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* International Union of Forest Research Organizations *
Forests, Trees and Poverty Alleviation in Africa: An Expanded Policy Brief
*JOIN US for the online launch of*
*FORESTS, TREES AND POVERTY ALLEVIATION IN AFRICA:*
*AN EXPANDED POLICY BRIEF*
*at a *UN High-Level Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF)
<https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/hlpf/2021>* side event!*
*Date: **Friday, 9 July 2021*
*Time: **13:00 – 14:30 EDT*
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*Organizer: *IUFRO Global Forest Expert Panels (GFEP) Programme
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Despite the wealth in natural resources, poverty remains a major challenge
in countries across Africa. Although often overlooked resources, forests
and tree-based systems are vital in efforts to address poverty. However, it
is crucial that policy and management measures that enable forests and
trees to alleviate poverty are tailored to each specific context.
This expanded policy brief, prepared by 20 scientists and in consultation
with 207 local stakeholders, aims to reach out to decision-makers in
Africa, raise awareness of the role of forests and trees in poverty
alleviation measures, and share a summary of the state-of-the-art
scientific knowledge on the topic.
*Our keynote speakers:*
Daniel C. Miller, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Author and
Editor
Doris N. Mutta, The African Forest Forum, Author and Editor
*Our panellists: *
Gillian Kabwe, The Copperbelt University, Author
Laura Vang Rasmussen, University of Copenhagen, Author
Ebby Chagala, Kenya Forestry Research Institute, Contributing Author
Etotépé A. Sogbohossou, University of Abomey-Calavi, Contributing Author
Felix Kanungwe Kalaba, The Copperbelt University, Contributing Author
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Date: Thu, Jun 24, 2021 at 3:01 PM
Subject: [IUFRO Div 7] Education is a key lifeline for world's forests
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*Education is a key lifeline for world's forests*
*New survey points out that forest education must be strengthened to meet
global challenges *[image: Ein Bild, das Baum, draußen, Pflanze, Boden
enthält. Automatisch generierte Beschreibung]
*22 June 2021, Rome* - Forest education at all levels – from primary
schools to universities – is insufficient in many countries of the world,
according to the results of a global survey led by the Food and Agriculture
Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the International Tropical Timber
Organizations (ITTO) and the International Union of Forest Research
Organizations (IUFRO) with the support of other international and regional
partners.
According to the survey, more must be done to improve forest education in
many parts of the world. While forest education has evolved and the number,
diversity and qualifications of graduates have increased in most regions,
forest education resources are insufficient or limited in large parts of
the global South.
The survey also found that, in most regions, primary and secondary schools
are not effectively educating students about forests and trees, or
motivating them to pursue forest-related studies and careers. Graduates'
understanding of cultural and social aspects of forest and tree management
is often limited. Innovative teaching approaches, digital tools and online
learning resources are not adequately employed in many regions, and forest
education in entrepreneurship and for the preparation of students for the
growing green jobs sector is not sufficient in most regions.
"The sustainable management of forests and trees is crucial to achieving
the Sustainable Development Goals. We must reverse deforestation and forest
degradation and manage forest resources sustainably," said FAO
Deputy-Director General Maria-Helena Semedo in her opening speech at the
event. "To do this, we need a well-trained cadre of forest managers,
workers, policy makers, scientists and educators. We also need the rich and
valuable forest knowledge and skills of local communities and Indigenous
Peoples.
We urgently need to strengthen all levels of formal education - the forest
workforce of the future."
*International Conference on Forest Education*
Key findings of the survey were unveiled at the International Conference on
Forest Education, a three-day event running from 22 – 24 June to shine a
light on the important role forest education plays in maximizing the
contributions of forests and trees to the Sustainable Development Goals,
and for overcoming the growing disconnect between people, nature and
forests. The conference is organized by FAO, ITTO and IUFRO, and is
supported by the Government of Germany.
During the event, participants <http://www.fao.org/3/cb4723en/cb4723en.pdf>
discussed the current state of forest education, sharing their experiences
and perspectives through discussions of key challenges, needs,
opportunities and initiatives to strengthen forest education. It was agreed
that robust forest education and training programmes are vital if we are to
reduce the rate of deforestation and forest degradation, protect and
restore ecosystems, mitigate and adapt to climate change, and
realise the full contributions of forests and trees to the achievement of
the Sustainable Development Goals.
Participants took advantage of the event to endorse a global Call to Action
on forest education. The aim is to raise awareness of the need to
strengthen policies and strategies to improve forest learning at all levels
of education, heighten awareness of the societal importance of careers in
forestry, and improve understanding of traditional and indigenous
forest-related knowledge.
Steve Johnson, ITTO's Officer-in-charge, endorsed the Call to Action saying
that "forests are where most of us learn about the importance of nature in
our lives."
"Education and training on forest management is also crucial to ensure
forest sustainability and productivity into the future, as well as for
developing an informed population that appreciates the many complexities of
Sustainable Forest Management. ITTO will continue to contribute to forest
education and training throughout the tropics, including through our
ground-breaking fellowship program that commenced making awards nearly 30
years ago" he added.
