this past year have included
a variety of in-person, online and hybrid meetings, workshops,
capacity-building courses, publications, podcasts, and other networking
events organized by our Members and Officeholders in IUFRO Divisional units
and Task Forces, as well as IUFRO's Special Programmes and Projects. The
importance of interdisciplinary and intersectoral collaboration was a major
theme highlighted in many events, including two regional meetings convened
in Dehradun, India <https://www.iufro.org/uploads/media/news23-4-5.pdf> (in
March) and Curitiba, Brazil
<https://www.iufro.org/uploads/media/news23-10-11.pdf> (in September) that
focused on the role of science in building sustainable, resilient
landscapes for the benefit of people and nature.
IUFRO continues to play a highly visible role on the world stage through
our engagement in a number of policy fora including the UN Forum on Forests
<https://www.iufro.org/uploads/media/news23-6.pdf>, and our active
involvement in the Collaborative Partnership on Forests
<https://www.fao.org/collaborative-partnership-on-forests/en> (CPF
<https://www.fao.org/collaborative-partnership-on-forests/en>). Under
IUFRO's leadership, the Global Forest Expert Panels Initiative
<https://www.iufro.org/science/science-policy/gfep-initiative/> -
coordinated by IUFRO's newly established Science-Policy Programme
<https://www.iufro.org/science/science-policy/> – produced a major global
scientific assessment on Forests and Human Health
<https://www.iufro.org/science/science-policy/gfep-initiative/panel-on-fores…>,
launched on the International Day of Forests on 21 March.
IUFRO's many partnerships <https://www.iufro.org/discover/iufro-partners/>
with inter-governmental, governmental, private sector and non-governmental
institutions, continue to thrive. TEAMING UP 4 FORESTS
<https://teamingup4forests.com/>, a Science-Business Platform initiated
with the Mondi Group in 2021 to better understand climate change impacts on
forests and identify response measures in line with the Sustainable
Development Goals, organized several important activities in 2023. A new
IUFRO-led project - WOOD for GLOBE
<https://www.iufro.org/science/partnership-projects/wood-for-globe/> - a
collaborative effort with FAO and the Centre for Bioeconomy of the
University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU), with
support from the Austrian Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry,
Regions and Water Management (BML), aims at creating a global wood policy
platform to support the use of sustainable wood for a carbon-neutral
bioeconomy worldwide.
The 2023 IUFRO Board meeting, hosted by the Indian Council of Forestry
Research and Education (ICFRE) in Dehradun, India on 27-28 March 2023 was
historic, yielding a number of decisions critical to advancing our
post-2020 Strategy and strategic goals. These included recommendations
(subsequently approved by IUFRO's International Council) for: (1) the host
of the 2029 IUFRO World Congress, to be held for the first time on the
African continent, in Nairobi, Kenya, and (2) the membership of the IUFRO
Board for the 2024-2029 term beginning at the end of June. The new Board
will be significantly more balanced in terms of gender and
regional/cultural representation and led by the first female President in
IUFRO's 132-year history, Prof. Daniela Kleinschmit from the University of
Freiburg, Germany.
Looking ahead to 2024, preparations for the upcoming XXVI IUFRO World
Congress <https://iufro2024.com/> "Forests & Society Towards 2050" in
Stockholm are well advanced. This Congress presents an opportunity to
showcase the many roles that forest science and our diverse global forest
science community play in optimizing the contributions of forests to the
2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals, the 2050 vision of
Living in Harmony with Nature of the Convention on Biological Diversity,
and to meeting the critical climate target of zero net emissions. The
tireless dedication and enthusiasm of the Congress Organizing Committee,
the Congress Scientific Committee, IUFRO Headquarters, and the hundreds of
IUFRO Officeholders who have been involved in the organization of the
scientific program, guarantees that this will be a fantastic Congress. I
and our Swedish hosts and partners in the Nordic and Baltic region look
forward to welcoming you to Stockholm in June 2024.
