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: Tue, Apr 18, 2023 at 12:22 PM
Subject: New in IUFRO: The Science-Policy Programme
To: Dear IUFRO Officeholder <mahoganyforthefuture(a)gmail.com>
<https://www.iufro.org/>
* International Union of Forest Research Organizations *
New in IUFRO: The Science-Policy Programme
Dear colleagues,
In accordance with the post-2020 Strategy of IUFRO and its objective to
further enhance IUFRO's impact on policy processes, the Global Forest
Expert Panels (GFEP) Programme has now developed from a project initiative
into a fully-fledged Science-Policy Programme.
IUFRO's Science-Policy Programme <https://www.iufro.org/science/gfep/>
provides a mechanism for effectively communicating information and
scientific expertise to governments and intergovernmental processes related
to forests and trees.
The objectives of the Science-Policy Programme are to:
- Serve as IUFRO's focal point for all international policy processes
and undertake routine and timely engagements with them.
- Facilitate and prioritize IUFRO's inputs to various intergovernmental
and international policy processes.
- Mobilize and synthesize relevant scientific expertise to contribute to
intergovernmental and international policy processes and tailor this
information to different political settings.
- Ensure clear and coherent communication with internal and external
collaborators, including IUFRO's Special Programmes, Divisions, Task
Forces, and officeholders, as well as IUFRO partners and donors.
The Programme consists of different work streams, including the Global
Forest Expert Panels (GFEP) Initiative
<https://www.iufro.org/science/gfep/gfep-initiative/>, Follow-up Studies
<https://www.iufro.org/science/gfep/follow-up-studies/> and regional
activities <https://www.iufro.org/science/gfep/regional-activities/>.
As you may know, the GFEP Initiative launched its latest global assessment
report on 21 March 2023 as IUFRO World Series Vol. 41: Forests and Trees
for Human Health: Pathways, Impacts, Challenges and Response Options. A
Global Assessment Report.
The first Follow-up Study was published in 2022 and summarized the latest
available knowledge on the effects of REDD+ implementation. Currently, a
new Follow-up Study on International Forest Governance is being developed.
Regarding regional activities, an expanded Policy Brief for African
Stakeholders on Forests, Trees and Poverty Alleviation in Africa was
published in 2021, and now an Asian Policy Brief related to the new global
report on forests and human health is underway.
The Science-Policy Programme will help to ensure that IUFROs partners and
stakeholders will have access to the best science-based solutions for
complex challenges and issues facing the worlds forests.
Kind regards,
Christoph Wildburger
*Programme Coordinator*
*Find out more about the new IUFRO Science-Policy Programme at: *
IUFRO: Science-Policy Programme / Science in IUFRO
<https://www.iufro.org/science/gfep/>
*Meet the team of the Science-Policy Programme:*
IUFRO: Science-Policy Programme / Science in IUFRO / Team
<https://www.iufro.org/science/gfep/team/>
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Dear IUFRO Meliaceae Working Party:
The deadline is June 2 for submitting abstracts for IUFRO 2024 Session
T3.30 Research advances towards sustainability for the high-value Meliaceae
(page 129 in the sessions book) and other sessions.
The call for abstracts for IUFRO 2024 is at
https://iufro2024.com/call-for-congress-abstracts/. The abstract
announcement is at
https://iufro2024.com/wp-content/uploads/IUFRO_2024-Call_for_Abstracts-1-2.….
(NOTE THAT THE SESSION ABSTRACT DEADLINE HAS PASSED. THE CALL NOW IS FOR
PRESENTATION ABSTRACTS).
Download the book of IUFRO 2024 sessions at
https://iufro2024.com/wp-content/uploads/IUFRO_2024-List_of_Sessions-1-1.pdf.
Submit your abstract at
https://www.appinconf.com/kas/Abstract?projectName=iufro2024abstracts
SESSION DESCRIPTION:
Tropical timber species of the Meliaceae are among the world’s finest
hardwoods, and are widely distributed in Asia, Oceania, Africa, and Latin
America. The family includes about 53 genera and about 600 known species,
including the genera of *Swietenia*, *Cedrela*, *Toona*, *Entandrophragma*
and *Khaya*. Demand for these species remains high, in spite of decreasing
populations for many of the species*, *especially in the wild. Many species
(e.g. mahogany, African mahogany, Chinese Toon, Australian red cedar) are
being grown as plantations around the world (e.g. Australia, Malaysia,
Brazil, China, and Nigeria). These sources can potentially reduce pressure
on natural populations and provide highly desired wood products to society.
However, the sustainable management of high value species of the family
Meliaceae faces similar issues in the eastern and western hemispheres. In
addition to timber, other products from these species also contribute to
livelihoods for forest communities. Much research is still needed over a
wide range of topics. The purpose of this session is to share the latest
findings in research and management towards sustainability for these
species, presenting insights from various countries. Important topics
include conservation of genetic resources, genetic improvement, advances in
shootborer control, natural forest management, carbon sequestration
potentials, climate change adaptation, development of products useful for
human health, improvement of yields from plantation-grown Meliaceae, and
advances in science for Meliaceae wood and non-wood forest products.
