Fwd: IUFRO News 2/3, 2024
by Sheila Ward
Dear IUFRO Meliaceae Working Party:
Below is Issue 2/3 of IUFRO News 20234, volume 53. 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/
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Double Issue 2/3, 2024
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Dear IUFRO Officeholder:
We are happy to present to you Double Issue 2&3 of IUFRO News 2024, volume
53!
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International Day of Forests 2024: Forests and Innovation – New Solutions
for a Better World
The Day celebrates and raises awareness of the importance of all types of
forests. The theme for each International Day of Forests is chosen by the
Collaborative Partnership on Forests (CPF), of which IUFRO is a member. The
theme for 2024 is forests and innovation. *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7691#c37248>…*
Innovation Is at the Heart of the IUFRO World Congress 2024 in Stockholm
Innovation is a cross-cutting topic at the Congress, encompassing all types
of innovation, not only the development of new forest products or the use
of novel technological and digital tools, but also innovative forest
education, new business models, policy innovations, institutional and
social innovations. *More <https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7691#c37247>…*
New Report on the Future of Wood Supply in Europe Highlights Importance of
Innovation
On the occasion of the International Day of Forests themed "Forests and
Innovation", IUFRO proudly presents a new evidence-based synthesis report
titled "Europe's wood supply in disruptive times". The report was published
on 14 March as IUFRO World Series Vol. 42 by TEAMING UP 4 FORESTS, a
science-business platform initiated by IUFRO and Mondi Group. *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7691#c37246>…*
Webinar: International Day of Women and Girls in Science
[image: Photo showing the The 19 speakers who presented their work on
Forest Health. Credit (not protected by copyright): Josephine Queffelec]
The International Day of Women and Girls in Science is celebrated on 11
February every year. To recognize the contribution that women make to
forest health research, Division 7 organized a webinar event on 12 and 13
February. *More <https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7691#c37245>…*
Webinar: AI in Forest Education
AI has been a hot topic since the launching of ChatGPT last winter.
Especially among teachers, students in schools and at universities an
active discussion has emerged. The IUFRO webinar on 23 January 2024 offered
a briefing what AI services such as ChatGTP are all about. *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7691#c37244>…*
Forest Knowledge Exchange: Advancing Innovation with Tradition
[image: Photo showing IUFRO EKE 2023 Field Tour to Cansiglio Forest in
Northern Italy. Credit (not protected by copyright): Robert Bardon, USA.]
Professionals who work with stakeholders on education and knowledge
exchange have a plethora of new and emerging educational technology tools
at their disposal today. The Forest Knowledge Exchange conference on
October 8-14, 2023, in Padua, Italy, focused specifically on advancing
innovation with tradition. *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7691#c37243>…*
2023 IUFRO International Symposium on Pine Wilt Disease
[image: Photo showing Poster session. Photo by Jianren Ye]
Pine wilt disease has become a serious threat to the health of pine forests
in Europe and Asia. The 2023 IUFRO International Symposium on Pine Wilt
Disease on October 25-28, 2023, in Nanjing, China mainly addressed the
prevention, theory, technology and management of pine wilt disease. *More*
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7691#c37242>*…*
Forest Mensuration and Modelling Chat on Deforestation and Forest
Degradation in Ghana
The webinar titled "Assessment of Deforestation and Forest Degradation in
CREMAs in the Northern Savanna Zone of Ghana" was part of the webinar
series "Forest Mensuration and Modelling Chats" hosted by Research Group
4.01.00. The guest speaker was Dr. Stella Britwum Acquah, Senior Research
Scientist, CSIR-Forestry Research Institute of Ghana. *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7691#c37241>…*
Role and Fate of Forest Ecosystems in a Changing World
[image: Photo showing conference participants. Group photo provided by
Pierre Sicard]
Air pollution and climate change are tightly linked, and remain a threat to
natural ecosystems, urging for international cooperation and unified
research efforts. For the first time, the biennial conference of Research
Group 8.04.00 was held in Southeast Asia. It took place in Bangkok,
Thailand. *More <https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7691#c37240>…*
The Roots of Innovation – Setting the Course for Innovation and Sustainable
Growth in the Forest Sector
FOREST EUROPE organized a webinar on 14 March 2024 in the run-up to the
International Day of Forests 2024, with the theme 'Forests and Innovation'.
