Dear IUFRO Working Party on Resource Data in the Tropics:
Below is Issue 6/7 of IUFRO News 2024, volume 53. Past editions of the
newsletter can be found at:
https://www.iufro.org/publications/news/electronic-news/
Regards,
Sheila Ward
Coordinator
IUFRO WP 4.02.01 - Resource data in the tropics
https://www.iufro.org/science/divisions/division-4/40000/40200/40201/
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Inspiring Congress to Take Forests and Society Towards 2050
[image: Photo showing Plenary session on “Forests for sustainable
societies” with keynote speakers Cécile Ndjebet (right) and Harini Nagendra
(center), and moderator Mónica Gabay (left). Photo Henrik Karmehag/SLU]
The XXVI World Congress of the International Union of Forest Research
Organizations IUFRO, held in Stockholm, Sweden, on 23-29 June 2024, brought
together 4271 delegates from 102 countries. it provided a global forum for
the exchange of knowledge, perspectives, and visions. *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7739#c37762>…*
A big thank you to all who have made this Congress such a huge success!
[image: Photo showing Congress Tree Planting Ceremony, from the left:
Fredrik Ingemarsson (Chair of Congress Organizing Committee), student
Ulrika Olsson, Göran Ericsson (Dean, Faculty of Forest Sciences, SLU),
student Joel Lindblom, John Parrotta (IUFRO President), Sandra Axell
Katouzi (Stiftelson Skansen and Stockholm University). Photo Henrik
Karmehag/SLU]
This Congress would not have been possible without the commitment, work and
contributions of many people and organizations! *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7739#c37761>…*
Stockholm Congress Statement calls for decisive action and best use of
solid knowledge
[image: Photo showing Elena Paoletti, Chair of Congress Scientific
Committee, and John Parrotta, IUFRO President, presenting the Stockholm
Congress Statement. Photo Jose Bolaños/IUFRO]
Immediate and coordinated action is required to effectively deal with the
drivers and impacts of climate change, biodiversity loss, deforestation,
land degradation, and pollution. This is a core message of the Stockholm
Congress Statement, the outcome document of the Congress. *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7739#c37760>…*
Bring back memories and catch up on Congress activities!
[image: Photo showing IUFRO Headquarters team at the Congress. Photo IUFRO]
Browse the Congress website <https://iufro2024.com/> full of amazing
impressions, great photos and videos, bustling activities, and, most
importantly, the ca. 3500 presentations and posters! Visit the Congress
landing page <https://www.iufro.org/events/congresses/2024/> on the IUFRO
website for more!
Daniela Kleinschmit: New IUFRO President
[image: Photo showing Daniela Kleinschmit. Photo by Philipp Ditfurth]
As of 30 June 2024, IUFRO has a new President and Board. “Strengthening
global interconnectedness of excellent forest sciences and at the same time
acknowledging local knowledge as well as different perspectives and
priorities are among the main aims of IUFRO for the next five years,” she
says. *More <https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7739#c37758>…*
Nairobi, Kenya: IUFRO World Congress venue 2029
[image: Photo showing Dr. Jane Njuguna, Acting Director of Kenya Forestry
Research Institute, and IUFRO President John Parrotta sign Congress
agreement. Photo Jose Bolaños/IUFRO]
The XXVII IUFRO World Congress 2029 will bring the event to the African
continent for the first time and will take place in Nairobi, Kenya, hosted
by the Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI). The theme of the Congress
is “Advancing Global Partnerships in Forestry Research and Development”. *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7739#c37757>…*
IUFRO Board 2024-2029
[image: Photo showing Meeting of outgoing and incoming Board members before
the Congress. Photo by Jose Bolaños/IUFRO]
The Board for the 2024-2029 term will be significantly more balanced in
terms of gender and regional/cultural representation and led by the first
female President in IUFRO’s 132-year history. *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7739#c37756>…*
Congratulations to all recipients of IUFRO honors and awards
[image: Photo showing IUFRO President John Parrotta presents Scientific
Achievement Award to Ge Sun, US Forest Service. Photo Jose Bolaños/IUFRO]
The XXVI IUFRO World Congresses offered an opportunity to honor outstanding
scientific achievements and contributions to forestry with a range of IUFRO
Awards. With the exception of the IUFRO World Congress Host Scientific
Awards, all awardees are diligently selected by the IUFRO Honours and
