Dear IUFRO Working Party on Resource Data in the Tropics:
Below is Issue 9 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
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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IUFRO Scientific Visits: A Gateway to Research Opportunities for Young
Forest Scientists
[image: Photo showing Aremo Adenike-Adeniyi, University of Ibadan, Nigeria.]
Within the portfolio of the IUFRO-SPDC Scientist Assistance Programme
(SAP), Scientific Visits grants are offered to early-career forest
scientists affiliated with IUFRO Member Organizations to visit a forest
research organization abroad. Read reports from three grantees! *More*
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7646#c36642>* …*
Looking Forward to the XXVI IUFRO World Congress in Sweden in 2024
Apply for Scientist Assistance (SAP) for IUFRO2024! - Browse Through the
Choice of IUFRO2024 Excursions! - Hear About the IUFRO2024 Themes in the
IUFRO Podcast! - Read About IUFRO2024 Record Submission of Abstracts! -
Publication of Papers Presented in IUFRO2024 Sessions! *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7646#c36641>…*
New IFSA President Presents Joint #IUFRO2024 and Other Activities
[image: Photo showing Isabelle Claire Dela Paz, new IFSA President]
Isabelle Claire Dela Paz, a recent Bachelor of Science in Forestry graduate
at the University of the Philippines Los Baños is the current President of
the International Forestry Students' Association (IFSA) for 2023/2024 after
3 years of previous service, where she collaborated with IUFRO. *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7646#c36639>…*
Welcoming Viola Belohrad to IUFRO Headquarters!
Viola Belohrad joined the Science-Policy Programme of IUFRO as a Project
Manager in September 2023 following Dikshya Devkota, who has taken up a
position at the Global Environment Facility. Viola has over ten years'
experience working on sustainable natural resource management and human
development with a focus on tropical forests. *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7646#c36638>…*
Sandesh K C, the Newest Intern at IUFRO Headquarters
A little over a year ago, Sandesh K C was an intern at a District Forest
Office in Nepal, writing his bachelor's thesis and freelancing as a writer
on forestry topics. Then he was awarded the Erasmus Mundus scholarship to
pursue a dual master's degree in Sustainable Forest and Nature Management
in Europe and became an active member of the International Forestry
Students' Association. *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7646#c36637>…*
Highlighting Upcoming Activities of IUFRO's Science-Policy Programme
The SciPol Programme of IUFRO serves as focal point for international
policy processes and facilitates IUFRO's input and representation in
science-policy forums. This October, Deputy Programme Coordinator Dr.
Nelson Grima will attend two important science and policy meetings in
Nairoibi, Kenya, and present upcoming publications by SciPol. *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7646#c36636>…*
UN SDG Summit: Launch of CPF Call to Action for Forests towards 2030
The 2023 SDG Summit in September marked the beginning of a new phase of
accelerated progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals. To generate
awareness of the role of forests in contributing to achieving the SDGs, the
Collaborative Partnership on Forests (CPF) convened a high-level event at
the summit and launched a "Call to Action for Forests towards 2030". *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7646#c36635>…*
20th IBFRA Conference: Climate Resilient and Sustainable Forest Management
[image: Photo showing the venue Pikku-Finlandia which offered a "forest"
setting to scientific discussions. Photo: Lotta Mattila, LUKE]
With this year's theme of "Climate Resilient and Sustainable Forest
Management", the 20th International Boreal Forest Research Association's
(IBFRA) Conference aimed to explore ways to address the challenges caused
by these changes. It included a demonstration session on sensor
technologies and gamification and a forest science-policy-practice
interactive afternoon. *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7646#c36634>…*
Global Challenges and Innovative Management of Bark and Wood Borers in
Planted and Natural Forests
[image: Photo showing Participants of the Conference in Bordeaux, 2023.
Credit (not protected by copyright): Christophe Orazio]
The IUFRO conference "Global challenges and innovative management of bark
and wood borers in planted and natural forests" took place on 29-31 August
2023 in Bordeaux, France, and was kindly hosted by IEFC and INRAE and
supported by ONF, LUTHYL project (Ecophyto, France Bois Forêt). *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7646#c36633>…*
Advancing Silvicultural Technology
[image: Photo showing Conference participants are starting the field
excursion at SLU field research station Svartberget. Photo: Timo Saksa.]
From 22 to 24 August 2023, over 90 participants from 13 countries and four
continents joined the conference titled "Advancing Silvicultural
Technology" either on site in Umeå, Sweden, or online. The event, which
involved IUFRO Research Group 3.02.00, was a jointly organized by IUFRO,
SLU, LUKE, NIBIO, SILAVA, InNovaSilva ApS and the Estonian University of
Life Sciences. *More* <https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7646#c36632>*…*
Teaching at the Interface of Machine Learning and Forestry
[image: Photo showing Field visit during Summer School 2023 in Joensuu.
Photo provided by Frank Berninger, UEF.]
