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Reminder - 6th IUFRO 2.09.02 Conference (Tree Vegetative Propagation), 3-8 March, 2024, Rotorua, New Zealand

by jfrancois.trontin＠gmail.com

Dear IUFRO Division 2 and 2.09.02 Members, We would like to kindly remind you of our 6th IUFRO 2.09.02 conference, which will be hosted by Scion in Rotorua, New Zealand, from 3 to 8 March 2024. Dr. Jana Krajňáková and Dr. Henri Baillères as well as their Scion teams are preparing a great scientific and social programme for us! “The might of vegetative propagation for healthy and productive forests to face climate challenges" After some difficult years, Rotorua 2024 is a new IUFRO 2.09.02 opportunity to share your research on vegetative propagation of trees and other woody plants as a primary strategy or in synergy with seed technologies to cope with climate change. For more information, please review our preliminary announcement and related information (including a short article) currently posted on the dedicated <https://www.iufro.org/science/divisions/division-2/20000/20900/20902/activi…> IUFRO 2.09.02 webpage. The conference website will be launched in September. Get prepared to register as early birds and submit your abstract(s)! If not already done, don't forget to approach your preferred funding sources. We would like to offer all the flexibility and support needed to encourage your participation, but organisational constraints remain high in New Zealand and anticipation is our best option! We would be also grateful if you could fill in this short <https://forms.gle/Fh612sSdqGTFbZG99> questionnaire about your willingness to participate in the Rotorua 2024 conference. Thank you to all those who have already done so. This is important information to support your Organizing Committee! We look forward to welcoming many of you to Rotorua in just over 7 months' time for some friendly scientific and social activities in beautiful New Zealand scenery! Paloma Moncaleán, Yong-Wook Kim & Jean-François Trontin IUFRO 2.09.02 Coordinating team For further information on IUFRO, its activities, and the various possibilities of getting involved, see <https://www.iufro.org/events/follow-up-information-for-iufro-event-particip…> here. The next <https://iufro2024.com/> IUFRO World Congress is scheduled for June 2024 in Stockholm, Sweden.

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Joined EPI-CATCH / EPITREE Workshop - Epigenetics in woody plants - Sept. 28-29, Orléans, France

by jfrancois.trontin＠gmail.com

Dear Division 2 and IUFRO 2.09.02 Colleagues, Pr. Stéphane Maury, WG1 leader of the EU COST action <https://www.epicatch.eu/> EPI-CATCH (Epigenetic mechanisms of crop adaptation to climate change) and Coordinator of the ANR project <https://www6.inrae.fr/epitree-project/> EPITREE (Evolutionary and functional impact of epigenetic variation in forest trees) would like to advertise our memberships about a joined EPI-CATCH/EPITREE workshop entitled Epigenetics in woody plants to be organized Sept. 28-29, 2023 in Orléans, France (see the attached presentation document). The workshop will host an open conference session with international speakers on Sept. 28 (on-site and remote) followed by a networking workshop on Sept. 29 (on-site only, by invitation or upon request). A very exciting field with multiple prospects for the production of adapted tree varieties! If interested, please visit the <https://6230751c6f201.site123.me/workshops/epigenetics-in-woody-plants> conference website to find appropriate links and deadlines. Note that registration at the conference website is required to attend on site or to obtain a link for remote participation. In case of any question about this event, please contact Pr. Stéphane Maury ( <mailto:stephane.maury@univ-orleans.fr> stephane.maury(a)univ-orleans.fr) Best regards. Stay tuned and dont forget to consider also attending the 6th IUFRO 2.09.02 conference in Rotorua, New Zealand (March 3-8, 2024)! [ <https://www.iufro.org/science/divisions/division-2/20000/20900/20902/> Link] Jean-François IUFRO 2.09.02 Coordinator

