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Dear IUFRO Working Party on Resource Data in the Tropics:
Below is Issue 10 of IUFRO News 2024, volume 53. Past editions of the
newsletter can be found at:
https://www.iufro.org/publications/news/electronic-news/
Regards,
Sheila Ward
Coordinator
IUFRO WP 4.02.01 - Resource data in the tropics
https://www.iufro.org/science/divisions/division-4/40000/40200/40201/
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Issue 10, 2024
IUFRO News 10, 2024
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International Oak Symposium
[image: Photo showing Co Chairs – Dr. Stacy Clark (left) and Dr. Callie
Schweitzer (right) were lead chair and deputy chair, respectively, of the
International Oak Symposium. Photo by Christine Martens, USDA Forest
Service, Asheville, NC]
The IOS was held on October 7-10 in Knoxville, TN, USA. One of the primary
goals of the symposium was to attract young professionals and students to
contribute to training and educating the next generation of professionals
working in oak forests and landscapes. Approximately 40% of the 240
attendees were students or early career professionals. *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7764#c38138>…*
Modern Silviculture Symposium: Silviculture 4.0 - Smart Technology from
Nursery to Field
[image: Photo showing Setting the scene, Dr Muedanyi Ramantswana presenting
about global modern silviculture technology trends. Photo by Lianne Ashton]
The Silviculture 4.0 Symposium focused on the application of smart
technology in forestry, from nurseries to field operations. It highlighted
that modernizing silviculture operations is critical for addressing labor
shortages, improving productivity, and promoting sustainability. The event
took place from 15 to 17 October 2024, in Howick, KwaZulu-Natal, South
Africa. *More <https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7764#c38137>…*
Forest Engineering and Technologies
[image: Photo showing Technical excursion at Tajfun Company in Sevnica,
Slovenia. Photo provided by conference organizers.]
On 16-18 September, 85 participants from 19 countries gathered in
Ljubljana, Slovenia, for the 5th International Conference of Forest
Engineering and Technologies (FETEC 2024): Forest operation technologies
and systems for small-scale forestry applications. At the conference, the
most recent scientific and professional research related to small-scale
forestry applications was discussed. *More*
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7764#c38136>*…*
23rd International Nondestructive Testing and Evaluation (NDTE) of Wood
Symposium 2024
[image: Photo showing Pre-symposium technical workshop "Urban Tree
Evaluation and Monitoring – A Systematic Approach" held at the University
of Campinas (UNICAMP). Photo by University of Campinas]
The symposium held in Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil, on September 17-21,
2024, was a forum for those involved in nondestructive testing and
evaluation (NDT/NDE) of wood and brought together many international
researchers, NDT/NDE users and suppliers, representatives from various
government agencies, and other groups to share research results, products,
and technology. *More <https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7764#c38135>…*
Optimization and Wildfire Conference
The conference on 1-4 October 2024 in Luso, Portugal, brought together
researchers and practitioners who develop and/or use operational research
and decision-making methods including optimization models and solution
approaches for wildfire-related decision problems. It worked well as a
meeting place for experts on fire and forest management in a broad sense.
