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: 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
<https://www.iufro.org/science/special/spdc/sap/#c35938> to attend IUFRO
2024.
You can visit the Working Party page here
<https://www.iufro.org/science/divisions/division-9/90000/90100/90102/>.
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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…
.
Enjoy the read!
Alexander Buck
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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
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, Jul 5, 2023 at 8:08 AM
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-…
IUFRO News Issue 6 is also available for *download as a PDF or Word file*
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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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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: 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
IUFRO Member Organizations based in Kenya, namely: The World Agroforestry
Centre (ICRAF), the Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) and
the African Forest Forum (AFF). In addition, there is strong national
partnership with the Kenya Forest Service, the Green Belt Movement and The
University of Nairobi. The host country counts on the support of its
neighbours and other partners across Africa in extending the experience of
Congress guests beyond its national borders.
At the 27th IUFRO World Congress in 2029, African scientists and actors in
the forest sector will showcase regional efforts to ensure that the
aspirations of Africa as captured in the Agenda 2063 will be on course.
This Continental agenda spanning 2013-2063 was launched during the 50th
(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.
The African Union Commission endorsed the Congress bid by the Republic of
Kenya since it contributes to African continent development aspirations by
2030 and beyond.
*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 centres 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.
*For more information*, please contact:
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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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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!
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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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Dear IUFRO Resource Data in the Tropics Working Party:
The deadline is June 2 for submitting abstracts for IUFRO 2024 Session
T3.21 “*Legacy tropical forest data: current status, uses, and securing
them”* (page 120 in the sessions book) and other sessions.
The call for abstracts for IUFRO 2024 is at
https://iufro2024.com/call-for-congress-abstracts/. The abstract
announcement is at
https://iufro2024.com/wp-content/uploads/IUFRO_2024-Call_for_Abstracts-1-2.….
(NOTE THAT THE SESSION ABSTRACT DEADLINE HAS PASSED. THE CALL NOW IS FOR
PRESENTATION ABSTRACTS).
Download the book of IUFRO 2024 sessions 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
*SESSION DESCRIPTION:*
Legacy tropical forest data are older datasets. Over the years, these data
have been generated from many projects, and they are now scattered among
various institutions and people. Many of these datasets are on paper or in
older digital formats, and therefore in danger of being lost. But these
data have many potential uses. They are valuable for understanding how
tropical forests have changed through time, including the cumulative
impacts of change in land use and climate, and changes in patterns of
biodiversity and carbon storage. They can serve as guidelines for forest
restoration to previous conditions, or to projected conditions with climate
change (using data from relevant sites). Many of the forests (e.g., in
Nigeria and Ghana) represented in historical datasets no longer exist, so
these data are the only record of the natural vegetation of the area.
This session will focus on the current status of these data, their uses,
and what needs to be done to secure them. We especially seek contributions
from researchers based in tropical countries. We want to consider possible
uses of these data for tropical forest restoration and research on
long-term forest dynamics. We are also interested in current work using
these data for biodiversity/biogeography studies, such as from the DryFor
and TreeCo networks; and gaps in the spatial distribution covered by older
datasets, such as for African montane forests.
We aim for the last part of the session to be a discussion, with questions
from the audience and discussion among the presenters and moderators. We
hope to find common research themes among participants to help build
possible collaborations. We also welcome poster presentations for this
session. This theme should be interesting for Congress participants, with
the increasing global focus on forest restoration.
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 and should be a maximum of 300 words,
excluding the title. It is the author’s responsibility to submit a correct
abstract; any errors in spelling, grammar, or scientific fact will be
published as typed by the author, if accepted. Poor English may be a cause
for rejection. The Programme Committee will accept abstracts for the
Scientific Programme (oral or poster presentation) on scientific merit.
“Only Abstracts of registered participants will be printed. At least one of
the authors must be registered for the Conference.”
We look forward to seeing you in Stockholm for IUFRO 2024.
