Branching out: the forest podcast - Episode 6

Dear Reader of IUFRO News:

The season finale of our podcast, The way forward for forests, science and people, is out! And in this special episode, Jose Bolaños from IUFRO HQ talked with Daniela Kleinschmit, professor of forest and environmental policy at the University of Freiburg, Germany, and incoming President of IUFRO; Woodam Chung, professor of forest engineering at Oregon State University, U.S.A., and incoming IUFRO Vice-President for Divisions; and Isabelle Claire Dela Paz, President of the International Forestry Students’ Association (IFSA).

One of the highlights of the discussion was the outlook on the upcoming IUFRO World Congress in Stockholm this summer. Our guests shared their expectations for this global gathering, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and knowledge-sharing. From climate change to biodiversity loss, they underlined the myriad of challenges facing the forest research community in the coming years and highlighted innovative approaches to tackle those.

Daniela, who is currently Vice-President for Divisions, stressed the importance of effectively communicating scientific findings to policymakers and the public, as well as the role of social innovation.

Woodam, Coordinator of IUFRO Division 3 – Forest operations engineering and management, introduced Forestry 5.0, which integrates cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence and remote sensing to revolutionize forest management practices.

Isabelle shared strategies for attracting young people, including mentorship programs and initiatives for youth advocacy integrating youth-led initiatives into the broader agenda of the forest sector.

As we look towards the future of our forests, it becomes clear that collaboration, innovation, and youth engagement will be essential in addressing the complex scenarios ahead.

We are grateful to our guests and listeners of this episode and the whole season for sharing their insights. Stay tuned for more episodes in our next season, you can listen to us wherever you enjoy your podcasts, on our website, Spotify or Apple Podcasts, and do not forget to subscribe!

Sincerely,

IUFRO HQ

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