I wish you and your families all the very best during this holiday season,
and a happy, healthy, peaceful, and fulfilling New Year ahead.
With warm regards and best wishes,
John Parrotta
*IUFRO President*
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Dear IUFRO Meliaceae Working Party:
Below is an announcement that may be of interest.
Regards,
Sheila Ward
Assoc. Coordinator
IUFRO WP 1.02.04 - Sustainable management and genetic resources in Meliaceae
https://www.iufro.org/science/divisions/division-1/10000/10200/10204/
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Date: Wed, Nov 29, 2023 at 7:29 AM
Subject: [IUFRO Div 1] Setting out priority areas of cooperation and
concrete action for Ukraine's forests
To: Dear Reader of IUFRO News <div1(a)lists.iufro.org>
<https://www.iufro.org/>
* International Union of Forest Research Organizations *
Setting out priority areas of cooperation and concrete action for Ukraine's
forests
PDF for download
<https://www.iufro.org/fileadmin/material/events/ukraine-forum23/ukraine-for…>
*Modern, target-oriented research and quality education, more exchange with
international peers and partners, better science-policy interaction and
improved coordination and communication with international and national
actors are crucial for ensuring a sustainable future of Ukraine's forests. *
*(Laxenburg/Vienna, 29 November 2023) *
Forests in Ukraine make up about 16.5% of the country's territory and
fulfil important functions including support of rural livelihoods,
conservation of biodiversity, and protection of agricultural land against
erosion.
Currently, they are heavily impacted by two main factors: climate change
and the ongoing war. In addition to the degradation and dieback of forests
as a result of storms, pests, diseases, and wildfires, the war has damaged
large areas of forests and made them inaccessible due to contamination with
unexploded ordinance. The war also disrupted research and education
infrastructure, including the regular collection of forest-related data,
and led to the displacement of forest scientists and students to other
parts of the country or abroad.
Robust science, strong policy support and quality forest education are
needed to tackle these challenges. However, forest research and education
are struggling in Ukraine. Main challenges include strengthening research
capacity for addressing priority research areas and underrepresented
research fields, maintaining, circulating, and digitalizing quality
research data, promoting excellence in forest science, involving
researchers in networks and collaboration, and, more generally, the need
for more science-based policy making and forest management on the ground.
There is also a clear need to increase the attractiveness of forestry
programs and careers, for example, by adapting university curricula to
include more environmental, social, and political sciences, facilitate more
exchange with international and national peers and networks, improve
English language skills, and offer more practical experience. Moreover,
there is often a lack of awareness of existing opportunities of
collaboration and a lack of capacity to participate in international
projects, or the absence of topics related to Ukraine in the projects.
These and other major challenges were identified during the two-day
hybrid *Forum
on Ukraine Forest Science and Education: Needs and Priorities for
Collaboration *on 21-22 November 2023 at the IIASA premises in Laxenburg,
Austria. The event was organized jointly by the National University of Life
and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine (NUBiP), the International Institute
of Applied System Analysis (IIASA), and the International Union of Forest
Research Organizations (IUFRO), with support from the Austrian Federal
Ministry for Agriculture, Forestry, Regions and Water Management (BML).
"The forum brought together Ukrainian forestry students, early and
mid-career forest researchers and representatives of leading European
universities and international institutions to discuss practical measures
and strategic steps toward supporting sustainable forest management in
Ukraine," notes Forum Chair, Professor Sergiy Zibtsev (NUBiP/IIASA).
"International collaboration in science and education is crucial to
overcome the challenges posed by war and climate change. When planning this
forum, keeping in mind the background and missions of the host
organizations NUBiP, IIASA and IUFRO, a deliberate decision was therefore
made to focus on forest research and education needs and priorities of
Ukraine to address a gap in ongoing international collaborative efforts"
says Alexander Buck, Executive Director of IUFRO.
