Dear Meliaceae E-list: Below is the IUFRO Newsletter Issue 9 2020. 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 ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: IUFRO Headquarters &lt;office(a)iufro.org&gt; Date: Wed, Sep 30, 2020 at 1:18 PM Subject: IUFRO NEWS 9, 2020 To: Dear IUFRO Officeholder &lt;mahoganyforthefuture(a)gmail.com&gt; [image: IUFRO News] Issue 9, 2020 IUFRO NEWS 9, 2020 Dear IUFRO Officeholder: We are happy to present to you issue 9 of IUFRO News 2020, volume 49. Although many IUFRO activities and events scheduled for 2020 had to be postponed to 2021 or even cancelled, we are encouraged by the extraordinary level of communication that continues among IUFRO units via email, social media and online conferencing. These activities, along with your continued communications with IUFRO Headquarters, keep our global network thriving despite the uncertainties of these times. For this, we are most grateful. IUFRO News Issue 9 is also available for download as a PDF or Word file at: https://www.iufro.org/publications/news/electronic-news/ *You are welcome to share this newsletter with your colleagues and publish the link on your organization's website!* Best wishes, Alexander Buck *IUFRO Executive Director* ______________________________________________ *To find out more about IUFRO, just visit* https://www.iufro.org and follow our blog https://blog.iufro.org/, Twitter: @iufro <https://twitter.com/IUFRO>, IUFRO Facebook entries <https://www.facebook.com/iufro> and Instagram <https://www.instagram.com/iufro_media/>. *IUFRO News is widely distributed among IUFRO Members, officeholders and other interested groups. If you would like to publish in IUFRO News, contribute to the IUFRO website content or promote a publication via IUFRO Spotlight, do not hesitate to contact us at IUFRO Headquarters: office(a)iufro.org &lt;office(a)iufro.org&gt;* Forest Science for a Healthier World [image: Photo showing Redwoods (Sequoia sempervirens) in Glen Ellen, Sonoma County, California. Sadly, stands like this have been destroyed by the historic ongoing forest fires on the US West Coast. Photo by J. Parrotta.] *A Message from IUFRO President John Parrotta: * As the world struggles to contain and address the staggering human costs of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, we are forcefully reminded of the indispensable value of science, international scientific collaboration, and the importance of timely and effective communication of scientific knowledge to the public and decision-makers. *More <https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7136#c31305>…* Share Your Views on Forest Education! Do you have a moment? Then take the EFI-IFSA-IUFRO Student survey to provide insight into the future labor market; and-or the FAO-ITTO-IUFRO global survey to determine the status of forest education. *More <https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7136#c31304>…* Making Forest Research More Visible - the Communication Challenge Knowing the influence that media coverage has on shaping opinions and policies, it is important for a more balanced coverage to provide the media with reliable sources and robust facts based on scientific findings. Two IUFRO Working Parties focus on science communication and forests in the media. Read this interview with their Coordinators! *More <https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7136#c31303>…* Production Tables as a Tool to Support the Management of Maritime Pine [image: Photo showing Maritime pine stands (Tâmega’s Valley, Portugal). Photo by Teresa Fonseca] A total of 108 participants from Portugal, Spain, UK, Brazil and India met virtually on on 21 July 2020 to discuss “The production tables as a tool to support the management of maritime pine”. The webcast was supported by IUFRO Working Party 1.01.10 Ecology and Silviculture of Pine. *More <https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7136#c31302>…* News from IUFRO HQ IUFRO Directors' Forum [image: Photo showing Alexander Buck (left) and Peter Mayer after signing the agreement (Photo IUFRO)] The IUFRO Directors’ Forum (DF) discusses management related issues of IUFRO member organizations. We are happy to announce that a cooperation agreement between IUFRO and the Austrian Research Centre for Forests in support of the Directors’ Forum has been signed in September 2020. *More <https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7136#c31300>…* Bidding Adieu to Renate Prueller [image: Photo showing Renate Prüller. Photo IUFRO] On 30 September 2020 Renate will retire from her position as Senior Officer at IUFRO Headquarters and start a new chapter of her