Veronika Juch, coordinator for the Secretariat of the *European Wood Policy
Platform (woodPoP)* hosted by IUFRO, was one of the speakers at the
event. *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7691#c37239>…*
What Forest Model Do We Want in Europe?
On 14 March, Nelson Grima, Deputy Coordinator of IUFRO's Science-Policy
Programme, spoke at an event in San Sebastián, Spain, organized by Unión de
Selvicultores del Sur de Europa (USSE). He delivered a talk titled "Forests
in a global policy context". *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7691#c37238>…*
News from IUFRO-WFSE: World Congress Session Plans / Web story on Finland's
Support to Forests in Global South
IUFRO's Special Project on World Forests, Society and Environment
(IUFRO-WFSE) is organizing a session at the IUFRO 2024 World Congress based
on the forthcoming WFSE book "Restoring Forests and Trees for Sustainable
Development: Policies, Practices, Impacts, and the Ways Forward". Also read
an interview with Coordinator Pia Katila. *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7691#c37237>…*
IUFRO Podcast Episode 5: Forests for Sustainable Societies
The fifth episode of Branching out: the forest podcast is out! This episode
takes you on a captivating 30-minute exploration into the role of forests
in shaping sustainable societies. This edition, featuring extended content,
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<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7691#c37236>…*
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Fwd: [IUFRO Div 4] Media Release - European forests: How climate change, land ownership, and forest-related policies influence future wood
by Sheila Ward
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/
<https://www.iufro.org/science/divisions/division-4/40000/40200/40201/>
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Date: Thu, Mar 14, 2024 at 6:48 AM
Subject: [IUFRO Div 4] Media Release - European forests: How climate
change, land ownership, and forest-related policies influence future wood
To: Dear Reader of IUFRO News <div4(a)lists.iufro.org>
<https://www.iufro.org/>
* International Union of Forest Research Organizations *
Media Release - European forests: How climate change, land ownership, and
forest-related policies influence future wood supply
*New study report launched prior to International Day of Forests (21 March)*
- TEAMING UP 4 FORESTS published a study analysing factors affecting
future wood supply in Europe such as climate change, land use and policy
developments.
- The study proposes practical response measures for different
stakeholder groups, including the wood-based industry, forest management
and policymakers.
PDF for download
<https://www.iufro.org/fileadmin/material/publications/iufro-series/ws42/ws4…>
[image: Photo showing logs piled up. Photo by IUFRO]
Photo by IUFRO
*Vienna (14 March 2024)**. *TEAMING UP 4 FORESTS, a science-business
platform connecting stakeholders across the forest value chain, has
released today a new study on *"Europe*'*s wood supply in disruptive times"*,
which captures the factors identified in numerous scientific studies
influencing wood supply from European forests. It outlines the impacts of
climate change and also considers other factors, such as political
uncertainties and a fragmented forest landscape. Bridging the gap between
science and application of insights, it highlights practical implications
and response measures for the wood-based industry, forest management and
policymakers. The study compiles findings of a wide range of scientific
papers and research. Perspectives of different stakeholders have also been
evaluated during the process.
The synthesis study report and a business brief are now available on the
TEAMING UP 4 FORESTS website at teamingup4forests.com/wood-supply-study.
Key study findings will be discussed by the study authors on 18 March at
1:00 p.m. CET in a Webinar – Europe's wood supply in disruptive times
<https://teamingup4forests.com/webinar-europes-wood-supply-in-disruptive-tim…>
hosted by TEAMING UP 4 FORESTS. Webinar – Europe's wood supply in
disruptive times – hosted by TEAMING UP 4 FORESTS (click here).
The study author team comprised of forest scientists and experts across
Europe. *Dr Metodi Sotirov* from University of Freiburg (Germany), chaired
the study team and comments: "*Although this is an evidence-based
publication with a strong scientific component, it aims to inform
decision-makers that operate mainly outside scientific and academic
circles, and to contribute to bridging the gap between science, business
and stakeholders in the forest and wood-based sector*."