"An integrated and systems-based approach is suggested to support forest
science and – together with a healthy forest education system – prepare the
sector for speedy recovery now in order to ensure forest restoration in the
mid- to long-term," says Florian Kraxner, who leads the Agriculture,
Forestry, and Ecosystem Services Research Group in the IIASA Biodiversity
and Natural Resources Program.
To address these and other priority areas for international collaboration
that were identified at the Forum, participants suggested a series of ad
hoc and mid-term activities considering impact, budget needs, and ease of
implementation to enhance international collaboration. A report summarizing
the main outcomes of the Forum will soon be published and shared widely
with the intent of mobilizing coordinated and impactful action by
stakeholders and policymakers in support of forest science and education in
Ukraine.
*###*
*Visit the event pages at: *
Forum on Ukraine Forest Science and Education: Needs and Priorities for
Collaboration | IIASA
<https://iiasa.ac.at/events/nov-2023/forum-on-ukraine-forest-science-and-edu…>
IUFRO: Forum on Ukraine Forest Science and Education: Needs and Priorities
for Collaboration / Other Major Events / Events
<https://www.iufro.org/events/other-major-events/forum-on-ukraine-forest-sci…>
*About NUBiP*
The National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine
(NUBiP) with its more than 110 year of history is one of the leading
education and science institutions that deals with landscapes including
agriculture, forests and protected areas all over Ukraine. Joint scientific
projects and exchange programs that involve Master and PhD students and are
important tools for better management of landscapes and increasing society
awareness. https://nubip.edu.ua/en
*About IIASA*
The International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) is an
international scientific institute that conducts research into the critical
issues of global environmental, economic, technological, and social change
that we face in the twenty-first century. Our findings provide valuable
options to policymakers to shape the future of our changing world. IIASA is
independent and funded by prestigious research funding agencies in Africa,
the Americas, Asia, and Europe. www.iiasa.ac.at
*About IUFRO*
The International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO) is a
non-profit and non-governmental worldwide network of forest scientists, who
work together on a voluntary basis to enhance the understanding of the
ecological, economic and social aspects of forests and trees. IUFRO unites
more than 15,000 scientists in more than 630 member organizations – mainly
public research centers and universities – in 115 countries and is a member
of the International Science Council. The organization was founded in
Germany in 1892 and has been headquartered in Vienna, Austria, since 1973.
The 26th IUFRO World Congress <https://iufro2024.com/> will take place in
Stockholm, Sweden, in 2024. https://www.iufro.org/
*Media contacts: *
Gerda Wolfrum, IUFRO Communications, Tel: +43-1-8770151-17,
wolfrum(a)iufro.org
Ansa Heyl, IIASA Press Office, Tel: +43 2236 807 574, Mob: +43 676 83
807 574, heyl(a)iiasa.ac.at
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*Online Symposium: Legacy of the Tropical Forest Foundation 19 Jan 2023*
The International Society of Tropical Foresters (ISTF) and the
International Forestry Working Group of the Society of American Foresters
(IFWG-SAF) are offering the online symposium “Legacy of the Tropical Forest
Foundation” on Friday 19 January 2023 for 2.5 hours, at 7-930am Seattle,
10am-1230pm Washington DC, 10pm-1230am Jakarta.
The Tropical Forest Foundation was active from 1990 to 2015, with
independent branches in Brazil, Indonesia, and Guyana, South America,
continuing today. The TFF was a unique forum that engaged industry,
conservation and researchers in productive dialogue about tropical
forestry. The TFF had much impact by developing techniques and
demonstration projects for low impact logging for the tropics, and the
influence of the TFF continues today.