Awards Committee led by Elena Paoletti. *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7739#c37755>…*
IUFRO-SPDC Expanding Forest Research Capacity at IUFRO2024
[image: Photo showing Pre-Congress training workshop. Photo Jose
Bolaños/IUFRO]
A total of 106 scientists from 47 different countries supported by the
IUFRO-SPDC Scientist Assistance Programme joined over 4000 delegates and
tapped into forest science and related topics at the XXVI IUFRO World
Congress in Stockholm, Sweden. Around half of them attended the
pre-Congress training. *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7739#c37754>…*
New SciPol Coordinator: Nelson Grima follows Christoph Wildburger
After more than 13 years heading first the Global Forest Expert Panels
(GFEP) Programme and then its successor, the Science-Policy Programme
<https://www.iufro.org/science/science-policy/> (SciPol), Christoph
Wildburger steps down from his position as Coordinator of the program but
continues as a Senior Advisor. SciPol is now coordinated by Nelson Grima. *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7739#c37753>…*
Discussing forest governance at IUFRO2024
[image: Photo showing From the right: Daniela Kleinschmit, Christoph
Wildburger, Nelson Grima, Nathalie Faure. Photo by Jose Bolaños/IUFRO]
The session “International Forest Governance: A Comprehensive Global
Review” provided a unique opportunity to present and discuss the findings
of a recently launched IUFRO study, while the session “Forest Governance in
Regions – A Stakeholder Dialogue” zoomed into the regions. *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7739#c37752>…*
Tackling critical challenges for forests and forest science – read and hear
from scientists and stakeholders
[image: Photo showing session on Scaling up the exchange between forest
science and business. Photo Jose Bolaños/IUFRO]
Highlights from selected sessions and speakers with a focus on forest
resilience and climate change, biodiversity, bioeconomy, science &
business, decision making, and education. Find links to interviews and
statements and read session summaries. *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7739#c37751>…*
IFSA-IUFRO Mentorship Programme 2024 at the 26th IUFRO World Congress
[image: Photo showing IFSA mentorship group. Photo IFSA]
IFSA and IUFRO organized a Mentorship Programme comprising, amongst others,
a set of two competitions arranged at the IUFRO World Congress 2024. The
prizes for the competition were made available by the Eva Mayr-Stihl
Foundation <https://eva-mayr-stihl-stiftung.de/de>. *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7739#c37750>…*
Publications presented at the Congress
Global Teak Resources and Market Assessment 2022 - IUFRO World Series 44
The report is a useful reference for assessing country situations and
trends, which are further explored in brief profiles of the major
teak-producing countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America. There is
currently no better source of up-to-date information on teak resources and
markets. *More <https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7739#c37748>…*
Restoring Forests and Trees for Sustainable Development: Policies,
Practices, Impacts, and the Ways Forward
As we look to the future and forest restoration efforts around the world,
understanding and balancing the goals of the different organizations
undertaking this work is key to their success. The book will be published
by Oxford University Press, and it will be available as an open access
publication later in 2024. *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7739#c37747>…*
New: Communicating Forest Science Manual 2024
Over the last decade, significant change has occurred: rapid technological
innovation, shifting global dynamics and geopolitics, a worldwide pandemic,
and a fracturing and reconstructing of communication approaches. This 2024
Communicating Forest Science Manual will only be available in an online
format. *More <https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7739#c37745>…*
Resilient Future Forests Laboratory (RFFL)
The Resilient Future Forests Laboratory (RFFL) is a global network of
long-term, operational-scale plots that demonstrate forests managed for
resilience and adaptation to change. The RFFL Network covers large
gradients of climatic and socio-economic conditions. A new website and a
publication were presented. *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7739#c37744>…*
More Publications
https://www.iufro.org/publications/news/electronic-news/iufro-news-67-2024/…
Latest Advances in Evolution and Adaptation of Fagaceae and Nothofagaceae
[image: Photo showing Habitat photograph of Quercus marlipoensis forest.
Photo: Luting Liu, PhD student, Yunnan University, China.]