*Challenges for forests and the wood-based industry*
Forests in Europe are strongly affected by climate change, with
far-reaching consequences for forest health and ecosystem services
including the supply of wood. Tree species of great commercial importance
are significantly impacted by disturbances such as extreme drought events,
bark beetle infestation, and frequent heatwaves and wildfires. Forests and
wood-based industries also face other challenges such as political
uncertainties and a fragmented forest landscape caused by alterations in
land use and wildfires, among others.
*Consideration of different tree species *
With forests being highly sensitive to climate change and significantly
impacted by disturbances such as drought or heat, forest owners and
managers are urged to take adaptive measures. "*We need more mixed and
structurally diverse forests, including natural regeneration and active
assisted migration of species that are more adapted to future climates*,"
explains study author *Dr Manfred Lexer* from University of Natural
Resources and Life Sciences (Austria). "*In European forests that are
**available
for wood supply **we have six dominant tree species: pine, spruce, fir,
beech, oak, and birch**. Spruce, beech and pine are among the most
vulnerable species, especially to drought*", he adds.
For example, the forest area in Europe suitable for Norway spruce will
decrease by about 50% depending on different climate change scenarios,
while the suitability for other species will increase significantly. For
the wood-based sector, which relies on the sufficient availability of woody
biomass, it is key to gradually move away from the current strong
dependency on softwoods (such as spruce and pine) and consider the
production of new value-added wood-based products. Emerging products such
as wood-based plastics, textile fibres or nanofibrillated cellulose for
packaging, for example, are less dependent on certain tree species than
traditional products.
*Transition to bioeconomy and use of technology*
"*In view of these challenges and a growing demand for wood-based products,
forest-based industries in Europe will need to reflect their current
business models**. Technological and digital innovation, as well as a
cascading use of wood is driving the transition towards a circular economy
and supports the adaptation to future changes in wood supply*", comments
study author *Dr Anne-Christine Ritschkoff* from VTT Technical Research
Centre of Finland Ltd. "*The future of research and innovation should be
focused on the holistic and resource-efficient use of wood materials*", she
says.
*The role of forest ownership*
Other factors impacting the supply of wood include forest ownership and
demographic changes among landowners. While there are differences in forest
ownership between European regions, the share of private forest ownership
has increased since the early 1990s, with 56% of European forest area
privately owned. In addition, private ownership has become more
heterogeneous with more non-traditional, urban or passive owners. This
often leads to less interest or capacity among forest owners to supply wood
to the market.
"*Wood harvesting and profit maximization are not the only – or even the
primary – motivation for many forest owners and, therefore, are not the
main goal of their management practices. Therefore, it will be important
for policymakers to implement initiatives that engage and incentivize
private forest owners,*" comments study author* Dr Špela Pezdevšek Malovrh*
from the University of Ljubljana (Slovenia).
*Policies to promote sustainable forest management *
These factors affecting forests and wood supply need corresponding policy
responses at different levels from global to local, particularly a better
harmonization and integration of policies that promote sustainable forest
management practices. Quite importantly, strategic investments in research
and innovation are needed to develop integrated, sustainable wood supply
strategies and technologies that can adapt to changing circumstances,
including the regionalisation of supply chains and evolving market
dynamics. This will support the development of wood supply strategies and
technologies to ensure adaptation and resilience of European forests to
climate change in the long-term.
*Joint measures to secure a future wood supply *
To successfully navigate the uncertainties and changes ahead, cooperation
and partnerships are paramount for the future of wood supply in Europe.
Interdisciplinary, transnational, and cross-sectoral collaborations
facilitate the implementation of successful strategies and can guide the
wood-based industry towards innovation, adaptability, and resilience amid
evolving challenges. Beyond cooperation, the study shows that education and
communication within and outside the forest-based sector are crucial for
sustainable forest management and engaging future generations.
- End
*Media contact:*
Gerda Wolfrum, IUFRO Communications, Tel: +43-1-8770151-17, wolfrum(at)
iufro.org
*About the synthesis study*
The synthesis study was facilitated by TEAMING UP 4 FORESTS as a key
outcome of the partnership in 2023. The study summarises state-of-the-art
scientific knowledge and information and provides conclusions by the
involved experts including possible future developments, stakeholder
perspectives and potential courses of action. The engagement with various
stakeholders included sessions at the latest TEAMING UP 4 FORESTS Think
Tank meeting in June 2023 with over 40 representatives from science,
business, and forestry stakeholders.