Researchers from the University of Eastern Finland and INRAE gave a joint
summer school on machine learning and forest resilience in Joensuu,
Finland, supported by IUFRO Division 8 Forest Environment. A week of field
visits was followed by a week of application of machine learning. *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7646#c36631>…*
European Bioeconomy Scientific Forum 2023: Moving Towards the
Transformation
[image: Photo showing EBSF 2023 – Panelists for the session on "Identifying
synergies for a holistic bioeconomy approach". Photo by Janice Burns, IUFRO]
The urgent need for transformation towards a sustainable bioeconomy was at
the center of the European Bioeconomy Scientific Forum (EBSF) 2023 held in
Vienna on 6-8 September 2023. The forum was organized by The Centre for
Bioeconomy of the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Vienna
(BOKU), Austria, and included IUFRO officeholders as speakers. *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7646#c36630>…*
Learning to Create Together
[image: Photo showing session of the 17th European Forest Pedagogics
Congress. Photo by Jose Bolaños, IUFRO]
The Schutzgemeinschaft Deutscher Wald (SDW) organized the 17th European
Forest Pedagogics Congress in Bonn, Germany, between 20 and 22 September
with the motto 'Learning to create together'. IUFRO's Jose Bolaños seized
the opportunity to promote IUFRO activities related to forest education. *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7646#c36629>…*
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Dear IUFRO Working Party on Resource Data in the Tropics:
Below is an announcement that 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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Subject: [IUFRO Div 2] New Asia Policy Brief Calls for Better Integration
of Health Benefits of Forests
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* International Union of Forest Research Organizations *
New Asia Policy Brief Calls for Better Integration of Health Benefits of
Forests
PDF for download
<https://www.iufro.org/fileadmin/material/science/gfep/human-health-2023/pol…>
- *There is a lack of awareness in Asia and elsewhere of the vital
relationship between forests and human health.*
- *It is crucial that decision-makers in both forests and health sectors
better understand the contexts that deliver health benefits, because there
are no simple, one-size-fits-all solutions.*
- *Asia can be considered a cradle of more integrative and
close-to-nature healthcare, which is a good foundation for adopting
approaches such as the One Health framework.*
(*Vienna, 10 October 2023*) A new expanded Policy Brief published by the
Science-Policy Programme (SciPol
<https://www.iufro.org/science/science-policy/>) of the International Union
of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO <https://www.iufro.org/>) presents
consolidated scientific evidence on the relationship between forests and
human health in the Asian region. It aims to support policymakers and
stakeholders in Asia and beyond, including government officials at all
levels as well as global international organizations, in their ambition to
ensure sustainable development that takes into consideration the health of
humans and nature.
*Download the Policy Brief
<https://www.iufro.org/science/science-policy/regional-activities/forests-fo…>*
The publication titled "Forests for Human Health in Asia. An Expanded
Policy Brief" is based on the detailed analysis of information contained in
the global assessment report "Forests and Trees for Human Health: Pathways,
Impacts, Challenges and Response Options" (IUFRO World Series Volume 41,
March 2023), which was developed in the framework of the Global Forest
Expert Panels (GFEP) joint initiative of the Collaborative Partnership on
Forests (CPF). Additional research focusing on Asia was carried out to
complement the findings of the global assessment.
*Download the Global Assessment Report*
<https://www.iufro.org/science/science-policy/gfep-initiative/panel-on-fores…>
The global assessment confirms that forests, trees, and green spaces have
immense potential to contribute to the mental, physical, and social health
and wellbeing of humans at all stages of life, from the prenatal stage to
the elderly. They provide nutritious food and medicines, support climate
change mitigation and adaptation, filter air and water pollutants, and
offer areas for recreation. At the same time, poor practices of
conservation and management of forests can result in adverse effects on
human health with the emergence of zoonotic diseases, forest fires, and
allergic outcomes.
"While forests are an important component of climate change and
biodiversity policies, there is a lack of awareness in Asia and elsewhere
of the complex and vital relationship between forests and human health and
wellbeing. Decision-makers need to include forests and human health
relationships in relevant policies urgently, as the various global and
regional challenges continue to influence both sectors," says *Dr.**Xiaoqi
Feng, *Professor, University of New South Wales, Australia.
"Decision-makers in both forest and health sectors should also adopt more
integrated approaches such as the One Health framework, which recognizes
that the health of humans and the health of animals, plants, and the wider
environment are closely linked and interdependent. Asia can be considered a
cradle of more integrative and close-to-nature healthcare, which provides a
strong foundation for adopting such new frameworks," says *Dr. Payam
Dadvand**, *Associate Research Professor, Barcelona Institute for Global
Health (ISGlobal).
Health outcomes of forests and trees differ between urban, rural, and
forest-dependent communities. In the context of Asia, although most forests
are publicly owned (90% in South and Southeast Asia and 88% in Western and
Central Asia, for example), a significant population in the region are
forest-dependent communities. Approximately 481-579 million Indigenous
People and Local Communities (IPLCs) in Asia depend directly on forests for
food, medicine, and livelihoods, all of which affect health and wellbeing.