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IUFRO 2024 on Forest Genetic Resources under Global Change

by Brigitte Burger

________________________________ From: Williams, Geoffrey (CTR) - FS, OR Sent: Thursday, May 25, 2023 2:10:44 PM Dear colleagues and contacts in the forest genetics world, Please consider submitting to the following and share with your networks. We invite you to submit "Resilience of Forest Biodiversity to Climate Change and Pests: Civic Engagement and Conservation in Seed Banks, Public Gardens, and Wild, Urban, and Agroforestry Landscapes". This session is organized by members of the Society of American Foresters, Kew Gardens, Morton Arboretum, and the US Forest Service, and one of eight linked to the International Society of Tropical Foresters. The deadline for abstract submissions is 2 June 2023 (3 weeks from today). The session proposal is included below. NOTE: Presently, we cannot offer funding for travel and registration; we are exploring options and appreciate any leads you may have. Session description To conserve biodiversity, multiple approaches can be taken on the ground. This mini-symposium (Panel, Flash-talks & Posters) represents experts who focus on complementary aspects of conservation and reforestation; threat assessment, seed collecting and banking from wild trees, collective action and civic engagement, the roles of public gardens in conserving genetic resources, developing genetic resistance to pests to conserve biodiversity, and the importance of conserving genetic diversity in the face of pests and climate change. Seed is the unit by which biodiversity is propagated, and therefore, protected. There is ever increasing pollination disruption with shifting local climate conditions and more fragmented and degraded native ecosystems. As forests and genetic diversity are lost, so are mother trees for seed collection, in a time when people want to greatly scale reforestation efforts. In addition to potential declines in seed crops, global trade, biodiversity loss, and fragmentation increase the threat of emergent insect and pathogen outbreaks, resulting in local or range-wide extinction of iconic tree species. Therefore, there is a global need for threat assessments, seed collection and banking of native tree species. In the context of the above challenges and solutions, public gardens and arboreta are critical to the resilience of forests and society. In addition to acting as living collections, seed sources, and refugia of tree species, public gardens serve as biodiversity hotspots in cities, and meeting places for public and volunteer conservation efforts and outreach. As sentinels, trees in public gardens can be used to proactively detect emergent disease threats. Through collective action, exchange of information, public engagement, and local expert knowledge, "think global, act local" could be applied to aid proactive efforts to protect forest biodiversity from the next major pests across the world. Local experts and civic ecologists can accomplish this by collecting seed and observing trees in native environments, plantations, public gardens, and urban forests. Breeding or human-directed genetic improvement presents a practical solution for restoration of species that are impacted by emergent pest epidemics, climate change, or other threats. The utility of breeding to protect biodiversity also depends on the prior establishments of seed banks and other germplasm resources. It is critical to generate a prior understanding of the diversity of populations of tree species valued for their ecological, horticultural, or economic and commercial characteristics, the observed or potential effects of threats to those populations, and the role diversity could play in recovery of species. Topic areas 1: collecting seed, 2: seed banking, 3: assessing threats, 4: think global act local to address threats with civic ecology and urban forests and botanical gardens, 5: public gardens supporting conservation efforts, and 6/7: developing genetic resistance to conserve biodiversity and conserving biodiversity. Abstract submission details 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 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, mention one of the topic areas above, 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, Jill Wagner, Geoff Williams, Denita Hadziabdic-Guerry, Sean Hoban, Lara Salido [cid:image001.png@01D98E46.7B8021B0] Geoff Williams, PhD International Sentinel Network Coordinator Forest Service International Programs Office of the Chief Office: +1 (202) 263-9231 WhatsApp: +1 (208) 874-7604 geoffrey.williams(a)usda.gov<mailto:geoffrey.williams@usda.gov> 3101 Discovery Dr., Suite F Lansing, MI 48910 www.fs.fed.us<http://www.fs.fed.us/> www.fs.fed.us/about-agency/international-programs<http://www.fs.fed.us/about-agency/international-programs> [cid:image002.png@01D98E46.7B8021B0]<http://usda.gov/>[cid:image003.png@01D98E46.7B8021B0]<https://twitter.com/forestservice>[cid:image004.png@01D98E46.7B8021B0]<http://facebook.com/USDA> Caring for the land and serving people This electronic message contains information generated by the USDA solely for the intended recipients. 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Preliminary announcement, 6th IUFRO 2.09.02 Conference (Tree Vegetative Propagation), 3-8 March, 2024, Rotorua, New Zealand