IUFRO President John Parrotta also confirmed the need to strengthen forest
education globally. "IUFRO seeks to advance updating of forestry related
curriculums, promote innovative and improved teaching approaches and
techniques, and help address key gaps in forest education worldwide," he
said.
The Call to Action will be open online for a short period after the event
to encourage other stakeholders and actors to endorse the message.
*Launch of Forest Education Partnership*
The three-day event concluded with the launch by the Collaborative
Partnership on Forests
<http://www.fao.org/policy-support/mechanisms/mechanisms-details/en/c/428692/>
of a Joint Initiative on Forest Education
<http://www.fao.org/forestry/forest-education/98724/en/>, which aims to
catalyse action, generate increased awareness and support, and foster
partnerships for forest education. In doing so, it plans to establish a
Forest Education Partnership, launch an online platform to facilitate
information dissemination and networking on forest education, work to
improve forest education curricula and training systems and run a global
communications campaign to encourage young people to pursue forest-related
careers.
*****************************************
*News article by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO),*
http://www.fao.org/news/story/en/item/1413180/
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Below is IUFRO Newsletter 2021 Issue 7. Past editions of the newsletter can
be found at: https://www.iufro.org/publications/news/electronic-news/
Sheila Ward
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Date: Wed, Aug 4, 2021 at 12:01 PM
Subject: [IUFRO Div 4] IUFRO NEWS 7, 2021
To: Dear Reader of IUFRO News <div4(a)lists.iufro.org>
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Issue 7, 2021
IUFRO NEWS 7, 2021
Dear Reader of IUFRO News:
We are happy to present to you issue 7 of IUFRO News 2021, volume 50!
This issue of IUFRO News Issue is also available for download as a PDF or
Word file at: https://www.iufro.org/publications/news/electronic-news/
*Please share this newsletter widely with your colleagues and interested
audiences and publish the link on your organization's website!*
We are also pleased to announce *IUFRO WORLD DAY - Digital Forest Science
Forum 2021* – to be held on *28-29 September 2021*! This unique 24-hours
event aims to showcase the science covered by IUFRO research units and
Member Organizations, and to facilitate networking and communication. *We
look forward to your active participation: *https://www.iufroworldday.org/
<https://www.iufro.org/events/iufro-world-day/>
Best wishes,
Alexander Buck
*IUFRO Executive Director*
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IUFRO's Focus on the Interaction Between Forests and People
[image: Photo showing Prof. Liu at the carbon flux observation site in
warm-temperate oak forest, Baotianman Nature Reserve, Henan Province, PR
China. Photo by Sun Pengsen]
In this interview with Professor Shirong Liu, IUFRO Vice-President for Task
Forces, Special Programmes, Projects and IUFRO-led Initiatives, you will
learn about Professor Shirong’s research interests, the importance of
interdisciplinarity, and the plans for the Asia & Oceania Science/Policy
forum during iUFRO World Day. *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7268#c32926>…*
First Ever IUFRO World Day Moving Closer – Last Call for Submission of
Content
Live sessions will comprise high-level science policy forums for
Europe/Africa, the Americas and Asia/Oceania on topics such as forest
bioeconomy, forest fires and forest and water linkages, respectively. There
will also be one central session in each time zone designed to make you
familiar with IUFRO, meet officeholders and inform you how to get
involved. *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7268#c32925>…*
Mondi and IUFRO Partner to Identify Science-based Solutions to Tackle the
Impact of Climate Change on Forests
[image: Photo showing forest landscape. Photo by Jana Kudrnova on Pixabay]
The IUFRO-Mondi partnership, as a global partnership with a pan-European
focus, aims to establish a science-business platform where both
organizations will work together to address forest-related climate change
challenges. *More <https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7268#c32924>…*
Forests, Trees and Poverty Alleviation in Africa: An Expanded Policy Brief
A new policy brief was successfully launched on 9 July 2021 during a
virtual side event of the UN High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable
Development (UN-HLPF). This expanded policy brief published by IUFRO’s
Global Forest Expert Panels (GFEP) Programme was prepared by 20 scientists
and in consultation with 207 local stakeholders. *More*
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7268#c32923>*…*
GreenRisk4ALPs Mountain Forest Conference
[image: Photo showing Rock avalanche in the GreenRisk4ALPs Pilot Action
Region “Gries am Brenner / Vals” in Austria, endangering infrastructure,
adjacent to protective forest reducing rockfall risk. Credit: Barbara
Žabota, University of Ljubljana]
The online meeting on 28-29 June involved IUFRO Units 8.03.02 Snow and
avalanches and 8.03.00 Natural hazards and risk management. Participants
agreed that climate change and socio-economic developments represent major
challenges for the future of protective forests, and that close cooperation
between science, practice and policy is a prerequisite for overcoming these
challenges. *More <https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7268#c32922>…*
Linking Growth Models with Remote Sensing Data
[image: Photo showing Group photo taken on zoom at the end of the meeting.