The International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO), as the
scientific half of the partnership, carried out the study conceptualisation
and process as well as the preparation of publication products. The report
is being published as a new volume of the IUFRO World Series. Funding for
the study was provided by Mondi. In line with the principles of TEAMING UP
4 FORESTS, the highest standards of scientific quality, integrity and
independence have been applied throughout the study.
*Study authors:* Metodi Sotirov (University Freiburg, Germany), Ragnar
Jonsson (Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Sweden), Andreas
Nikolaus Kleinschmit von Lengefeld (Homo Silvestris Europae, France &
Germany), Andrey Krasovskiy (International Institute for Applied Systems
Analysis, Laxenburg, Austria), Florian Kraxner (International Institute for
Applied Systems Analysis, Laxenburg, Austria), Manfred Lexer (University of
Natural Resources and Life Sciences (BOKU), Austria), Špela Pezdevšek
Malovrh (University of Ljubljana, Slovenia), and Anne-Christine Ritschkoff
(VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Ltd).
*Study editors:* Carola Egger, Nelson Grima, Michael Kleine (all IUFRO),
Maja Radosavljevic (University of Padua, Italy)
*About TEAMING UP 4 FORESTS*
TEAMING UP 4 FORESTS was founded in 2021 by IUFRO and Mondi and has
established a professional network of 100+ scientists, business
representatives and policymakers along the forest value chain since then.
The platform aims to translate globally available scientific findings into
practical response options for the wood-based sector; offer a meeting point
for regular interaction, knowledge exchange and mutual learning; and
actively share outcomes and facilitate discussion on the future of forest
goods and services. The platform aims to include new partners in the
future. *Visit:* https://teamingup4forests.com/
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.
Mondi is a global leader in packaging and paper, contributing to a better
world by making innovative solutions that are sustainable by design.
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Fwd: [IUFRO Div 1] Branching out: the forest podcast - Episode 5
by Sheila Ward
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, Feb 19, 2024 at 8:19 AM
Subject: [IUFRO Div 1] Branching out: the forest podcast - Episode 5
To: Dear Reader of IUFRO News <div1(a)lists.iufro.org>
<https://www.iufro.org/>
* International Union of Forest Research Organizations *
Branching out: the forest podcast - Episode 5
Dear Reader of IUFRO News:
The fifth episode of *Branching out: the forest podcast*
<https://www.iufro.org/publications/iufro-podcasts/article/2024/02/06/branch…>
is out! In this episode, we take you on a captivating 30-minute exploration
into the role of forests in shaping sustainable societies. This edition,
featuring extended content, offers a deeper dive into the connections
between nature, people, and sustainable development.
Hosted by *Jose Bolaños* from IUFRO HQ and co-hosted by *Yasmeen Sands*
from the USDA Forest Service and Deputy Coordinator of IUFRO's *Communication
and Public Relations Working Party
<https://www.iufro.org/science/divisions/division-9/90000/90100/90102/>*,
our podcast delves into four distinct sections, each shedding light on
crucial aspects of the *IUFRO World Congress <https://iufro2024.com>* theme
"Forests for Sustainable Societies". From nature-based solutions (NBS) and
links between forests and human health to power and equity in the forest
sector and the complexity of forest governance, this episode unravels the
multifaceted tapestry of challenges and opportunities for sustainable
societies.
Unlike our typical 20-minute episodes, this extended edition allows for a
more comprehensive exploration of each topic. The extra minutes give more
time for conversations with the experts, providing additional insights,
research findings, and practical solutions to the challenges our societies
face.
The podcast kicks off with the concept of nature-based solutions, exploring
how forests and green spaces contribute to addressing climate change and
which impact they have on cities. *Harini Nagendra*, Director of the Azim
Premji University Research Center and leader of the University’s Center for
Climate Change and Sustainability (and *keynote speaker
<https://iufro2024.com/keynote-speakers/>* at the 26th IUFRO World
Congress, 23-29 June in Stockholm) guides us through her work on
conservation in forests and cities of the Global South from the perspective
of both landscape ecology and social justice.