The online workshop with six presentations addressed questions of local
adaptation, host-pathogen co-evolution, flowering, interspecific gene flow,
niche evolution and niche modelling for conservation purposes. *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7739#c37742>…*
Systems Analysis in Forest Resources
[image: Photo showing participants of SSAFR meeting 2024. Photo by Gregory
Paradis]
The 20th Symposium on System Analysis in Forest Resources (SSAFR) brought
together researchers and practitioners that develop and apply methods of
optimization, simulation, management science, and systems analysis to
forestry problems. *More <https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7739#c37741>…*
Other Information
*Positions <https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7739#c37725>Call for new
IUFRO Task Force Proposals for the Term 2024-2029
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7739#c37740>IUFRO Meetings
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7739#c37724>*
IUFRO Website Features
Noticeboard <https://www.iufro.org/discover/noticeboard/>
Proceedings Archive <https://www.iufro.org/publications/proceedings/>
Newsletter Archive <https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=147>
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Dear IUFRO Working Party on Resource Data in the Tropics:
The announcement below may be of interest.
Regards,
Sheila Ward
Coordinator
IUFRO WP 4.02.01 - Resource data in the tropics
https://www.iufro.org/science/divisions/division-4/40000/40200/40201/
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Date: Fri, Jun 28, 2024 at 7:02 AM
Subject: [IUFRO Div 1] The World's Forests: Multiple Crises Call for
Resolute Action
To: Dear Reader of IUFRO News <div1(a)lists.iufro.org>
<https://www.iufro.org/>
* International Union of Forest Research Organizations *
The World's Forests: Multiple Crises Call for Resolute Action
*XXVI IUFRO World Congress 2024 FORESTS AND SOCIETY TOWARDS 2050*
*Stockholm, Sweden; 23-29 June 2024*
*https://www.iufro2024.com/ <https://www.iufro2024.com/>*
*Media Release*
International Union of Forest Research Organizations
*THE WORLD'S FORESTS: MULTIPLE CRISES CALL FOR RESOLUTE ACTION*
- *Joint efforts and far-sighted decisions* are crucial to make the
world's forests more resilient and ensure a sustainable future, the
*Stockholm
Congress Statement* stresses.
- *International and interdisciplinary cooperation*, fact-based and
equitable decision-making, as well as better education and training are
among the key factors for ensuring healthy forests and trees and their
vital goods and services.
- *Forest-related science and research together with traditional
knowledge* can form a solid knowledge base for human activities and
decisions to bring about positive change.
- *Incoming IUFRO President Daniela Kleinschmit* emphasizes the
importance of enhancing inclusivity especially regarding young and
underrepresented researchers; broadening perspectives on forest-related
challenges and strengthening global collaboration.
- *The 27th IUFRO World Congress* will take place in 2029 in Nairobi,
Kenya, and thus, for the first time in the history of IUFRO on the African
continent.
*Stockholm, 28 June 2024**: *The 26th World Congress of the International
Union of Forest Research Organizations IUFRO brought together *4,200
participants from over 100 countries *in Stockholm from 23 to 29 June 2024.
Every five years, the Congress provides a global forum for the exchange of
knowledge, perspectives and visions around technical and societal issues of
forest-related research, policymaking and management.
The Congress under the title of *"Forests and Society towards 2050*"
focused on five major themes: forest resilience, forest-based bioeconomy,
biodiversity and ecosystem services, forests for sustainable societies, as
well as innovation and education. *https://iufro2024.com*
<https://iufro2024.com>
*The Stockholm Congress Statement calls upon everyone to assume
responsibility*
Climate change, biodiversity loss, environmental pollution and mounting
social injustice are among the most *severe crises* the world is facing
today. Tackling these interlinked crises requires resolute and equitable
actions and everyone must take responsibility in their own sphere of
influence.
"An equitable, healthy and prosperous future for humanity will depend on
diverse, productive and resilient forests and associated ecosystems,
including sustainable agricultural systems," says IUFRO President *Dr. John
Parrotta*, US Forest Service. "To realize such a future, immediate and
coordinated action is required to effectively deal with the drivers and
impacts of climate change, biodiversity loss, deforestation, land
degradation, and pollution." This is a core message of the Stockholm
Congress Statement, the outcome document of the Congress.
"The forest science community can be relied upon to provide the solid
knowledge base needed by decision-makers at all levels - from individual
citizens to governments - to evaluate the benefits, risks and trade-offs
related to forest- and other land-based commodity production options,
consumption choices and policies across sectors," Dr. Parrotta emphasizes.
*Dr. Elena Paoletti* of CNR IRET, Italy, and Chair of the Congress
Scientific Committee, sums up the *call for action*, "The Congress urges
decisionmakers, forest managers and business experts to *make best use of
the knowledge *and recommendations of the global science community to:
*Strengthen* forest resilience and climate adaptation; *Maintain* and
enhance the social values of forests for sustainable societies; *Expand*
the role of forests and forest products in a responsible circular
bioeconomy; and *Transform* forest-related sciences for the future. Action
at all levels in line with these messages can contribute to maintaining a
stable planet that continues to support life and human well-being.