"Therefore, attention must be paid to ensuring equitable access to
resources and improving local livelihoods through tenure rights, as
increased access to forest resources can have a significant impact on human
health, particularly among forest-dependent communities," says *Dr.
Unnikrishnan Payyappallimana*, Professor, Transdisciplinary University,
India.
Asia has also seen large-scale transitions recently, such as a population
shift from rural to urban areas. The speed and scale of urbanisation and
population growth in cities across Asia over the last 50-70 years have been
unprecedented.
This has coincided with a shift in disease burden, where increase in life
expectancy and decline in some communicable infectious diseases and infant
mortality have been replaced by rising levels of non-communicable diseases
(NCDs) such as hypertension, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases. In
fact, the rise in NCDs in Asia is among the highest in the world and aligns
with processes of urbanisation that have fostered car dependency, sedentary
and stressful lifestyles, and the adoption of caloric 'Westernised' diets.
"There are no simple, *one-size-fits-all* solutions for the design and
planning of forests and green spaces for health, as contexts are very
different across Asia. It is crucial that decision-makers in Asia in both
forests and health sectors understand the contexts that result in positive
health and wellbeing impacts to ensure that policies and strategies
effectively secure and enhance them," says *Dr. Shureen Faris Abdul Shukor*,
Associate Professor, Universiti Putra Malaysia.
Several case studies of natural ecosystem restoration and reconstruction in
Asia have already demonstrated the potential to strengthen synergies
between health and other benefits from forests while minimising trade-offs.
"Successes and lessons learnt from such cases can inform strategies to
promote sustainable economic development while maintaining the
sustainability of forests and enhancing the provision of essential
ecosystem services that contribute to human health and wellbeing,
especially among vulnerable population groups," says *Dr. Cecil
Konijnendijk*, Honorary Professor, University of British Columbia, Canada.
*Download regional media release for global forests and human health
assessment*
<https://www.iufro.org/fileadmin/material/science/gfep/human-health-2023/gfe…>
*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 IUFRO's Science-Policy Programme*
The Science-Policy Programme <https://www.iufro.org/science/science-policy/>
(SciPol) of IUFRO provides a mechanism for effectively mobilizing
scientific expertise and information to equip governments and
intergovernmental processes with solid knowledge for making decisions that
affect forests, trees, and land use regionally and globally.
*For more information*, please contact: Gerda Wolfrum at +43-1-8770151-17
or wolfrum(at)iufro.org
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in India.]
Photo John Parrotta for IUFRO: Medicinal plants offered on a market in
India.
[image: Photo Sital Uprety for IUFRO: People visiting the serene
Kiyomizu-dera temple in Kyoto, Japan]
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People visiting the serene Kiyomizu-dera temple in Kyoto, Japan
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Mongolia]
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Dear IUFRO Working Party on Resource Data in the Tropics:
Below is Issue 7/8 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
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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IUFRO News 7/8, 2023
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The Forest Treasure Chest - Delivering Outcomes for Everyone
[image: Photo showing All-Division 5 Conference 2023, Cairns: Conference
group photo. Photo by Kate Murphy]
From 4 to 8 June 2023, the IUFRO all-Division 5 conference took place in
Cairns, Australia. The conference focused on improving sustainable trade in
timber and forestry, adapting forests to climate change, and cooperation
between regional forestry and indigenous communities. *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7638#c36470>…*
Challenges and Opportunities for Boosting the Teak Value Chain
[image: Photo showing Participants and organizers of IUFRO Partner Event on
Teak. Photo by PK Thulasidas]
A Side Event convened jointly by the IUFRO Teakwood Working Party, the
International Tropical Timber Organization (ITTO) and the International
Teak Information Network (TEAKNET) during the IUFRO all-Division 5
Conference in Cairns, Australia explored means of boosting the value of
teakwood products. *More <https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7638#c36468>…*
Modern Technologies and Engineering in Sustainable Forest Utilization
[image: Photo by Yinan Chen on Pixabay]
The conference in Krakow, Poland on 4-6 June 2023, offered a platform for
exchanging knowledge on current scientific and practical achievements in
the field of harvesting of timber and other forest raw materials, based on
modern technologies and engineering management of stands. *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7638#c36467>…*
The Forest Factor Conference: More Nature to Fight Climate Change
[image: Photo showing From the left: Hubert Hasenauer (Boku University,
Vienna and IUFRO representative) and Piermaria Corona (Director of the CREA
Research Centre for Forestry and Wood, Italy) at the Conference gate. Photo
provided by Piermaria Corona]
The crucial role of forests in the fight against climate change was at the
center of the International Forest Factor Conference held in Rome, Italy,
from 6-7 June 2023, on the occasion of World Environment Day, and in memory
of the first World Forestry Congress held in Italy in 1926. *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7638#c36466>…*
Agroforestry Systems in the World: Differences and Similarities
[image: Photo showing A glimpse of online session, 26-27 July 2023.