We hope to broadly communicate advances made in research on these species
for improved management and utilization, and to find common research themes
among participants to help build possible collaborations. We aim for the
last part of the session to be a discussion, with questions from the
audience and discussion among the presenters and moderators. We also
welcome associated posters for this session. This theme should be
interesting for Congress participants, since demand remains high for
Meliaceae wood in global markets.
ABSTRACT SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS:
SESSION: (Search for the session of interest)
TITLE: Spell out words, do not use abbreviations. The title or text is not
to indicate the country of origin, unless it is pertinent to the topic.
AUTHORS: Names and surnames for each author must be provided. Do not
include degrees or titles. The presenting author’s name will be published
in bold.
AFFILIATIONS: Each author should be listed by University/Hospital,
Department and Country. Please make sure to include this complete
information in the Affiliation text box.
TEXT: The abstract must be in English and should be a maximum of 300 words,
excluding the title. It is the author’s responsibility to submit a correct
abstract; any errors in spelling, grammar, or scientific fact will be
published as typed by the author, if accepted. Poor English may be a cause
for rejection. The Programme Committee will accept abstracts for the
Scientific Programme (oral or poster presentation) on scientific merit.
“Only Abstracts of registered participants will be printed. At least one of
the authors must be registered for the Conference.”
We look forward to seeing you in Stockholm for IUFRO 2024.
Regards,
Sheila Ward
Dear IUFRO Meliaceae Working Party:
The time has come to prepare and submit abstracts for IUFRO 2024 for
Session T3.30 Research advances towards sustainability for the high-value
Meliaceae (page 129 in the sessions book) and other sessions.
The call for abstracts for IUFRO 2024 is at
https://iufro2024.com/call-for-congress-abstracts/. The abstract
announcement is at
https://iufro2024.com/wp-content/uploads/IUFRO_2024-Call_for_Abstracts-1-2.….
(NOTE THAT THE SESSION ABSTRACT DEADLINE HAS PASSED. THE CALL NOW IS FOR
PRESENTATION ABSTRACTS).
Download the book of IUFRO 2024 sessions t
https://iufro2024.com/wp-content/uploads/IUFRO_2024-List_of_Sessions-1-1.pdf.
Submit your abstract at
https://www.appinconf.com/kas/Abstract?projectName=iufro2024abstracts
*Meliaceae Session Description*
Tropical timber species of the Meliaceae are among the world’s finest
hardwoods, and are widely distributed in Asia, Oceania, Africa, and Latin
America. The family includes about 53 genera and about 600 known species,
including the genera of *Swietenia*, *Cedrela*, *Toona*, *Entandrophragma*
and *Khaya*. Demand for these species remains high, in spite of decreasing
populations for many of the species*, *especially in the wild. Many species
(e.g. mahogany, African mahogany, Chinese Toon, Australian red cedar) are
being grown as plantations around the world (e.g. Australia, Malaysia,
Brazil, China, and Nigeria). These sources can potentially reduce pressure
on natural populations and provide highly desired wood products to society.
However, the sustainable management of high value species of the family
Meliaceae faces similar issues in the eastern and western hemispheres. In
addition to timber, other products from these species also contribute to
livelihoods for forest communities. Much research is still needed over a
wide range of topics. The purpose of this session is to share the latest
findings in research and management towards sustainability for these
species, presenting insights from various countries. Important topics
include conservation of genetic resources, genetic improvement, advances in
shootborer control, natural forest management, carbon sequestration
potentials, climate change adaptation, development of products useful for
human health, improvement of yields from plantation-grown Meliaceae, and
advances in science for Meliaceae wood and non-wood forest products.
We hope to broadly communicate advances made in research on these species
for improved management and utilization, and to find common research themes
among participants to help build possible collaborations. We aim for the
last part of the session to be a discussion, with questions from the
audience and discussion among the presenters and moderators. We also
welcome associated posters for this session. This theme should be
interesting for Congress participants, since demand remains high for
Meliaceae wood in global markets.
*Abstract submission instructions*
SESSION: (Search for the session of interest)
TITLE: Spell out words, do not use abbreviations. The title or text is not
to indicate the country of origin, unless it is pertinent to the topic.
AUTHORS: Names and surnames for each author must be provided. Do not
include degrees or titles. The presenting author’s name will be published
in bold.
AFFILITATIONS: Each author should be listed by University/Hospital,
Department and Country. Please make sure to include this complete
information in the Affiliation text box.