Credit: Richard Zabel, Western Forestry and Conservation Association]
The Western Mensurationists Meeting took place digitally on June 21-22 and
was attended by 152 participants from North and South America, Asia, Africa
and Europe. IUFRO Units 4.01.02 - Growth Models for Tree and Stand
Simulation / 4.01.00 – Forest mensuration and modelling were involved in a
session on “Linking growth models with remote sensing data”. *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7268#c32920>…*
Celebrating Environment Day 2021 at PAU Ludhiana, India
[image: Photo showing Activities for awareness campaign on restoration of
ecosystem on June 5, 2021. Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, India.]
The Department of Forestry & Natural Resources, Panjab Agriculture
University, India, in collaboration with the Indian Society of Geomatics,
Ludhiana Chapter organized an awareness campaign on restoration of
ecosystem on June 5, 2021. *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7268#c32919>…*
Building Capacities in Forest Landscape Restoration in Latin America
[image: Photo showing Participants during the last session of the course
(provided by CATIE)]
>From 31 May 2021 to 25 June 2021 an online course was held in Spanish on
the practice of forest landscape restoration. Thirty young scientists and
professionals with interest and involvement in forest landscape restoration
from Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras,
Mexico, Panama, Paraguay and Peru participated actively in the virtual
sessions. *More <https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7268#c32918>…*
Forest Landscape Restoration and Climate Change in Latin America
[image: Photo showing Planning restoration in National Parks near
Guanacaste Costa Rica. Photo by René Zamora]
The impacts of climate change in Latin America and the Caribbean already
have serious economic, social and environmental consequences. This online
seminar shared innovative restoration strategies that contribute to the
adaptation to global change of the countries of the Latin American region.
*More* <https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7268#c32917>*…*
International Virtual Workshop on Latest Advances in Evolution and
Adaptation of Fagaceae and Nothofagaceae
[image: Photo showing Quercus dentata. Photo by Keiko Kitamura]
Over sixty scientists participated in the virtual workshop, across all
three continents (Asia, Europe and the Americas). The meeting format was
successful and well accepted, with many participants very happy about the
opportunity to view the pre-recorded presentations at their leisure before
the meeting and to review parts for improved clarity and comprehension. *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7268#c32911>…*
Humusica 2021: Soil Biodiversity and Management - Practical Tools and
Actions for Facing the Future
[image: Photo showing What to do after a storm that has landed the trees of
a forest to give strength to the ground and restore as quickly as possible
in the woods? The recommendations of an Austrian expert on the subject:
keep the ground covered as much as possible even leaving fallen trees in
the woods.]
The webinar was organized in three sessions, one dedicated to TerrHum and
the classification of humus forms and two to the themes of biodiversity and
climate warming on the second day. Testimonials on the use of TerrHum have
shown that the app works well but that it needs at least one field trip of
a classification expert with potential users of the app. *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7268#c32944>…*
The Amazon We Want: Public Consultation
[image: Photo showing a river, with clouds in the sky and trees at the
banks. Photo by Jose Eduardo Camargo on Pixabay]
Many scientists warn the Amazon as a whole may be approaching a tipping
point of irreversible collapse. In response to these challenges, a group of
over 200 preeminent scientists from the region have united to form the
Science Panel for the Amazon (SPA). The Panel is convened by the United
Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN). *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7268#c32915>…*
More Calls for Participation!
- IPBES Call for Experts to Assess Interlinkages among Biodiversity,
Water, Food and Health and Causes of Biodiversity Loss
- Key Factors for Forest Biodiversity
- Open Science and the UNESCO Initiative
*More <https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7268#c32914>…*
Publications
Launch on 12 August: Building a Successful Forestry Career in Africa:
Inspirational Stories and Opportunities
The Joint IUFRO-IFSA Task Force on Forest Education is cordially inviting
participation in the virtual book launch taking place on 12th August 2021
at 12:00 GMT, via Zoom. *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7268#c32909>…*
Why Boreal Forests Matter
Communication brochure on the role of boreal forests in sustainable
development published by FAO and UNECE and prepared in collaboration with
the UNECE/FAO Teams of Specialists on Boreal Forests. *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7268#c32908>…*
Staying on Top in Academia
A *Primer for (Self-)Mentoring Young Researchers in Natural and Life
Sciences* by Arne Pommerening, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
Deputy Coordinator of IUFRO Division 4 Forest Assessment, Modelling and
Management. *More <https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7268#c32907>…*
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Subject: [IUFRO Div 3] IUFRO NEWS 6, 2021
To: Dear Reader of IUFRO News <div3(a)lists.iufro.org>
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Issue 6, 2021
IUFRO NEWS 6, 2021
Dear Reader of IUFRO News:
We are happy to present to you issue 6 of IUFRO News 2021, volume 50!
This issue of IUFRO News Issue is also available for download as a PDF or
Word file at: https://www.iufro.org/publications/news/electronic-news/
*Please share this newsletter widely with your colleagues and interested
audiences and publish the link on your organization's website!*
We are also pleased to announce *IUFRO WORLD DAY - Digital Forest Science
Forum 2021* – to be held on *28-29 September 2021*! This unique 24-hours
event aims to showcase the science covered by IUFRO research units and
Member Organizations, and to facilitate networking and communication. *We
look forward to your active participation: *https://www.iufroworldday.org/
<https://www.iufro.org/events/iufro-world-day/>
Best wishes,
Alexander Buck
*IUFRO Executive Director*
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Divisions are the Scientific Backbone of IUFRO
[image: Photo showing IUFRO Vice-President for Divisions Daniela
Kleinschmit, Freiburg University. Photo by Philipp Ditfurth.]