The second segment focuses on the role of forests, green spaces, and trees
in human health and well-being. *Cecil Konijnendijk*, Director of the
Nature Based Solutions Institute, chaired the Global Forest Expert Panel
(GFEP) on Forests and Human Health, a joint initiative of the Collaborative
Partnership on Forests (CPF) led by IUFRO’s Science-Policy Programme. In
2023 the panel published a major study on the relationship between forests
and human health. Cecil, who is also a Deputy Coordinator of IUFRO’s
Division 6 - *Social Aspects of Forests and Forestry
<https://www.iufro.org/science/divisions/division-6/60000/>*, shares
valuable insights on how forests contribute significantly to human health
and well-being at all the different life stages.
Our third segment navigates the critical terrain of power and equity in the
forest sector. *Judith Kamoto*, a member of the GFEP on forests and poverty
from the Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources in Malawi
and Deputy Coordinator of the *African forest politics and governance
Working Party
<https://www.iufro.org/science/divisions/division-9/90000/90500/90509/>* of
IUFRO, joins the conversation, shedding light on the importance of
inclusivity in forest-related sector.
The podcast concludes with an exploration of forest governance. *Mónica
Gabay*, Coordinator of IUFRO Division 9 - *Forest Policy and Economics
<https://www.iufro.org/science/divisions/division-9/90000/>* and co-author
of the GFEP forests and poverty report provides a nuanced understanding of
topics such as land tenure, conflicts, human rights, and equitable benefit
sharing.
Listen to the extended episode wherever you enjoy your podcasts and gain a
deeper understanding of the intricate relationship between forests and
sustainable societies! And stay tuned for the season finale, where we
explore the topic of forests for the future!
*We invite you to tune in to the Branching Out: the forest podcast*. Listen
wherever you enjoy your podcasts, on Spotify
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our website <https://www.iufro.org/publications/iufro-podcasts/>, and don't
forget to subscribe, rate and review!
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Fwd: [IUFRO Div 4] Invitation: TEAMING UP 4 FORESTS Webinar and Report Launch on 18 March 2024
by Sheila Ward
Dear IUFRO Meliaceae Working Party:
Below is an announcement that may be of interest. The webinar is past, but
the publication can be downloaded at
https://www.iufro.org/publications/series/world-series/article/2024/03/14/w…
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: Tue, Feb 20, 2024 at 6:39 AM
Subject: [IUFRO Div 4] Invitation: TEAMING UP 4 FORESTS Webinar and Report
Launch on 18 March 2024
To: Dear Reader of IUFRO News <div4(a)lists.iufro.org>
<https://www.iufro.org/>
* International Union of Forest Research Organizations *
Invitation: TEAMING UP 4 FORESTS Webinar and Report Launch on 18 March 2024
Dear Reader of IUFRO News:
We are thrilled to announce the upcoming launch of our first TEAMING UP 4
FORESTS report, titled "Europe’s wood supply in disruptive times", and
would like to invite you to our launch webinar scheduled for 18 March 2024.
*Overview *
In this session, we will delve into the key findings and insights of our
new report and exchange views with stakeholders. We will unravel crucial
factors impacting wood supply in Europe and discuss concrete measures to
address emerging challenges.
*Webinar details*
Date and time: *18 March 2024, 13:00-14:30 CET*
Platform: *Online via Zoom*
You can participate in the event through the *following link*:
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*Agenda*
1. Welcome and introduction
2. Europe’s wood supply in disruptive times – an overview
3. Key factors influencing wood supply in Europe
4. Proactive measures and responses to wood supply challenges
5. Stakeholder perspectives on key messages of the report
6. Discussion and Q&A
7. Outlook and closing of session
The full report will be available for download on our website immediately
following the webinar.
We believe this report will provide valuable insights for you as a
stakeholder of the forest and wood-based sector.
Please find regularly updated information about the event and add it to
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Fwd: [IUFRO Div 6] IUFRO News 1, 2024
by Sheila Ward
Dear IUFRO Meliaceae Working Party:
Below is Issue 1 of IUFRO News 2024, volume 53. 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/
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Issue 1, 2024
IUFRO News 1, 2024
Dear Reader of IUFRO News:
We are happy to present to you Issue 1 of IUFRO News 2024, volume 53!