TEXT: The abstract must be in English and should be a maximum of 300 words,
excluding the title. It is the author’s responsibility to submit a correct
abstract; any errors in spelling, grammar, or scientific fact will be
published as typed by the author, if accepted. Poor English may be a cause
for rejection. The Programme Committee will accept abstracts for the
Scientific Programme (oral or poster presentation) on scientific merit.
“Only Abstracts of registered participants will be printed. At least one of
the authors must be registered for the Conference.”
We look forward to seeing you in Stockholm for IUFRO 2024.
Regards,
Sheila Ward
Deputy Coordinator, IUFRO WP 1.02.04
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: Tue, Mar 21, 2023 at 10:33 AM
Subject: Forests Reduce Health Risks, New Global Report Confirms
To: Dear IUFRO Officeholder <mahoganyforthefuture(a)gmail.com>
<https://www.iufro.org/>
* International Union of Forest Research Organizations *
Forests Reduce Health Risks, New Global Report Confirms
- Forests, trees and green spaces play a vital role in ensuring a
healthy life for all on a global scale.
- The health benefits of forests and trees, ranging from physical and
mental well-being to overall mortality reduction, far outweigh the adverse
effects on health. As health threats, such as forest fires, are mainly
caused by human activities, urgent action is needed.
- In order to address health challenges, it is important to recognize
the close links between human health and the health of other species, of
ecosystems, and of the planet as a whole.
Press Release and Photos for download
<https://www.iufro.org/fileadmin/material/science/gfep/human-health-2023/gfe…>
Pressemitteilung und Fotos zum Download
<https://www.iufro.org/fileadmin/material/science/gfep/human-health-2023/gfe…>
[image: Photo showing Forests and trees for shade, food and water in
regions suffering increasingly from drought and heat, such as Morocco, but
are threatened at the same time. Photo A. Buck, IUFRO]
Forests and trees offer shade, food and water in regions suffering
increasingly from drought and heat, such as Morocco, but are threatened at
the same time. Photo A. Buck, IUFRO
*Vienna, March, 21, 2023 -* The global scientific evidence of the multiple
types of benefits that forests, trees and green spaces have on human health
has now been assessed by an international and interdisciplinary team of
scientists. The outcome is presented in a major report titled "*Forests and
Trees for Human Health: Pathways, Impacts, Challenges and Response Options*"
by the Global Forest Expert Panels (GFEP) Programme of the International
Union of Forest Research Organizations <https://www.iufro.org/> (IUFRO).
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.
Existing evidence strongly supports a wide range of physical, mental,
social and spiritual health benefits associated with forests and green
spaces. They have positive effects, e.g., on the neurodevelopment in
children, on diabetes, cancer, depression, stress-related disorders,
cognitive aging and longevity, and are critical for enhancing social
interactions, recreation and relaxation. Although all life stages are
impacted, starting from the prenatal stage, the significant effects on
children are particularly important, not least because of repercussions in
later life.
Evidence highlighted in the report includes that no less than 24% of global
deaths (and 28% of deaths among children under five) are due to negative
environmental factors such as air pollution and extreme weather events.
Premature death and disease can be prevented through healthier environments
worldwide.
Forests, trees and green spaces not only provide healthier environments but
also numerous goods and services, including medicines, nutritious foods,
and other non-wood forest products that contribute to human health.
Medicinal plants, which are particularly important to Indigenous Peoples
and Local Communities (IPLCs), provide basic health care for 70% of the
world's population.
Forests, trees and green spaces also help reduce the negative health
impacts of climate change. In cities, for example, green spaces and trees
have a significant cooling effect, which is particularly important as more
frequent heat waves are expected, greatly increasing the risk of heat
stress and heat stroke.
*This peer-reviewed assessment is the most comprehensive on this topic to
date and has been carried out by the Global Forest Expert Panel (GFEP) on
Forests and Human Health in the frame of the IUFRO-led Joint Initiative of
the Collaborative Partnership on Forests (CPF). A total of 44 scientists
and experts have contributed to this assessment, with a core Expert Panel
of 16 scientists with diverse expertise, including forestry, ecology,
landscape design, psychology, medicine, epidemiology and public health.
Authors and reviewers are from across the globe and represent different
genders.*
The scientists took a broad view of forests, trees outside forests and
green spaces, and looked at them in diverse contexts, with a focus on
urban, rural, and forest-dependent communities. Equally, they took a broad
perspective of human health, including all aspects of people's physical,
mental, spiritual and social health and well-being, while also considering
links to the health of other beings and ecosystems.
*"The report underpins a One Health perspective, which recognizes that the
health of humans, animals, plants, and the wider environment are closely
linked and interdependent. It suggests that decision-makers in forest,
health and related domains should also adopt more integrative perspectives
for addressing forest-human health relations. By linking forest and human
health policies and strategies, new and innovative solutions for health and
forest challenges can be identified," says Panel Chair Cecil Konijnendijk,
University of British Columbia, Canada.*
The report highlights the important contribution of forests and trees to
the United Nations' 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its goals,
particularly Goal 3 (SDG 3), which aims to "ensure healthy lives and
promote well-being for all at all ages."