Read this interview with Professor Daniela Kleinschmit, IUFRO
Vice-President, Divisions, and find out about why Dr. Kleinschmit
specialized in forest policy and economics, why she thinks communication is
important for scientists, and where she would like to see the IUFRO
Divisions ten years from now. *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7255#c32785>…*
UN-DER the Microscope: Forest Science in Ecosystem Restoration
With all eyes turned to the United Nations Decade on Ecosystem Restoration,
which was launched on World Environment Day, June 5th, 2021, the role of
forests in healthy functioning ecosystems was front and center. Read about
IUFRO's contributions to the Global Landscapes Forum on African Drylands
and other activities. *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7255#c32780>…*
Global Landscapes Forum (GLFx) Lilongwe Chapter Launched: Restoring
Malawi's Degraded and Deforested Landscapes
[image: Photo showing the Minister of Forestry and Natural Resources of
Malawi, the Hon. Nancy Tembo]
On 21 May 2021, a chapter of the Global Landscapes Forum (GLFx) was
launched with a commitment to restoring 4.5 million hectares of degraded
and deforested lands across Malawi by 2030. Among the dignitaries who
attended the launch was the Minister of Forestry and Natural Resources, the
Hon. Nancy Tembo. *More <https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7255#c32776>…*
Landscape Ecology in the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration
[image: Photo showing Agricultural landscape restoration in West Java,
Indonesia: timber species. Photo by Syed Ajijur Rahman]
The 4th webinar of the IUFRO Landscape Ecology Working Party discussed
opportunities that the UN Decade brings to forest landscape ecology, showed
contributions of research to the goals and objectives of the restoration
initiative, and provided an overlook of forest landscape restoration
projects across the world. *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7255#c32775>…*
Forest Roads in New Zealand
[image: Photo showing gravel road on slope. Photo by Prof. Rien Visser.]
The seminar series on *Forest Roads: Regional perspectives from around the
world* is hosted by IUFRO Working Party 3.01.02 Road Engineering and
Management. The series provides regional perspectives on the design,
construction, and management of forest road systems. Find out about the 5th
seminar in the series. *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7255#c32774>…*
The Economics of US Forests as a Natural Climate Solution
[image: Photo showing Screenshot of presentation by Adam Daigneault]
This webinar involving IUFRO Research Group 9.02.00 took place on 29 April
and was kindly hosted by Ohio State University. It gathered 350
participants from 13 countries. The webinar focused on the increased
potential role of forests in meeting ambitious global commitments to
address climate change. *More*
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7255#c32773>*…*
International Virtual Workshop on Integrated Forest Insect Pest Management,
and Forest Restoration
[image: Photos showing Dominant Pests in Mongolia (source: Bayartulga
Altankhuyag)]
After a short meeting summary was published in the previous issue of IUFRO
News, you can now read a more comprehensive report by Dr. Ho Sang Kang,
Coordinator of Research Group 1.10.00 *Long-term research on forest
ecosystem management*. *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7255#c32772>…*
GFEP Conducts Consultation with 200 Stakeholders in Africa
[image: Photo showing man with little boy in front of hut. Photo by Dan
Miller.]
In April and May 2021, IUFRO's Global Forest Experts Panel (GFEP) Programme
conducted a stakeholder consultation with about 200 stakeholders in Africa
in the development of an upcoming regional policy brief entitled, 'Forests,
Trees and Poverty Alleviation in Africa: An Expanded Policy Brief'. This
Policy Brief will be launched on 9 July 2021. Find out *more
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7255#c32771>!*
Need to Strengthen Forest Education at All Levels in Many Parts of the
World
Key findings of a global survey on forest education were unveiled at the
International Conference on Forest Education (ICFE), a three-day event
running from 22 – 24 June. The conference was organized by FAO, ITTO and
IUFRO, and shone a light on the important role forest education plays in
maximizing the contributions of forests and trees to the SDGs. *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7255#c32767>…*
News from IUFRO Headquarters: Welcoming New Team Member Carola Egger
[image: Photo showing new staff member Carola Egger. Photo IUFRO.]
