[IUFRO WP 1.02.04]Re: Deadline for IUFRO 2024 presentation abstracts is 2 Jun 2023

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