*Find the Stockholm Congress Statement (EN/DE/FR/SP) at: *
*https://www.iufro.org/events/congresses/2024/#c37695*
<https://www.iufro.org/events/congresses/2024/#c37695>
[image: Photo showing Daniela Kleinschmit. Photo Philipp Ditfurth]
Photo Philipp Ditfurth
*Handing over of IUFRO Presidency to* *Daniela Kleinschmit *
At the end of the XXVI IUFRO World Congress on 29 June 2024, IUFRO will
have a new president. Dr. Daniela Kleinschmit, Professor of Forest and
Environmental Policy at Albert-Ludwig-University of Freiburg, Germany, and
current IUFRO Vice President, will take office for the next five years. She
succeeds Dr. John Parrotta from the US Forest Service, who has been IUFRO
President since 2019.
She has been in academic leadership positions since 2016, first as Vice
Dean and later as Dean of the Faculty of Environment and Natural Resources
at the University of Freiburg. In 2021, she was elected Vice President of
the University responsible for internationalization and sustainability. Her
areas of expertise are forest policy, bioeconomy, policy integration,
participation and political communication. She supports various
science-policy interactions and is a member of the Bioeconomy Council of
Baden-Württemberg and the Royal Swedish Academy of Agriculture and Forestry.
Daniela Kleinschmit will be the first woman to head IUFRO.
"*Strengthening global interconnectedness of excellent forest sciences* and
at the same time acknowledging local knowledge as well as different
perspectives and priorities are among the main aims of IUFRO for the next
five years," says Daniela Kleinschmit. "To be a vibrant global network
offering forest-knowledge-based solutions in times of high global
complexities it is necessary to further *broaden perspectives from
forest-centered to forest-related challenges*. Motivating researchers in
early phases of their academic careers and fostering the *inclusion of
researchers that have so far been underrepresented* in IUFRO are
prerequisite for keeping IUFRO fit for the future," she underlines.
*27th IUFRO World Congress in 2029 in Nairobi, Kenya*
The 27th IUFRO World Congress 2029 will bring the event to the African
continent for the first time and will take place in Nairobi, Kenya. The
theme of the congress is *"Advancing Global Partnerships in Forestry
Research and Development". *The host organization is the Kenya Forestry
Research Institute (KEFRI).
*Dr. Jane Njuguna*, Acting Director of Kenya Forestry Research Institute
(KEFRI), extends a cordial invitation at the closing of the Stockholm
Congress, "*Welcome to Kenya!* As we prepare to host the 27th IUFRO World
Congress in 2029, we celebrate a triumph not only for Kenya but for Africa.
Our bid was a collaborative effort involving the Kenya Government, African
Union Commission, KEFRI, Kenya Forest Service, CIFOR-ICRAF, African Forest
Forum, FORNESSA, Centre for Coordination of Agricultural Research and
Development for Southern Africa Economic Block (CCARDESA), Lake Victoria
Basin Commission and Forestry Research Institutes in Ethiopia, Uganda and
Tanzania, among many others, thus highlighting our commitment to global
forestry partnerships."
One year before the end of the 2030 Agenda and the UN Sustainable
Development Goals (SDGs), the 27th IUFRO World Congress will provide an
opportunity to take stock of the role of forests in achieving the global
environmental, social and economic agenda. In particular, the Congress will
demonstrate the importance of African forests, forestry and forest science
in attaining these goals.
###
[image: Photo showing Dr. Jane Njuguna, Acting Director of Kenya Forestry
Research Institute (KEFRI), and IUFRO President John Parrotta sign
agreement for the 27th IUFRO World Congress. Photo Jose Bolaños/IUFRO] Dr.