While most of the health outcomes of forests, trees and green spaces are
positive, there are also some negative impacts that need to be considered
and mitigated. Human health can be impacted adversely through allergies,
diseases transmitted by animals or reduced air quality because of forest
fires, for example. Global crises such as climate change, land-use change,
urbanization and biodiversity loss endanger the important role that forests
and trees provide as ‘safety nets' for the food security and livelihoods of
vulnerable populations.
These negative impacts are mostly due to factors such as disturbed
relationships between forests and people, poor forest conservation and
management, or inappropriate choice of tree species in areas where people
live. Decision-makers should promote and enhance positive forest and tree
health outcomes while minimizing and managing potential negative impacts,
especially on vulnerable populations.
A solution to the malaria epidemic, for example, is not to eliminate the
forest and wetland habitats of the mosquitos transmitting the disease -
deforestation can actually increase the malaria risk - but to invest in
sustainable forest management and urbanization processes that avoid loss of
natural habitats.
Another example of a misconception related to harmful consequences of
nature is the attribution of the increase in pollen allergies to urban
forests and green spaces. In fact, allergic diseases are more prevalent in
high-income countries, often caused by unhealthy lifestyles disconnected
from nature, and exacerbated by climate change as warmer temperatures
prolong the pollen season.
*As the acceleration of negative global trends and challenges including
climate change and pandemics alters and intensifies the importance of
forest-human health relations, urgent action is required. Climate change,
urbanization and lifestyles that are disconnected from nature are among the
main reasons behind many of the health challenges that societies around the
world are facing today, including malnutrition, cardiovascular diseases and
mental health problems. Environmental and climate disruptions have also led
to a surge in life-threatening diseases such as Ebola or avian flu.
Land-use change is estimated to have caused the emergence of more than 30%
of new diseases since 1960.*
These trends are not only putting human health at risk but also that of
forests and trees as they are among the drivers behind wildland fires,
heavy storms and forest pests, for example. It is therefore crucial to
improve the understanding of the role of nature in providing benefits to
humans, and consequently, the role that ongoing nature destruction is
playing in increasing health hazards.
###
*FORESTS AND TREES FOR HUMAN HEALTH: PATHWAYS, IMPACTS, CHALLENGES AND
RESPONSE OPTIONS. A Global Assessment Report, *IUFRO World Series Volume
41, Vienna 2023
Editors: Cecil Konijnendijk, Dikshya Devkota, Stephanie Mansourian and
Christoph Wildburger
*Information: *
https://www.iufro.org/science/gfep/gfep-initiative/panel-on-forests-and-hum…
###
*About IUFRO*
The International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO
<https://www.iufro.org/>) 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.
*About GFEP*
IUFRO's Global Forest Expert Panels (GFEP
<https://www.iufro.org/science/gfep/>) Programme, established in 2007,
combines diverse expertise to assess scientific knowledge about the role of
forests and trees in achieving global goals and inform political decision
making, mainly intergovernmental conventions and agreements of the United
Nations (UN). GFEP primarily produces global scientific assessments
conducted by interdisciplinary expert panels that unite leading scientists
from around the world. Up to 2022, eight thematic reports and several
related global and regional policy briefs have been successfully completed
on a wide range of topics including food security, water, and climate
change mitigation.
*For more information*, please contact: Gerda Wolfrum at +43-1-8770151-17
or wolfrum(at)iufro.org
###
Forests and trees that provide a source of food and medicine are both
highly important in rural contexts. Plant foods from the forest may make
important contributions to iron intake and reduce the risk of anaemia in
women. A study undertaken in 35 countries found that forest cover is
associated with reduced anaemia, stunting and diarrhoeal diseases in
children.
*Photo J. Parrotta, IUFRO:**Medicinal plants offered on a market in India.*
Forests, trees and green spaces help reduce the negative health impacts of
climate change. In cities, green spaces and trees offer significant cooling
effects, which is especially important as more and more heat waves are
expected in the future. They also encourage social interaction and provide
places for rest and relaxation.
*Photo J. Parrotta, IUFRO: Central Park in New York offers oases of calm
amidst the hustle of the city. *
Nature tourism is an important economic sector in many regions of the
world. Especially in densely forested countries, where great importance is
attached to the care of forests and nature, this form of tourism has great
potential. Exercise in nature such as hiking or cycling has a positive
effect on mental and physical well-being and also promotes the appreciation
of nature.
*Photo N. Grima, IUFRO: Forests offer spaces for physical exercise and
relaxation in nature. *
Global drivers such as climate change, land use changes, urbanization and
unsustainable forest management are putting both human and forest health at
risk globally. Human health does not exist without forest health.