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Forest Education – Merging Theory and Practice with the Help of Digital
Tools
[image: Photo showing Field teaching observation in Hyytiälä. Photo by Mika
Rekola.]
How can education best combine theory and practice? And how can digital
tools enhance forest education? These were the two main questions addressed
at the IUFRO Symposium on Forest Education in Finland. Participants
discussed gaps in forest education at university and college level.* More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7680#c37094>… *
Forest Risk and Insurance
[image: Photo showing thermometer. Photo by Gerd Altmann on Pixabay.]
Global change is increasing and diversifying the risks that threaten
European forests. In the case of planted forests, where an investor is
betting on the future, the role of insurance in protecting against these
risks is essential. Insurance experts were invited to share their views in
a "Let's Talk About Planted Forests" webinar.* More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7680#c37093>…*
Novel and Classical Strategies to Manage Forest Health in Plantations
[image: Photo showing Angus Carnegie (Deputy Coordinator IUFRO Working
Party 7.02.13), Irene Barnes (Coordinator IUFRO Working Party 1.02.03),
Murilo Ribeiro (Local Organizer of the meeting) introducing IUFRO at the
opening ceremony of the meeting. Photo provided by Stuart Fraser.]
Mato Grosso do Sul has the second largest area of forest plantation in
Brazil and faces challenges from a range of pests and diseases. It was
therefore an excellent location to convene a conference to present research
and discuss operational management of pests and diseases across the
Southern Hemisphere.* More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7680#c37092>…*
Latest News from IUFRO's Science-Policy Programme (SciPol)
Finalizing New Study on International Forest Governance
[image: Photo showing Study authors and SciPol team present at the Vienna
meeting. Photo by Moritz Wildburger.]
IUFRO's Science-Policy Programme is undertaking a follow-up study on
international forest governance based on its 2010 publication "Embracing
Complexity: Meeting the Challenges of International Forest Governance". The
study shall be launched in early May 2024 during UNFF19.* More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7680#c37090>…*
Next Global Forest Expert Panel to Focus on Forests for Social and Economic
Resilience
[image: Photo showing tree in wind. Photo by Khamkeo Vilaysing on Unsplash]
IUFRO's Science-Policy Programme has initiated work on a new Global Forest
Expert Panels (GFEP) assessment. GFEP is an initiative of the Collaborative
Partnership on Forests (CPF) coordinated by IUFRO. In December 2023, the
CPF approved "Forests for Social and Economic Resilience" as the topic for
the new assessment.* More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7680#c37089>…*
Update from IUFRO's Special Programme for Development of Capacities (SPDC)
Capacity Building for Forest Landscape Restoration (FLR) Implementation in
Sri Lanka
[image: Photo showing tree seedlings. Photo by the Sri Lanka Forest
Department.]
The Sri Lanka Forest Department in partnership with the Ecosystem
Conservation and Management Project (ESCAMP), IUCN Sri Lanka and IUFRO
implemented a project (Sept 2019-Aug 2023) to develop capacities on forest
landscape restoration (FLR) in Sri Lanka. The project's aim was to scale up
FLR through developing a critical mass of well-trained practitioners.*
More <https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7680#c37087>…*
Communities of El Triunfo, Tahuexco and Chuirirín in Guatemala Commit to
Mangrove restoration
[image: Photo showing Screenshot from GLFx video]
The Suchitepéquez mangrove roundtable is a space where different actors
take part in forest landscape restoration efforts. The Global Landscapes
Forum (GLF) South Coast Guatemala chapter together with IUFRO support
communication of these activities.* More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7680#c37086>…*
Continued IUFRO Support to Restoration Stewards Program
The Youth in Landscapes Initiative (YIL) and the Global Landscapes Forum
(GLF) launched the Restoration Stewards in 2020. IUFRO is a strong partner
in this initiative through its Special Programme for Development of
Capacities (SPDC) and has nominated Adejoke Olukemi Akinyele as a mentor.*
More <https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7680#c37097>…*
Announcements
Welcoming New IUFRO Headquarters Team Members
*Veronika Juch* joined IUFRO HQ in December as coordinator for the
Secretariat of the European Wood Policy Platform (woodPoP). Veronika will
also work as new project manager for IUFRO's Directors' Forum.* More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7680#c37084>…*
*Maja Radosavljevic* joined the IUFRO HQ team on January 15, 2024. In her
role as a Partnership Manager in the IUFRO-Mondi Partnership and the
associated TEAMING UP 4 FORESTS platform, she will be responsible for the
management and implementation of partnership activities.* More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7680#c37099>…*
Send Nominations for CPF's Wangari Maathai Award until 10 February!