On 1 May 2021, Carola Egger joined IUFRO as the Project Manager for the
IUFRO World Day. Carola recently completed the Joint Study International
Master Programme (MSc) "Natural Resources Management and Ecological
Engineering" at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences in
Vienna (BOKU), Austria. Find out *more*
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7255#c32761>*!*
Publications
[image: Photo showing Release-recapture experiment with Hylurgus
ligniperda. Photo by Nicolas Meurisse]
In this section you will find an op-ed by the IUFRO President about forest
landscape restoration, the latest IUFRO Spotlight on a webinar on insect
behavior, a brochure about the YSI - Young Scientists Initiative,
scientific papers and calls for journal contributions and much *more
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7255#c32763>…*
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Dear IUFRO Meliaceae E-list:
Below is IUFRO Spotlight #89. Other Spotlights can be found at:
http://www.iufro.org/media/iufro-spotlights/
Regards,
Sheila Ward
Deputy Coordinator
IUFRO WP 1.02.04
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Date: Thu, Jun 24, 2021 at 10:23 PM
Subject: IUFRO Spotlight #89 - What's the buzz? Studying insects on 'the
web'
To: Dear IUFRO Officeholder <mahoganyforthefuture(a)gmail.com>
[image: IUFRO Spotlight]
IUFRO Spotlight #89 - What's the buzz? Studying insects on 'the web'
*IUFRO Spotlight* is an initiative of the International Union of Forest
Research Organizations. Its aim is to introduce, in a timely fashion,
significant findings in forest research from IUFRO officeholders and member
organizations to a worldwide network of decision makers, policy makers and
researchers.
IUFRO will encapsulate, and distribute in plain language, brief, topical
and policy-relevant highlights of those findings, along with information on
where/how to access the full documents. The *IUFRO Spotlight* findings will
be distributed in a periodic series of emails as well as blog postings.
What's the buzz? Studying insects on 'the web'
PDF for download
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[image: Photo showing Release-recapture experiment with Hylurgus
ligniperda. Photo by Nicolas Meurisse.]
Release-recapture experiment with Hylurgus ligniperda. Photo by Nicolas
Meurisse.
A series of webinars, originally seen as a temporary response to some of
the travel constraints imposed by the COVID pandemic, will most likely
continue after post-COVID equilibrium is restored.
"In light of the current pandemic, many scientific meetings were cancelled
– including the many meetings that IUFRO Working Parties (WPs) and other
units host each year," said Dr. Jeremy Allison of the Canadian Forest
Service and coordinator of IUFRO's WP 7.03.16 that deals with *Behavioral
and Chemical Ecology of Forest Insects*.
The webinars, intended to assist forest researchers in staying involved and
current in their areas of interest, were initiated by IUFRO, with support
from the Forestry and Agricultural Biotechnology Institute (FABI) at the
University of Pretoria and the Canadian Forest Service (CFS).
Dr. Allison is quick to acknowledge the contributions of his colleagues to
the success of the webinars – deputy coordinators Sigrid Netherer and
Andrés González Ritzel from his WP; coordinator and deputy coordinators
Juan Corley, Jess Hartshorn and Dimitrios Avtzis from WP 7.03.05 (*Ecology
and management of bark and wood boring insects*); and senior PhD students
Josephine Queffelec and Quentin Guignard from FABI.
"They were instrumental in making this happen and for the success we've
achieved," he said.
"One of the most significant benefits of these virtual meetings is our
engagement with our science and our colleagues. They provide a platform for
these research communities to engage and network while, in this specific
case, promoting the importance of the behavior and chemical ecology of
forest insects and ensuring IUFRO member activities in these areas would
continue during a time where global travel was not possible," Dr. Allison
said.
"Chemical ecology is not an autonomous discipline but rather a way of
viewing the world through a chemical lens," he said. "And behavioral
ecology examines the ecological factors that drive behavioral adaptations.
As a result, the subject matter of our Working Party (WP) – 'Behavioral and
chemical ecology of forest insects' – is very broad."
[image: Photo showing Coloured panel traps for woodboring beetles. Photo by
Giacomo Cavaletto.]
Coloured panel traps for woodboring beetles. Photo by Giacomo Cavaletto.
Participants and attendees interacted either "live" or through recordings
of the events posted to a YouTube channel created for this IUFRO Working
Party.
"While we originally saw the webinars as a response to the pandemic, we
quickly realized that, although a digital divide currently exists, virtual
tools like webinars have immense potential to mitigate some of the
variation in access to networks and information," said Dr. Allison.
The webinars have a global reach. Participants typically are from
government research institutions and academia. Attendance has been as high
as 230 and includes participants and attendees from countries in North and
South America, Europe, Africa, Asia and Oceania.
There are still challenges to be overcome, he notes, before virtual tools
become a commonplace solution for everyone.
"Virtual platforms like Zoom have immense potential to facilitate the
development of networks and the sharing of information. But internet access
is required, and it's been estimated that only about 55% of households
globally have an internet connection. So, connectivity is an issue," he
said.
"Time zones are also a challenge. Although the webinar presentations were
pre-recorded, presenters and delegates attend live to interact with content
and each other. Regardless of what time is selected, it will favor
participation from parts of the world and restrict it in others.
"You also need a platform. The webinar series would not have been possible
without the support of the FABI and CFS.
"We don't advocate for virtual tools/meetings as a replacement for
in-person meetings and training but do view them as a complementary tool.
There is no doubt they are here to stay," Dr. Allison added.
Speaking of the webinar series, he said: "We think the series has been
successful. Almost all the researchers we contacted were happy to
contribute to the webinars.
"And, as of June 1 we've had more than 3,000 views on our YouTube channel;
the discussion periods following the presentations have been well-attended
and usually went to the end of the allocated time period; the feedback from
participants has been very positive and several members of these scientific
communities have contacted us to express interest in presenting at the
webinars.