*Photo N. Grima, IUFRO: Wildfires threaten forests, biodiversity and
people. They also contribute to respiratory health problems. *
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Dear IUFRO Meliaceae Working Party:
Below is Issue 3 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/
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Date: Tue, Apr 4, 2023 at 1:37 PM
Subject: [IUFRO Div 1] IUFRO News 3, 2023
To: Dear Reader of IUFRO News <div1(a)lists.iufro.org>
[image: IUFRO News]
Issue 3, 2023
IUFRO News 3, 2023
Dear Reader of IUFRO News:
We are happy to present to you Issue 3 of IUFRO News 2023, volume 52!
This issue of IUFRO News 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! *
Please also *share with us any changes* of contact person(s) and email
address(es) of your organization(s).
If you wish to contribute to the next issue of IUFRO News, please submit
your proposed content *by 24 April 2023* to: office(at)iufro.org
<office(a)iufro.org>
Finally, let me draw your attention to *Branching Out: The Forest Podcast*.
The first episode of the new IUFRO Podcast series will be launched later
this April. We will keep you informed!
Best wishes,
Alexander Buck
*IUFRO Executive Director*
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Towards A Better Understanding of Forest-Health Relations
[image: Photo showing the drawing of a landscape at sunrise, with a river.
Illustration by Karin Grönberg for IUFRO-GFEP.]
In line with the theme of International Day of Forests 2023 "Forests and
Health", IUFRO-GFEP launched the most comprehensive global assessment to
date of the links between forests and human health. The report emphasizes
the important contribution of forests and trees to the UN 2030 Agenda and
the SDGs, particularly Goal 3. *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7538#c35654>…*
Global Reviews on Forest Management and Provision of Hydrological Functions
[image: Photo showing a lake with very clear water and a forest on the
shore. Photo IUFRO, Gerda Wolfrum]
World Water Day (WWD) 2023 was celebrated on 22 March and emphasized the
need to accelerate change to solve the water and sanitation crisis. A new
publication launched on WWD 2023 highlights the critical role that forests
play in sustaining water resources and the importance of managing forests
also with a view to water. *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7538#c35652>…*
Celebrating World Wood Day on 21 March
[image: Photo showing woman weaving a basket]
The theme of 2023 was Wood in Cultural Heritage. Listen to the opening
speech of the 2023 celebrations by Howard Rosen, Chairman of the
International Wood Culture Society (IWCS) and Coordinator of IUFRO Research
Group 5.15.00 Forest products culture. *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7538#c35651>…*
Linking Forests, Energy and Livelihoods Can Help to Faster Achieve SDGs
More integrated approaches between forests, energy and livelihoods can
accelerate progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals, according to
a joint Issue Brief published on 4 April 2023 by the UN Forum on Forests
Secretariat (UNFFS), FAO, IUFRO and UNDP. *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7538#c35650>…*
New Study on International Forest Governance Initiated
[image: Photo showing Session of United Nations Forum on Forests. Photo
IUFRO, Andre Purret]
In 2010, IUFRO's GFEP published a report on the complexities and challenges
of international forest governance. Since then, these complexities and
challenges have increased in multiple ways. Now IUFRO has initiated a
global scientific follow-up study in the frame of its GFEP Programme. *More*
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7538#c35649>*…*
Tree-based Diversified Land-use Systems: Augmenting Livelihood Security and
Industrial Growth
[image: Photo showing audience of scientific session. Photo: Dr. N.S.
Thakur, Navasari Agriculture University, Gujrat, India]
The conference on tree-based land use systems held on 15-17 February 2023
was kindly hosted by Navsari Agricultural University, Navsari Gujarat,
India, and supported by the Indian Ecological Society, Ludhiana Punjab. It
focused on the field of forestry and tree-based land use systems including
agroforestry. *More <https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7538#c35648>…*
Close-to-nature Silviculture: Experiments and Modelling for Forestry
Practice
[image: Photo showing Oak woodland restoration Illinois, USA, after tree
thinning and repeated prescribed fires. Photo Daniel Dey]
Close-to-nature silviculture is considered an alternative approach to
traditional or conventional silviculture. It aims to emulate nature and to
integrate natural processes into management. IUFRO Divisions 1 and 4 joined
forces and hosted an IUFRO All-Division 1 & 4 Online Conference on this
topic on 7 and 8 February 2023. *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7538#c35647>…*
Managing Mixtures vs. Monocultures: What Do We Know?