Screenshot by Dr. Sanjeev Chauhan]
The online conference on 26-27 July 2023 hosted by the University of Évora,
Portugal, analyzed and discussed the concepts, products and their ranking,
the species and the stand structure, the management options, the modelling,
and the practice of agroforestry systems. *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7638#c36465>…*
Forest Plantations Congress 2023
[image: Photo showing IPEF event. Photo courtesy of IPEF]
The Congress on 23-25 May in Piracicaba, São Paulo, Brazil was hosted and
supported by IPEF, ABTCP, IBÁ, and IUFRO 1.02.01. Participants concluded
that the forest plantation sector has a great potential to grow and improve
with the advancement of new technologies based on artificial intelligence,
modeling, and innovative processes. *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7638#c36464>…*
Science Day at HLPF to Inform SDG Summit and 2024 Summit of the Future
The first-ever Science Day convened on the margins of the July session of
the UN High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF).
Participants discussed potential strategies to ensure the acceleration of
SDG implementation in an as evidence-based, strategic, and effective a
manner as possible. *More <https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7638#c36463>…*
Announcements
IUFRO World Congress 2024 – Call for SAP Opens on 15 September
IUFRO's Scientist Assistance Programme (SAP) aims to provide forest
scientists from economically disadvantaged countries with financial
assistance to participate in the XXVI IUFRO World Congress 2024, taking
place in Stockholm, Sweden from 23 to 29 June 2024. *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7638#c36461>…*
Global Competition on Best Practices in Forest Education 2.0
The IUFRO-IFSA Joint Task Force on Forest Education, with the collaboration
of Reforestamos and WRI, is organizing the second Global Competition on
Best Practices in Forest Education. Submission deadline is 30 November
2023! *More <https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7638#c36460>…*
Wood for Globe
[image: Photo showing cut tree. Photo IUFRO]
Moving towards a sustainable low-carbon bioeconomy has emerged as a global
goal. The forest sector is in a unique position to contribute significantly
to the achievement of this goal. WOOD for GLOBE is a new project that aims
to strengthen wood policy networks and platforms globally. *More*
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7638#c36459>*…*
Forests and Climate Change: An Oscar-winning alliance - Michelle Yeoh on
the UN Forest Podcast
Second UN Forest Podcast episode hosted by Michelle Yeoh, 2023
Oscar-winning actress and Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations
Development Programme (UNDP) talks with Professor Almut Arneth,
Coordinating Lead Author of the IPCC Special Report on land and climate
change. *More <https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7638#c36458>…*
Pitch Your Solution at the Bioeconomy Innovation Day on 4 October 2023
[image: Photo showing Bilbao. Photo of Bilbao by Enrique on Pixabay]
Ahead of the Bioeconomy Innovation Day on 4 October 2023 in Bilbao, Spain,
the Bioregions Facility invites innovative companies, start-ups and
researchers to pitch close-to-market or in-the-market to solutions at the
event. *More <https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7638#c36457>…*
Obituary: Zohra Bennadji, INIA, Uruguay
[image: Photo showing Zohra Bennadji. Photo provided by Zohra's daughter
Mayra Rodriguez]
For Zohra Bennadji working in IUFRO played an important role in her
professional career. She was active between 2001 and 2010 as Deputy
Coordinator of Division 2 and alternate representative of Uruguay to the
International Council. On behalf of the IUFRO community we express our
sincere condolences to her family and friends. *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7638#c36456>…*
Obituary: Alan Brown, CSIRO, Australia
[image: Photo showing Alan Brown. Photo source: Obituary published in
Australian Forestry]
Alan Brown actively contributed to the work of various IUFRO Units and
served as a member of the Executive Board (1987–1990). In 1992 he received
the IUFRO Distinguished Service Award for his research activities and for
promoting IUFRO in Australia and Oceania. On behalf of IUFRO, we express
our deepest sympathies to his family and friends. *More
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*TEAMING UP 4 FORESTS: Summary of the 3rd Think Tank Meeting *
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From: Ewa Hermanowicz <e.hermanowicz(a)fsc.org>
Date: Tue, Sep 12, 2023 at 10:33 AM
Subject: [IUFRO WP 9.01.02 - Communications]New IUFRO manual on
communicating forest science - call for co-authors/sponsorships for IUFRO
2024
Dear All
Building upon the popular 'Communicating Forest Science
<https://www.iufro.org/science/special/spdc/training-resource-centre/communi…>'
manual published almost a decade ago, the IUFRO Working Party on
Communications and Public Relations has set to revisit this precious
resource to make it aligned with the latest trends. The new manual aims at
equipping scientists and science communicators with knowledge on
communication theory and practice. Drawing upon the digital tools, the
revamped manual will be exclusively available online thus giving
possibilities to easily link to external resources, embed other digital
materials like podcasts and videos and finally make it a living resource to
be updated as needed.
The team is looking for additional volunteers to produce the revamped
manual in time for the IUFRO Congress in Sep 2024. Ideally, candidates
would come from within the IUFRO network or are experienced forest science
communicators who know IUFRO. If you are interested, please contact me or
any of the working party deputies. We particularly encourage applications
from members from the Global South. *IUFRO-SPDC will offer a full
sponsorship for authors/contributors* of the manual who are eligible for SAP
for IUFRO Event Participation
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2024.