by jfrancois.trontin＠gmail.com

Dear Colleagues from IUFRO Division 2 and IUFRO 2.09.02 Unit, We are delighted to announce that our sixth IUFRO 2.09.02 Unit Conference will be held from 3-8 March 2024 in Rotorua, New Zealand! "The might of vegetative propagation for healthy and productive forests to face climate challenges". Please, check out the preliminary announcement in attachment and the 2 related documents (Invitation Letter and Presentation document). We will be welcomed by Dr. Jana Krajňáková (Senior Researcher for tissue culture) and Dr. Henri Baillères (General Manager forest to timber products) and their teams from Scion, a crown research institute that specialises in research, science and technology development for the forestry, wood product, wood-derived materials, and other biomaterial sectors. We are looking forward to meeting you again in Rotorua! Please help us disseminate this information to your colleagues, teams, IUFRO Units and other networks interested in vegetative propagation of trees and its applications for sustainable management of forests and tree plantations. Paloma Moncaleán, Yong-Wook Kim & Jean-François Trontin IUFRO 2.09.02 Coordinating team Keep up to date at the IUFRO 2.09.02 webpages <https://www.iufro.org/science/divisions/division-2/20000/20900/20902/activi…>

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The website of the EU COST "COPYTREE" action has now been activated! First conference 17-18 April, 2023 (Univ. Santiago de Compostela, Spain).

by jfrancois.trontin＠gmail.com

Dear IUFRO 2.09.02 Colleagues, Pr. Stéphane Maury (Univ. Orléans) and Dr. Caroline Teyssier (INRAE Orléans), MC Members (France) of the new EU COST action <https://www.cost.eu/actions/CA21157/> COPYTREE (CA21157-European Network for Innovative Woody Plant Cloning, 2022-2026) would like to notify us that the corresponding <https://www.copytree.eu/> website has now been launched. As you may remember, COPYTREE is chaired by Pr. Stefaan Werbrouck (Univ. Gent, Belgium, <mailto:stefaan.werbrouck@ugent.be> stefaan.werbrouck(a)ugent.be) and will address the major research challenges of in vitro cloning of woody plants, its public acceptance, risk assessment and the promotion of commercial applications. This action is therefore highly relevant to our IUFRO 2.09.02 Working Party! Visit frequently the <https://www.copytree.eu/> COPYTREE website to follow and/or participate in the COPYTREEs activities! Note also that the first COPYTREE conference on "Innovative woody plant cloning" will be organized next 17-18 April, 2023, at the University of Santiago de Compostela (Spain). The Conference is held on site. For any question, please contact Dr. Nieves Vidal ( <mailto:nieves@mbg.csic.es> nieves(a)mbg.csic.es) Warm regards! Stay tuned, new IUFRO 2.09.02 networking activities to be announced soon! Jean-François IUFRO 2.09.02 Coordinator

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Epigenetics in crop improvement: 3rd EPI-CATCH Conference, 30 May - 1 June 2023, Sofia, Bulgaria

by jfrancois.trontin＠gmail.com

Dear Division 2 and IUFRO 2.09.02 Colleagues, Pr. Stéphane Maury, WG1 leader of the EU COST action <https://www.epicatch.eu/> EPI-CATCH (Epigenetic mechanisms of crop adaptation to climate change) would like to advertise our memberships about the 3rd EPI-CATCH Conference Epigenetics in Crop Improvement, from Mechanisms to Applications to be organized 30 May 1 June 2023 in Sofia, Bulgaria. The conference will host sessions on plant epigenetic responses to environmental stresses, underlying epigenetic mechanisms, advances and new approaches in plant epigenetics for crop improvement in the context of global warming. Of course, a topic of high relevance for breeding and propagating forest trees! Please find attached the conference brochure. If interested, you can access the conference website <https://61e6e24bcea16.site123.me/> here to find appropriate links and deadlines. In case of any question about this event, please contact Dr. Federico Martinelli ( <mailto:federico.martinelli@unifi.it> federico.martinelli(a)unifi.it) Warm regards! Stay tuned, new IUFRO 2.09.02 networking activities to be announced soon! Jean-François IUFRO 2.09.02 Coordinator