"Virtual tools are currently more useful for maintaining and building on
existing networks. However, as these tools improve, we are convinced that
their utility for these and other currently underdeveloped functions will
increase," he added.
*IUFRO Working Party 7.03.16 - Behavioral and Chemical Ecology of Forest
Insects*
https://www.iufro.org/science/divisions/division-7/70000/70300/70316/
*IUFRO Working Party* 7.03.05 *Ecology and Management of Bark and Wood
Boring Insects*
https://www.iufro.org/science/divisions/division-7/70000/70300/70305/
*Webinar home page:*
https://www.fabinet.up.ac.za/index.php/event/IUFRO_WP_7.03.16
*The YouTube presentations can be found at:*
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE1bhBiFrYSbUSh09LipkZw
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Dear Meliaceae E-list:
Below is the IUFRO Newsletter Issue 4/5 2021. Past editions of the
newsletter can be found at:
https://www.iufro.org/publications/news/electronic-news/
Regards,
Sheila Ward
Deputy Coordinator
IUFRO WP 1.02.04
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From: IUFRO Headquarters <office(a)iufro.org>
Date: Wed, May 19, 2021 at 1:13 PM
Subject: IUFRO NEWS 4/5, 2021
To: Dear IUFRO Officeholder <mahoganyforthefuture(a)gmail.com>
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Issue 4/5, 2021
IUFRO NEWS 4/5, 2021
Dear IUFRO Officeholder:
We are happy to present to you double issue 4/5 of IUFRO News 2021, volume
50!
This issue of IUFRO News Issue is also available for download as a PDF or
Word file at: https://www.iufro.org/publications/news/electronic-news/
*Please share this newsletter widely with your colleagues and interested
audiences and publish the link on your organization's website!*
We are also pleased to announce *IUFRO WORLD DAY - Digital Forest Science
Forum 2021* – to be held on *28-29 September 2021*! This unique 24-hours
event aims to showcase the science covered by IUFRO research units and
Member Organizations, and to facilitate networking and communication. *We
look forward to your active participation: *
https://www.iufro.org/events/iufro-world-day/
Best wishes,
Alexander Buck
*IUFRO Executive Director*
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Biodiversity - the Foundation for a More Resilient Future
[image: Photo showing ant on young tree leave. Roman Grac on Pixabay]
On 22 May the world is celebrating the International Day for Biological
Diversity. This year’s slogan is "We're part of the solution #ForNature".
Read a comprehensive interview with the Coordination Team of the IUFRO
‘Forest Biodiversity’ Research Group on the importance of biodiversity and
the need to halt the loss of species. *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7233#c32589>…*
We Need Forests to Address Global Crises - IUFRO at UNFF16
[image: Photo showing IUFRO President Dr. John Parrotta]
IUFRO had the opportunity to deliver important statements at the United
Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF16) held online from 26-29 April 2021, and to
present findings of the latest GFEP global assessment on forests and
poverty in a special side event. This side event also offered an exclusive
early insight into an upcoming GFEP African policy brief. *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7233#c32588>…*
Forest Roads in Japan
[image: Photo showing a forested landscape with hilll and a forest road.
Photograph by Dr. Hideo Sakai]
The seminar series ‘Forest Roads: Regional perspectives from around the
world’ provides regional perspectives on the design, construction and
management of forest road systems. The fourth seminar on April 14 was
presented by Dr. Hideo Sakai, who focused on ‘Forest Roads in Japan’. *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7233#c32587>…*
Forests in Fukushima and Chernobyl - People, Wildlife and Landscape
This spring the 35th anniversary of the Chernobyl and the 10th anniversary
of the Fukushima nuclear power plant accidents were commemorated. In the
contaminated areas forest is the key ecosystem. On 14 April, a webinar was
organized to look at the two nuclear disasters from various angles,
particularly from a landscape perspective. *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7233#c32586>…*
Forests in Women's Hands
[image: Photo showing a screenshot of a slide from Prof. Gun Lidestav’s
keynote presentation]
Forestry and forest research have been male domains for centuries and are
to some extent still considered as such by many. Only very recently, about
20 years ago, a movement started to make the role of women in
forest-related fields more visible and stronger. This online networking
conference on 12-13 April covered opportunities and challenges for gender
equality, achievements and needs, latest findings and research gaps, and
*more* <https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7233#c32585>*…*
International Workshop on Integrated Forest Insects and Pest Management &
Forest Restoration
[image: Photo showing a Siberian moth (Dendrolimus sibiricus). Photo by
Viacheslav Kharuk]
This workshop on 6 April 2021 aimed to share knowledge and experiences on
integrated forest insects and pest management and the operational
management of invasive forest insects, especially in the Northeast Asian
region (i.e. DPR of Korea, Russia, Mongolia, Kazakhstan, China and Republic
of Korea). *More <https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7233#c32584>…*
Exploring the Role of Urban Forests for Sustainable Cities and Human
Health: Urban Forestry Days, 23–24 March 2021
[image: Photo showing a lake surrounded by wood/bushland and buildings in
the background]
Two days of diverse integrated urban forestry activities brought together
researchers, practitioners and policymakers from around Europe and beyond
to explore the role of urban forests for a transition towards sustainable
cities, and to discuss linkages between urban green, health and
well-being. *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7233#c32583>…*
The 3rd International Forest Policy meeting (IFPM3): A Virtual Success
Story
[image: Photo showing Professor Kleinschmit, IUFRO Vice-President,
welcoming meeting participants.]