life. The manifold ways and means in which she has contributed to IUFRO and supported our collective work will be there for many years to come. *More <https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7136#c31299>…* News from IUFRO Members Embrapa Florestas, Brazil: Young scientist develops low-cost dressing made from pine nanocellulose [image: Photo showing artifial skin produced from pine nanocellulose. Photo by Katia Pichelli] Young scientist develops low-cost dressing made from pine nanocellulose. With her projcect, a chemist from Paraná, is one of the four finalists nominated by Brazil for the “Young Innovator of the BRICS” award. *More* <https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7136#c31297>*…* U.S. Forest Service R&D News: Adaptive Silviculture for Climate Change [image: Photo showing forest and sign announcing the Adaptive Silviculture for Climate Change (ASCC) project. Photo credit: Molly Roske] The Adaptive Silviculture for Climate Change (ASCC) project is a collaborative effort to establish a series of experimental silvicultural trials across a network of different forest ecosystem types. *More <https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7136#c31308>…* Publications Join the Online Launch of the Global Assessment Report "Forests, Trees and the Eradication of Poverty: Potential and Limitations" [image: Photo showing Malawi forest landscape. Photo by Jennifer Zavaleta Cheek] A new and most comprehensive scientific assessment presented by the Global Forest Experts Panel (GFEP) on Forests and Poverty reveals critical links between forests, trees and poverty alleviation. *More <https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7136#c31295>*… IUFRO Spotlight #81: Developing evidence-based cases for planted forests [image: Photo showing a forest in sunlight. Photo IEFC] Plantation forests get a bad rap. That’s the assessment of Christophe Orazio, who is Coordinator of the IUFRO Task Force on Resilient Planted Forests Serving Society and Bioeconomy. But is this negative reputation justified? *More* <https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7136#c31294>*…* IUFRO Spotlight #82: More local involvement one key to FLR success [image: Photo showing young people working on the ground. Photo Michael Kleine] A recent survey paper: Forest Landscape Restoration – What Generates Failure and Success, shows that failing to involve local stakeholders and-or a mismatch between goals of local communities and restoration managers can be major obstacles to success. *More <https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7136#c31293>…* Hot off the Press: Division 6 Newsletter [image: Photo showing logo of the new IUFRO Division 6 newsletter] Read a message from the Coordinator Cecil C. Konijnendijk van den Bosch, learn about D6 activities, discussions during the 59th Enlarged IUFRO Board Meeting and more <https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7136#c31292>! Poplars and Willows - Science Briefs [image: Photo from Science Brief showing Harvested hybrid poplars grown for biomass production] IUFRO Working Party 2.08.04 Poplars and willows started an exemplary series of science briefs, which are two-page summaries of recent research activities. Two of these briefs have already been published, more are in the pipeline. *More <https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7136#c31291>…* Masculinities in Forests: Representations of Diversity [image: Photo showing cover of book: Masculinities in Forests: Representations of Diversity] The book by Carol Colfer demonstrates the wide variability in ideas about, and practice of, masculinity in different forests, and how these relate to forest management. *More <https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7136#c31290>…* Post Paris Navigator Special Report Focus on Forests – Showcases, Success Factors & Policy Recommendations [image: Photo showing cover of publication: "Post Paris Navigator Special Report Focus on Forests – Showcases, Success Factors & Policy Recommendations"] In the context of the Post Paris Navigator initiative of the Schwarzenegger Climate Initiative, supported by the Austrian Development Agency, projects were collected which benefit both climate and people in developing and emerging countries. One of these projects is the WWF-Mondi Water Stewardship Partnership.