Jane Njuguna, Acting Director of Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI),
and IUFRO President John Parrotta sign agreement for the 27th IUFRO World
Congress. Photo Jose Bolaños/IUFRO
[image: Photo showing Congress Tree Planting Ceremony, from the left:
Fredrik Ingemarsson (Chair of Congress Organizing Committee), student
Ulrika Olsson, Göran Ericsson (Dean, Faculty of Forest Sciences, SLU), John
Parrotta (IUFRO President), Sandra Axell Katouzi (Stiftelson Skansen and
Stockholm University). Photo Henrik Karmhag/SLU] Congress Tree Planting
Ceremony, from the left: Fredrik Ingemarsson (Chair of Congress Organizing
Committee), student Ulrika Olsson, Göran Ericsson (Dean, Faculty of Forest
Sciences, SLU), John Parrotta (IUFRO President), Sandra Axell Katouzi
(Stiftelson Skansen and Stockholm University). Photo Henrik Karmhag/SLU
[image: Photo showing IUFRO President John Parrotta, USFS, at the 26th
IUFRO World Congress. Photo Henrik Karmhag/SLU] IUFRO President John
Parrotta, USFS, at the 26th IUFRO World Congress. Photo Henrik Karmhag/SLU
[image: Photo showing Chair of the Congress Scientific Committee Elena
Paoletti. Photo Jose Bolaños/IUFRO] Chair of the Congress Scientific
Committee Elena Paoletti. Photo Jose Bolaños/IUFRO
[image: Photo showing Incoming President Daniela Kleinschmit at IUFRO2024
Congress. Photo Jose Bolaños/IUFRO] Incoming President Daniela Kleinschmit
at IUFRO2024 Congress. Photo Jose Bolaños/IUFRO
###
*About IUFRO *
The International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO) is a
non-profit and non-governmental worldwide network of 15,000 forest
scientists across 120 countries, who work together to enhance the
understanding of the ecological, economic and social aspects of forests and
trees. Founded in 1892 IUFRO is headquartered in Vienna, Austria.
www.iufro.org
*About IUFRO World Congresses*
IUFRO World Congresses are interdisciplinary and integrative in scientific
content. They are a forum for scientists and interested parties to discuss
technical and societal issues of forest-related research, policymaking and
management to support science-based decision-making. Congresses are usually
held every five years. The Congress in plenary session is also the general
assembly of the members of the Union.
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Dear IUFRO Working Party on Resource Data in the Tropics:
The announcement below may be of interest.
Regards,
Sheila Ward
Coordinator
IUFRO WP 4.02.01 - Resource data in the tropics
https://www.iufro.org/science/divisions/division-4/40000/40200/40201/
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Date: Tue, Jun 25, 2024 at 10:33 AM
Subject: [IUFRO Div 6] New: Global Teak Resources and Market Assessment
2022 Now Available Online!
To: Dear Reader of IUFRO News <div6(a)lists.iufro.org>
<https://www.iufro.org/>
* International Union of Forest Research Organizations *
New: Global Teak Resources and Market Assessment 2022 Now Available Online!
The latest update on teak resources and markets was carried out with the
support of IUFRO's network of scientists and TEAKNET experts. It shows that
since the last FAO study in 2010, the area of natural and planted teak
forests and the harvest of teak logs have increased and teak's share of the
global timber market is growing.
*Global Teak Resources and Market Assessment 2022*
Walter Kollert, S. Sandeep, and M.P. Sreelakshmy.
With contributions by
Adzo Kokutse, Cristiane A.F. Reis, Nelly Grace Bedijo, Olman Murillo, and
P.K. Thulasidas
IUFRO World Series Volume 44. Vienna. 92p.
ISBN 978-3-903345-27-0
ISSN 1016-3263
Published by:
International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO), 2024
Teak (*Tectona grandis*), the timber of kings, grows in some 80 countries
in the tropics. In many of these it is considered a priority species for
large-scale cultivation, and a valuable, fast-growing hardwood that offers
the best opportunity to produce quality timber and provide a good
livelihood for forest-dependent communities. As a result, planted teak
forests have attracted significant investment from the corporate sector.
The Global Teak Resources and Market Assessment provides country-level
information on teak for the year 2022. Teak resources were assessed using a
standardized questionnaire sent to qualified experts with access to the
required data. International trade in teak logs and sawtimber was assessed
using the UN COMTRADE database, which publishes teak data based on official
customs records since January 2022.
The report is a useful reference for assessing country situations and
trends, which are further explored in brief profiles of the major
teak-producing countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America. There is
currently no better source of up-to-date information on teak resources and
markets.
The area of natural teak forests has been estimated at 30,215 million ha,
more than half of which is in Myanmar. It appears that the global area of
natural teak forests has increased by 1,180 million ha (+4.1%) since 2010.
The global area of planted teak forests is estimated at 4,854 million
hectares, of which 80% is in Asia, 13% in Africa and 7% in Latin America.