You can visit the Working Party page here
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Dear IUFRO Working Party on Resource Data in the Tropics:
Below is an announcement that 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, Jul 25, 2023 at 4:00 PM
Subject: IUFRO Annual Report 2022 now available!
To: Dear IUFRO Officeholder <mahoganyforthefuture(a)gmail.com>
<https://www.iufro.org/>
* International Union of Forest Research Organizations *
IUFRO Annual Report 2022 now available!
*Dear IUFRO Members and Officeholders,*
We are happy to inform you that the IUFRO Annual Report 2022 can be
downloaded from:
https://www.iufro.org/news/article/2023/06/26/annual-report-2022/.
There you will find a comprehensive version of the Annual Report in a 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.
A shorter overview of IUFRO's 2022 activities is available at:
https://www.iufro.org/publications/annual-report/article/2023/02/20/2022-in…
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Dear IUFRO Working Party on Resource Data in the Tropics:
Below is Issue 6 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
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Subject: [IUFRO Div 3] IUFRO News 6, 2023
To: Dear Reader of IUFRO News <div3(a)lists.iufro.org>
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Issue 6, 2023
IUFRO News 6, 2023
Dear Reader of IUFRO News:
We are happy to present to you Issue 6 of IUFRO News 2023, volume 52!
The *IUFRO Annual Report 2022* is highlighted in the Publications section
of this issue and is available at:
https://www.iufro.org/news/article/2023/06/26/annual-report-2022/
Listen to our *latest Podcast episode* with a focus on forest resilience
and adaptation to stress at:
https://www.iufro.org/news/article/2023/06/28/branching-out-episode-2-june-…
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UNFF18: IUFRO Reaffirms Dedication to Improving Scientific Knowledge Base
for Sustainable Development
The eighteenth session of the United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF18),
held in an in-person format at the UN Headquarters in New York, USA, from
8-12 May 2023, was attended by approximately 400 participants. IUFRO
organized a successful side event on Forests and Human Health, and was
represented by the IUFRO President in the panel discussion on forests,
energy and livelihoods. *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7565#c35969>…*
UNFF18: Major Group Children and Youth Report
[image: Photo showing IFSA delegates in New York. Photo by IFSA.]
Delegates of the International Forestry Students’ Association (IFSA),
representing the Major Group Children and Youth, were thrilled to have
participated in the 18th UNFF session. They summarized their contributions
and experiences in a comprehensive report. *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7565#c35967>…*
3rd Think Tank Meeting of Teaming Up 4 Forests
[image: Photo showing participants of the 3rd IUFRO-Mondi Think Tank
Meeting. Photo by IUFRO.]
The third TEAMING UP 4 FORESTS Think Tank meeting, hosted by IUFRO and
Mondi, was held in Vienna on 15-16 June 2023. It brought together over 40
representatives from science, business and other stakeholders to discuss
the challenges of climate change facing pan-European forests, and jointly
identify solutions and response measures. *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7565#c35966>…*
Advancing Restoration Education Around the Bay of Bengal
[image: Photo showing Workshop participants. Photo by IUFRO]
After a virtual workshop in 2022, educators from Bangladesh, India,
Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Thailand met in Dehradun, India, in 2023 to
continue the discussion about current natural resources management
education in view of the increasing demand for knowledge and expertise in
landscape restoration. Participants also explored further opportunities for
closer regional collaboration. *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7565#c35965>…*
Application of Forest Therapy Principles in the Creation of Green
Environment
[image: Photo showing meeting audience. Photo provided by Emilia Janeczko]
The hybrid meeting held in Birštonas, Lithuania, attracted 96 participants
on site and 32 online. The aim of the conference was to exchange ideas,
strengthen cooperation between different research centers and share with
each other good practices in forest therapy and green and blue
infrastructure planning and design. *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7565#c35964>…*
10th International Conference on Acid Deposition – ACID RAIN 2020: The
Future Environment and Role of Multiple Air Pollutants
[image: Photo showing Discussion at the Plenary Session. Photo by Huo M.]
The ACID RAIN 2020 conference addressing “The Future Environment and Role
of Multiple Air Pollutants” was jointly organized by IUFRO Working Parties
8.04.01, 8.04.03, 8.04.06, Japan Society of Atmospheric Chemistry, Japan
Society for Atmospheric Environment, Japanese Society of Biogeochemistry,
Japanese Society of Limnology, and Japanese Society of Soil Science and
Plant Nutrition. *More <https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7565#c35963>…*
Latest Advances in Evolution and Adaptation of Fagaceae and Nothofagaceae
[image: Photo showing Screenshot from presentation by Saddan Morales]
The fifth international online workshop of IUFRO Working Party 2.08.05 on
16 May 2023 featured four presentations that highlighted the activities of
the Working Party encompassing a broad geographic scale - from the US and
Mexico to Europe and Asia - and addressing questions of species diversity
and local adaptation, genome and pangenome studies, and systematics. *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7565#c35962>…*
Webinar "Let's Talk About Planted Forests": Monitoring and Control of
Invasive Pests and Pathogens in EU Planted Forests
[image: Photo showing Screenshot from Hervé Jactel’s (INRAE) presentation
entitled "Surveillance and management of alien invasive pests and pathogens
in European planted forests".]