Regards,
Sheila Ward
Coordinator, IUFRO 4.02.01
Dear IUFRO Resource Data in the Tropics Working Party:
The time has come to prepare and submit abstracts for IUFRO 2024 for
Session T3.21 “*Legacy tropical forest data: current status, uses, and
securing them”* (page 120 in the sessions book) and other sessions.
The call for abstracts for IUFRO 2024 is at
https://iufro2024.com/call-for-congress-abstracts/. The abstract
announcement is at
https://iufro2024.com/wp-content/uploads/IUFRO_2024-Call_for_Abstracts-1-2.….
(NOTE THAT THE SESSION ABSTRACT DEADLINE HAS PASSED. THE CALL NOW IS FOR
PRESENTATION ABSTRACTS).
Download the book of IUFRO 2024 sessions 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
*Session Description*
Legacy tropical forest data are older datasets. Over the years, these data
have been generated from many projects, and they are now scattered among
various institutions and people. Many of these datasets are on paper or in
older digital formats, and therefore in danger of being lost. But these
data have many potential uses. They are valuable for understanding how
tropical forests have changed through time, including the cumulative
impacts of change in land use and climate, and changes in patterns of
biodiversity and carbon storage. They can serve as guidelines for forest
restoration to previous conditions, or to projected conditions with climate
change (using data from relevant sites). Many of the forests (e.g., in
Nigeria and Ghana) represented in historical datasets no longer exist, so
these data are the only record of the natural vegetation of the area.
This session will focus on the current status of these data, their uses,
and what needs to be done to secure them. We especially seek contributions
from researchers based in tropical countries. We want to consider possible
uses of these data for tropical forest restoration and research on
long-term forest dynamics. We are also interested in current work using
these data for biodiversity/biogeography studies, such as from the DryFor
and TreeCo networks; and gaps in the spatial distribution covered by older
datasets, such as for African montane forests.
We aim for the last part of the session to be a discussion, with questions
from the audience and discussion among the presenters and moderators. We
hope to find common research themes among participants to help build
possible collaborations. We also welcome poster presentations for this
session. This theme should be interesting for Congress participants, with
the increasing global focus on forest restoration.
*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 and should be a maximum of 300 words,
excluding the title. It is the author’s responsibility to submit a correct
abstract; any errors in spelling, grammar, or scientific fact will be
published as typed by the author, if accepted. Poor English may be a cause
for rejection. The Programme Committee will accept abstracts for the
Scientific Programme (oral or poster presentation) on scientific merit.
“Only Abstracts of registered participants will be printed. At least one of
the authors must be registered for the Conference.”
We look forward to seeing you in Stockholm for IUFRO 2024.
Regards,
Sheila Ward
Coordinator, IUFRO 4.02.01
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, Mar 21, 2023 at 10:33 AM
Subject: Forests Reduce Health Risks, New Global Report Confirms
To: Dear IUFRO Officeholder <mahoganyforthefuture(a)gmail.com>
<https://www.iufro.org/>
* International Union of Forest Research Organizations *
Forests Reduce Health Risks, New Global Report Confirms
- Forests, trees and green spaces play a vital role in ensuring a
healthy life for all on a global scale.
- The health benefits of forests and trees, ranging from physical and
mental well-being to overall mortality reduction, far outweigh the adverse
effects on health. As health threats, such as forest fires, are mainly
caused by human activities, urgent action is needed.
- In order to address health challenges, it is important to recognize
the close links between human health and the health of other species, of
ecosystems, and of the planet as a whole.