The data reported indicates that the global area of planted teak forests
has increased by 507,000 hectares since the 2010 study. The report also
looks at the potential environmental and social impacts of planted teak
forests, which have long been controversial.
The publication is available at:
https://www.iufro.org/publications/series/world-series/article/2024/06/25/w…
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* International Union of Forest Research Organizations *
Communicating Forest Science Manual 2024 Now Available!
Over the last decade, significant change has occurred. Rapid technological
innovation, shifting global dynamics and geopolitics, a worldwide pandemic,
and a fracturing and reconstructing of communication approaches. Artificial
intelligence, misinformation campaigns, podcasting, social media, and a
recognition of the importance of science communication have all evolved.
The previous *2014 Communicating Forest Science Manual *was innovative for
its time. Communicating effectively about forest science seemed more
important than ever then and still does today. The role of forests in
addressing the global challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss,
and human health issues are critical to convey. As populations move more to
urban areas, keeping people connected to forests, and informed on forest
science are of continued importance.
The *2014 Manual* was used as a basis for this new one – keeping the
‘evergreen’ chapters on topics such as communication strategies, but giving
them a fresh look. We revamped the chapters on media engagement and social
media – disciplines that saw drastic changes over the last decade. There is
a wealth of new content in this edition, including a chapter on forest
psychology and fresh perspectives on best practices illustrated through
case studies.
This *2024 Communicating Forest Science Manual* will only be available in
an online format – to allow it to be a living document, where hyperlinks
can be updated and added and content modified based on the current context.
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The announcement below may be of interest.
Regards,
Sheila Ward
Coordinator
IUFRO WP 4.02.01 - Resource data in the tropics
https://www.iufro.org/science/divisions/division-4/40000/40200/40201/
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* International Union of Forest Research Organizations *
New RFFL Website and Publication Now Online!
Dear Reader of IUFRO News:
The *Resilient Future Forests Laboratory (RFFL)* is a *global network of
long-term, operational-scale plots* that demonstrate forests managed for
resilience and adaptation to change. The RFFL Network covers large
gradients of climatic and socio-economic conditions. And we are happy to
announce the *launch of the RFFL website*:
https://resilientfutureforest.org/
At the same time, we are announcing the *new Occasional Paper RFFL
Guidebook published by IUFRO*, which provides guidance on establishing and
maintaining RFFL Field Plots, collecting data, and sharing results. This
guide is intended primarily for anyone directly involved in proposing and
establishing an RFFL Location. Scientists, practitioners,
consultants/advisors, and landowners (individuals or organizations
responsible for the land on which the RFFL is located) all will benefit
from this Guide.
It can be downloaded from:
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For those joining the *XXVI IUFRO World Congress in Stockholm*, visit
the *IUFRO-SPDC
Exhibition Space*. Throughout the week, there will be presentations about
different forest landscape restoration projects, including RFFL:
https://www.iufro.org/science/special/spdc/cong24/.
Sincerely,
Michael Kleine
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Dear IUFRO Working Party on Resource Data in the Tropics:
Below is Issue 5 of IUFRO News 2024, volume 53. Past editions of the
newsletter can be found at:
https://www.iufro.org/publications/news/electronic-news/
Regards,
Sheila Ward
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IUFRO WP 4.02.01 - Resource data in the tropics
https://www.iufro.org/science/divisions/division-4/40000/40200/40201/
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Subject: [IUFRO Div 2] IUFRO News 5, 2024
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Issue 5, 2024
IUFRO News 5, 2024
Dear Reader of IUFRO News:
We are happy to present to you Issue 5 of IUFRO News 2024, volume 53!
The newsletter 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)!*
Find out everything about the *IUFRO World Congress* at:
https://iufro2024.com/
Enjoy the read,
Alexander Buck
*IUFRO Executive Director*
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Equity and Justice Must Take Center Stage in International Forest
Governance
At a side event held during the 19th session of the United Nations Forum on
Forests (UNFF19), the Science-Policy Programme of IUFRO presented the first
global synthesis report on international forest governance in 14 years,
titled "International Forest Governance: A critical review of trends,
drawbacks, and new approaches". *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7720#c37538>…*
26th IUFRO World Congress Coming Soon!
