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/ ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: IUFRO Headquarters &lt;office(a)iufro.org&gt; Date: Wed, Nov 13, 2024 at 5:51 AM Subject: [IUFRO Div 4] IUFRO News 10, 2024 To: Dear Reader of IUFRO News &lt;div4(a)lists.iufro.org&gt; [image: IUFRO News] Issue 10, 2024 IUFRO News 10, 2024 Dear Reader of IUFRO News: We are happy to present to you Issue 10 of IUFRO News 2024, volume 53! 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If you would like to publish in IUFRO News and/or contribute to the IUFRO website content, do not hesitate to contact us at IUFRO Headquarters: **office(a)iufro.org &lt;office(a)iufro.org&gt;* 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>…* Other Information *Publications <https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7764#c38144>Positions <https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7764#c38129>IUFRO Meetings <https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7764#c38128>Other Meetings <https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=7764#c38127>* IUFRO Website Features Noticeboard <https://www.iufro.org/discover/noticeboard/> Proceedings Archive <https://www.iufro.org/publications/proceedings/> Newsletter Archive <https://www.iufro.org/index.php?id=147> ______________________________________________ *IUFRO News Issue 10, 2024, published in early November 2024 by IUFRO Headquarters, Marxergasse 2, 1030 Vienna, Austria. 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