[image: Photo showing audience of scientific session. Photo FAO]
There is often a gap in the information, experience, and genetic material
necessary to implement mixed-species planted forests at scale. To address
this knowledge gap, the FAO, the TreeDivNet network, IPC and the IUFRO Task
Force Resilient Planted Forests organized reviewed the state of the art in
the management of mixed and pure planted forests. *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7538#c35646>…*
Forestry Science: Development and Progress Based on the Past
[image: Photo showing audience in scientific session. Photo courtesy of
Croatian Forest Research Institute]
The 1st scientific conference for young scientists of Southeast Europe
"Forestry Science: Development and Progress Based on the Past" held on 10
February 2023 in the city of Jastrebarsko, Croatia offered a great
opportunity for young scientists to present their research and raise
awareness of the important role forests. *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7538#c35645>…*
Webinar: Forest Mensuration and Modelling Chat: Amazonia
[image: Photo showing screenshot of the webinar, with a presenation going
on.]
The 28 February edition of the webinar series "Forest Mensuration and
Modelling Chats" was titled "Measuring biomass and carbon stock in forests
of southwestern Amazonia: from science generation to dissemination". The
scientific talk was given by Sabina Cerruto Ribeiro, Associate Professor at
the Federal University of Acre, Brazil. *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7538#c35644>…*
Webinar: State-of-the-art NIR Spectroscopy for Wood Science and Technology
[image: Photo showing screenshot of the webinar, with a presenation going
on.]
The webinar of IUFRO WP 5.04.08 Sawing, milling and machining offered
presentations about the development of new optical measurement systems for
the optimization and quality control of processes involved in the
transformation of wood and agricultural products, among other things. *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7538#c35643>…*
News from IUFRO-SPDC
[image: Photo showing participants of workshop. Photo by EFD]
Learn about a successful restoration project in Guatemala, find results
from the FLR workshop in Ethiopia online, and read about the GLF
Restoration Stewards 2023 and the role of IUFRO-SPDC in these activities. *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7538#c35640>…*
Obituaries
Harold E. Burkhart (1944-2022)
Professor Harold Burkhart was an eminent and beloved figure in the world of
forest science. He made significant contributions to the field through his
innovative research in forest modeling and was well-known for his selfless
dedication as an educator and mentor to aspiring forestry professionals in
the world. *More <https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7538#c35637>…*
Othmar Griess (1929-2023)
We are sad to inform the IUFRO community about the passing of DI Dr. Othmar
Griess, IUFRO DSA recipient and former coordinator of several units of
IUFRO Divison 4. In 1995 he received the IUFRO Distinguished Service
Award. *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7538#c35636>…*
William (Bill) Manning (1941-2023)
[image: Photo showing Bill Manning, Elena Paoletti and Andrzej Bytnerowicz
(from right to left) at the IUFRO World Congress in South Korea in 2010]
It is with great sadness that we inform you that Prof. William (Bill) J.
Manning, Professor emeritus at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst,
USA, passed away on 4 March 2023. Bill was a widely known and
well-respected scientist who pioneered research on the impacts of air
pollution on plants. *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7538#c35635>…*
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Dear IUFRO Meliaceae Working Party:
Below is Issue 2 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/
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Issue 2, 2023
IUFRO News 2, 2023
Dear Reader of IUFRO News:
We are happy to present to you Issue 2 of IUFRO News 2023, volume 52!
This issue of IUFRO News is also available for download as a PDF or Word
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Stockholm Calling – Time to Plan Your IUFRO World Congress Participation!
[image: Photo showing View of Stockholm by brightfreak on Pixabay]
The 26th IUFRO World Congress will take place in less than one and a half
years on 23-29 June 2024. Why not submit an abstract, nominate candidates
for awards, get to know the Nordic and Baltic region and join the global
discussion on “Forests and Society Towards 2025”? Find out *more
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7526#c35479>…*
Landscape Restoration Education Gains Importance in South Asia
[image: Photo showing Screenshot taken during the workshop]
Educators from Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka and
Thailand gathered to discuss forest and landscape restoration education in
a three-day virtual workshop. New ideas for advancing restoration education
were touched upon and included issues such as developing transformative
curricula with focus on solutions for restoration. *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7526#c35478>…*
Capacity Building for FLR Implementation in Malawi
[image: Photo showing forest landscape restoration. Photo provided by CASA]
IUFRO and its local partner, the Centre for Applied Systems Analysis
(CASA), implemented a three-year project (September 2019 - August 2022) to
develop capacities on forest landscape restoration (FLR) in Malawi. 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=7526#c35477>…*
Modelling Methods for Caribbean Trees
On 26 January 2023 another webinar was held as part of the “Forest
Mensuration and Modelling Chats” organized by Research Group 4.01.00 and
hosted by the University of British Columbia. The webinar series is meant
to highlight forest mensuration and modelling research across a variety of