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Forest Genetics 2023 Conference: July 10 to 14, British Columbia, Canada

by jfrancois.trontin＠gmail.com

Dear IUFRO 2.09.02 colleagues, Dr. Nicholas Ukrainetz, President of the Western Forest Genetics Association (WFGA) would like to advertise our Unit about the forthcoming Forest 2023 Conference Discovery and Innovation in Changing Climates to be organized in Vernon, British Columbia, Canada during next July 10-14. Some conference topics may indeed be of high interest for us (e.g. seed research and propagation of seedlings, genetic conservation, seed orchards, forest health ). Please find attached the announcement, appropriate links and deadlines. In case of any question about this event, please contact Dr Ukrainetz and/or the Conference Secretariat (see below for the contact information). Warm regards! Stay tuned, new IUFRO 2.09.02 networking activities to be announced soon! Jean-François _____ <http://www.forestgenetics2023.ca/> Forest Genetics 2023: Discovery and Innovation in Changing Climates Vernon, BC, Canada | 10-14 July, 2023 forestgenetics2023.ca Nicholas Ukrainetz RPF, PhD Research Scientist, Tree Breeder Ministry of Forests Forest Improvement and Research Management Branch Tree Seed Centre Tel: (778) 609-2011 Cell: (604) 317-9174 E-mail: <mailto:Nicholas.Ukrainetz@gov.bc.ca> Nicholas.Ukrainetz(a)gov.bc.ca Forest Genetics 2023 Conference Secretariat: registration(a)housing.ubc.ca <mailto:registration@housing.ubc.ca>

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Full-time position announcement: propagation scientist (Rotorua, New Zealand)

by jfrancois.trontin＠gmail.com

Full-time position announcement : Propagation Scientist (Rotorua, New Zealand) Dr. Jana Krajňáková, Senior Researcher for tissue culture and Project Leader at Scion, Rotorua, New Zealand, would like to announce that a full-time position (Propagation Scientist) is now being launched (Sept. 28) within the Plant Physiology and Development Research Group. The recipient will lead and develop propagation research at Scion for both exotic and native forestry species with a focus on mechanisation, automation and sustainability of nursery systems. The position has also an important dimension in building strong relationships with third-party stakeholders and Māori communities towards science-led solutions for the forestry value chain. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced forest propagation scientist to work closely with industry and to deliver science that contributes to better environmental, social and economic outcome for New Zealand. Job description, instructions, and links for further information of candidates are available here <https://careers.sciencenewzealand.org/jobdetails/ajid/ebXx9/Propagation-Sci…> . Please forward this information to any interested colleague and note that the current deadline for application is October 21, 2022. Jean-François Trontin IUFRO 2.09.02 Coordinator

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IUFRO 2.09.02 Unit: modified contact details of the Coordinator

by jfrancois.trontin＠gmail.com

Dear Colleagues of IUFRO Division 2 and IUFRO 2.09.02 Unit, For your information, I have recently left the FCBA Technological Institute, France (Oct. 1st, 2021). I become an Associate Member of IUFRO and remain committed to the coordination of the 2.09.02 Unit on Somatic embryogenesis and other vegetative propagation technologies as an independent researcher. I will continue to serve the Unit with the support of Dr. Paloma Moncaleán (Spain) and Dr. Yong-Wook Kim (Rep. Korea). You can now easily reach me at my permanent Email address: jfrancois.trontin(a)gmail.com <mailto:jfrancois.trontin@gmail.com> or by visiting the 2.09.02 webpage <https://www.iufro.org/science/divisions/division-2/20000/20900/20902/> for contact details. Kind regards, Jean-François Trontin IUFRO 2.09.02 Coordinator

4 years, 5 months

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Technical Maintenance - IUFRO Mailing Lists to be Offline

by Brigitte Burger

Dear Colleagues, The IUFRO mailing lists will be offline due to technical maintenance, starting later this (Monday) afternoon (in approximately 3 hours) for approximately 24 hours. During that period, you are kindly required not to post to any of the lists that you are subscribed to. Once the lists are online again, you will be notified. We are sorry for any incovenience caused and thank you for your understanding. Best regards Brigitte Burger -------------------------------------------------------------------------- [cid:image003.png@01D7A31B.87C57C30]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.iufroworldday.org/__;!!HXCxUKc!lrHtP…>Mark your calendar: #IUFROWorldDay on 28 and 29 September https://www.iufroworldday.org/ Register now for our upcoming global event! https://www.iufroworldday.org/signup -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mag. Brigitte Burger - Web Management and Social Media; Network Communication International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO) IUFRO Headquarters - Secretariat Marxergasse 2, 1030 Vienna, Austria Tel.: +43-1-877 0151-14 * Fax: +43-1-877 0151-50 Website: https://www.iufro.org<https://www.iufro.org/> * Email: burger(a)iufro.org<mailto:burger@iufro.org> [cid:image004.png@01D7A317.66DACE70] -------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------

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