The *3rd International Forest Policy Meeting (IFPM3) *gathered scholars
from 33 countries to exchange on conceptual and empirical insights around
forest and environmental policymaking. Because of the ongoing pandemic, the
event had to go virtual. But also in this new format, the IFPM3 was a
success. *More* <https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7233#c32582>*…*
Science and Technology Conference in the Mujib Year
[image: Photo showing Prof Dr. Mubarak Ahmad Khan presented a Keynote
speech on Biopolymer for reducing polution at the Birth Centenary of
Bangabandhu, 2021. Photo provided by Dr. Md Sarwar Jahan]
The "International Conference on Science and Technology for Celebrating the
Birth Centenary of Bangabandhu (ICSTB-2021)" took place on 11-13 March 2021
and attracted 715 participants from Bangladesh, Canada, China, Finland,
India, Malaysia and the USA. Several conference sessions addressed themes
of IUFRO Working Party 5.07.03 Pulp and paper. *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7233#c32581>…*
Congratulations!
IUFRO congratulates *Erich Schaitza*, new Director General of Embrapa
Florestas, Brazil; *Robert Kozak*, new Dean of the Faculty of Forestry at
University of British Columbia, Canada; *Mike Wingfield* – new member of
the Marcus Wallenberg Prize Selection Committee, Sweden; and *Shannon
Hagermann*, Winner of UBC Inaugural Faculty of Forestry Research Award. *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7233#c32580>…*
Publications
[image: Photo showing the Participants of the online course "Systematic
Evidence Evaluation on Forest Landscape Restoration"]
Find the latest issue of IUFRO-Japan news, new articles on the IUFRO blog,
interesting research papers and current calls for submission of papers for
special journal issues! *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7233#c32579>…*
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Dear IUFRO Meliaceae E-list:
The following announcement may be of interest.
Information on the first webinar in the series:
IUFRO Division 6 webinar series: *Forests, nature, and public space during
the global pandemic**;* online; 19 March 2021. Video recording of webinar:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hplGQeWq-N8&t=22s More information at:
https://www.iufro.org/science/divisions/division-6/60000/publications/
Regards,
Sheila Ward
Deputy Coordinator
IUFRO WP 1.02.04
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From: Konijnendijk, Cecil <cecil.konijnendijk(a)ubc.ca>
Date: Wed, May 12, 2021 at 5:26 AM
Subject: [IUFRO Div 6] 2nd IUFRO Division 6 webinar: Being a Forest
Scientist during a Global Pandemic
To: div6(a)lists.iufro.org <div6(a)lists.iufro.org>
Dear colleagues,
I am happy to announce the 2nd webinar in our Division 6 series, to be held
on June 25th, 14.00-15.00 hrs CEST (i.e. Amsterdam/Paris time). Focus of
this webinar is on the life and work of forest scientists during a global
pandemic. What have been the major challenges and how have people dealt
with them? Was it possible to balance work and family? What are the impacts
on careers and research? Has anything good come out of this?
In the attached flyer you can read more about e.g., the excellent
panellists from different parts of the world. You will also find a Zoom
registration link in the document.
Hopefully many of you will be able to make it!
Warm wishes,
Cecil
Dr ir Cecil Konijnendijk van den Bosch, AFLI
*Program Director, Master of Urban Forestry Leadership -
**https://www.grad.ubc.ca/prospective-students/graduate-degree-programs/master-urban-forestry-leadership
<https://www.grad.ubc.ca/prospective-students/graduate-degree-programs/maste…>*
*Professor, Urban Forestry (on leave)*
Department of Forest Resources Management, Faculty of Forestry, UBC
2045 - 2424 Main Mall
Vancouver, BC, Canada V6T 1Z4
E-mail: cecil.konijnendijk(a)ubc.ca
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Dear IUFRO Meliaceae E-list:
Below is IUFRO Spotlight #88. Other Spotlights can be found at:
http://www.iufro.org/media/iufro-spotlights/
Regards,
Sheila Ward
Deputy Coordinator
IUFRO WP 1.02.04
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Date: Mon, May 10, 2021 at 6:02 AM
Subject: IUFRO Spotlight #88 - Using a social science lens on the forest
bioeconomy
To: Dear IUFRO Officeholder <mahoganyforthefuture(a)gmail.com>
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IUFRO Spotlight #88 - Using a social science lens on the forest bioeconomy
*IUFRO Spotlight **is an initiative of the International Union of Forest
Research Organizations. Its aim is to introduce, in a timely fashion,
significant findings in forest research from IUFRO officeholders and member
organizations to a worldwide network of decision makers, policy makers and
researchers. IUFRO will encapsulate, and distribute in plain language,
brief, topical and policy-relevant highlights of those findings, along with
information on where/how to access the full documents. *
*IUFRO Spotlight** also aims to present activities such as sessions at
major IUFRO congresses or the work of IUFRO Task Forces with a focus on
emerging key issues that are of great interest to policy makers and groups
inside and outside the forest sector and contribute to international
processes and activities. The IUFRO Spotlight findings will be distributed
in a periodic series of emails as well as blog postings.*
Using a social science lens on the forest bioeconomy
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[image: Graphic showing Cover design for Ambio special section by Alex
Giurca]
Cover design for Ambio special section by Alex Giurca
In many countries, forests are important sources of renewable biomass and
figure prominently in bioeconomy strategies.