Press Release and Photos for download
<https://www.iufro.org/fileadmin/material/science/gfep/human-health-2023/gfe…>
Pressemitteilung und Fotos zum Download
<https://www.iufro.org/fileadmin/material/science/gfep/human-health-2023/gfe…>
[image: Photo showing Forests and trees for shade, food and water in
regions suffering increasingly from drought and heat, such as Morocco, but
are threatened at the same time. Photo A. Buck, IUFRO]
Forests and trees offer shade, food and water in regions suffering
increasingly from drought and heat, such as Morocco, but are threatened at
the same time. Photo A. Buck, IUFRO
*Vienna, March, 21, 2023 -* The global scientific evidence of the multiple
types of benefits that forests, trees and green spaces have on human health
has now been assessed by an international and interdisciplinary team of
scientists. The outcome is presented in a major report titled "*Forests and
Trees for Human Health: Pathways, Impacts, Challenges and Response Options*"
by the Global Forest Expert Panels (GFEP) Programme of the International
Union of Forest Research Organizations <https://www.iufro.org/> (IUFRO).
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.
Existing evidence strongly supports a wide range of physical, mental,
social and spiritual health benefits associated with forests and green
spaces. They have positive effects, e.g., on the neurodevelopment in
children, on diabetes, cancer, depression, stress-related disorders,
cognitive aging and longevity, and are critical for enhancing social
interactions, recreation and relaxation. Although all life stages are
impacted, starting from the prenatal stage, the significant effects on
children are particularly important, not least because of repercussions in
later life.
Evidence highlighted in the report includes that no less than 24% of global
deaths (and 28% of deaths among children under five) are due to negative
environmental factors such as air pollution and extreme weather events.
Premature death and disease can be prevented through healthier environments
worldwide.
Forests, trees and green spaces not only provide healthier environments but
also numerous goods and services, including medicines, nutritious foods,
and other non-wood forest products that contribute to human health.
Medicinal plants, which are particularly important to Indigenous Peoples
and Local Communities (IPLCs), provide basic health care for 70% of the
world's population.
Forests, trees and green spaces also help reduce the negative health
impacts of climate change. In cities, for example, green spaces and trees
have a significant cooling effect, which is particularly important as more
frequent heat waves are expected, greatly increasing the risk of heat
stress and heat stroke.
*This peer-reviewed assessment is the most comprehensive on this topic to
date and has been carried out by the Global Forest Expert Panel (GFEP) on
Forests and Human Health in the frame of the IUFRO-led Joint Initiative of
the Collaborative Partnership on Forests (CPF). A total of 44 scientists
and experts have contributed to this assessment, with a core Expert Panel
of 16 scientists with diverse expertise, including forestry, ecology,
landscape design, psychology, medicine, epidemiology and public health.
Authors and reviewers are from across the globe and represent different
genders.*
The scientists took a broad view of forests, trees outside forests and
green spaces, and looked at them in diverse contexts, with a focus on
urban, rural, and forest-dependent communities. Equally, they took a broad
perspective of human health, including all aspects of people's physical,
mental, spiritual and social health and well-being, while also considering
links to the health of other beings and ecosystems.
*"The report underpins a One Health perspective, which recognizes that the
health of humans, animals, plants, and the wider environment are closely
linked and interdependent. It suggests that decision-makers in forest,
health and related domains should also adopt more integrative perspectives
for addressing forest-human health relations. By linking forest and human
health policies and strategies, new and innovative solutions for health and
forest challenges can be identified," says Panel Chair Cecil Konijnendijk,
University of British Columbia, Canada.*
The report highlights the important contribution of forests and trees to
the United Nations' 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its goals,
particularly Goal 3 (SDG 3), which aims to "ensure healthy lives and
promote well-being for all at all ages."
While most of the health outcomes of forests, trees and green spaces are
positive, there are also some negative impacts that need to be considered
and mitigated. Human health can be impacted adversely through allergies,
diseases transmitted by animals or reduced air quality because of forest
fires, for example. Global crises such as climate change, land-use change,
urbanization and biodiversity loss endanger the important role that forests
and trees provide as ‘safety nets' for the food security and livelihoods of
vulnerable populations.
These negative impacts are mostly due to factors such as disturbed
relationships between forests and people, poor forest conservation and
management, or inappropriate choice of tree species in areas where people
live. Decision-makers should promote and enhance positive forest and tree
health outcomes while minimizing and managing potential negative impacts,
especially on vulnerable populations.
