12:13 a.m.
Dear IUFRO Working Party on Resource Data in the Tropics:
Below is Issue 12 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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Issue 12, 2023
IUFRO News 12, 2023
Dear Reader of IUFRO News:
We are happy to present to you Issue 12 of IUFRO News 2023, volume 52!
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Forested Landscapes in the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework
[image: Photo showing Field trip of All-Division 8 conference. Photo by
André Oliveira]
The IUFRO All-Division 8 Forest Environment conference on 24 to 27 October
2023 brought 150 participants from all over the world to Évora, Portugal.
Global change, vulnerability and adaptive management of forested landscapes
were among the key themes of the conference. *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7667#c36916>…*
5th International Congress on Planted Forests (ICPF)
[image: Photo showing Participants of the 5th International Congress on
Planted Forests in Nairobi. Photo by Lixlense Captures]
The ICPF is a global forum focused on planted forests held under the
auspices of the IUFRO Task Force on Resilient Planted Forests Serving
Society and the Bioeconomy, an inclusive expert group bringing together
leading global scientists, private sector organizations, NGOs and IGOs. *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7667#c36915>…*
26th IUFRO World Congress on the Horizon
Prepare for your Congress participation now! Check out updates on the
Congress website, enjoy the early-bird registration discount until 15
January 2024, book a booth space, find out about pre- and post-Congress
tours, and much *more <https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7667#c36914>…*
Forum on Ukraine Forest Science and Education: Needs and Priorities for
Collaboration
[image: Photo showing Ukraine Forum Chair Sergiy Zibtsev. Photo by Jose
Bolaños/IUFRO]
The forum brought together Ukrainian forestry students, early and
mid-career forest researchers and representatives of leading European
universities and international institutions to discuss practical measures
and strategic steps toward supporting sustainable forest management in
Ukraine. *More <https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7667#c36913>…*
Improvement and Culture of Eucalypts
[image: Photo showing Field trip. Photo by Luisina Mezquita, INIA
Tacuarembó, Uruguay]
The IUFRO 2.08.03 conference with the title “Enhancing the performance and
sustainability of eucalypt plantations to broaden their benefits” focused
on the sustainable use of eucalyptus plantations through appropriate
genetic improvement strategies and effective silvicultural practices. *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7667#c36912>…*
Wood Science and Engineering in the 3rd Millennium
[image: Photo showing participants. Photo by FDMIL (Facultatea de Design de
Mobilier si Inginerie a Lemnului) Brasov]
From 2-4 November 2023, around 100 participants from 30 countries came
together at the 13th ICWSE conference in Brasov (Romania) to share the
latest findings and developments in wood research. The conference was
organized by the Faculty of Furniture Design and Wood Engineering. *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7667#c36911>…*
2023 Joint Conference of Southern and Northeastern Mensurationists
[image: Photo showing Don Hodges introducing IUFRO at the conference. Photo
by Sheng-I Yang]
The Joint Conference of Southern and Northeastern Mensurationists, denoted
as SOMENS and NEMO, is a great platform for knowledge exchange, networking,
and collaboration among industry, governmental agencies, organizations, and
universities. *More <https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7667#c36910>…*
Systematic Review of Literature for Forest Science
[image: Photo showing a Screenshot of the group by Casey Iwamoto, IFSA]
Systematic review of literature forms the basis of any research conducted
in forest science. On 11 October, more than 100 participants from 30
countries joined the online workshop titled “How to conduct Systematic
Review of Literature for Forest Science and Other Disciplines” organized by
the Joint IUFRO - IFSA Task Force on Forest Education. *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7667#c36909>…*
Forest Management and Provision of Hydrological Functions
[image: Photo showing lake in the foreground and forest in the back. Photo
by Adam Wei]
The FAO-IUFRO Webinar Series "Forest management and provision of
hydrological functions" is comprised of three webinars held on 21
September, 19 October, and 16 November 2023, respectively:
Forest Management Practices for Protection of Hydrological Functions;
Forest-Water Management under Climate Change; Practical Tools for Managing
the Forest-Water Nexus. *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7667#c36908>…*
Announcements
First Massive Open Online Course on Gender Equality, Diversity and
Inclusion in Forestry
[image: Photo showing Screenshot from all-contributors' online meeting on
Nov 20, 2023]
Over the last year, members of the IUFRO Task Force on Gender Equality in
Forestry have worked diligently and creatively to launch the world’s first
Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) on Gender Equality, Diversity and
Inclusion (GEDI) in forestry. *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7667#c36905>…*
Episode 4 of Branching Out: The Forest Podcast
The latest podcast episode presented by IUFRO discusses the relationship
between biodiversity and other services our forests provide. The topic is
aligned with the IUFRO World Congress theme "Forest biodiversity and its
ecosystem services". *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7667#c36904>…*
New Videos: Get to Know IUFRO Division 5 Forest Products
[image: Photo showing a Screenshot from the video]
This Division includes research on the varied factors affecting the way
forest plants grow and produce woody biomass and other products and the
various ways the materials are used by industries and communities. Watch a
new video about the Division! *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7667#c36919>…*
Congratulations to Shirong Liu!
[image: Photo showing Prof. Shirong Liu in a field visit to New Zealand’s
temperate forest.]
The Chinese Academy of Engineering (CAE), the top academic institution in
the nation’s fields of engineering sciences and technology, announced the
enrollment of 74 new members on November 22, 2023. Professor Shirong Liu,
Vice-President (Task Forces) of IUFRO, is a newly elected member belonging
to CAE’s Agriculture Division. *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7667#c36920>…*
Congratulations to Purabi Bose!
The Royal Swedish Academy of Agriculture and Forestry (KSLA) appointed
Purabi Bose as a new International Fellow for the Academy’s General
section. She is the current Coordinator of IUFRO’s Division 6, Social
Aspect of Forests and Forestry. *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7667#c36921>…*
Congratulations to Mike Wingfield!
For the seventh consecutive year, former IUFRO President Mike Wingfield has
been recognized as one of the Clarivate Web of Science Highly Cited
Researchers 2023. An outstanding achievement and a testament to his
impactful contributions to research! *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7667#c36922>…*
Congratulations to Margarida Tomé!
Professor Margarida Tomé, IUFRO International Council representative from
Portugal and Deputy Coordinator of IUFRO’s Task Force on Sustainable
Planted Forests for a Greener Future, has been nominated to receive an
Honorary Doctorate from the Polytechnic University of Madrid. *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7667#c36923>…*
Obituary: Michael McManus
With sadness, we pass along news of the death of *Dr. Michael McManus*. He
was a research scientist with the US Forest Service in Hamden, Connecticut
for his entire career. Dr. McManus was also very active in IUFRO’s Division
7 (from 1991-2018) and engaged in other international activities. *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7667#c36924>…*
Publications
Atmospheric Nitrogen Deposition to Global Forests
A new book titled "Atmospheric Nitrogen Deposition in Global Forests:
Spatial Variation, Impacts, and Management Implications", edited by
Professors Enzai Du and Wim de Vries, was published by Academic Press in
October 2023. *More <https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7667#c36902>…*
Unasylva "Towards more resilient and diverse forests"
The latest edition of FAO’s forestry flagship journal Unasylva ‘’Towards
more resilient and diverse forests’’, presents novel findings and shares
the state-of-the-art in models of planted forests meeting the essential
objective of production. *More*
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7667#c36901>*…*
The Key Principles for Scientific Publishing
The International Science Council through its Members have identified a
total of eight key principles for scientific publishing. This paper is
complemented by a second, evaluating the extent to which the principles are
attained and identifying opportunities for reform. *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7667#c36900>*...
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