During this webinar on 21 April 2023, Hervé Jactel commented on the main
outcomes of the HOMED project (Holistic Management of Emerging Forest Pests
and Diseases) that finished in 2022. Samantha Green informed about the
citizen science to detect new damage in UK and Christophe Orazio introduced
SILVALERT. Nicola Luchi focused on tools for monitoring biotic risks. *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7565#c35961>…*
Pinus patula Plantations in Africa
[image: Photo showing Screenshot: Wubalem Tadesse (EFD)]
At the 3rd edition of the webinar series "Pine Silviculture: International
Success Factors" on 23 May, keynote speaker and IUFRO Board Member Wubalem
Tadesse of the Ethiopian Forestry Development (EFD), talked about: "*Pinus
patula* Plantations in Africa: An Overview of its Silvicultural Traits and
Use under SDG". *More <https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7565#c35960>…*
Forest Communicators Explore Innovation
[image: Photo showing Group photo courtesy of LHMP]
On 20-22 June 2023, European forest communicators got together in Prague,
Czech Republic, for the UNECE/FAO Forest Communicators’ Network (FCN)
annual meeting and workshop. The meeting focused on the role of innovative
technology in impactful communication. *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7565#c35959>...*
New Episode of IUFRO's Forest Podcast Explores What Stresses Forests and
How Society Responds
We are excited to present the newest episode of *Branching Out – The Forest
Podcast*. Join us as we discuss the topic of strengthening forest
resilience and adaptation, and how people, trees and ecosystems adapt and
resist to stress! *More <https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7565#c35985>…*
New Release: Urban Forests in the Spotlight of the First Episode of the UN
Forest Podcast
The first episode of the UN Forest Podcast – "Urban forests hosted by
Stefano Boeri" – is now available. In this episode, Stefano Boeri,
architect and professor at Politecnico di Milano, and Cecil Konijnendijk,
professor of urban forestry and researcher and contributor to many UNECE
urban forest publications, discuss how we can expand green space areas
across cities. *More <https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7565#c35986>… *
Congratulations
Maria Patek Receives IUFRO's Distinguished Service Award
[image: Photo showing Maria Patek and Alexander Buck. Photo by IUFRO]
In recognition of her outstanding and valuable service to IUFRO, Maria
Patek, Director General Forestry and Sustainability at the Austrian Federal
Ministry for Agriculture, Forestry, Regions and Water Management, received
IUFRO’s Distinguished Service Award at the 26th Austrian Forest Forum
(Waldforum) on 13 June 2023. *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7565#c35956>…*
Bianca Eskelson Receives Humboldt Research Fellowship for Experienced
Researchers
[image: Photo showing Bianca Eskelson. Photo by UBC]
IUFRO would like to congratulate officeholder Bianca Eskelson, Associate
Professor in the Department of Forest Resources Management of the
University of British Columbia, Canada, on receiving this prestigious award
from the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation. *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7565#c35987>…*
CORS Merit Award for Taraneh Sowlati
[image: Photo showing Taraneh Sowlati. Photo by UBC]
IUFRO extends congratulations to officeholder Professor Taraneh Sowlati on
receiving the Canadian Operations Research Society (CORS) Merit Award. She
is being recognized for her research work in biomass utilization, with a
focus on its optimization and management in supply chains. *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7565#c35955>…*
Yafang Yin Newly Elected as Executive Committee Member of the International
Union of Biological Sciences (IUBS)
[image: Photo by Mr. Chao Wang, Research Institute of Wood Industry, CAF]
During 10-12 March 2023, the 34th General Assembly (GA) of the
International Union of Biological Sciences was held in Tokyo, Japan. At the
GA officeholder Professor Yafang Yin from the Research Institute of Wood
Industry, Chinese Academy of Forestry, was elected as Executive Committee
Member (2023-2026) of IUBS. *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7565#c35988>…*
News from a Member Organization - Remote Sensing Technology Used in the
Battle to Combat Myrtle Rust
[image: Photo showing twig with myrtle rust. Picture thanks to Roanne
Sutherland, Scion]
Scientists at Crown Research Institute Scion (New Zealand) have found a way
to quickly detect myrtle rust days before plants show signs of infection,
providing hope that nurseries in the future can start control treatment
much sooner and stop disease outbreaks in their tracks. *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7565#c35990>…*
Publications
Read about IUFRO activities clustered around these themes: Forests for
People, Forests and Climate Change, Forests and Forest-Based Products for a
Greener Future, Biodiversity, Ecosystem Services and Biological Invasions,
Forests, Soil and Water Interactions. *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7565#c35958>…*
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Dear IUFRO Working Party on Resource Data in the Tropics:
Below is an announcement that 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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From: IUFRO Headquarters <office(a)iufro.org>
Date: Wed, Jun 28, 2023 at 11:21 AM
Subject: [IUFRO Div 1] Branching out: the forest podcast - new episode
To: Dear Reader of IUFRO News <div1(a)lists.iufro.org>
<https://www.iufro.org/>
* International Union of Forest Research Organizations *
Branching out: the forest podcast - new episode
Dear Reader of IUFRO News:
We are thrilled to announce the launch of the second episode of *Branching
out: the forest podcast*. Join us as we discuss the topic of strengthening
forest resilience and adaptation! Listen how people, trees and ecosystems
adapt and resist to stress!