An exciting program full of science and innovation, knowledge exchange and
presentation, networking, socializing, and getting to know the host region
is waiting for you. If you have not registered yet, now is the time to do
so! Visit the Congress website and learn about the program and *more
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7720#c37537>...*
UNFF19 Declaration Reaffirming UN Strategic Plan for Forests 2017-2030
At UNFF19, IUFRO contributed mainly to the CPF events on 9 May 2024. In the
course of the Dialogue with CPF Heads and UNFF Partners on Achieving
Globally Agreed Goals on Forests, Climate Change, and Biodiversity, John
Parrotta, IUFRO President, made a statement on how science and information
can change the behavior of producers and consumers. *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7720#c37536>…*
Grow the Solution Initiative Aims to Promote Wood-based Products for
Climate
The Collaborative Partnership on Forests (CPF) Communicators Network Joint
Initiative launched a new initiative at UNFF19 to encourage greater use of
products made from sustainably grown wood as a key strategy for combating
climate change. *More <https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7720#c37534>…*
The Might of Vegetative Propagation for Healthy and Productive Forests to
Face Climate Changes
[image: Photo showing a tree nursery. Photo by J.-F. Trontin]
The 6th international conference of IUFRO 2.09.02 Working Party 'Somatic
embryogenesis and other vegetative propagation technologies' took place in
Rotorua, New Zealand, hosted by Scion. Beyond fundamental knowledge about
tree propagation, participants discussed the latest findings in vegetative
propagation to support forest health and adaptation. *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7720#c37533>…*
The 2024 World Wood Day - Diversity of Wood in Culture
[image: Photo showing participants of the World Wood Day 2024 Symposium
Group Photo on Zoom Webinar. Photo IWCS.]
The World Wood Day (WWD) 2024 Event, 2024 WWD Online Symposium and the
Sixth IUFRO Forest Products Culture Colloquium, 21-22 March, involved IUFRO
RG 5.01.00 and IUFRO WP 9.03.02. This year's symposium focused on the
diversity of wood and non-wood forest products including six topics. *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7720#c37531>…*
Leakage Impacts of the EU's Biodiversity and Climate Policies
[image: Photo showing Presenter Franziska Schier. Photo provided by Maarit
Kallio.]
The International Forest Policy Meeting (IFPM) is a biennial event
addressing forest and forest-related issues from a social science
perspective and bringing together scholars and research from different
parts of the world. At the 5th IFPM in Helsinki, Finland, a panel session
on 12 April 2024 discussed leakage impacts of the EU's biodiversity and
climate policies. *More <https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7720#c37530>…*
Robot for Silviculture and Automatic Planting Machine
This edition of the Webinar Series "Let's Talk About Planted Forests"
involving the IUFRO Task Force Resilient Planted Forests Serving Society &
Bioeconomy took place on 29 March. This was a unique opportunity do
discover the ambitious R&D activities ongoing in New Zealand in relation to
precision silviculture covering autonomous stock monitoring and *more
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7720#c37529>…*
The Role of Political Leadership in Europe's Wood Supply
[image: Photo showing a conference. Photo by Doris Unterrainer]
In a webinar hosted by TEAMING UP 4 FORESTS on April 23rd, the role of
political leadership in shaping sustainable wood supply across Europe took
center stage. With a turnout of over 120 participants joining via Zoom and
LinkedIn, the webinar provided a dynamic platform for robust discussions
and knowledge sharing. *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7720#c37541>…*
Pine Plantations in South Brazil: State of Play
The fourth webinar in the series "Pine Silviculture: International Success
Factors" took place on 16 April 2024. It featured keynote speakers Prof.