Symposium information is posted at
https://tropicalforesters.org/blog/2024/01/13/online-symposium-legacy-of-th…
. Find your time zone at
https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html. Register for the
session at https://forms.gle/gNxFG59PDHN4mam96 . Questions? Contact
tropicalforesters(a)gmail.com
More information on the Tropical Forest Foundation at
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1BrV3R4kOl_RPe2sPSeVxJdtebm_1xoCJ?us…
*Symposium schedule:*
*a. **Introduction to ISTF and IFWG-SAF. *Sheila Ward, ISTF (2 min)
*b. Intro **to Symposium and speakers. *Mike Sterner, ISTF (5 min)
*c.* *History of the Tropical Forest Foundation**. *Keister Evans, Forest
Carbon Offsets, LCC. USA. (10 min)
*d**. Development and Implementation of Reduced Impact Logging by the
Tropical Forest Foundation.* Jim Bowyer, University of Minnesota, USA (10
min)
*e.* *Collaboration for the Tropical Forest Foundation: Education,
research, and outreach.* A. L. (Tom) Hammett, Virginia Polytechnic
Institute and State University, USA (15 min)
*f**. **Some Lessons Learned from Johan Zweede, Art Klassen, and the Rest
of TFF. *Jack Putz, University of Florida, USA (15 min)
*h. TFF: Reduced Impact, Improved Income & Better Market Credibility. *Hasbie
HASBILLAH, Tropical Forest Foundation-Indonesia (15 min)
*i**. Open Discussion *(Moderators Sterner / Ward – 50 min)
Dear Brigitte:
I believe the online symposium below is of potential interest to the IUFRO
Divisions, Research Groups, and Working Parties indicated in the email
addresses indicated in the "To" section.
Thank you!
Sheila Ward
International Society of Tropical Foresters
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The International Society of Tropical Foresters (ISTF) and the
International Forestry Working Group of the Society of American Foresters
(IFWG-SAF) are offering the online symposium “Legacy of the Tropical Forest
Foundation” on Friday 19 January 2023 for 2.5 hours, at 7-930am Seattle,
10am-1230pm Washington DC, 10pm-1230am Jakarta. The Tropical Forest
Foundation was active from 1990 to 2015, with independent branches in
Brazil, Indonesia, and Guyana, South America, continuing today. The TFF was
a unique forum that engaged industry, conservation and researchers in
productive dialogue about tropical forestry. The TFF had much impact by
developing techniques and demonstration projects for low impact logging for
the tropics, and the influence of the TFF continues today.
More information is posted at
https://tropicalforesters.org/blog/2024/01/13/online-symposium-legacy-of-th…
. Find your time zone at
https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html. Register for the
session at https://forms.gle/gNxFG59PDHN4mam96 . Questions? Contact
tropicalforesters(a)gmail.com
*Symposium schedule:*
*a. **Introduction to ISTF and IFWG-SAF. *Sheila Ward, ISTF (2 min)
*b. Intro **to Symposium and speakers. *Mike Sterner, ISTF (5 min)
*c.* *History of the Tropical Forest Foundation**. *Keister Evans, Forest
Carbon Offsets, LCC. USA. (10 min)
*d**. Development and Implementation of Reduced Impact Logging by the
Tropical Forest Foundation.* Jim Bowyer, University of Minnesota, USA (10
min)
*e.* *Collaboration for the Tropical Forest Foundation: Education,
research, and outreach.* A. L. (Tom) Hammett, Virginia Polytechnic
Institute and State University, USA (15 min)
*f**. **Some Lessons Learned from Johan Zweede, Art Klassen, and the Rest
of TFF. *Jack Putz, University of Florida, USA (15 min)
*h. TFF: Reduced Impact, Improved Income & Better Market Credibility. *Hasbie
HASBILLAH, Tropical Forest Foundation-Indonesia (15 min)
*i**. Open Discussion *(Moderators Sterner / Ward – 50 min)
Dear Brigitte-
I am hoping that this message can be distributed to all of IUFRO. The Terra
Viva Grants Directory can be an important source of funding information for
many in IUFRO.
Thank you,
Sheila Ward
Executive Officer
International Society of Tropical Foresters-Global
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