We invite you to listen to the episode featuring co-host Ewa Hermanowicz,
from FSC and Coordinator of IUFRO Working Party on Communication and Public
Relations, along with Lucy Amissah, from Forestry Research Institute of
Ghana and Coordinator of IUFRO Working Party on Forest Fires, Andrew
Liebhold from the US Forest Service and keynote speaker at the 2024 IUFRO
World Congress in Stockholm, Mariella Marzano, from Forest Research UK and
Coordinator of IUFRO Working Party on Social Dimensions of Forest Health,
and Jens Peter Skovsgaard, from the Swedish University of Agricultural
Sciences and Coordinator of IUFRO Division 1 - Silviculture, who together
unravel the interplay between climate change and forest health.
Tune in to *Branching Out: the forest podcast* on your favourite platform.
Now available at Spotify
<https://open.spotify.com/show/4z91fBEcVgcumdZVUUkizT> and Apple Podcasts
<https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/branching-out/id373548869> as well
as on the IUFRO website <https://www.iufro.org/publications/iufro-podcasts/>!
And share the podcast with your friends and colleagues!
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Below is an announcement that 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: Mon, Jun 12, 2023 at 11:51 AM
Subject: [IUFRO Div 2] The 27th IUFRO World Congress 2029 to bring the
event to the African Continent for the first time ever
To: Dear Reader of IUFRO News <div2(a)lists.iufro.org>
<https://www.iufro.org/>
* International Union of Forest Research Organizations *
The 27th IUFRO World Congress 2029 to bring the event to the African
Continent for the first time ever
*XXVII IUFRO World Congress 2029 ADVANCING GLOBAL PARTNERSHIPS IN FORESTRY
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT*
*Nairobi, Kenya; 2029*
*THE 27**TH** IUFRO WORLD CONGRESS 2029 TO BRING THE EVENT TO THE AFRICAN
CONTINENT FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER*
(*Vienna, 12 June 2023*). After a highly competitive bidding process, the
International Council of IUFRO, the International Union of Forest Research
Organizations, approved the 62nd IUFRO Board recommendations to hold the
27th IUFRO World Congress in Nairobi, Kenya.
[image: Photo showing Wangari Maathai Institute of Peace and Environmental
Studies, Nairobi, Kenya, during IUFRO Congress site visit. Photo by Henry
Opopa]
During IUFRO Congress site visit; Wangari Maathai Institute of Peace and
Environmental Studies, Nairobi. Photo by Henry Opopa.
"We are thrilled about the decision to take the IUFRO World Congress to
Africa for the first time in the history of our Organization. The beautiful
country of Kenya is an oasis of biodiversity, has strong forest traditions
and a lively forest research community that is well-connected
internationally. This makes it an attractive Congress venue in many
respects," says IUFRO President Dr. John Parrotta.
One year before the era of the UN Sustainable Development Goals closes,
this Congress will offer the world of forest science an excellent
opportunity to take stock of the role of forests in the achievement of the
global environmental, social and economic agenda. The Congress will allow
us to highlight and acknowledge particularly the crucial roles that African
forests, forestry and forest science have been playing in attaining these
goals at global, regional and local levels.
The IUFRO Members in Kenya and their regional partners welcome the decision
by global researchers and practitioners to visit and experience forests and
forestry in Africa.
"Our aim is to host the strongest-ever delegation of African participants
to an IUFRO World Congress in terms of numbers, presentations, and
exhibitions. They will jointly demonstrate with international partners and
peers the value of worldwide cooperation in *ADVANCING GLOBAL PARTNERSHIPS
IN FORESTRY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT*, which is the theme of the Congress,"
says Dr. Joshua Cheboiwo; The Director, Kenya Forestry Research Institute
(KEFRI) - the Host Organization.
[image: Photo showing the KEFRI Headquarters, located in Muguga, Kiambu
County, Central Kenya. Photo by Henry Opopa, KEFRI.]
The KEFRI Headquarters is located in Muguga, Kiambu County, Central Kenya.
Photo by Henry Opopa, KEFRI.
Profiling the status of Africa’s forestry in the global arena by 2030 has
been at the center of the successful bid presented by KEFRI on behalf of
the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry and other
ministries of the Government of Kenya. Also supporting the bid were other
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Congress guests beyond its national borders.