Dr. Peter Spathelf (Eberswalde University for Sustainable Development,
IUFRO 1.01.10) and Prof. Dr. Mauro Valdir Schumacher (Universidade Federal
de Santa Maria, Brazil). *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7720#c37542>…*
Announcements
IUFRO World Congress Host Scientific Awards
The Congress Organizing Committee (COC) recommended the recipient(s) of an
award for pre-eminent forest scientists from the country/ies that host the
IUFRO World Congress. These awards will be presented to the three renowned
scientists during the Opening Ceremony on Monday 24 June. *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7720#c37527>…*
Welcoming Jacklyn Care Linayao to IUFRO HQ
*Care* joined the IUFRO HQ team as a junior policy and project
administrator for the Secretariat of the European Wood Policy Platform
(woodPoP). In this role, she will be supporting woodPoP in its various
administrative, communication, and project management tasks. *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7720#c37526>…*
Latest IUFRO Podcast Episode: The way forward for forests, science and
people
One of the highlights of the season finale is the outlook on the upcoming
IUFRO World Congress in Stockholm this summer. Our guests shared their
expectations for this global gathering, emphasizing the importance of
collaboration and knowledge-sharing in addressing the challenges facing our
forests. *More <https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7720#c37525>…*
Forest Education Flourishes: Innovations Post-Covid
[image: Photo showing children with teacher sitting at a table. Photo
provided by Ngo Bieng Marie Ange]
The Global Competition on Best Practices in Forest Education 2.0 organized
by the IUFRO-IFSA Joint Task Force on Forest Education provided valuable
insights into the innovations developed by scientists, professors, and
teachers globally to navigate the challenges posed by COVID-19 and maintain
the flow of knowledge to students. Find out about the winners! *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7720#c37524>…*
News from Members and Partners
IFSA is Ready for the IUFRO World Congress
[image: Photo showing young women in front of lake. Photo by Agnieszka
Boeske on Unsplash]
The International Forestry Students' Association (IFSA) has planned a
highly impactful participation of young people and forestry students at the
upcoming 26th IUFRO World Congress in Stockholm, Sweden, aligning with the
Congress theme of "Forests & Society Towards 2050". *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7720#c37523>…*
BFW Celebrates 150 Years
IUFRO congratulates its Member No. 0001, the Austrian Research Center for
Forests (BFW) on its 150th anniversary! BFW has dedicated the 13th edition
of Lichtung (in German) to this special anniversary and invites readers to
a journey through time. *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7720#c37522>…*
BFW Presents New Forest App
The Austrian Research Center for Forests (BFW), has developed the augmented
reality app "Öswald - App in den Wald!" (in German). This innovative
application aims to inform young people about the importance of forests,
biodiversity, and climate change in an entertaining and interactive way. *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7720#c37545>…*
UK Forest Research Presents Tree Species Database
[image: Photo showing tree. Photo by Gerda Wolfrum]
Find information on over 60 tree species that are either widely grown in
British forests at the present time or which could play an increasing role
in the future. *More <https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7720#c37546>…*
UK Forest Research – Wind Risk in a Changing Climate
[image: Photo of Dr. Locatelli. Photo source UK Forest Research]
ForestGALES is Forest Research's leading wind risk modelling tool, used
across the UK and internationally. Read an interview with Tom Locatelli,
Senior Climate Change Scientist and Project Leader – Wind Risk in a
Changing Climate, as he talks about wind risk in forestry and how
ForestGALES helps foresters and land managers plan and manage woodlands and
forests. *More <https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7720#c37547>…*
The ResAlliance Project
[image: Photo showing landscape with blue sky. Photo by Boutheina Stiti,
INRGREF]
The project titled Landscape Resilience Alliance for Agriculture and
Forestry in the Mediterranean Basin (ResAlliance) is coordinated by the
European Forest Institute (EFI) and will run from December 1, 2022, to
November 30, 2025. The aim of the project is to provide foresters and
farmers with the knowledge and tools they need to implement innovative
landscape resilience solutions. *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7720#c37548>…*
Survey for Latin America and the Caribbean: Innovation in the Wood Value
Chain
This survey is aimed at identifying innovative forest centers within Latin
America. It is directed at professionalization and forestry technification
centers (prevocational and vocational) and/or universities that have this
type of center. *More <https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7720#c37549>…*
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Dear IUFRO Working Party on Resource Data in the Tropics:
The announcement below may be of interest.
Regards,
Sheila Ward
Coordinator
IUFRO WP 4.02.01 - Resource data in the tropics
https://www.iufro.org/science/divisions/division-4/40000/40200/40201/
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Date: Wed, Jun 5, 2024 at 6:38 AM
Subject: IUFRO Annual Report 2023 now available!
To: Dear IUFRO Officeholder <mahoganyforthefuture(a)gmail.com>
<https://www.iufro.org/>
* International Union of Forest Research Organizations *
IUFRO Annual Report 2023 now available!
*Dear IUFRO Members and Officeholders,*
We are happy to inform you that the IUFRO Annual Report 2023 can be
downloaded from:
https://www.iufro.org/news/article/2024/06/04/annual-report-2023/.
There you will find a comprehensive version of the Annual Report in the new
design and structure. The report highlights selected activities from
Divisions, Task Forces, Special Programmes and Projects under thematic
clusters and offers hyperlinks to further details. Please note that this
report is published online only.
Enjoy the read!
Alexander Buck
*IUFRO Executive Director*
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