About IUFRO

The International Union of Forest Research Organizations

Interconnecting Forests, Science, and People - A Global Network for Forest Science Cooperation

IUFRO is open to all individuals and organizations involved in forest research and forest-related sciences. It is a non-profit, non-governmental and non-discriminatory organization with a long tradition dating back to 1892. IUFRO attains its objectives by networking activities including the generation, exchange and dissemination of scientific knowledge and practices; by the provision of access to relevant information, and the assistance to scientists and institutions to strengthen their research capacities.

Forests

Forests and trees cover about one third of the world's land base. They grow in different climates and environments and on different soils, and they offer various goods and services. The livelihoods of more than a quarter of the Earth's population depend on forests.

Science

Scientists worldwide want to know more about forests and trees. They want to understand exactly how they grow, what makes them healthy, how to use their goods and services sustainably, and help them cope with impacts from an increasing world population and climate change.

People

People’s well-being and prosperity depend on the productivity and robustness of the world’s ecosystems and the services they provide. Scientific knowledge and research capacity contribute to ensuring a resilient and diverse natural resource base and support decision making.

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Our Network in Numbers

We are dedicated to the growth of our network and connecting people around the world.

>15k

Scientists

630

Member Organizations

>130

Years of Networking

800

Voluntary Coordinators

115

Countries

The vision of IUFRO is to be "The Global Voice of Forest Science Promoting a Sustainable Future of Forests and Society".

IUFRO aims to contribute to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals set by the United Nations. The core values Excellence, Networking, Diversity and Integrity guide the work of IUFRO.

IUFRO's mission is to advance research excellence and knowledge sharing, and to foster the development of science-based solutions to forest-related challenges for the benefit of forests and people worldwide.

Excellence

IUFRO promotes and delivers work of the highest quality and professional standards. It is precise in articulating scientific understanding including ist uncertainties, and rigorous in ensuring that the communication reflects the best contemporary scientific findings.

Diversity

IUFRO respects and embraces diversity in terms of gender, culture, ethic or social origin and any other aspect of personal status, and rejects discrimination in all its forms. It includes perspectives and approaches from all parts of the world.

Networking

IUFRO cultivates productive relationships in forest science and promotes the sharing of information and services among our members and scientists. It promotes access to science and its benefits for policy makers and the global society.

Integrity

IUFRO adheres to the highest ethical standards of unbiased science, and thus promotes transparency and the empowerment and independence of thought and open participation. The actions of all those acting on its behalf must demonstrate the highest standards of personal integrity.