A solution to the malaria epidemic, for example, is not to eliminate the
forest and wetland habitats of the mosquitos transmitting the disease -
deforestation can actually increase the malaria risk - but to invest in
sustainable forest management and urbanization processes that avoid loss of
natural habitats.
Another example of a misconception related to harmful consequences of
nature is the attribution of the increase in pollen allergies to urban
forests and green spaces. In fact, allergic diseases are more prevalent in
high-income countries, often caused by unhealthy lifestyles disconnected
from nature, and exacerbated by climate change as warmer temperatures
prolong the pollen season.
*As the acceleration of negative global trends and challenges including
climate change and pandemics alters and intensifies the importance of
forest-human health relations, urgent action is required. Climate change,
urbanization and lifestyles that are disconnected from nature are among the
main reasons behind many of the health challenges that societies around the
world are facing today, including malnutrition, cardiovascular diseases and
mental health problems. Environmental and climate disruptions have also led
to a surge in life-threatening diseases such as Ebola or avian flu.
Land-use change is estimated to have caused the emergence of more than 30%
of new diseases since 1960.*
These trends are not only putting human health at risk but also that of
forests and trees as they are among the drivers behind wildland fires,
heavy storms and forest pests, for example. It is therefore crucial to
improve the understanding of the role of nature in providing benefits to
humans, and consequently, the role that ongoing nature destruction is
playing in increasing health hazards.
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*FORESTS AND TREES FOR HUMAN HEALTH: PATHWAYS, IMPACTS, CHALLENGES AND
RESPONSE OPTIONS. A Global Assessment Report, *IUFRO World Series Volume
41, Vienna 2023
Editors: Cecil Konijnendijk, Dikshya Devkota, Stephanie Mansourian and
Christoph Wildburger
*Information: *
https://www.iufro.org/science/gfep/gfep-initiative/panel-on-forests-and-hum…
###
*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 GFEP*
IUFRO's Global Forest Expert Panels (GFEP
<https://www.iufro.org/science/gfep/>) Programme, established in 2007,
combines diverse expertise to assess scientific knowledge about the role of
forests and trees in achieving global goals and inform political decision
making, mainly intergovernmental conventions and agreements of the United
Nations (UN). GFEP primarily produces global scientific assessments
conducted by interdisciplinary expert panels that unite leading scientists
from around the world. Up to 2022, eight thematic reports and several
related global and regional policy briefs have been successfully completed
on a wide range of topics including food security, water, and climate
change mitigation.
*For more information*, please contact: Gerda Wolfrum at +43-1-8770151-17
or wolfrum(at)iufro.org
###
Forests and trees that provide a source of food and medicine are both
highly important in rural contexts. Plant foods from the forest may make
important contributions to iron intake and reduce the risk of anaemia in
women. A study undertaken in 35 countries found that forest cover is
associated with reduced anaemia, stunting and diarrhoeal diseases in
children.
*Photo J. Parrotta, IUFRO:**Medicinal plants offered on a market in India.*
Forests, trees and green spaces help reduce the negative health impacts of
climate change. In cities, green spaces and trees offer significant cooling
effects, which is especially important as more and more heat waves are
expected in the future. They also encourage social interaction and provide
places for rest and relaxation.
*Photo J. Parrotta, IUFRO: Central Park in New York offers oases of calm
amidst the hustle of the city. *
Nature tourism is an important economic sector in many regions of the
world. Especially in densely forested countries, where great importance is
attached to the care of forests and nature, this form of tourism has great
potential. Exercise in nature such as hiking or cycling has a positive
effect on mental and physical well-being and also promotes the appreciation
of nature.
*Photo N. Grima, IUFRO: Forests offer spaces for physical exercise and
relaxation in nature. *
Global drivers such as climate change, land use changes, urbanization and
unsustainable forest management are putting both human and forest health at
risk globally. Human health does not exist without forest health.
*Photo N. Grima, IUFRO: Wildfires threaten forests, biodiversity and
people. They also contribute to respiratory health problems. *
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