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(fiftieth) anniversary of the founding of the African Union (AU) by African
Heads of States and Governments. It is the long-term development vision for
the continent in all aspects including environment and forestry sectors.
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Kenya since it contributes to African continent development aspirations by
2030 and beyond.
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Dear IUFRO Working Party on Resource Data in the Tropics:
Below is Double Issue 4&5 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
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: Mon, May 15, 2023 at 7:20 AM
Subject: IUFRO News 4/5, 2023
To: Dear IUFRO Officeholder <mahoganyforthefuture(a)gmail.com>
[image: IUFRO News]
Double Issue 4/5, 2023
IUFRO News 4/5, 2023
Dear IUFRO Officeholder:
We are happy to present to you Double Issue 4&5 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! *
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If you wish to contribute to the next issue of IUFRO News, please submit
your proposed content *by 14 June 2023* to: office(at)iufro.org
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Finally, please remember that the submission of abstracts for the IUFRO
2024 World Congress *closes on 2 June 2023:*
https://iufro2024.com/call-for-congress-abstracts/
Best wishes,
Alexander Buck
*IUFRO Executive Director*
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Cooperating Across Sectors for Resilient Landscapes
[image: Photo showing IUFRO President John Parrotta speaking at the
inaugural session of the Symposium. Photo by ICFRE]
The "International Symposium on Intersectoral Cooperation for Resilient
Landscapes" on 29-30 March 2023 was hosted by the Indian Council of
Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE) and ICFRE-Forest Research
Institute, Dehradun, and jointly organized by ICFRE and IUFRO. It brought
together experts and scientists from various sectors including forestry and
agriculture to discuss forest landscape restoration issues. *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7556#c35848>…*
Efforts in Mainstreaming Landscape Restoration Education into the Current
Education Systems in South-East Asia: A Lesson Learned from the IUFRO-ICFRE
Symposium
[image: Photo showing IFSA delegates with IUFRO Executive Director
Alexander Buck. Photo by IFSA]
The "International Symposium on Intersectoral Cooperation for Resilient
Landscapes" in Dehradun also offered a delegation of students from the
International Forestry Students’ Association an enriching experience and
allowed them to gain knowledge first-hand from people involved in
ecological restoration and working on the ground in building climate
resilient forests and landscape. *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7556#c35846>…*
Scholarship Application Workshop
[image: Photo by Yinan Chen on Pixabay]
The online workshop supported by IUFRO and IFSA involved the Joint
IUFRO-IFSA Task Force on Forest Education. It featured two prominent
speakers who shared advice and information on how to build a successful
scholarship application in the field of forestry. *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7556#c35845>…*
Short Scientific Visits - Grant Opportunity
In 2023, IUFRO’s Special Programme for Development of Capacities (SPDC)
will offer grants of up to €5,000 each for Short Scientific Visits for
early career scientists affiliated with IUFRO Member Organizations. These
visits will provide a unique opportunity for young scientists from Africa,
Asia and Latin America to visit a forest research organization overseas and
conduct international scientific collaboration. Apply by 31 July 2023! *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7556#c35844>…*
Forest Mensuration and Modelling Chats
[image: Photo showing Screenshot / 25 April Webinar]
Find reports from two more webinars of the IUFRO 4.01.00 series, one on
"Modelling Mixtures and Uneven-aged Forests: From Pattern to Process to
Application", and one on "Tree Species Growth of Oak and Pine in Mixture -
a Dynamic Sensitive Equilibrium". More webinars will follow! *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7556#c35843>…*
World Wood Day 2023 – Wood in Cultural Heritage
[image: Photo showing WWD Special Concert: Organized by Senzoku Gakuen
College of Music and held on March 19 at the Concert Hall of Senzoku Gakuen
College of Music, Tokyo, Japan. Photo by IWCS]
The 2023 World Wood Day Online Symposium & The 5th IUFRO Forest Products
Culture Colloquium on 21 and 22 March focused on the theme "Wood in
Cultural Heritage". Approximately 536 participants and audiences from 32
countries and regions attended on Zoom, YouTube and bilibili (mainland
China). *More <https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7556#c35840>…*
VIII Congreso Forestal CONFLAT 2023
[image: Photo showing Sandra Rodriguez-Pineros. Source: Congress website
gallery]
Dr. Sandra Rodríguez Piñeros, Coordinator of the IUFRO-IFSA Task Force on
Forest Education presented IUFRO in the course of her keynote address at
the 2023 Forestry Congress CONFLAT (VIII Congreso Forestal Latinoamericano)
held on 27-30 March 2023 in Mendoza, Argentina. *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7556#c35839>…*
Digitalization in Forest Operations
[image: Photo showing a screenshot of one of the presentations made during
the online event.]
The recordings of the webinar sessions on *Digitalization in Forest
Operations* held on 13 and 20 April 2023 are now available at the webpages
of IUFRO Research Group 3.01.00 Harvesting and transportation
engineering. *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7556#c35838>…*
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Dear IUFRO Working Party on Resource Data in the Tropics:
Below is an announcement that 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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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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