*More <https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7136#c31309>…* MSU Researcher Poses the Question – What is the Future of the Amazon Forest? [image: Photo showing a forest canopy. Photo IUFRO] "Reframing tropical savannization: linking changes in canopy structure to energy balance alterations that impact climate" is the title of a study published in *Ecosphere *by a researcher atMichigan State University's Department of Forestry (IUFRO Member Organization) together with together with a Brazilian and international team. *More <https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7136#c31310>…* IUFRO Conference Proceedings [image: Photo showing the cover of the conference proceedings: "Casuarinas for green economy and environmental sustainability"] Sixth International Casuarina Workshop: Casuarinas for green economy and environmental sustainability, 21-25 October 2019, Krabi, Thailand, organized by IUFRO WP 2.08.02 and the Task Force Forest Biomass Network. *More <https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7136#c31311>…* Journals and Paper Invitations [image: Photo showing yellow autumn leaves. Photo by Susanne Jutzeler on Pixabay] Read about the ranking of the journal *Forest Policy and Economics*, and find out about a series of possibilities to contribute to special issues of *Forests* and a *Frontiers Research Topic. **More <https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7136#c31312>…* Awards Wangari Maathai Forest Champions Award 2021 – Deadline Extended to 15 October 2020 [image: Photo showing logo of Wangari Maathai Award] The Collaborative Partnership on Forests (CPF) is awarding one extraordinary individual for improving our forests and the lives of people who depend on them! Nominate your candidate by October 15! *More <https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7136#c31288>*... More Awards Nominate GLF Landscape Heroes by 5 October! Find out about Climate 2021 Travel Awards! Keep your fingers crossed for BOKU scientist and IUFRO coordinator to become “Austrian of the year” in the category entitled “Climate Initiative”! *More <https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7136#c31287>…* Obituary [image: Photo showing deceased IUFRO Board member and winner of IUFRO Distinguished Service Award Hans-Friedrich Joachim. Photo source: IUFRO DSA publication] We are sad to inform you that Prof. Hans-Friedrich Joachim passed away at the age of 95. Professor Joachim, was a Member of the IUFRO Board from 1991 to 1995: He received the IUFRO Distinguished Service Award for his outstanding contributions to IUFRO activities, in particular to the IUFRO Centennial Meeting in Eberswalde. *More <https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7136#c31285>…* Positions Post-doctoral Researcher for Functional Genomics of Forest Trees / Ph.D. Graduate Research Assistantship in Forest Management and Economics / Postdoctoral Researcher in Modeling Impacts of Catastrophic Wind Disturbances / Find out *more <https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7136#c31284>…* Webinars and Online Courses Online Lecture Series on Forest Roads [image: Photo showing truck driving on a forest road, in sunshine. Photo from flyer] Working Party 3.01.02 Forest Roads starts an online lecture series of entitled ‘Regional perspectives on the state of forest road design, construction, and maintenance’. Lectures will take place every two months starting in September and lasting until June 2021. *More <https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7136#c31315>…* Webinar Series on Behavioral and Chemical Ecology of Forest Insects [image: Photo showing piece of wood affected by bark beetles. By Foto-Rabe on Pixabay] Recently the IUFRO Working Party 7.03.16 was launched and we announce a webinar series to promote both the new Working Party and the importance of the behavioral and chemical ecology of forest insects, while providing a platform for these research communities to engage and network. *More <https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7136#c31316>…* Other Information More Webinars and Online Courses <https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7136#c31317> IUFRO Meetings <https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7136#c31283> Other Meetings <https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7136#c31282> IUFRO Website Features IUFRO Blog <https://blog.iufro.org/> Noticeboard <https://www.iufro.org/discover/noticeboard/> Proceedings Archive <https://www.iufro.org/publications/proceedings/> Scientific Summaries <https://www.iufro.org/?id=79> RSS Feeds <https://www.iufro.org/?id=3745> Newsletter Archive <https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=147> ______________________________________________ *IUFRO News Issue 9* *, 2020, published in late September 2020 by IUFRO Headquarters, Marxergasse 2, 1030 Vienna, Austria. 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