Forests can be stretched beyond their traditional applications and used in
textiles, chemicals, and cross-laminated timber, among other things, and
can provide climate and ecological benefits, lead to rural employment
opportunities and add to regional growth.
But there are competing demands on forest resources and competing
perspectives on how forests should be used. These conflicting perspectives
and perceptions on the forest-based bioeconomy impact policy, land use and
forest management.
A recent special section in *Ambio: A Journal of Environment and Society*
pulls together studies that look at how, for example, perceptions of the
forest-based bioeconomy differ across countries and social groups.
It's important, say the special section editors, because it opens the door
to more inclusive, locally and socially relevant bioeconomy policies and
strategies.
The special section is entitled *Social dimensions of a forest-based
bioeconomy: A summary and synthesis*.
"We wanted to better understand the different perspectives and perceptions
of the bioeconomy among forest sector stakeholders, future professionals
and urban citizens," said Dr. Lea Ranacher, an editor of the special
section.
"The studies range from review and discourse approaches to consumer
studies. We hope to encourage further social scientific contributions that
allow a more critical view on the concept of bioeconomy," she said.
Dr. Ranacher teaches at the University of Natural Resources and Life
Sciences in Vienna and is also a senior researcher for market analysis and
innovation research at Wood K plus in Austria.
"People's perceptions of bioeconomy matter. The transition to a
forest-based bioeconomy depends on how people – from all walks of life –
perceive wood-based products and their value chains," she said. "In order
to better understand the transition to a bioeconomy we need to investigate
different perceptions and what influences those."
Dr. Ida Wallin, another of the editors added: "Social scientific research
on bioeconomy is still rare and we wanted to address this research gap."
"Studying the social dimensions of bioeconomy in Europe produces more
comprehensive and critical perspectives on the forest-based bioeconomy,"
said Dr. Wallin, a post-doctoral researcher at the Chair for Forest and
Environmental Policy at the University of Freiburg, Germany, and IUFRO
officeholder.
"We see (in the studies) that perceptions of bioeconomy in Europe differ
based on where one lives," she said. "As an example, forestry students in
Northern European countries had more awareness of bioeconomy than those in
Southern European countries."
She attributes that primarily to the fact that Northern European countries
have strongly promoted the bioeconomy concept for some time now, while
Southern European countries have begun to formulate their policy strategies
more recently.
Dr. Wallin also pointed out that studies in the special section show that
gender, age, pre-existing knowledge, ecological attitudes and consumption
style all factor into people's perception of bioeconomy and that further
research along these lines is needed.
Dr. Ranacher noted: "Consumers and other citizens who are 'non-experts' are
the end-users of the products and they elect the representatives who make
forest-based policy decisions. Current bioeconomy conceptualizations show
shortcomings regarding the sustainability and social inclusion aspects.
"The special section shows a diversity of social scientific studies and
demonstrates the value of this research field by uncovering dominant
discourses and perspectives."
[image: Photo showing PerForm group meeting in Uppsala, Sweden. Photo
provided by PerForm]
PerForm group meets in Uppsala, Sweden. Photo provided by PerForm
The special section is the result of research done within the
PerForm project (2018-2020). PerForm was conducted in collaboration with
IUFRO's 9.05.01 unit which focuses on bioeconomy policy research and is
coordinated by Dr. Helga Pülzl of Vienna's University of Natural Resources
and Life Sciences.
PerForm is an international collaboration of researchers funded by the
European Forest Institute and coordinated by Prof. Daniela Kleinschmit of
the University of Freiburg with collaborating researchers from Austria,
Slovakia, France, Italy, Sweden and Finland. Prof. Kleinschmit is also
IUFRO Vice-President responsible for Divisions.
The aim of PerForm was to better understand regional disparities of
national bioeconomy policies and explore the different perceptions of a
forest-based bioeconomy in Europe.
The *Ambio* special section contains the main scientific results from the
PerForm project as well as findings from other research groups on the topic
of the social dimensions of forest-based bioeconomy.
*Social dimensions of a forest-based bioeconomy: A summary and synthesis*
can be found at:
https://link.springer.com/journal/13280/volumes-and-issues/49-12
More information on the *PerForm Project* can be found at:
https://perform-bioeconomy.info/
IUFRO 9.05.01 *Bioeconomy policy*:
https://www.iufro.org/science/divisions/division-9/90000/90500/90501/
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