research areas and allow for scientific exchange across the globe. *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7526#c35476>…*
Let's Talk About Planted Forests: Tree Breeding
[image: Photo showing a forest. Photo by Alex Belogub on Unsplash]
The webinar series, which is co-organized by the IEFC, the IUFRO Task Force
“Resilient Planted Forest Serving Society & Bioeconomy” and the EFI
Research Network on Planted Forests, continued on 13 January 2023 with an
episode on tree breeding, which attracted 64 participants. *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7526#c35475>…*
Youth Forest Policy Days (YFPD) Report
YFPD was a three-day digital event covering the forest sector’s
multi-disciplinarity and gave the speakers and attendees a platform to
share their knowledge and experience. The final report presents the primary
outcomes of the YFPD 2022 for knowledge sharing, capacity building, and
organizing similar events in the future. *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7526#c35474>…*
News from Members
ICBR at the 15th Conference of Parties to the Convention on Biological
Diversity
[image: Photo showing Luan Junwei, photo by Cai Chunju]
As part of the UN Biodiversity Conference, ICBR hosted a hybrid side event
on Bamboo Forest Biodiversity, the Ecological-Economic Complex, and Carbon
Sinks, where participants gathered to discuss the interplay between bamboo,
rattan and biodiversity. *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7526#c35472>…*
Popular Science Communicating Forest Research
[image: Photo showing forest in sunlight. Rudy and Peter Skitterians on
Pixabay]
Increasingly the scientific community is recognizing the important role of
‘storytelling’ through popular science. Purabi Bose, course leader of a new
SILVA Ph.D. course, Communicating Forests and Land-Use Research in Popular
Science, considers the role of the researchers in communicating science to
a wider audience as an integral element of doing science. *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7526#c35471>…*
Distance Learning Scholarships
[image: Photo showing book and fountain pen in a tabletop. Photo by
Dorothee on Pixabay]
Bangor University, U.K., has secured 9 Commonwealth Scholarship Commission
(CSC) scholarships to award to exceptional international scholars to study
either: MSc Agroforestry & Food Security or MSc Tropical Forestry via
distance learning starting in September 2023. *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7526#c35470>…*
Announcements
Nominate Your Candidate for The Marcus Wallenberg Prize!
The Board of the Marcus Wallenberg Foundation and its Selection Committee
invite individuals and institutions, globally, to nominate candidates for
the Marcus Wallenberg Prize, between 1 February and 30 April each year. *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7526#c35468>…*
Obituary: Walter Liese (1926-2023)
The IUFRO community is deeply grieved by the passing of Walter Liese, IUFRO
Honorary Member and former IUFRO President. Professor Liese has had one of
the longest histories of service to IUFRO, organizing and attending
numerous IUFRO events. *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7526#c35467>…*
Publications
IUFRO 2022 in a Nutshell
Have a look at this brief annual report to review highlights and nuggets of
information from IUFRO network activities throughout 2022. A full annual
report will follow in spring 2023. *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7526#c35465>…*
New! Forest Related Nature-based Approaches: Review of Terms and Concepts –
From Afforestation to Forest Landscape Restoration
IUFRO Occasional Paper No. 36, seeks to clarify how seven common terms and
concepts are used in the scientific literature, namely Nature-Based
Solution, Ecosystem Based Adaptation, Integrated Landscape Management,
Forest Restoration, Forest Landscape Restoration, Afforestation and
Rewilding. *More <https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7526#c35464>…*
IUFRO-Japan News No. 133 is Out!
[image: Photo by Ikuo Ota]
The January 2023 issue of IUFRO-Japan News features a range of interesting
articles from a participation report on the All-IUFRO Conference 2022 to a
report on IUFRO Okinawa 2022 "Progress in Small-scale Forestry beyond the
Pandemic and Global Climate Change". *More
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SEMINARIO VIRTUAL: Utilizando la plataforma Restor para su proyecto de restauración 10 de abril 2022
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SEMINARIO VIRTUAL: Utilizando la plataforma Restor para su proyecto de restauración 10 de abril 2022
Corra la voz sobre su proyecto de restauración para conectarse con colaboradores, financiadores e información geo-relevante. La plataforma Restor (https://restor.eco/) puede ayudarlo con las tres funciones. Al incluir sus proyectos de restauración en esta plataforma, los miembros de la Sociedad Internacional de Forestales Tropicales (ISTF por sus siglas en inglés) y otros ganarán visibilidad de posibles colaboradores, así como de financiadores. Podrán explorar datos ecológicos específicos del sitio para la planificación y el monitoreo de sus proyectos. Restor, ISTF y Terraformation se están uniendo para ofrecer un webinar de capacitación (mismo contenido) en 4 ocasiones para diferentes regiones sobre cómo cargar su proyecto de restauración en la plataforma Restor.
Lunes 10 de abr de 2023 - America Latina (español) 23:00 GMT, 19:00 Puerto Rico, 20:00 este de Brasil, 16:00 oeste de México. Registrase en https://terraformation.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__3IKzxDQRPW7WRZSjn2TWQ
Para mas informacion: https://tropicalforesters.org/blog/2023/03/28/webinars-on-using-the-restor-…
Saludo cordial,
Sheila Ward
Oficial Ejecutiva
Sociedad Internacional de Silvicultores (Forestales) Tropicales
tropicalforesters(a)gmail.com<mailto:tropicalforesters@gmail.com>
Dear IUFRO Units:
I am hoping that you can approve the announcement below for your IUFRO unit
about webinars on how to use the Restor Platform for restoration projects.