The Collaborative Partnership on Forests (CPF) invites nominations for the
7th Wangari Maathai Forest Champions Award! The Wangari Maathai Forest
Champions Award is an honor granted to individuals who have made
extraordinary efforts to improve the world's forests and the lives of
people who depend on them.* More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7680#c37083>…*
International Science Council Invites Science-Policy Experts
[image: Photo showing large meeting hall with conference participants.
Photo by 12019 on Pixabay]
The ISC has issued a Call for Expressions of Interest in ISC Global
Science-Policy Work with a 29 February deadline. As a member of the
International Science Council, IUFRO has been invited to contribute to
critical global science-policy work in the multilateral space and help
identify experts.* More <https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7680#c37082>…*
Congratulations: FABI Turned 25!
[image: Photo showing 25-year celebration at FABI. Picture by University of
Pretoria]
The Forestry and Agriculture Biotechnology Institute (FABI) at the
University of Pretoria (UP), South Africa, a member organization of IUFRO,
recently turned 25! The anniversary was celebrated at the University's
Future Africa Institute and attended by research collaborators, industry
partners, government representatives and the UP community.* More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7680#c37080>…*
2023 Marcus Wallenberg Award Winners
The 2023 Marcus Wallenberg Prize was awarded to Drs Darius M. Adams, Joseph
Buongiorno and Richard Haynes for their development of the original and
groundbreaking forest economic models TAMM and PAPYRUS and their extension
to the global forest products model GFPM.* More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7680#c37079>…*
Publications and Podcasts
New Study on Future Wood Supply in Europe to be Launched in mid-March!
[image: Photo showing a pile of wood logs. Photo IUFRO]
The future supply of wood is highly uncertain and likely to be
characterized by disruptions, changes, and unpredictable developments.
Under the framework of TEAMING UP 4 FORESTS, a curated expert group has
prepared an overview of scientific findings and a list of response options
to current and future challenges.* More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7680#c37078>…*
How Sustainable are U.S. Forests?
[image: Photo showing U.S. forests in the temperate climate zone. Photo by
Geoff Roberts]
"The National Report on Sustainable Forests assesses the conditions and
trends that reflect how we - as a society - define forest sustainability",
says Kathleen McGinley, research social scientist and 2020 Report lead
author, International Institute of Tropical Forestry.* More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7680#c37077>…*
ISC Podcast Combines Science and Science Fiction
[image: Photo showing a person and a robot in a landscape, looking at a
megacity. dieselVUK on Pixabay]
The podcast series from the Centre for Science Futures of the International
Science Council unravels the visionary minds of science fiction authors to
gain insights into how science might shape our future.* More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7680#c37076>…*
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Fwd: [IUFRO Div 1] IUFRO News 12, 2023
by Sheila Ward
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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Subject: [IUFRO Div 1] IUFRO News 12, 2023
To: Dear Reader of IUFRO News <div1(a)lists.iufro.org>
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Issue 12, 2023
IUFRO News 12, 2023
Dear Reader of IUFRO News:
We are happy to present to you Issue 12 of IUFRO News 2023, volume 52!
IUFRO News Issue 10/11 is also available for *download as a PDF or Word
file* at: http://www.iufro.org/publications/news/electronic-news/
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With Season’s Greetings
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*IUFRO Executive Director*
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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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Fwd: IUFRO: President's Letter to Members and Officeholders
by Sheila Ward
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
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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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Fwd: [IUFRO Div 1] Setting out priority areas of cooperation and concrete action for Ukraine's forests
by Sheila Ward
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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From: IUFRO Headquarters <office(a)iufro.org>
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
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<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
by ISTF-Global
*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)
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Online Symposium: Legacy of the Tropical Forest Foundation 19 Jan 2023
by ISTF-Global
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)
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