*More* <https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7764#c38134>*…*
Old-Growth Beech Forests in Europe
[image: Photo showing Lying deadwood in old-growth beech forest. Photo by
Manuela Hirschmugl]
The final conference of the LIFE+ PROGNOSES project brought together
leading scientists, policymakers at the European level, and national
experts in the field of forest management and conservation. The conference
titled “Characteristics of Ecosystem Services of European Old-Growth Beech
Forests” took place on 2 October 2024 in Bruges, Belgium. *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7764#c38133>…*
Close to Nature and Close to People Forestry: Building Research and
Education Capacity for Ukraine with a Training School
[image: Photo showing Training School participants, provided by HAFL]
The BFH-HAFL School of Agriculture, Forestry, and Food Sciences (HAFL) at
Bern University of Applied Sciences (BFH), a Member Organization of IUFRO,
recently organized a Mobility Program for Ukrainian scholars. This
initiative included a one-week Training School and built on discussions at
the 2023 IUFRO Forum on Ukraine. *More*
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7764#c38132>*…*
First In-Person Meeting of the GFEP Expert Panel on Forests for Social and
Economic Resilience in Rome
[image: Photo showing GFEP meeting participants. Photo IUFRO]
On 8-9 October 2024, the Expert Panel of the GFEP assessment on Forests for
Social and Economic Resilience convened in Rome for its first in-person
meeting, hosted by the University of Notre Dame, Rome, Italy. The meeting
provided an opportunity to review the first draft of the assessment
chapters and discuss key emerging issues. *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7764#c38131>…*
WoodPoP and Wood for Globe - WoodCircle Event Showcases Projects
[image: Photo showing Veronika Steinhofer-Juch, woodPoP Secretariat
Coordinator, joining one of the feedback panels. Photo IUFRO]
As a platform for discussing bioeconomy and circular economy innovations,
the woodCircle highlighted the successes of the Austrian Wood Initiative
while exploring future priorities for wood-related projects. The event
showcased projects funded by the Austrian Forest Fund, including the
European Wood Policy Platform (WoodPoP) and WoodForGlobe both hosted by
IUFRO. *More <https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7764#c38141>…*
My Experience at IUFRO HQ
[image: Photo showing IUFRO and BML colleagues at the Wood for Globe
standing at the Wood Circle event, with María Fernanda Gonzalez Montes,
IFSA intern (on the left). Photo IUFRO]
María Fernanda Gonzalez Montes, IFSA intern at IUFRO Headquarters for two
months, talks about her internship and how work on diverse tasks
strengthened her skills in project management, content creation, and
strategic planning. Among other things, she supported the final outreach
stages of WoodForGlobe and collaborated on content for IUFRO’s new
website. *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7764#c38142>…*
Announcements
A New Look for the IUFRO Website
After two years of planning, designing, developing and perfecting, we are
eager to announce the relaunch of the IUFRO website, which will go live at
the end of November. We have not only revamped the look of the website but
also upgraded the whole system to include improved key functionalities and
exciting new features. *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7764#c38130>…*
Survey: Share Your Views on Silviculture and Ungulates
Are you interested in the joint management of grazing ungulates and forest
ecosystems? Do you want to contribute to mapping the silvicultural
challenges and opportunities posed by ungulates? IUFRO Working Party
1.01.12 Silviculture and ungulates has developed a questionnaire
<https://ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/runner/Sillvicultureungulates2024> for you
to help shape and enhance future activities of the unit. Kindly send your
answers by 15 December 2024! *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7764#c38145>…*
Survey: Ecology and Management of Bark and Wood Boring Insects
Jess Hartshorn, Coordinator for IUFRO Working Party WP 7.03.05 Ecology and
management of bark and wood boring insects, has set up a survey
<https://forms.office.com/r/WUKPsYVdsy> to request your input and feedback
on potential events and collaborations with the Working Party. If you are
not a member of the WP but are interested in possible collaborations, we
want to hear from you! *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7764#c38146>…*
Joan Carling Receives Right Livelihood Award
Joan Carling is a Filipino Indigenous activist who has been defending the
rights of Indigenous Peoples for more than 30 years. Her work spans
grassroots and international levels, focusing on human rights, sustainable
development, climate justice and the fight against land exploitation. She
spoke at the IUFRO World Congress 2024 in Stockholm at the session on
Regional Forest Governance. *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7764#c38147>…*
Marcus Wallenberg Prize Symposium
The 2024 Marcus Wallenberg Prize Symposium on 12 November 2024, held online
as well as on premises in Stockholm, celebrates the MWP 2024 Laureates. The
2024 Marcus Wallenberg Prize is awarded to Professors Wout Boerjan and John
Ralph for their groundbreaking research leading to a fuller understanding
of lignin biosynthesis and structural diversity. *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7764#c38148>…*
Obituary: Dr John Dargavel
Dr. John Dargavel, a long-standing member of the IUFRO Research Unit
9.03.00 Forest history and traditional knowledge, passed away on 25 July
2024, leaving behind a remarkable legacy in forestry and environmental
sciences. Born in London on August 15, 1932, John’s career was marked by
ground-breaking contributions to the field of Forestry, Forest History, and
Environmental History. *More
<https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7764#c38149>…*
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