Please note that the webinar for Africa/Europe is set for 3 April 2023.
Thank you,
Sheila Ward
Executive Officer
International Society of Tropical Foresters-Global
tropicalforesters(a)gmail.com
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[image: Logo Restor webinar.jpg]
WEBINARS on using the Restor platform for your restoration project
You need to get the word out on your restoration project to connect with
collaborators, funders, and geo-relevant information. The Restor platform
can help you with all three functions. By listing their restoration
projects on the platform, ISTF members will gain visibility to both
potential collaborators and funders. They will be able to explore
site-specific ecological data for planning and monitoring of their
projects. Restor, the International Society of Tropical Foresters, and
Terraformation are teaming up to offer a training webinar (same content) on
4 occasions for different regions on how to load your restoration project
on the Restor platform. Dates and times (find your time zone at
https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html)
Sessions:
• Monday 3 Apr 2023 - Africa / Europe: 16:00 GMT, 12:00 Puerto Rico, 16:00
Senegal, 17:00 London, 19:00 Ethiopia REGISTER AT
https://terraformation.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_dhFyVujzRqOxQypBZTAQpQ
• Lunes 10 de abr de 2023 - America Latina (español) 23:00 GMT, 19:00
Puerto Rico, 20:00 este de Brasil, 16:00 oeste de México. Registrase en
https://terraformation.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__3IKzxDQRPW7WRZSjn2TWQ
• Monday 17 Apr 2023 - North America: 23:00 GMT, 19:00 Puerto Rico, 19:00
New York, 16:00 Seattle, 13:00 Hawaii REGISTER AT
https://terraformation.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_SSLHbvZCRfylb4ZMROI-Hw
• Monday 24 Apr 2023 - Asia-Pacific: 08:00 GMT, 04:00 Puerto Rico, 13:00
Pakistan, 15:00 Jakarta, 20:00 Fiji REGISTER AT
https://terraformation.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_BZ7tAXSGR-mA0FgIwl9AQA
You can register for any session, regardless of your region.
To do ahead:
We ask all those who register to participate, to visit the RESTOR platform
at Restor.eco and create an account at https://restor.eco/login/ BEFORE the
session you will attend. Also familiarize yourselves with the website. This
will allow us to devote the maximum time to helping you put your
restoration project on the platform.
NOTE: Please have a mouse available to use for the webinar practice
session. It is much easier to navigate the Restor platform with a mouse.
More information at
https://tropicalforesters.org/blog/2023/03/28/webinars-on-using-the-restor-…
Regards,
Sheila Ward
Executive Officer
International Society of Tropical Foresters-Global
tropicalforesters(a)gmail.com
Dear IUFRO Working Party on Meliaceae:
Can you consider signing the petition below and passing it on to your
colleagues and students? The deadline is 13 March 2023, midnight CET
(GMT-1). The target signatories are scientists and professionals and
students.
Regards,
Sheila Ward
Deputy Coordinator, IUFRO WP1.02.04
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*Petition on tropical forests - Please sign by 13 March 2023*. (From ISTF
member Plinio Syst) For the International Day of Forests on 21 March 2023,
a group of forest scientists of the Forests and Societies Research Unit of
CIRAD would like to publish an opinion piece on the urgent need to conserve
and safeguard tropical forests. This opinion will be published in the
French online newspaper Reporterre which has about 1.5 million readers per
month.
Please sign the form https://forms.gle/r981va1BNEEz8yfC9 before 13 March
2023, Midnight CET (GMT-1).
Please read the document (English, French, and Spanish Version):
English: Manifesto to save the tropical forests: "We want to live with the
tropical forests"
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1a_UuKuc68ncglcT7DdzVomVLqb1IkfFs/view?usp=…
FRANÇAIS: Manifeste pour la sauvegarde des forêts tropicales: « Nous
voulons vivre avec les forêts tropicales »
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ysMSWzUQHTEjGgqoAKCIQff5aBe0Fg19/view?usp=…
ESPAÑOL: Manifiesto para salvaguardar los bosques tropicales: "Queremos
vivir con bosques tropicales"
https://drive.google.com/file/d/10rIo-Fa3CGZTnWqSO6XIvoZvQeKxUX6e/view?usp=…
You would be signing this opinion piece as an individual but you can also
indicate your institution. The list of signatories and their institution
(if you indicate it) will also be published on the Reporterre website with
the opinion piece. We hope that this opinion paper will reach a large
public and will be picked up by other media. We hope to increase our
visibility and get opportunities to talk about the urgency in saving the
tropical forests. Please disseminate this message to your scientists and
student networks.
